Category Archives: Economy
Ex-owners of polluting Italian steel plant convicted
MILAN (AP) — Two former owners of a troubled steel plant in southern Italy were convicted Monday of toxic pollution that prosecutors say cost hundreds of lives. They were each sentenced to more than two decades in prison.
49 people killed in attacks on eastern Congo villages
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Armed attacks on two different villages overnight in Congo’s eastern Ituri province killed at least 49 people, local government officials said Monday.
Federal government launches loan program for Black-owned businesses
OTTAWA — The federal government is opening the doors to a loan program that will provide financing to Black-owned businesses that often face a steep hill to access capital. The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund will provide loans of up to $250,000
Kentucky men returned for burial 80 years after Pearl Harbor
CENTERTOWN, Ky. (AP) — The remains of two Kentucky men who died 80 years ago during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor were returned to the commonwealth this week for burial.
N.S. needs funding boost for low-cost housing in ‘perfect storm’ of shortages: report
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia needs to swiftly invest $25 million to help up to 900 households find reasonably priced accommodation, according to a report released Monday. The 61-page document prepared by the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission came in ...
La Scala announces 2021-21 season, with hope of fewer limits
MILAN (AP) — Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala on Monday announced a 2021-22 season of 13 operas, seven ballets and numerous concerts as Italy’s most important theater looks toward a gradual removal of pandemic restrictions.
Mississippi reckons with ending pay boost for the unemployed
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Katrina Folks says she has tried everything she can think of to find work since losing her job in September because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Who benefits? US debates fairest way to share spare vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — In April, the Biden administration announced plans to share millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses with the world by the end of June. Five weeks later, nations around the globe are still waiting — with growing impatience —
Czech police call for premier’s indictment in fraud case
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech police recommended again on Monday that Prime Minister Andrej Babis should be indicted over alleged fraud involving European Union subsidies.
Pakistani TV bans host of talk show after he criticized army
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani television station Monday took a prominent journalist off air, removing him as host of a popular talk show after he criticized the country’s powerful military, the journalist and rights groups said.
