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British exit risk casts shadow over European Union's economic hopes

Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 08:02 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Half a century ago, French President Charles de Gaulle twice vetoed Britain from joining what was then the European Economic Community, warning that the country's "fundamental hostility" to economic...

Panama Papers offshore companies data spurs anti-graft moves

Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 11:26 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

The latest release of the names of thousands of offshore companies and other financial data of the rich and powerful is spurring renewed calls to counter corruption and tax evasion. Japan's...

Updated: Panama Papers database of offshore companies goes live

Monday, 9 May 2016, 19:18 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

A group of investigative journalists have published the names of thousands of offshore companies based on a massive trove of data on the finances of the rich and powerful that has become known as...

Justin Timberlake to perform at Eurovision Song Contest

Monday, 9 May 2016, 16:18 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

American singer and songwriter Justin Timberlake will be a guest performer at the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend. Organizers say Timberlake will take the stage during Saturday's competition...

Panama Papers: 300 economists urge leaders to reject tax havens

Monday, 9 May 2016, 14:57 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Hundreds of economists urged world leaders Monday to end the era of tax havens, arguing they only benefit rich individuals and multinational corporations and serve to increase inequality. The 300...

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