The two extremely rich families have become very close friends.

China’s Imports Plunge 19%, Exports 11%; Signal Global Recession.

President Obama grants U.S. military legal authority to take offensive action against ISIS branch in Afghanistan.

“An à la carte approach to human rights erodes the credibility of the entire system.”

Local judge disputes decision, says she would have ordered procedure.

Vatican linked to massive corruption involving drugs.

Obama plans “to fulfill my constitutional responsibility to nominate a successor in due time.”

The gold price “has just hit an all-time high at around 44 times the price of oil.”