Jean Tirole Wins Nobel in Economics for Work on Regulation
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on October 13th, 2014 11:08 pm by HL
Jean Tirole Wins Nobel in Economics for Work on Regulation
Mr. Tirole, a French economist, has provided insight into how governments can best tame powerful firms, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.
Car Bomb Kills at Least 15 in Somalia
A car with explosives was detonated near a popular cafe in Mogadishu in what the government says was an act of terrorism by the Shabab militant group.
The Ortolan: A Tiny Bird as a French Cause Célèbre
Celebrity chefs are waging a campaign to bring the bird, banished from menus since 1999, back to the table, prompting protests to keep it protected.
Sinosphere Blog: Relatives of People Detained for Supporting Hong Kong Protests Appeal for Their Freedom
The relatives of the detainees have spoken out via social media, saying the charges are unjust and “a big insult to the families.”
At the Vatican, a Shift in Tone Toward Gays and Divorce
In remarkably conciliatory language, a synod of bishops appeared to reflect the more tolerant and inclusive direction Pope Francis has set for the church.