
Trump claims to be pro-worker. His record says he's anti-union
Donald Trump arrives in Michigan Wednesday with a lot more support among blue collar union members than a lot of Republican presidential candidates before him. But his record as president is decidedly anti-union.
2023-09-28 03:29

How Argentina learned to love the US dollar
Stuffing your greenbacks into the "mattress bank" is a way of life for many Argentines.
2023-08-16 07:56

UK wages grow at a record pace, nearing the inflation rate
Wages in the United Kingdom grew 7.8% in the three months to June, the fastest annual rate since records began, the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday.
2023-08-15 15:21

IRS cannot find millions of backup tax records, watchdog says
The Internal Revenue Service cannot locate thousands of microfilm cartridges storing millions of sensitive business and individual tax account records, a new watchdog report found.
2023-08-12 02:24

Deflation: Why falling prices in China raise concerns
The world's second largest economy has slipped into deflation for the first time in more than two years.
2023-08-09 15:21

China exports see biggest drop for three years
Global demand for Chinese goods has fallen as the cost of living and rising interest rates bite.
2023-08-08 16:20

Canada: Prime Minister holds major cabinet shakeup
In seeking a fourth term, Justin Trudeau has overhauled his team ahead of Canada's next election.
2023-07-27 03:28

Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
2023-07-17 08:15

Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt
A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.
2023-06-19 08:53

Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft
Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner.
2023-05-27 12:21

Bola Tinubu inauguration: The five tests awaiting Nigeria's new president
Bola Tinubu is taking over the presidency of Nigeria - a giant nation with gigantic problems.
2023-05-27 07:52

China's record carbon emissions expected to peak due to clean energy push, report says
China's carbon emissions will likely hit a new record in 2023 on the back of an economic rebound, but a rapid expansion in green energy will enable its emissions to peak soon, a global energy think tank said on Friday.
2023-05-12 15:16