Niger junta names leader after coup
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(UKPA) – 7 hours ago
The junta that seized power in the West African nation of Niger says its leader is squadron chief Salou Djibo.
Armed soldiers stormed the presidential palace, kidnapping the country’s president.
It is not clear where President Mamadou Tandja is.
The soldiers [...]

By ZACHERY KOUWE
Published: September 9, 2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday defended its proposed $33 million settlement with Bank of America over bonuses paid to Merrill Lynch executives just before the bank took over Merrill last year.
The S.E.C. said in a federal court filing that the settlement was “fair” and “reasonable” and that it [...]