Epstein Secrets

eff Stein May 6, 2014 -- Whatever happened to honor among thieves? When the National Security Agency was caught eavesdropping on German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cell phone, it was considered a rude way to treat a friend. Now U.S. intelligence officials are saying—albeit very EFTA00662698 quietly, behind

ragedy, the danger of a violent outcome that will dismember Ukraine is rising rapidly. In last Thursday's phone call with EFTA00662716 Chancellor Merkel, Putin demanded that to defuse the crisis, the Ukrainian government withdraw its troops from southeastern regions. Defying that demand, Kiev sent i

n last Thursday's phone call with EFTA00662716 Chancellor Merkel, Putin demanded that to defuse the crisis, the Uk

d might accelerate should nationalists succeed in persuading a majority of Scots to vote for secession this autumn. A similar risk can be found in Catalonia's bid for independence from Spain. The central state always has its own nation-building responsibilities. Putin can manipulate Ukraine not because

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, TIC Flows, Earnings (SJM, NTZ) Key Events on the Horizon November 19 — Eurozone FinMin meeting November 22/23 — EU Leaders Summit November 25 — Catalonia regional election in Spain Ike Groff 1680 Washington Blvd I Stamford, CT 069011 it (203) 302-7300 ;,;Description: .Description: This e-mail and an

• Fund Greek debt buyback with asset sales FT • China and US navigate in risky waters FT • IMF chief and EU clash over Greek debt Telegraph • Merkel sticks to austerity script in Portugal as revolt builds Telegraph • Income investors look to emerging markets Telegraph • Europe still vulnerable

3 — EU Leaders Summit November 22 — US Thanksgiving (markets closed) November 23 — US markets 1 pm close, Black Friday for Retailers November 25 — Catalonia regional election in Spain November 28 — EU FinMin teleconference (tentative) December 22-January 20 — US Congress scheduled to adjourn Ike Groff

ities FT • US corporate bonds — yield of dreams Lex • Obama — beyond the fiscal cliff Lex • Wall St alarm as Obama faces gridlock The Times • Merkel warns David Cameron over talk of EU exit The Times • The Bankia banker who 'didn't understand anything' The Times • 'Build ring-fences or we will

Greek Parliament votes on 2013 budget Key Events on the Horizon November 12 — Eurogroup Meeting November 22/23 — EU Leaders Summit November 25 — Catalonia regional election in Spain Ike Groff 1680 Washington Blvd 'Stamford, CT 069011 It EFTA00401942 ,Description: Descrintion: This e-mail and any f

ll for now. The greatest political tests for Europe next year come from the refugee and terror crises. The conservative backlash in Germany against Merkel's initial welcoming is very gradually narrowing differences across countries on how best to address the refugee wave. The new terror dimension to t

n Paris may unify Europe and reduce the risk of local political events — including Greek debt relief negotiations, Portugal's minority government, Catalonia's independence bid and the UK's EU negotiations — from undermining area-wide stability in 2016. In our view, the unity won't last into 2017. The cl