Many banks in Europe and Asia were defrauded by Madoff.

Many banks and investment institutions in Europe and Asia have suffered heavy losses due to the fraudulent behavior of Madoff, the former chairman of new york's automatic quotation stock market (Nasdaq).

Bush's visit to Iraq was attacked by "flying shoes"

US President Bush made a surprise visit to Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving office, and reiterated that the United States will continue to support the reconstruction of these two countries. However, at a news conference in Baghdad, an Iraqi journalist took off his shoes and threw them at Bush, calling him a dog, which cast a shadow over Bush's farewell trip.

Fraud case of former chairman of Nasdaq

Madoff was eloquent and investors took the bait.

After the incident that Madoff, the former chairman of the automatic quotation stock market in new york, USA, was suspected of defrauding investors of up to $50 billion was exposed, many people wondered why Madoff could fool some of the smartest investors in the world.

Australia will implement a large-scale carbon emissions trading plan

The Australian government announced yesterday that it will implement the largest carbon emissions trading scheme outside Europe from 20 10.

Chairman of Volkswagen: Global car sales will be reduced by 20% next year.

Wen Deen, chairman of Audi AG, Europe's largest automobile manufacturer, predicted that global automobile sales will drop by 20% next year, and the global automobile industry will face a "painful" transformation.

The famous Swedish home appliance company will lay off 3000 people around the world.

Electrolux, one of the world's largest home appliance manufacturers, announced on Monday that it would lay off 3,000 workers in factories around the world, and warned that it would not be able to achieve this year's profit target due to reduced demand.

Ireland injected 20 billion yuan to save the six major banks.

The Irish government announced that it would allocate 654.38+0 billion euros (about S $20 billion) for blood transfusion rescue in six major banks in China.

Lee Myung-bak reiterated that he would donate personal property to help the poor.

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said that he will keep his promise and donate almost all his personal property to help the disadvantaged groups tide over the deepening economic difficulties.

60% of South Koreans believe that democracy has regressed since Lee Myung-bak came to power.

More than 60% people in South Korea believe that one year after Lee Myung-bak took office, South Korea's democracy has taken a big step backwards; At the same time, more than 50% of the people said that the biggest beneficiary of Lee Myung-bak's government is the rich in South Korea.

After the snowstorm, 800,000 people in the northeastern United States still lost power.

A snowstorm in the northeastern United States caused a power outage. After some urgent repairs by workers, the number of people without power supply has been reduced from 6.5438+0.4 million to 800,000. Power companies in the northeastern States say it will take several days to fully restore power supply.

New Zealand will sue 13 Airlines for manipulating freight rates.

The New Zealand Commerce Commission accused 13 international airlines of forming a monopoly group in the air freight market, manipulating and raising the air freight charges, which caused huge losses to the New Zealand economy. The Committee decided to sue these airlines.

Egyptian bus crashed into the river, killing 57 people.

The accident happened in the southern Egyptian city of Minya. At that time, the bus carrying at least 70 passengers plunged into an irrigation river to avoid an oncoming truck.

International agencies report that 830,000 children die in accidents every year around the world.

According to the World Health Organization and UNICEF, 830,000 children worldwide die from accidental injuries every year. As long as the government formulates safety measures, requires children to wear protective caps when riding bicycles, builds fences in swimming pools, and designs medicine bottles that children can't open, such accidental deaths can be greatly reduced.

2008- 12- 15

Pakistan refers to the "technical" violation of airspace by Indian warplanes.

Relations between India and Pakistan continue to be tense. Pakistan claimed that Indian warplanes violated its airspace twice because of "technical problems", but India denied any violation of its airspace.

Three States in the northeastern United States entered a state of emergency, and millions of people were cut off from the outside world due to snowstorms.

The United States suffered the worst snowstorm in a decade, and three northeastern States entered a state of emergency, and millions of people lost power supply. Due to the serious damage to the power system, many roads are impassable, and the power outage is expected to last for several days.

Obama's economic revitalization plan may be as high as 1 trillion dollars.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the economic team of US President-elect barack obama is considering a huge plan to revitalize the economy, which may eventually reach $65,438+0 trillion.

The Indian navy captured 23 pirates in the Gulf of Aden to rescue cargo ships.

The Indian navy rescued a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden and captured 23 pirates who attacked the cargo ship at that time.

Most serious terrorist plots investigated by Britain involve Pakistani organizations.

British Prime Minister Brown pointed out that three quarters of the serious terrorist plots being investigated by the British authorities are related to Pakistani organizations.

The U.S. reconstruction plan for Iraq, which cost more than $654.38 billion, failed.

According to The New York Times, an internal report of the Bush administration described the U.S.-led reconstruction in Iraq as a failed task, costing more than 654.38+00 billion dollars. The main reason is that bureaucratic organizations struggle for power and profit, riots continue, and they lack a basic understanding of Iraqi society.

Russian opposition alliance established

The Russian economy was affected by the financial crisis. The original chaotic liberal opposition party formed a new party alliance yesterday, hoping to take advantage of the growing dissatisfaction of the people under the crisis to compete with the Putin government.

