Markets Mixed in Face of Economic, Political Turmoil
In Germany, justice is no longer independent of political power and does not act in the interest of citizens - Dr. Gunter Frank.
As general practitioner in Germany, Dr.
The political connections behind the rise of privatised care 'champions' in France
From hospitals to nursing homes, the privatised care sector is on the rise in Europe. A slow process
Ireland enters winter in the face of Covid from a floor higher than most countries in Europe
With decisions imminent on the final community reopening planned for next week, trends around Covid-
Hundreds of Political Prisoners Held in Notorious Yangon Jail, Those Released Say
At least 400 are inside Myanmar's Insein Prison, which some describe as overcrowded; some are tortur
WHO Calls for Halt to Sale of Live Wild Mammals in Markets
Recommendations to help ensure safety and sustainability of international food system comes after WH
Record Number of People in DR Congo Face Acute Hunger
Conflict is key cause of hunger there, with eastern provinces and central region of Kasais being wor
Analysts Warn of Economic, Security Collapse in Lebanon
Failure to form a government and start badly needed economic reforms may pave way for failed state
In Face of Deadly Crackdown by Myanmar's Junta, Civil Disobedience Movement Carries On
Doctors and other medical personnel stage second consecutive pre-dawn protests in Mandalay
Malawi to Debate Liberalizing Abortion in Face of Conservative Opposition
Unsafe abortions kill 12,000 Malawian women every year, scar countless others
In the Face of Isolation, Erdogan Reaches Out to Egypt
Putting ideology aside, analysts say Ankara seeks a pragmatic reset with Cairo
NY Governor Refuses to Resign in Face of Sexual Harassment Allegations
Andrew Cuomo is also embroiled in controversy over the state's under-counting of elderly coronavirus
Myanmar: Trade Unions Call for Economic Shut Down' in Protest of Junta
The call comes after bloody crackdowns on protesters and military occupation of hospitals
Asian Markets Mixed Amid Uncertainty Over Direction of Global Economy/
Gold, oil trading higher, US markets trading lower in futures markets//
European Markets Mixed Despite Encouraging Signs in Race Against COVID-19 Pandemic
All three major US indices, which were inactive Monday for the federal President's Day holiday, were
Hundreds of Women Rally in Russia in Support of Political Prisoners
Images shared on social media on February 14 show women holding red roses, balloons, and heart signs
Asian Markets Surge as Hopes Rise on Passage of Massive US Economic Stimulus Bill
Optimism also sends oil markets higher, while gold trades lower
Markets Mixed in Face of Economic, Political Turmoil
All three major US indices are closed in observance of annual Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holida
Pandemic and Political Turmoil Leave Asian Markets Mixed Tuesday
Gold, oil markets posting solid gains
Asian Markets Mixed Ahead of Pivotal US Senate Race Results
Investors keeping close eye on crucial runoff elections in southern state of Georgia that will deter
Strong Gains Mark First Day of 2021 Trading in European Markets
Gold still trading higher, oil markets slump
Asian Markets Mostly Higher in Light Trading on Final Day of 2020
Tokyo and Seoul exchanges closed for New Year's Eve
Asian Markets Mostly Higher in Next-to-Last Day of 2020
In futures trading, all three major US indices are trending positively
Pope Francis Calls on World to Share Vaccines in Face of Pandemic
Francis delivers Christmas message from indoors in break with tradition
Egyptian Suspects in Murder of Italian Student Likely to Face In-Absentia Trial
Italian prosecutors investigating 2016 death of Giulio Regeni are reportedly set to request authoriz
In a Moment of Turmoil, US Catholic Bishops Meet Virtually
The bishops will discuss the McCarrick report twice Monday, first in a private session and later in
Ivory Coast Votes for President in Test of Political Stability
Some opposition supporters heeding a call from rivals of President Alassane Ouattara for a boycott
European Markets Mixed Despite Potential Boost from China's Economic News
New data released Monday shows world's second-largest economy continues recovery from coronavirus pa
Millions/of Renters in US Face Eviction/Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
