WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama won a second term in the White House on Tuesday, overcoming deep doubts among voters about his handling of the US economy to score a clear victory over Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Add a comment
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HSBC’s money-laundering breaches may lead to criminal charges
- 06 November 2012
- SME News Desk
A US fine for anti-money-laundering rule breaches could cost HSBC significantly more than $1.5bn and is likely to lead to criminal charges, Europe’s biggest bank said on Monday. Add a comment
New York Storm: Sandy Is Heading West
- 30 October 2012
- SME News Desk
Superstorm Sandy is heading inland after battering parts of the east coast of the United States and Canada, killing at least 17. The storm lashed parts of the east coast overnight, leading President Barack Obama to declare a "major disaster" in New York and Long Island. Add a comment
South Africa doesn’t impress agencies
- 28 October 2012
- SME News Desk
Johannesburg – Government will have to prove that it can keep to the budget objectives in the medium-term budget policy framework (MTBPF) before it can regain the favour of credit rating agencies. Add a comment
Western Union Unveils New Education Initiative
- 13 September 2012
- SME News Desk
Centered around UEFA Europa League to deliver one million school days, the PASS initiative will convert each successful pass completed during each match played into funds to cover one full day of school for one student. Add a comment
