Cuban private grocery stores thrive but only a few people can afford them
Dozens of tiny grocery stores have sprung up around Cuba in recent months
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden aims for improved military relations with China when he meets with Xi
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to agree to restore some military-to-military communications between their armed forces
1970-01-01 08:00
Labor abuse on fishing vessels widespread, with China topping list of offenders, report says
A new report has identified nearly 500 industrial fishing vessels where workers face hazardous, forced conditions sometimes akin to slavery
1970-01-01 08:00
Rich Chinese Shoppers’ Appetite Slows as Confidence Falters
Global luxury retailers counting on wealthy Chinese shoppers to raise their sales might be dismayed by recent reports
1970-01-01 08:00
Dubai International Airport, world's busiest, on track to beat 2019 pre-pandemic passenger figures
Passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport this year will eclipse the pre-pandemic passenger figures in 2019, showing the strong rebound in travel after the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns that grounded aircraft worldwide
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan's economy sinks into contraction as spending, investment decline
Japan’s economy slipped into a contraction in the third quarter, decreasing at an annual pace of 2.1% as consumption and investments shrank
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexican magnate's firm says it's too poor to pay US bondholders the tens of millions owed
The company run by Mexican TV, retail and banking magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego says it has failed to reach agreement with bondholders in the United States who are owed tens of millions of dollars in past-due payments
1970-01-01 08:00
China’s Economic Activity Mixed as Beijing Steps Up Support
China’s economic activity was mixed in October as consumer spending and industrial output picked up, while investment growth
1970-01-01 08:00
Hal Steinbrenner somehow encouraged by Brian Cashman's tantrum
New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner had no issue with Brian Cashman's rant at the MLB General Manager meetings, but could have done without the swearing.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lease of Gulf waters delayed by whale protection debate must continue, court rules
A federal appeals court has ordered the Biden administration to carry on with an auction of oil and gas drilling leases for Gulf of Mexico waters in 37 days — rejecting arguments by environmentalists
1970-01-01 08:00
Work resumes at Montana mine where 24-year-old worker was killed in machinery accident
Work has resumed at a precious metals mine in south-central Montana a day after an Idaho man died in an underground machinery accident
1970-01-01 08:00
Chevron reviewing options for East Texas assets after shale acquisitions
By Sabrina Valle, Shariq Khan and David French Chevron Corp said it is evaluating options for around 70,000
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