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 (3): 1 dead, 3 wounded in stabbing at train station in Germany
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 09:48
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
A young German man was arrested after several people were stabbed at a train station near Munich early Tuesday, authorities said. One victim later died in a hospital and three other people were wounded....
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...
UK's Cameron says leaving European Union would increase risk of war
Monday, 9 May 2016, 11:49
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Raising the stakes in Britain's European Union membership debate, Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday that leaving the bloc would increase the risk of war in Europe. Cameron's speech on...