Herve Falciani, HSBC Employee, Allegedly Stole Data On ... - Huffingtonpost.com
A former IT employee of Swiss subsidiary HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA, identified by French authorities as Herve Falciani, stole the information ... recent cases of data theft from banks in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the information was offered ...
Spotlight on the World Cup contenders: Spain - The Independent
Upcoming fixtures: Liechtenstein (a, 29 May), South Korea (n, 3 June), Poland (h, 8 June). One to watch: Jesus Navas.
Pompey want proof of funds - SkySports
The consortium is thought to include South African and Liechtenstein businessmen who would be guaranteed 14-days exclusivity should they agree to the initial payments. Speaking of his takeover intentions, Lloyd said he needs the fans on-board for his ...
German cabinet backs tax accord with Liechtenstein - The Guardian
BERLIN, March 10 (Reuters) - The German cabinet on Wednesday approved a tax agreement with Liechtenstein aimed at improving cooperation and information sharing between Berlin and the Alpine principality, a government spokesman said. The accord comes ...
Tax dodgers given chance to put money into ... - yorkshirepost
THOUSANDS of Yorkshire tax dodgers will be given the chance to come clean and avoid prosecution under an innovative deal between the Inland Revenue and the tax haven of Liechtenstein. The ground-breaking scheme will allow people with undeclared ...
2009 Human Rights Report: Liechtenstein - U.S. Department of State
The Principality of Liechtenstein, with a population of approximately 35,400, is a multiparty constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government. The unicameral Landtag (parliament) nominates, and the monarch appoints, the members of the ...
Data on 24,000 Swiss account holders stolen: HSBC - Sify
A former IT employee of Swiss subsidiary HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA, identified by French authorities as ... In recent cases of data theft from banks in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the information was offered to foreign governments seeking to ...
Clarity sought in disbursement of funds on climate ... - Hindu Business Line
In March 2009, Liechtenstein had agreed to revise its easy-going laws on secret bank accounts and to cooperate with foreign investigators trying to locate tax evaders. Other countries such as Singapore, Switzerland, Austria, Andorra and Monaco ...
Vonn Wins World Cup, Liechtenstein's Buechel Retires In ... - Sporting News
The World Cup of skiing is taking place this week in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and while American superstar Lindsey Vonn won her third-straight title – and in the process became the most accomplished American skier in history with 33 World ...
German government approves double taxation deal with ... - Monsters and Critics
Liechtenstein, an Alpine principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria, decided last year to relax its tight banking secrecy laws and better cooperate on cross-border taxation issues. In 2007, the principality had come under fire when former ...
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24 die in gang violence near Acapulco
Thirteen people are killed in and around Acapulco, with four victims found beheaded, security officials say. Another gunbattle in the state leaves 11 people dead.
2 Indians arrested in alleged Mumbai terror plot
Indian police said Sunday they prevented a major terrorist strike in Mumbai by arresting two men who were preparing to attack several targets in the city, the country's financial and entertainment hub.
Catholic abuse claims sweep Europe
 From Ireland to Germany, Europe's many victims of child abuse in the Roman Catholic church are finally breaking social taboos and confronting the clergy to face its demons.
Georgia invaded? Hoax report causes panic
 Panic grips Georgia when a pro-government television station broadcasts a fake report that Russian tanks had entered the capital and President Mikhail Saakashvili had been killed.
Police: Suspect in poker heist released
 A suspect has been arrested in connection with a daring $331,000 raid on a poker tournament, according to German media reports.
At least 30 killed in Afghan bomb attacks
 A series of suicide bombings in Kandahar leave at least 30 people dead and dozens injured.
New border war erupts with Mexico cartel rift
 This border city and others near the eastern end of the U.S. border escaped the worst of Mexico's bloody drug war for years, but now the bodies are piling up, several journalists are reportedly missing or dead and once-busy streets are empty after dark.
Anti-government ‘Red Shirts’ flood Bangkok
 About 100,000 protesters converge in Bangkok to give Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum: either call elections or face more demonstrations.
Israel arrests top Hamas official in West Bank
Israeli forces arrested a senior Hamas figure on Sunday after a raid in the town of Ramallah, the seat of the West Bank-based Palestinian government, the Israeli military said.
Strong earthquake rattles central Japan
A strong earthquake hits off the eastern coast of central Japan, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including Tokyo.
Venezuela seizes 2 tons of cocaine hidden at port
A Venezuelan police official says security forces have seized two tons of cocaine that was intended to be smuggled to the Netherlands.
Ireland releases U.S. woman held in plot
 An American woman and three others arrested in Ireland over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks have been freed without charge.
Iran temporarily releases Iranian-American scholar
Iran has temporarily released an Iranian-American scholar serving prison time on an espionage conviction so he can spend the Iranian New Year holiday with his family, officials said Sunday.
Avalanche kills at least 3; others missing
 An avalanche strikes a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police say.
Kissinger leaves hospital in South Korea
 Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is hospitalized after complaining of stomach pains, according to reports.
Marines going rogue or leading the fight?
 At Afghan outpost, troops battle Taliban with an autonomy that riles many higher up in chain of command but may offer model for future missions.
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