Ukraine has accused Russia of launching a trade war as Moscow has tightened customs rules for imports from its Western neighbor. Key to the conflict is a trade pact that promotes Kyiv’s ties to the...
Modern, digital technology is making ever bigger inroads in today’s entertainment world. For German movie theaters, upgrading their equipment means make-or-break, but also better chances. The buzz of the cinematograph has marked movie theater entertainment...
The US government has challenged the merger of American Airlines and US Airways, saying it would cause “substantial harm” to consumers. The carriers could launch their own legal challenge or agree to concessions. On Tuesday,...
Random checks by inspectors have shown that Greek authorities haven’t been able so far to significantly rein in rampant tax fraud in the country. But drastic sanctions are meant to result in a change of...
Researchers have localized a significant schizophrenia gene in remote parts of northern Finland. The risk of developing the illness is three times higher there than elsewhere. The risk of developing schizophrenia is about one percent...
Mosquito nets remain our best defense against the disease. In Tanzania, nets are produced locally, but the country relies on international help to distribute them among the people. The health center in Ndumbwe consists of...
The euro has continued its steady rise against the US dollar, with analysts viewing the development as a sign of economic recovery in the area using the currency. But the surge might not be sustainable....
Several gold mining companies have expressed their concerns over continuously falling prices on the bullion market. And following painful quarterly losses, some laid on cost-cutting programs to ease the impact. As the price of gold...
Italians are admired for their healthy Mediterranean diet, but the pressures of modern society mean many are changing their ways. Yet studies show the benefits of eating à la Mediterranean. The Mediterranean diet has for...
The board of Japan’s Sony Corporation has rejected a proposal to sell parts of its entertainment business. The demand was raised by a US activist shareholder seeking change at the Japanese electronics giant. Sony’s board...
The founder of Amazon has agreed a deal to buy the Washington Post. The newspaper’s owners said the deal, which does not involve the Internet retailer, would help it better address the challenges of the...
Researchers in Germany have developed a technique, which allows them to predict the chances of success for a surgical procedure to treat epilepsy. It could prevent unnecessary surgery. Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder. It...
