Tag: Business
Chinese woman facing charge of trying to smuggle turtles across Vermont lake to Canada
A woman from China has been arrested at a Vermont lake bordering Quebec for trying to smuggle 29 eastern box turtles, a protected...
Japanese executive among dozens arrested in Myanmar for allegedly selling rice above set prices
BANGKOK -- Myanmar’s military government has arrested a Japanese business executive, along with dozens of local businessmen, for allegedly selling rice at prices...
Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids
COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Sweden launched a groundbreaking new law on Monday, allowing grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking...
The Supreme Court rules for a North Dakota truck stop in a new blow to federal regulations
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court opened the door Monday to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect, the third blow...
French far right leads after legislative elections' 1st round
PARIS -- France's National Rally surged into the lead in the first round of legislative elections, according to results released early Monday, bringing...
Deal reached in WestJet strike but travel disruptions still expected for Canadian airline
TORONTO -- Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has reached a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel...