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Why I bought Anglia shares

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Jeffrey Archer acquired 50,000 Anglia TV stocks for a Kurdish associate, though he had pledged the board of the company that he would not purchase stocks in Anglia, where he wife had a role as a director. Archer had previously not given an account of his actions, but his lawyer has argued that the stocks were not purchased for or by him. This explanation appears inadequate. The order to buy was initially made in Archer's name, and later, after the stocks had been purchased, the stocks were put in the name of the associate.

Investigations, Securities, Insider trading in securities, Insider trading (Securities), Archer, Jeffrey, Anglia Television Group PLC

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Televison on trial

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Critics argue that allowing TV cameras in court means that trials become a type of soap opera, and too much pressure is put on those taking part. Trials may become pulpits for wider topics when TV is involved. Those who defend the usage of TV cameras argue that trials have often attracted publicity before TV cameras were introduced. TV cameras contribute to transparency. The two sides of the argument may both be compelling, but there is a case for using TV cameras in courts with some controls.

World, Justice, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Laws, regulations and rules, Justice, Administration of, Administration of justice, Law, Media coverage, Conduct of court proceedings, Courtroom proceedings, Television broadcasting policy

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Televisa: the plot thickens

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Before the devaluation of the peso, Televisa reigned supreme in Mexico, Latin America's most lucrative TV market. Televisa is now burdened by large amounts of debt and faces serious competition in its own market. To address these problems Televisa is selling off much of its costly acquisitions.

Finance, Mexico, Televisa S.A.

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