Facebook's algorithms 'supercharged' hate speech in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict
Rights group Amnesty International makes damning allegations against the social media giant.
2023-10-31 22:58
Autoworkers are the latest to spotlight the power of US labor. What is the state of unions today?
From auto production lines to Hollywood, the power of labor unions is back in the national spotlight
2023-10-31 22:52
US wages rose at a solid pace this summer, posing challenge for Fed's inflation fight
Wages and benefits grew at a slightly faster pace in the July-September quarter than the previous three months, a benefit to workers that also represents a risk to the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation
2023-10-31 21:16
Alexey Kuzmichev: Sanctioned Russian tycoon detained in France
Putin-ally Alexei Kuzmichev was held as French police carried out raids on his properties.
2023-10-31 20:53
Hong Kong finance chief to attend APEC meet, side-stepping dispute
HONG KONG Hong Kong's financial secretary Paul Chan will attend an APEC meeting on Nov. 15-17 in San
2023-10-31 20:50
Carlsberg cuts ties with 'stolen' Russian business
The Danish brewer says it refused to enter into negotiations after its Russian business was seized.
2023-10-31 20:48
Europe's inflation eased to 2.9% in October thanks to lower fuel prices. But growth has vanished
The inflation that has been wearing on European consumers fell sharply to 2.9% in October, its lowest in more than two years as fuel prices fell and rapid interest rate hikes from the European Central Bank took hold
2023-10-31 20:27
Euzo zone inflation, growth slow as ECB hikes weigh
By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT Inflation in the euro zone hit a two-year low a month after its economy
2023-10-31 20:25
Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions
Singapore’s defense minister has urged China as a dominant power in Asia to take the lead in reducing tensions in the region, warning that a military conflict like the one in Ukraine or the Israel-Hamas war would be devastating for the continent and its future
2023-10-31 20:18
JPMorgan Says Global Outlook Will Limit Latin America’s Interest Rate Cuts
Latin American central bankers who led the world into post-pandemic interest rate cuts will now temper their easing
2023-10-31 19:56
3 energy companies compete to build a new nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic
Three energy companies including U.S. Westinghouse, France’s EdF and Korea’s KHNP, have submitted their final bids to build the Czech Republic’s newest reactor at the Dukovany nuclear power station as the country strives to become more energy-independent and wean itself off fossil fuels
2023-10-31 19:52
Spain's Crown Princess Leonor turns 18 and is feted as the future queen at a swearing-in ceremony
The heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor, has sworn allegiance to the Constitution on her 18th birthday
2023-10-31 19:49