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Fixing Germany's economy is a critical task for the country's next government

MULFINGEN, Germany -- Germany needs a new business model. The old one, fueled by cheap natural gas from Russia and lucrative exports to...

Japan's economy grows more than expected on strong exports and moderate consumption

TOKYO -- Japan’s economy grew at a better-than-expected annual rate of 2.8% in October-December, underlined by steady exports and moderate consumption.On a quarter-to-quarter...

Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town

Residents in the German town of Geretsried have long wanted to run their buildings with clean heat and electricity from geothermal energy instead...

Utah governor signs collective bargaining ban for teachers, firefighters and police unions

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah's Republican governor on Friday signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive...

AP reporter and photographer barred from Air Force One over 'Gulf of Mexico' terminology dispute

The White House barred a credentialed Associated Press reporter and photographer from boarding the presidential airplane Friday for a weekend trip with Donald...

Builders offering valuable incentives to entice homebuyers

LOS ANGELES -- Americans looking to buy a newly built home this spring are likely to get a helping hand with their mortgage...