New reality direct result of economic slowdown and massive job losses caused by continued spread of
In NYC and LA, Returning Pupils Face Battery of Virus Tests
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently said COVID-19 in school-age children in the
Iranian Kurd in Danger of Being Iran's Next Executed Political Prisoner, Lawyer Says
In VOA interview, lawyer Saleh Nikbakht criticized Iran's Supreme Court for rejecting his request to
Libya Political Talks in Morocco Appear Bumpy Despite Some Measure of Goodwill
Tobruk-based parliament spokesman says any understandings will be taken back for a vote of approval
Asian Markets Mixed in Thursday Trading
In commodities trading, gold is selling at $1,935.20 an ounce
Asian Markets in Mixed Territory Tuesday//
All three major US indices are trending positively in futures trading
Asian Markets Mixed at Start of Tuesday's Trading Sessions
All three major US indices are trending negatively in futures trading
Global Markets Mixed Amid Continued Economic Uncertainty
European markets were in a slump at the start of their trading sessions
The Infodemic: Report of 2 Kids in China Dying While Wearing Face Masks Mostly True
Fake news about the coronavirus can do real harm. Polygraph.info is spotlighting fact-checks from ot
Asian Markets Mixed After Weak Economic Data from US
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index ends 0.4 percent lower
Asian Markets Begin Week in Mixed Territory/
Rising COVID-19 cases around the world add to uncertainty among investors
US, Australia Seek New Military Cooperation in Face of China
Australian Defense Minister Linda Reynolds said the two countries will build ties across a slew of d
Global Markets Surge in Reaction on New Hopes of Post-Pandemic Recovery
Gains in Europe and Asia shows investors confidence after EU recovery package deal, positive reports
Global Markets Fall After Mixed Chinese Economic Data//
In Europe, both FTSE in London and DAX index in Frankfurt are down 0.6% in late afternoon trading, w
Slow Easing of Coronavirus Rules in US, Europe Gives Vietnam a Rare Economic Boost
The export-reliant Southeast Asian country reported 0.36% GDP growth in the second quarter this year
Democrats Accuse Attorney General Barr of Political Meddling in US Justice System
William Barr is the president's fixer,' said Jerrold Nadler, the Chairman of the House of Represent
IMF Downgrades Outlook for Global Economy in Face of Virus
The IMF predicts that the global economy will shrink 4.9% this year, significantly worse than the 3%
Political Violence Flares in Malawi Ahead of Fresh Polls
Fresh polls come four months after the country's Constitutional Court annulled last year's elections
US Recession Began in February in Face of Coronavirus
A committee within the National Bureau of Economic Research determines when recessions begin and end
US Consumer Spending Sinks by Record 13.6% in Face of Virus
Last month's spending decline was far worse than the revised 6.9% drop in March, which itself had se
Asian Markets Mixed As Hong Kong Turmoil Continues
Global financial hub becomes latest flashpoint in worsening U.S.-China relations
European Markets Posting Solid Gains Despite Mixed Results in Asia
The FTSE index in London is up 1.3% at midday, Paris's CAC-40 index is 1.7% higher, and the DAX in F
Political Turmoil in Hong Kong Rattles Asian Markets
Concerns over national security law for Hong blunts optimism for post-pandemic recovery
Asian Markets Mixed at Start of Shortened Trading Week
Tokyo finishes in positive territory, while Hong Kong index suffers from new political turmoil
Millions of Civilians Face Humanitarian Catastrophe in Idlib, Syria
Nearly one third of three million civilians trapped in Idlib have been forced to flee their homes, l
Top US General in Europe Warns of China's Economic Control of Continent's Ports
US Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters also warns that Russian sub activity grew by 50% outside Europe
Whistleblower Doctor Who Died Becomes 'Face' of Speech Suppression in China
Posters mourning Li Wenliang as a hero accuse Chinese government of trying to cover up virus
Travel Ban, Face Masks in US Seen as Symptoms of Fear of Coronavirus
Varying levels of unease can be observed at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, wh
President Trump Cites Economic Growth in State of the Union
Trump spoke of record low unemployment, especially among African-Americans, women, and veterans