VENEZUELA ON BRINK CUBA, WARNS U.S. INTERVENTION

Venezuelan soldiers to guard border ahead of aid entry, minister says CARACAS, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Venezuelan troops will remain stationed along the country’s borders to prevent territorial violations, the defense minister said on Tuesday, ahead of the opposition’s plan …

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Macron on brink… Approval rating crashes to 18%… France to deploy 65,000 cops as protesters plan massive Saturday demonstration…The US Embassy in Paris will likely also be closed

‘Final outcome’: France to deploy 65,000 cops as protesters plan massive Saturday demonstration With protesters planning to converge in the Elysee Palace in Paris on Saturday, French authorities are preparing to deploy 8,000 additional officers in Paris and 65,000 nationwide. …

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Patisserie Valerie warns it is on the brink of collapse after the firm uncovered “significant, and potentially fraudulent, accounting irregularities”.

The owner of Patisserie Valerie has said the cafe chain needs “an immediate injection of capital” to continue trading in its current form. The stark statement to investors comes after the firm uncovered “significant, and potentially fraudulent, accounting irregularities”. It …

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China on the Brink?

China is on the brink of collapse: Former Reagan economic adviser Art Laffer on the White House considering an additional $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese products entering the U.S.   h/t Jake

Global Equity Rally On The Brink?

by Dana Lyons An index representing equity markets from countries around the globe is testing a potentially critical line of support. More than maybe any time in the past 2 years, we are seeing signs of dispersion in international equity markets. …

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CalPERS on the Brink of Insolvency

by Martin Armstrong   The largest public pension fund in the United States is the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for civil servants. California is in a state of very serious insolvency. We strongly advise our client to get …

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