Category Archives: Economy
Justice Dept. announces $3.6B crypto seizure, 2 arrests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department announced Tuesday its largest-ever financial seizure — more than $3.6 billion — and the arrests of a New York couple accused of conspiring to launder billions of dollars in cryptocurrency stolen from the 2016
Calgary Chamber of Commerce slams Alberta’s move to cancel vaccine passport program
CALGARY — A major business group has slammed the Alberta government's decision to eliminate a proof-of-vaccine program, calling it "akin to ripping the Band-Aid off before the wound has healed." The Calgary Chamber of Commerce issued a strongly worded ...
US taste for imports drives 2021 trade gap to record $859B
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit soared to a record $859.1 billion last year as Americans splurged on foreign-made electronics, toys and clothing during the economy’s unexpectedly robust recovery from a short but nasty 2020 pandemic-fueled rece...
Greenpeace boss Morgan to become Germany’s new climate envoy
BERLIN (AP) — Jennifer Morgan, who heads the environmental group Greenpeace International, is to become Germany's new climate envoy, officials said Tuesday. She will be taking on
Iran nuclear talks resume amid pressure for results
VIENNA (AP) — Diplomats from Iran and world powers reconvened in Vienna on Tuesday to seek a deal reviving Tehran's 2015 nuclear accord, with pressure mounting for results soon.
Vaccine mandate ‘not an issue at all,’ CEO of Canada’s largest trucking company says
MONTREAL — Canada's largest trucking company is virtually untouched by the vaccine mandate for truckers crossing the U.S.-Canada border, says TFI International Inc. chairman and CEO Alain Bédard. “Vaccination at TFI is not an issue at all," he told ana...
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about the fears of war
BRUSSELS (AP) — A new day of high-level, high-stakes diplomacy played out Tuesday with European leaders striving to reinvigorate stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as Moscow and NATO allies put on a show of resolve by continuing to
Spain ends mask mandate outdoors as coronavirus surge ebbs
MADRID (AP) — Spain is scrapping a mandate to wear masks outdoors, as COVID-19 infection rates drop and hospitals report lower admissions. Mask-wearing will not be necessary
India summons S. Korean envoy over Facebook post on Kashmir
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's Ministry of External Affairs has summoned South Korea’s ambassador to protest against a social media post about disputed Kashmir by Hyundai Motor’s partner in Pakistan, an official said Tuesday.
Germany argues over vaccine mandate for health workers
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's health minister on Tuesday decried calls from the main opposition party to suspend the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health workers, saying this would send a dangerous signal that authorities are caving to...
