Funny goings-on in the health business

Article Abstract:

Hiroshi Nakajima's leadership as director-general of the World Health Organization has been criticized as he faces re-election on Jan 20, 1993. The Japanese government is lobbying hard for Nakajima, even as other countries push for his Algerian opponent.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, World Health Organization, Nakajima, Hiroshi

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You think that's funny? To understand a country, you can study its economic data and demographic statistics. Or you can collect its jokes

Article Abstract:

Humor almost always finds a way around the strictures of political incorrectness or outright government censure, such as Singapore's strict libel laws protecting its leaders. New trends in ethnic humor, lawyer humor, and political satire are analyzed.

International aspects, Humor and anecdotes, Political correctness, Political satire, Political satires, Wit and humor, Humor, Ex-communists

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Funny for some: American banks

Article Abstract:

The FDIC has delayed increasing premiums for insurance given to banks, fearing that an increase will only cause more bankruptcies. Democrats are critical, arguing that the decision by the FDIC is meant to help Republicans during the election year.

Finance, Economic policy, Bank failures, United States. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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