Security expert organization: an important guarantee for travelers to prevent terrorism-common sense

Mumbai, India was attacked by terrorists. The main targets of the attack included two of the most luxurious hotels in the city. People can't help asking, even if they find the best place to live, how much can personal safety be guaranteed? The State Council warned earlier this month that the latest terrorist attacks in Mumbai show that even five-star luxury hotels have no facilities to resist terrorist attacks.

Patients with frontotemporal dementia can't tell the meaning of ridicule.

Laughing at irony may not be a popular attitude, but Australian scientists have found that it can be used to detect a kind of dementia.

The rapid pulse is related to obesity and diabetes.

Japanese researchers have found that people's rapid pulse may be related to obesity and diabetes.

Refers to foreign tourists visiting Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, which hinders business.

All foreign tourists visiting Tokyo, except for a fresh sushi dinner, mostly get up early in the morning and go to the fish market in the city to build land to see the enthusiastic trading situation of Japanese fishermen. This kind of activity that can feel the life of Japanese people often leaves a deep impression on foreign tourists.

Russian beauty won the throne of Miss World.

Russian blonde Sushinova defeated another 108 beauties from all over the world and won the title of Miss World in 2008.

The past business model no longer works, and American newspapers need major reforms.

The decline in circulation, the sharp decline in advertising revenue and readers' reading of free news on the Internet have caused the American newspaper industry to fall into deficit, and the prospects of some well-known newspapers are bleak and in jeopardy.

The victims of the fraud of the former chairman of Nasdaq were shrewd investors in Japan and Europe.

The news that Madoff, the former chairman of new york's automatic quotation stock market (Nasdaq), was suspected of fraud shocked the international community. According to American media reports, the fund manager cheated not only ordinary people, but also the smartest investors such as banks, hedge funds and individual investors at home and abroad.

Spending has increased, loans have been tightened, and thousands of retailers in western Europe are facing bankruptcy.

The difficulties faced by European retailers have just begun. With the increasingly serious consumption downturn and the increase of operating expenses, banks are no longer willing to lend, which will lead to the closure of thousands of retail enterprises and tens of thousands of employees losing their jobs.

800 people have died. Zimbabwe calls cholera a Western conspiracy.

In Zimbabwe at home and abroad, cholera plague broke out recently, causing hundreds of deaths and thousands of illnesses. The official media diverted attention and described cholera as a western conspiracy.

Can Obama revive the American economy?

On February 6th, 65438, Obama reiterated his economic plan: launching the largest public highway project since the construction of interstate highways in 1960s, and creating 2.5 million jobs within two years.

2008- 12- 14

Toyota expects a loss of 65.438+64 billion yuan in the second half of fiscal year.

Faced with the strong yen and the global industrial recession, Japanese auto giant Toyota may suffer a loss of 1 1 billion US dollars (about 1640 1 S $10,000) in the second half of this fiscal year. European automakers also expect a bleak outlook in 2009, which is more severe than the life-and-death struggle of American auto companies.

It is expected that hundreds of customers will lose money in the fraud case of the former chairman of Nasdaq.

The Federal Securities and Exchange Commission announced that the assets of Madoff, the former chairman of new york's automatic quotation stock market (Nasdaq) suspected of fraud, would be frozen, and the Commission appointed a manager to handle the company's financial affairs.

The White House changed its original intention to save the automobile industry.

The United States decided to provide emergency assistance to avoid the collapse of the automobile industry. American officials said that the White House has not decided how much to lend to the car company, nor has it set loan conditions.

Donovan, a housing official in new york, was nominated as the Minister of Housing.

US President-elect Barack Obama nominated new york housing official Donovan as Minister of Housing and Urban Development.

The United States suspended fuel aid to North Korea.

The United States announced the suspension of fuel aid to North Korea, and Pyongyang threatened to slow down the denuclearization of its main nuclear facilities, thus further paralyzing the six-party talks.

Italian men set a record for the longest single rowing time.

An Italian man spent 65,438+00 months rowing alone for 295 days, and after crossing 65,438+08,000 kilometers in the Pacific Ocean, he set a record for the longest single rowing.

The attorney general of Illinois, USA, demanded that the governor involved in the sale be removed from office.

Illinois Attorney General has called on the State Supreme Court to dismiss scandal-ridden Governor blagojevic.

A snowstorm hit the northeastern United States, causing widespread power outages.

Seven states in the northeastern United States were hit by snowstorms, which caused about 6.5438+0.25 million households and companies to lose power. The snowstorm also delayed trains, closed roads, closed schools and even forced Maine government departments to close.

There may be severe deflation in the United States.

There are many signs that the American economy will face a serious and lasting recession, and with the decline of orders and product prices in manufacturing and retail industries, people are increasingly worried about the severe deflation in the country since the 1930s.

American supermarkets and grocery stores have launched their own brand products, which are very popular.

The American economy is in recession, and all walks of life are in recession. However, grocery stores and supermarkets are one of the few industries that still have impressive performance.