Some we have heard before, such as the widely covered Russian money laundering scandal at the Bank of New York and al Qaeda's use of the African-diamond trade to fund its terrorist activities.

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The Secretary-General first met the Director of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, Abdulwahab al-Bader, and then met the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah.

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Some we have heard before, such as the widely covered Russian money laundering scandal at the Bank of New York (nyse: BK - news - people ) and al Qaeda's use of the African-diamond trade to fund its terrorist activities.

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The sovereign wealth fund of the rich Gulf nation headed by Ahmad Mohamed Al-Sayed has previously blocked the deal, asking for improved terms.

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Check out the Market Blaster video above for a chat with John Buckingham, editor of the Prudent Speculator newsletter, and manager of the Al Frank (VALUX) and Al Frank Dividend (VALDX) dividend fund.

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