Health Insurers Sink as Hopes of Subsidy Extension Recede
Shares of US health-care insurers and hospitals are falling Monday as lawmakers draw closer to ending the longest…
BBC Crisis Puts Spotlight on Broadcaster’s Special UK Status
The BBC scandal that triggered the resignations of two top executives hands more fuel to those who’ve assailed…
Labour calls for safety standards for baby slings, wraps and carriers
Labour spokeswoman for Commerce and Consumer Affairs Arena Williams is calling for safety standards for baby slings, wraps…
Egyptian Inflation Quickens After Hike in Fuel Prices
Egyptian inflation quickened for the first time since May on the back of a surprise jump in rents,…
South Africa Wins $925 Million World Bank Loan for Ailing Cities
The World Bank approved a $925 million loan for South Africa to support a six-year program costing three…
US air travel could ‘slow to a trickle’ as shutdown bites: transport secretary
Airports that were particularly hard hit included the three New York City area airports, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport,…
Prisons operator Serco eyes NZ’s public health infrastructure needs
In March, at the Government’s infrastructure investment summit in Auckland, Health Minister Simeon Brown laid out the challenges…
Many Canadian parents still don’t have a will. Here are the dangers
Open this photo in gallery: Creating estate plans is an investment to make sure you leave a positive…
Flip From AI Rally Chase to Bubble Fear Spurs Options Demand
No matter which way the S&P 500 Index goes after a tumultuous month, options volatility looks to be…
China Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Rise on Holiday Demand
China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.…
Philippine Growth Shock Sparks Doomsayer Debate With Investors
The Philippines’ sharp growth slump lays bare how revelations of massive graft have gutted confidence, even as top…
Vietnam PM Says 4Q GDP Must Expand 8.4% to Meet Growth Goal
Vietnam’s economy must grow at least 8.4% in the final quarter of the year if the nation is…