Tag: Economy
Myanmar refugee crisis brewing as turmoil hits economy
BANGKOK — Aid workers and activists are warning Myanmar’s political upheavals risk causing a regional refugee crisis as the strife following a February coup...
Businesses scramble for help as would-be workers stay home
NEW YORK — It looks like something to celebrate: small businesses posting “Help Wanted” signs as the economy edges toward normalcy. Yet, instead of...
Latin American leaders seek more vaccines at Andorra summit
MADRID — With eyes set on expanding access to coronavirus vaccines and economic recovery, representatives of 22 countries from Latin America and Europe’s Iberian...
Vote near on Indiana budget with schools boost, vaping tax
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana public school and teachers groups are cheering the education funding increase included in the new state budget plan that’s poised for...
CSX 1Q profit dips 8% but railroad sees economy growing
<p>OMAHA, Neb. — CSX Corp. said its first-quarter profit declined 8% due to higher expenses, but the railroad said it expects to benefit as...
Egypt’s premier visits Libya to discuss trade, other ties
CAIRO — Egypt’s prime minister arrived in Libya's capital Tuesday to discuss trade and other ties with the newly appointed government, his office said.
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Also roaring back from pandemic; earth warming emissions
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Global warming emissions are expected to spike this year as the world emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and economies begin...
Biden OKs more foreign seasonal workers as economy improves
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's administration announced an increase Tuesday in the number of temporary seasonal workers who will be allowed to work in...
Belarus decries sanctions US reimposed on 9 state companies
KYIV, Ukraine — Belarus' Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expressed regret over sanctions that the United States reimposed on nine state-owned companies in the ex-Soviet...
Indiana budget deal boosts school funding, construction
INDIANAPOLIS — A new Indiana state budget awash in federal coronavirus relief money will give a sizeable funding boost to public schools while also...