Tag Archives: BNP Paribas

US Stocks Rebound After Wednesday Sell-Off

August 11, 2011 by benim

U.S. stock markets made strong gains in early trading Thursday, rebounding from a sell-off in the previous session as new economic data indicated that U.S. companies are laying off fewer workers. The U.S. government said first-time claims for jobless benefits … read more »

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Ivorians rush to withdraw cash from seized banks

March 4, 2011 by benim

Hundreds of Ivorians rushed to the nationalised unit of BNP Paribas in Abidjan on Thursday to withdraw their money for the first time since international banks suspended operations in the country. Ivory Coast’s incumbent Laurent Gbagbo seized local units of … read more »

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South Africa’s Jacob Zuma mobbed by angry Ivorian crowd

February 22, 2011 by benim

African presidents trying to end Ivory Coast’s crisis met presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday, but the South African leader was mobbed by angry pro-Ouattara youths, underlining the challenge they face. The panel of presidents from South Africa, Chad, Mauritania … read more »

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3 killed as Gbagbo forces disperse rally

February 19, 2011 by benim

Abidjan – Security forces loyal to Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo opened fire at a rally of several hundred supporters of his rival Alassane Ouattara, killing three youths, witnesses said Saturday. Gbagbo’s security forces in the capital’s Abobo district, a … read more »

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