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The article reports on the move of Moody's to put most senior triple-A tranches across the U.S. and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) on review for downgrade. The credit rating agency rates about $400 billion total notional of collateralized obligations (CLO) paper in the U.S. and Europe. The rating agency predicts a five year cumulative default rate of about 30% for speculative grade corporate credits under a baseline stress, and 36% under a pessimistic stress.

The article offers information on the joint program plans of France and European nations for an economic development in Africa. It stresses that the program aimed at winning allies in Africa and to make sure that Europe will be a market for manufacturers and a rich source of raw materials. It notes that the program which is called Eurafrica is considered as the first organized program in the economic development of Western Europe's African territories.

The article discusses insect migration, particularly throughout Europe, including the research conducted by ecologist Myles Menz on the insect migration through the Swiss Alps in Switzerland from Africa and the migration of lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui). An overview of the migration of marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus), including geneticist Karl Wotton's perspective in this regard, is provided. Moths' migration through Texas, including their destroying cotton crops, is discussed.

The article reports on the deals issued by the Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) bond markets for 2013. Aside from Poland and Turkey, sovereigns which include the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Romania introduced deals for the first quarter. Barclays, Citi and Goldman Sachs are said to be involved in the non-deal roadshow scheduled by Israel. Details on the credit rating and international bond market access of Lithuania are also presented.

The article discusses bonds issued by Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) countries in the month before the Christmas 2012 holidays. It mentions the amount and value of bonds issued by Lebanon, Ukraine and Poland. Syndicate managers' re-examination of their expectations for the last weeks of 2012 due to the surge of emerging market debt is addressed. A roadshow announced for a potential dollar bond for Morocco, for which a deal is expected in December 2012 is cited.

Reports on the bond deal launched by Turkey in January 2003. Lead managers on the deal; Information on the bond's distribution; Deals in the European, Middle East and African region.

The article reports on the crisis of the forgotten refugees in Africa, Asia and Europe who are losing hope of returning to their native lands. The refugees are spending more of their lives in exile. Children are the most affected group in this situation. Camps are the only home known to them, a home and a school offering only primary education under one roof where they receive a life lesson on the human consequences of inaction.

The article discusses the development of a coalition of African nations to oppose the governments of Rhodesia and South Africa as of September 1979. It states that to protest the apartheid policies of the two nations, Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia met in Arusha, Tanzania to create the front-line states, in the hopes that other African nations would join them. This reportedly puts the U.S. and other European nations in a sensitive position, as both the apartheid governments and the independent African nations depend on their support.

The article reports on the desire of sixteen new African states which are originally associated with the European Economic Community (EEC) as dependent territories, to keep their economic ties with Europe despite their independent status.

The article reports on the growing numbers of bond issues from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Confirmed issuers in the region were Severstal, Dewa and Qtel, while others like Alrosa, Avangard and RusHydro were on roadshows. One emerging markets syndicate official stated that the EMEA market drained liquidity out of the secondary market for emerging market bonds.

This article offers information on the $2 billion (bn) global bond issued by European Investment Bank on January 21, 2009. Particular focus is given to the issue/re-offer price of the issuance, along with its maturity date. Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan served as bookrunners in this deal. Majority of the orders came from the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

The article comments on the decision of the U.S., Europe and Africa to bring the African Union to Sudan in order to stabilize the government. The U.S., Europe and Africa settled on a solution for stabilizing the region of Darfur in May 2004 by sending in the African Union (AU). Certainly, the presence of A.U. forces made Darfur more stable. Yet, Darfur remains overrun with violence and banditry. Soon, this mission will fail not only those in need of protection but also all the other interested parties. The peace talks between Khartoum and an ever increasing number of rebel groups have become a farce. The prospects for stability are so dim that diplomats have given alibis from past ethnic conflicts. To address this, foreign forces will be required. Safety for the humanitarian relief convoys should be ensured. And in the long run, a political deal must be made between the region's warring factions, and the majority of Darfur's displaced residents must feel secure to return home.

Comments on several political developments in Africa. Description of the European policies towards Africa; View that a nation so deeply divided as Nigeria by race, religion and history can be united by one means only, namely conquest; Comments on the attitudes of different countries towards Nigeria; Description of the consequences of the end of British rule in Nigeria; Details of British involvement in various other countries of Africa.

The article reports on the increase in the size of French ophthalmic lens maker Essilor's revolving credit facility from 750 million to 850 million euros as of August 23, 2013. The company's decision to raise its revolving credit was influenced by the positive responses it received from lenders. It noted that its revolving credit was considered the tightest pricing in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa loan market.

The article offers information on the increased inclination of Societe Generale SA (SG) in Central Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA). After the occurance of economic crisis, the company is reshaping its financial activities in such a way that it could expand its business in CEEMEA. As per financial observers, SG is increasing its loan portfolio in CEEMEA.

The article looks forward to the performance of the loan market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in the fourth quarter of 2012. Almost two-thirds of loan market participants believe that deal volumes across the region would grow during the period. Bankers expects volumes to increase despite a decline in the percentage of European leveraged finance during the year.

This section offers news briefs on leveraged loans in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as of June 2007. In France, the Société Générale deal for truck leasing group Via Location is said to be heading for a flex after being oversubscribed during syndication. A syndication of the €152.2 million facility for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) doors and windows manufacturer Gealan has been closed by bookrunner Deutsche Bank and sub-underwriter BNP Paribas. Duke Street Capital has offered 82p a share for Oasis Healtcare.

Presents a list of the emerging markets in Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa for the week ending March 5, 2004. Cosipa SA; Petrobras SA; Bank TuranAlem; Banca Comerciala Romana SA.

Looks at the prospects facing the bond market in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region in 2004. Range of factors influencing the Russian market; Question raised by bankers on investor appetite for emerging markets; Value of the seven year Eurobond debut of United Arab Emirates' airline Emirates for early 2004; Reasons behind the downgraded rating of Russian oil firm Yukos from Standard & Poor's Corp.

Presents a political update on Africa and Europe. Appreciation of the statement given by Greece and Turkey regarding resolution of the Cyprus problem; Insight into the reservations of Great Britain when it comes to resolution of the Cyprus problem; Comment on the escalation of insurgencies in various parts of Africa; View that the rapidly worsening situation in Africa deserves more notice than it has received.