Economy

Washington (AFP) - An independent central bank is "fundamental" to good economic outcomes, a senior Federal Reserve official said Thursday,...

Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation edged higher last month spurred by an increase in housing costs, according to government...

Beijing (AFP) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping headed to Peru on Wednesday, bound for a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...

Baku (AFP) - The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said Tuesday that atomic power should also be allowed...

Dakar (AFP) - European fishing vessels will imminently cease activities in Senegalese waters after the non-renewal of an agreement between...

Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Bayer's shares plunged to a 20-year low Tuesday after the German chemicals giant cut its earnings...

Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - The Central African Republic (CAR) sought Tuesday to convince the regulatory body for global...

Edinburgh (AFP) - Two environmental groups kicked off a legal challenge in Scotland on Tuesday to block the Rosebank and...

Beijing (AFP) - China is looking to slash taxes on home purchases as the government strengthens fiscal support for its...

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka's new leftist leader has drawn strong support from an unlikely source as he seeks to...