Category Archives: Business
Indian opposition party holds street protest demanding jobs
NEW DELHI (AP) — Youth members of India's main opposition Congress party clashed with police during a street protest Friday demanding jobs as the country’s economy recovers from a coronavirus lockdown last year that triggered massive unemployment.
Trial begins over COVID outbreak in Austrian ski resort
VIENNA (AP) — A civil trial opened Friday in Austria over the government's handling of a coronavirus outbreak at an Alpine ski resort during the early stages of the pandemic that relatives say resulted in unnecessary infections and deaths.
Trial begins over COVID outbreak in Austrian ski resort
VIENNA (AP) — A civil trial opened Friday in Austria over the government's handling of a coronavirus outbreak at an Alpine ski resort during the early stages of the pandemic that relatives say resulted in unnecessary infections and deaths.
China applies to join Pacific trade pact abandoned by Trump
BEIJING (AP) — China has applied to join an 11-nation Asia-Pacific free trade group in an effort to increase its influence over international policies.
Homes listed for sale in Metro Vancouver have fallen to lows not seen since 2016
VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales have plateaued after reaching record highs in March. In its third-quarter housing overview for 2021, it said the number of homes listed for sale in Metro Vancouver has fallen
Italy requires COVID-19 pass for all workers from Oct. 15
MILAN (AP) — Italian workers in both the public and private sectors must display a health pass to access their workplaces from Oct. 15 under a decree adopted Thursday by Premier Mario Draghi’s broad-based coalition government.
Covered California director to step down in February
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The director of Covered California said Thursday he will step down early next year, prompting a national search for a new leader of the nation's largest state-based health insurance marketplace.
Calgary Chamber of Commerce wants more clarity around Alberta COVID-19 restrictions
Calgary Chamber of Commerce is praising the Alberta government's decision to launch a new program to to fight against COVID-19, but says more clarity around the initiative is needed. The chamber says the restriction exemption program giving businesses ...
Democrats call oil giants to testify on climate campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are calling top executives at ExxonMobil and other oil giants to testify at a House hearing as lawmakers investigate what they say is a long-running, industry-wide campaign to spread disinformation about the ro...
Piers Morgan to launch new TV show in deal with News Corp
LONDON (AP) — British presenter Piers Morgan will join News Corp and Fox News Media and host a TV show that will air in the U.S., Britain and Australia, the company said Thursday.
