Tag: World news
Ruling could permit a new reservoir for the water-starved Panama Canal, but it could take 6 years
PANAMA CITY -- A court ruling could permit the construction of a new reservoir to feed the water-starved Panama Canal, but the project...
Leaders in Europe and the US express relief mixed with concern about France's election result
BERLIN -- Leaders across Europe and the United States reacted with relief but also some concern to the result of the French legislative...
"Pace is too slow." Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges
TOKYO -- Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor. She won her third term...
Britain's Treasury chief says stimulating economic growth is the new Labour government's mission
LONDON -- Britain's new Labour government will make stimulating economic growth its mission, the Treasury chief said Monday, pledging to limit bureaucracy to...
Hong Kong's government seeks to regulate online car-hailing platforms, a move likely to affect Uber
HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong government is seeking to regulate online car-hailing platforms through licensing and impose tougher penalties on illegal ride...
South Korea will withdraw plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors to resolve medical impasse
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea said Monday it’ll withdraw its earlier plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors as part of its...