And we are an innovative company. It makes a lot of sense. Welcome to countdown. U. S. Regulators are said to be seeking 5 billion from the becauseank bnp paribas of the deals with sanctioned countries. European editor david tweed has the details. We knew there was a probe going on on the subject of the number previously was a lot smaller. Plaxico were looking at Something Like 3. 5 billion for me also spoke to people familiar with these investigations and they have not even come out with the final figure. It could be bigger. We are expecting the actual ruling to come down probably next month. Morellion is certainly than bnp had to set aside. They only set aside 1. 5 billion. This is certainly a lot more money than it was expecting. The reason is because the u. S. Attorney in new york is taking a very dim view of the sanction violators and the attorney dealing with the case said in the past that the fines have not been tough enough. These violators are talking about sanctions on countr
Years of resistence. We have the top stories from europe. Including nothing but hot air, the call to postpone a referendum of independence. And the dangers of too much tv. The new Health Warning of increased Blood Pressure in children. Boko haram fighters have attacked, gun mens stormed a town on the border of cameroon. The attack was on monday. They attacked that city for over 12 hours. They did not leave until 1 00 in the night. The city was hit by the military and according to the locals a day or two to the attack the military and the civilians vigilanty moved when they heard that some of the school girls who were abducted was hidden around that area. So the insurgents took advantage of the situation and they came in to the city. And actually when they came to the vehicles and so now they attacked the area, and then anybody hiding in that area were shot and killed. They moved into the city. Many were killed. According to the residents, they told us not less than 300 people died. Nig
Spain exits deflation, the country also posts its strongest quarter growth in three years. The key inflation figure for the eurozone as a whole due in one hour. Plus, brace for impact. Were joined on the show by dr. Doom himself, mark farber who says equities are facing a crash this year that could be worse than what we saw in 2008. Youre watching worldwide exchange, bringing you Business News from around the globe. Hello, a warm welcome to the program. Mark farber is with us on set. Well be getting to him fairly shortly. First, alstom shares are soaring higher as they open for their first day of trade since monday. The firm says it is considering a 17 billion effort from General Electric for its power unit that includes 13. 5 billion in enterprise value and 3. 5 billion in cash. Alstom will make a decision by may. It all comes as rival siemens says it needs a month to prepare a bid for the country. Where does this leave us exactly . Stephan, where does this leave the french government
By John Lee. During a meeting with a delegation from General Electric Energy, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil expressed the government's commitment to supporting fast-track energy solutions for harnessing associated gas and converting it into useful energy. This collaboration with reputable international companies is part of the ministry's initiatives.
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