A stun-gun maker struggles to shake off safety concerns

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Taser International Inc. is under scrutiny for safety concerns of its Taser Gun products, disrupting sales, halving the companies stock price and put its marketing and testing techniques into question. The Taser Gun is a favourite of police departments and security forces because it is a less-deadly alternative to firearms.

Communications equipment, not elsewhere classified, Investigations, Security systems industry, Company Profile, Taser International Inc., TASR

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Efforts to boost security add burden to air travel: U.S. visa rules frustrate airlines and many tourists

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In August 2003, the U.S. suddenly imposed a new rule for foreign travelers to get U.S. transit visas even if they are only stopping over for a few hours in American airports on their way to other countries. The rule has caused a great deal of frustration among tourists and airlines.

Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Lodging & Tourist Services, Accommodation, HOTELS AND OTHER LODGING PLACES, Tourist Travel, Laws, regulations and rules, Airlines, Travel industry, Air travel, Visas, Tourism

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Investor wins 619.2 million euros in bond suit against Argentina

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Investor Kenneth Dart has been awarded $700 million in damages stemming from a lawsuit against the Argentinian government. Dart sued Argentina over its defaulted bonds.

Financial management, Argentina, Security and Commodity Services, Securities & Commodities Services, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities, Cases, Securities industry, Bonds, Bonds (Securities), Investor relations

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