IDB approves US$70mn to improve informal settlements - Uruguay (Business News Americas)
The elimination of informal settlements in Uruguay is a matter of political will, an official from Uruguay's center-right wing Blanco party told BNamericas, commenting on a US$70mn loan provided by IDB to improve the quality of life for residents in these settlements.

Disinvestment From West Bank Settlements Gains Momentum (Middle East Times)
UK GETTING TOUGHER ON ISRAELI SETTLERS -- The UK has been trying to get Brussels to take a tougher approach to Israel as it believes the Jewish settlements are the core issue in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.

Welcome Funds Announces Its Life Settlement Continuing Education Course is Now Available in 41 States (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BOCA RATON, Fla.----Industry leader Welcome Funds, recognizing the rapidly growing need for additional resources in the area of Life Settlements and continuing its commitment to expand its educational platform, has partnered with 360Training.com to provide state approved insurance CE courses.