All Breaking News articles – Page 17
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InterviewsWhen zombies attack
Ever wondered how to fight off a zombie invasion? A mathematical model offers the solution
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InterviewsProbe launched into pharma bribery
A US investigation was launched into suspected bribery by big pharma spanning three continents
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Online onlyHaiti and Mozambique most vulnerable to natural disasters
Italy, Japan, China, USA, Spain and France rated “high risk”
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Online onlyGulf oil spill: Are nukes the answer?
Nuclear explosions have successfully plugged oil leaks in the past
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Online onlyAon to accept contingent commissions
The broker said it would accept all forms of compensation “where appropriate”
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InterviewsUK swine flu response was good
An official inquiry finds that the UK was well prepared for the swine flu pandemic
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InterviewsInfographic: Swine flu cases and timeline
The UK’s response to swine flu was based on a massive overestimation of possible victims of swine flu
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Online onlyNasa satellite tracks Gulf oil leak
This satellite picture shows the size of the Gulf oil slick
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InterviewsKPMG publishes compliance guide for Bribery Act
Implementing anti-bribery and corruption policies can help build more sustainable businesses, says KPMG
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Online onlyMore Icelandic eruptions likely, experts say
Since the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull, there has been speculation about the triggering of its larger neighbour, Katla. Recent research from scientists at the UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction warn this is a strong possibility. The ‘post-mortem’ into the eruption concludes that if any future eruptions combine with ...
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InterviewsFerma leader wins risk management award
The Dutch risk management association rewarded Peter Den Dekker
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Online onlyHurricane Alex strikes Mexico
Texas escapes Alex’s wrath, biggest risk now is the heavy rainfall
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AnalysisWilling to listen
The European Commission is happy to hear the concerns of the captive insurance community about Solvency II, finds Nathan Skinner, but there is still considerable uncertainty and a lack of preparation
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InterviewsInfographic: BP accounts for 97% of US refinery safety violations
Safety inspectors cite two BP refineries 760 times for safety violations
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InterviewsPakistan, Iraq and Egypt face “extreme” water security risks
Report says cross border tensions will increase globally as climate change affects water resources
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InterviewsSupreme Court ruling will reduce class-actions
Judgment will substantially reduce the exposure of non-US companies to high value damages awards, says RPC
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InterviewsMore supervision of company culture, urges FSA
FSA chief outlines how to regulate company culture
