Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'
25/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'

Violence against African migrants this week in Tel Aviv has sparked angry debate in Israel. Haaretz is accusing members of Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party of "incitement". That - and the latest on the Facebook IPO fiasco - is the focus for this look at the world's papers this Friday 25th May, 2012.
Facebook IPO subject of mounting investigations, lawsuits
24/05/2012 - BUSINESS

Facebook IPO subject of mounting investigations, lawsuits

Facebook’s IPO has become the subject of two congressional inquiries and a growing number of lawsuits as the social networking website entered its fifth day of public trading on Thursday.
A sandstorm in a teacup
23/05/2012 - MEDIAWATCH

A sandstorm in a teacup

A group of investors is trying to sue Facebook after its share price dropped sharply this week. Could the tide be turning for Mark Zuckerberg and the world's biggest social network? And the camera never lies: a Romanian journalist tries to fake a sandstorm for his weather broadcast... with entertaining results.
Regulators investigate bank’s role in Facebook IPO
23/05/2012 - BUSINESS

Regulators investigate bank’s role in Facebook IPO

US financial regulators have begun investigating whether Morgan Stanley, the bank that handled Facebook’s much-publicised IPO last week, selectively divulged negative forecasts about the company before the stock started trading.
Facebook shares drop below IPO rate in early trading
21/05/2012 - USA

Facebook shares drop below IPO rate in early trading

Facebook shares dropped below their IPO price in early trading Monday, just a day after the first full trading day of the US' second-largest public offering of all time. The tumble followed a turbulent trading session Friday.
Zuckerberg updates Facebook status to 'married'
20/05/2012 - USA

Zuckerberg updates Facebook status to 'married'

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg changed his relationship status after wedding longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan in an intimate backyard ceremony at his home in Palo Alto, California, on Saturday.
Facebook figures belie potential rocky road ahead
18/05/2012 - MARKETS

Facebook figures belie potential rocky road ahead

Shares in the social networking giant Facebook did a roaring trade when the company floated on New York’s Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday but there may be choppier waters on the horizon for co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and company.
Facebook shares surge and fade in market debut
18/05/2012 - MARKETS

Facebook shares surge and fade in market debut

Social networking website Facebook made a disappointing debut on New York's Nasdaq Friday. Despite early gains of more than 10 percent, Facebook shares fell back to the $38 issue price, ending up just 0.6 percent at $38.23.
Quebec: Students vow to continue unrest
09/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Quebec: Students vow to continue unrest

In Montreal, a bitter fight between the government and students looks set to continue as Quebec's plan to raise tuition fees is met with fierce opposition. Next, the United States begins to try five men accused of plotting the September 11 terrorist attacks. Finally, Facebook goes to market for a whopping 100 billion dollars, but will investors "like" Mark Zuckerberg’s business plan?
Facebook aims to raise up to $12 billion in record IPO
03/05/2012 - BUSINESS

Facebook aims to raise up to $12 billion in record IPO

Facebook, Inc. plans to raise as much as $12 billion in Silicon Valley's largest-ever initial public offering on Thursday, with shares going for $28 to $35 and investors expected to turn out en masse.
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