Italy and Switzerland sign agreement to end banking secrecy
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 11:48
Last update: about 10 years ago
Italy and Switzerland on Monday signed a deal to recuperate billions of euros of taxes from wealthy Italians who stash their undeclared assets in the Alpine nation. The plan includes a partial...
Alaska becomes third United States state to legalise marijuana
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 10:23
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Alaska on Tuesday became the third U.S. state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but organizers don't expect any public celebrations since it remains illegal to smoke marijuana in...
Mexico rescues more than 100 animals from overcrowded zoo
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 06:56
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
More than 100 animals were rescued from overcrowded, abusive conditions at a private zoo in the state of Puebla, Mexican authorities said Monday. Acting in response to citizen complaints,...