America can only find genuine security, in their view, in a world where international law carries greater weight, democracy and stable government is more widespread, weapons proliferation is controlled through international agreement and governments co-operate much more closely in monitoring and capturing the kind of terrorist groups which perpetrated this week's outrages.

ECONOMIST: America's place in the world

It must enforce the rule of law, expand economic freedom, maintain a stable currency, reduce and simplify taxes, cut government spending, open up trade, and reform burdensome regulations.

FORBES: Our Big, Fat Greek Bankrupcty

Chavez was in stable condition Wednesday, according to a Twitter post from his son-in-law, who is also Venezuela's technology minister.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

In response to which, Mr Swinney says that Scotland can have a stable currency - plus other economic levers such as tax, spending, borrowing, competition law, employment policy and immigration with which to boost Scotland's distinct interests.

BBC: Scottish independence: Political battle over currency

In its own way, the future liabilities for some top law firms mirror similar problems across the U.S. Benefits promised in more stable economic times seem increasingly unsustainable today.

WSJ: Unfunded Pension Plans at Law Firms Burden Younger Partners