Slovenia adopts debt cap to stave off crisis
Slovenia's parliament on Friday imposed a cap on public spending in an attempt to convince foreign investors that the small eurozone country will not ...
China, Switzerland to seal free trade deal
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is in Switzerland to seal a free trade pact with the Alpine nation — the first comprehensive agreement his country has ...
France won't force companies to cap executive pay
The French government is trying to woo executives and entrepreneurs, amid concerns that it has antagonized the businesses needed to reinvigorate the ...
Top Swiss negotiator in tax disputes steps down
Switzerland's top negotiator in talks to resolve disputes over tax evasion with Europe and the U.S. is stepping down. The Finance Ministry said Friday ...
Asia stock markets edge up after big sell-off
Asian stock markets staged a mild recovery Friday, a day after being routed by unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing and fears the Federal Reserve ...
ECB's Draghi: 'Imperative' to set up new bank body
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said it was "imperative" that Europe's leaders create a new agency with powers to restructure busted ...
Greeks to see no tax relief until budget improves
Greece's conservative-led government can't lower taxes before the public deficit falls further, the prime minister said Thursday, but he pledged to ...
EU performs abrupt U-turn on olive oil regulation
The EU has something important to say about its proposal to regulate olive oil on restaurant tables: Uh, never mind. Last week, the European ...
Spanish region to seize first house from banks
Spain's southern Andalucia region has begun its first proceedings to seize confiscated houses from banks under a new anti-eviction law aimed at ...
Spain pays higher interest rates in bond auction
Spain has had to pay higher interest rates to auction off 4 billion euros ($5.2 billion) in governments bonds as financial markets were unnerved by ...
Vatican releases 1st report of financial watchdog
The Vatican took another step Wednesday to show greater financial transparency by publishing the first annual report from its financial watchdog ...
Fiat Industrial aims to shift tax home to Britain
Fiat Industrial disputed as "absolutely false" reports Wednesday that Italy would lose 500 million euros ($646 million) in tax revenues if it moves ...
EU steps up fight against tax evasion by end 2013
The European Union's leaders took a major step in tackling tax-dodgers Wednesday by pushing to end bank secrecy across the bloc's 27 members by the ...
Turkey enacts tax amnesty
Turkey's parliament has launched a tax amnesty in an attempt to lure back citizens' assets held overseas and help bolster government finances.
Asia stocks rise as Fed official backs easy policy
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday after investor confidence was boosted by a Federal Reserve official's comments that the U.S.
No new funds needed for Okla. tornado recovery
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the ...
Does France have right plan to revive its economy?
The man charged with reviving France's shrinking economy and attracting businesses to invest here is gaining a reputation for doing the opposite.
How the French economy compares to Germany's, UK's
Here's how the struggling French economy stacks up compared to Germany's and Britain's. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (2012) France: 2 trillion euros ($2.
Jordan: Arab Spring clears way for press freedoms
The Arab Spring uprisings that toppled four Arab leaders have forced Mideast governments to allow more freedom of expression and of the press, ...
Journalist found dead in eastern Congo
The body of a Congolese journalist was found on the bank of the Ngezi River near the provincial capital of Bunia in eastern Congo, the city's mayor ...
Glance: Europe's Key Institutions
Following the chaotic bailout of Cyprus, top European Union officials are saying it's time to rethink how the region manages its crisis — and who ...
EU to ban reusable olive oil bottles in eateries
The small glass bottle filled, and refilled, with golden olive oil has long been a staple on many restaurant tables across Europe. Now, the European ...
Greek PM in China seeking investment, trade deals
Greece's prime minister is in China seeking investment and trade deals to help revive his country's recession-battered economy. Antonis Samaras met ...
Obama acts on scandals; Republicans unsatisfied
President Barack Obama, seeking to regain his footing amid controversies hammering the White House, named a temporary chief for the scandal-marred ...
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