Tag: World news
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...
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...
Surveys show Chinese economy growing but at modest pace
BANGKOK -- Surveys of Chinese factory managers showed a mixed outlook for the world's second-largest economy in June, with growth steady but not...
Stock market today: French shares up 2.8% as far right party takes lead in first round of election
Shares advanced early Monday in Europe, with the benchmark in Paris up 2.8% after the far-right National Rally gained a strong lead in...