Tag: Government business and finance
Belgian projections warn not to relax measures too quickly
BRUSSELS — Belgium's government on Monday presented scientific projections of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, indicating it would be very...
Mexican president defends costly pet building projects
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador lashed out Monday at audits of some of his pet infrastructure projects by the country’s...
South Africa’s president fights own party over corruption
JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's anti-corruption drive is facing stiff resistance from political foes within his own party, including his predecessor, who...
Nonprofits step up to protect fertility for cancer patients
Roshni Kamta remembers that spring day two years ago when she left for work on her usual crowded New York City subway line, carrying...
Agency to take action on fracking ban near Delaware River
WEST TRENTON, N.J. — A regulatory agency that’s responsible for the water supply for more than 13 million people is poised to take final...
Portugal’s euthanasia law goes for constitutional review
LISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s president on Thursday asked the country’s Constitutional Court to evaluate a recent law passed by parliament that allows euthanasia and...
Congressman hopes politics align on divisive Northwest dams
SPOKANE, Wash. — Nearly two decades ago, Republican President George W. Bush stood on a bank of the Snake River near Pasco, Washington, and...
2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended to allow more rest
DUBLIN — The 2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended by a week to ensure longer rest periods for all competing nations.
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GameStop’s saga may be over; its effect on Wall Street isn’t
NEW YORK — The frenzy around GameStop’s stock may have quieted down, but the outsized influence small investors had in the saga is likely...