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US Economy Stronger than Expected in Q3 of 2017
The US economy expanded at an annual pace of 3% in Q3 of 2017, which was stronger than expected. The growth extended the robust activity...
Spain Suspends Catalonia’s Autonomy and Takes Charge of Its Government
Spain’s government has stripped Catalonia of its autonomy and taken charge of its government. The decision came into effect on October 28 after the Catalan...
Russia Election Hacking: First Charges Filed in Robert Mueller’s Investigation
According to new reports, the first charges have been filed in the investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller into alleged Russia interference in...
Catalonia Declares Independence from Spain
Catalonia’s regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, while the Spanish parliament has approved direct rule over the region. Catalan lawmakers easily approved...
Opioid Crisis: Donald Trump Declares Nationwide Painkiller-Addiction a Public Health Emergency
President Donald Trump has declared the nationwide opioid crisis a public health emergency. Calling the epidemic "a national shame", President Trump announced a plan to...
Kenya Elections 2017: Re-Run Presidential Election Boycotted by Main Opposition
Kenyan voters go to polls amid tight security in a re-run of the presidential election, which is being boycotted by the main opposition. Riot police...
Uranium One Scandal: Congressional Republicans Investigate Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama
Republicans have announced parallel Congress investigations into a uranium deal under President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's emails. One committee will investigate how the Obama...
Venezuela: Henrique Capriles Leaves Opposition Coalition
Henrique Capriles, one of Venezuela's opposition leading members, has announced he was leaving the coalition. The former presidential candidate said the move was in protest...
Weinstein Company Investigated for Possible Civil Rights Violation
New York prosecutors are investigating the Weinstein Company following allegations of assault made against its co-founder, Harvey Weinstein. The civil rights inquiry seeks to identify...
5 Effective Tips to Improve Workplace Productivity That Cost Less
In an 8-hour workday, the average office worker is only productive for about 3 hours, according to a recent study. Yet companies pay for...
Japan Snap Elections 2017: PM Shinzo Abe Hoping His Party Will Win Majority
Japan voters head to the polls after PM Shinzo Abe called a snap election in the face of the rising threat from North Korea. Shinzo...
Czech Republic Elections 2017: Populist Billionaire Andrej Babis Wins by Large Margin
Czech Republic's second-richest man, Andrej Babis, and his party have won the country's general election. The 63-year-old populist billionaire campaigned on an anti-establishment and Eurosceptic...
BMW Head Office Searched by EU Officials Investigating Alleged Cartel
BMW’s head office in Munich, Germany, was searched this week by EU officials investigating an alleged cartel among five German automakers, the company has...
Barack Obama and George W. Bush Voice Concern about Current Political Climate in US
Ex- Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush have expressed their concerns regarding the current political climate in the US, in comments seen as...
How to differentiate ethically sourced diamonds from blood diamonds
The diamond industry is a thriving one. From statement earrings and delicate necklaces to symbolic engagement rings and wedding bands, the sparkling rocks appear...
Harvey Weinstein Resigns from Company’s Board amid Multiple Allegations of Assault and Harassment
Harvey Weinstein has stepped down from his company’s board amid multiple allegations of assault and harassment, according to media reports. The 65-year-old Hollywood producer was...
Venezuela Elections 2017: Nicolas Maduro’s Party Wins 17 of 23 State Governorships amid Fraud Claims
According to Venezuela’s electoral authority, the governing Socialist Party has won 17 of 23 state governorships in a crushing victory. Socialist President Nicolás Maduro hailed...
Austria Elections 2017: Sebastian Kurz Set to Become World’s Youngest National Leader
Sebastian Kurz, the 31-year-old leader of Austria's conservative People's Party, is set to win the country's general election, projections suggest. He is also on course...
3 Elements to Consider and Include in Your Business Plan
Starting a new business requires a lot of groundwork. If you don’t create a stable foundation for your company, it’s difficult to keep track...
What To Inspect Before You Sign An Office Lease
Office leases vary from city to city, and the laws regarding them do also. Getting yourself an office for your business is a big...
Kenya Elections 2017: Raila Odinga Pull Out of Election Re-Run
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has decided to withdraw from October's election re-run. Raila Odinga said his decision would give the electoral commission enough time...
2017 Nobel Prize for Economics Awarded to Richard Thaler
This year's Nobel Prize for Economics has been awarded to American economist Richard Thaler, one of the founding fathers of behavioral economics. Prof. Richard Thaler,...
Venezuela Crisis: Argentine Airlines Becomes Latest Carrier to Suspend Flights to Caracas
Argentine Airlines is the latest carrier to suspend flights to Venezuela. The carrier said it had concerns over security in Venezuela because of increasing criminal...
Trump Administration Rolls Back Free Birth Control Access
President Donald Trump has rolled back the access to birth control as his government issued a ruling that allows employers to opt out of...
Ryanair Crisis: CEO Michael O’Leary Offers Pilots Better Pay and Conditions to Stay
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has offered the airline's pilots better pay and conditions. The improved conditions came after Ryanair was forced to cancel thousands of...
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