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The European Union has started funding military research that will boost the military capabilities of the continent. This move is in response to the growing threat of terrorism and political crises.

The Australian government boosted its funding to AU$76 million to encourage partnerships between university researchers and the industry. The fund forms part of the AU$1.1 billion National Innovation and Science Agenda.

Feds charge hedge-fund managers with $1B embezzlement

LA Legal Defense Fund Created To Aid Immigrants Facing Deportation

The Italian Prime Minister has called for a cabinet meeting to discuss the request for funds from the parliament. The funds will be used to rescue the country's most troubled banks.

Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts offers $240K in grants.

Bill Gates, Others Launch Clean Energy Fund.

Russia and Japan agree to set up $1 billion investment fund.

India promised to contribute $500,000 to UN Central Emergency Response Fund. In a pledging conference, outgoing Secretary General Ban Ki-moon made a plea for funding to support its missions of providing immediate humanitarian assistance to people who require urgent help.

The Pittsburgh pension fund investments are projected to fall short in 2016. This is due to the underperforming financial markets.

The public pension fund for policemen and firefighters is suffering a run as mass withdrawals further decrease the plan's funds. The city mayor has already applied for a restraining order so as to prevent the financial crisis from worsening.

Donald Trump celebrates softbank for proposing a $50 billion investment on robotics doctors and lawyers.

Reports say that they need to advocate a greater funding for transportation infrastructure which is now covered by the Highway Trust Fund.

Bill Maris, the ex-CEO and founder of Google willl open and start up a Fund.

It is private cash which makes some projects possible.