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Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca leak reveals elite's tax havens
A huge leak of confidential documents has revealed how the rich and powerful use tax havens to hide their wealth.
Eleven million documents were leaked from one of the world's most secretive companies, Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.
They show how Mossack Fonseca has helped clients launder money, dodge sanctions and evade tax.
The company says it has operated beyond reproach for 40 years and has never been charged with criminal wrong-doing.
The documents show links to 72 current or former heads of state in the data, including dictators accused of looting their own countries.
Gerard Ryle, director of the ICIJ, said the documents covered the day-to-day business at Mossack Fonseca over the past 40 years.
"I think the leak will prove to be probably the biggest blow the offshore world has ever taken because of the extent of the documents," he said.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-35918844
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Revealed: the $2bn offshore trail that leads to Vladimir Putin
A massive leak of documents shines new light on the fabulous fortunes of the Russian president’s inner circle
Putin’s best friend: the cellist who holds the key to his fortune
Iceland’s PM faces snap election over revelations
What are the Panama Papers?
http://www.theguardian.com/news/2016/apr/03/panama-papers-money-hidden-offshore
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Public warned to avoid Santander cash machines due to 'potential criminal activity'
There have been calls about suspicious devices on the bank's machines across Lancashire
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/santander-cash-machines-how-safe-a6966616.html
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Medicine Crow, one of the last links to Battle of Little Bighorn, dies at 102
An encounter with Crow, who as a child heard first-hand stories of Custer’s Last Stand from his great-uncle, was like ‘shaking hands with the 19th century’
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/apr/04/native-american-war-chief-joseph-medicine-crow-dies-aged-102
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David Cameron's father and senior Tory figures named in 'Panama Papers' leak
More than 11 million documents show how the rich and powerful conceal their wealth
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-father-and-senior-tory-figures-named-in-panama-papers-leak-a6967116.html
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Response to Kezia Dugdale's coming out shows we’ve come a long way
Scotland is now thought to be the only country where the majority of its mainstream party leaders are not heterosexual
Scottish Labour leader, Kezia Dugdale... joined Ruth Davidson, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, David Coburn, leader of Ukip Scotland, and Patrick Harvie, leader of the Scottish Greens, in coming out as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender).
South of the border, 35 Labour, Tory and SNP MPs have come out, giving Westminster what is believed to be the highest proportion of gay politicians in any national parliament.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/response-to-kezia-dugdales-coming-out-shows-we-ve-come-a-long-way-a6966611.html
I thought LGBT was a jazzed up sandwich :iroll:
...maybe it is :hmm:
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David Cameron's father and senior Tory figures named in 'Panama Papers' leak
More than 11 million documents show how the rich and powerful conceal their wealth
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-father-and-senior-tory-figures-named-in-panama-papers-leak-a6967116.html (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-father-and-senior-tory-figures-named-in-panama-papers-leak-a6967116.html)
Why am I shocked but not surprised? The only surprising thing is that tony Blair does not appear to be on the list...yet. Given the involvement there's no chance of this being resolved.
:rant:
Tony
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The price of sweeping brushes is going to rocket.
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Greece Begins Sending Refugees Back as EU Deal Takes Effect
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/05/world/europe/greece-turkey-refugees.html
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Pornhub survey reveals Greek women like watching lesbian sex
Online porn-site ‘Pornhub’ conducted a study to on the porn watching habits of women and the results were interesting. According to the findings, Greek women spend an average of 9 minutes and 50 seconds watching porn on the internet, while Asian women prefer watching Hentai-cartoons porn. Russian ladies like watching porn of the ‘back door’ type…An interesting factoid that came out of Pornhub’s survey revealed that the majority of European women liked watching lesbian sex This includes all the Mediterranean, Scandinavian and central European countries, as well as the British isles.
http://en.protothema.gr/pornhub-survey-reveals-greek-women-like-watching-lesbian-sex/
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Papastavrou implicated in the ‘Panama Papers’ offshore scandal
The advisor to former PM Samaras has admitted to serving on the boards of three foundations
Mr. Papastavrou initially responded that he did not remember the aforementioned foundations, but later revised his statement.
http://www.tovima.gr/en/article/?aid=789835
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Sounds as though ATC staff might join the ADEDY strike on Thursday, possible disruption to flights.
Port workers look likely to strike Friday, may not effect local ferry services.
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David Cameron's father 'ran offshore fund that paid zero UK tax for 30 years'
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/david-cameron-father-ian-cameron-blairmore-holdings-panama-papers-offshore-tax-haven-fund-leak-a6967671.html
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Understand the news value (though to be honest, given the means and opportunity, I too would be looking to minimise my tax liability) but what's the relevance to the EU Referendum?
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:doh:
Good question.... I posted it in the wrong thread! Thanks, Tony.