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Political Killings Continue in Burundi as Tensions Worsen
Phocas Bakaza of the ruling CNDD-FDD party in Burundi was killed in the latest incident of political violence that has persisted for over a year, according to Reuters. Over...
Falling Profitability Hurting U.S. Small Businesses
A decline in business profitability is causing pain among small business owners, who are growing more pessimistic about their economic future. Small business profitability slumped in the first quarter...
Education for Women: World Bank to Invest $2.5 Billion
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are conducting their spring meeting this week in Washington. Announcements of major new initiatives are always expected after these meetings, but...
Argentinian Former President Faces Heat from Conservative Government
Former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was called to testify before the central bank this week for allegedly manipulating the Argentine peso during her tenure. Kirchner fiercely denied the...
British Manufacturing Weakens while Home Prices Move Higher
The United Kingdom is seeing a weaker manufacturing sector, pressuring workers’ wages even as house prices continue to skyrocket and basic goods and services see accelerating inflation. The United...
The UAE and UK Sign Economic Treaty Ending Double Taxation
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United Kingdom (UK) signed an agreement on Wednesday designed to end double taxation between the citizens of the two nations. The UAE’s...
Nigerian President Seeks China’s Help as Economy Tumbles
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has planned a four-day trip to China this week to secure infrastructure loans and foster closer ties, according to The Wall Street Journal. Nigeria’s economy...
Obama Pleased with Fed as Junk Bubble Looms
President Barack Obama was reportedly pleased with a closed-door meeting with the head of the Federal Reserve, but investment banks warn that junk bonds are in a bubble as...
OECD Schedules Meeting to Discuss “Joint Action” Regarding Panama Papers
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced last week that it will assemble tax officials from its various member nations to discuss ways that governments can learn...
New Central African Republic President Seeks to Heal Old Wounds
Newly elected President Faustin-Archange Touadéra formed a cabinet comprising of allies and rivals to foster a healing process after years of warfare, according to Voice of America. Central African...