South Africa health minister put on ‘special leave’
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa's health minister was placed on special leave Tuesday over a corruption scandal involving an irregular government contract where $11 million...
Pipeline exec to face Congress as US recovers most of ransom
WASHINGTON — The chief executive of the massive fuel pipeline hit by ransomware last month is expected to detail his company's response to the...
Study: Racial diversity stagnated on corporate boards
NEW YORK — Many U.S. companies have rushed to appoint Black members to their boards of directors since racial justice protests swept the country...
Lebanon grants limited access to bank deposits amid crisis
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s central bank said Tuesday that depositors will be allowed to withdraw limited monthly amounts from their foreign currency accounts, nearly 20...
Daughter of imprisoned ex-president leads Peru’s election
LIMA, Peru — The daughter of an imprisoned former president was leading the race for Peru’s presidency late Sunday, hours after polls closed in...
France opens graft probe into Lebanon’s central bank chief
PARIS — The French national financial prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary investigation into the actions of Lebanon’s central bank governor involving potential money...
Bosch opens $1.2B semiconductor factory in eastern Germany
BERLIN — German technology company Bosch on Monday opened a 1 billion euro ($1.2 billion) chip factory in the eastern city of Dresden to...
Peruvian voters face choice between 2 polarizing populists
LIMA, Peru — Peruvian voters will choose between two polarizing populist candidates Sunday in a presidential runoff held as the coronavirus pandemic continues to...
Florida teacher emerges as Tik Tok star, eyes Hollywood
Plant City, Fla. — In the jargon of the internet, Casey Hamilton is chaotic good.
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US economy: Plenty of growth, not enough workers or supplies
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy is sparking confusion and whiplash almost as fast as it’s adding jobs.
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