By Kevin Drawbaugh Corporate America is lavishing parties on Democrats and Republicans at their presidential nominating conventions, defying promises by lawmakers to "drain the swamp" of special-interest influence in government. Late-night cocktails,
By Jason Webb If more confirmation were needed of the funereal state of Spain's economy, it can be found in the shape of The Debt Collector in Top Hat and Tails. That's
‘Oil’ and ‘Rice’ reflects shortages By Ben Blanchard BEIJING (Reuters) -Thought the tender song "You and Me" at the opening of the Beijing Olympics was about peace and friendship? More like rising
Headed for teh beach on Ferragosto August 15 holiday STEPHEN BROWN ROME (Reuters) – Italians like their comforts at the beach but the days of renting a parasol and sunbed for a
Keep to community, environment issues When the local Green party gets involved with serious issues concerning the environment, natural resources, community and the extremes of poverty and prosperity, they seem to gain
By Nick Carey Three years after Hurricane Katrina wrecked parts of New Orleans, all that separates the biggest successes and failures in the city's revival is a short drive. Fifteen minutes by
By Linda Sieg Japan's flirtation with nationalism is fading with its faltering economy, and with policymakers focused more on soothing consumers' worries than fostering patriotism, ties with Asian rival China are likely
Sumeet Desai The world may have changed on August 9 last year as the credit crunch first bit, and even some policymakers are beginning to question whether the way they work out
By Isabel Reynolds Jakarta nurse Yanti Kartina left her family in Indonesia and joined 200 other nurses moving to Japan where a rapidly growing elderly population has created a desperate need for
By James Kilner A frothy cappuccino or fresh mozzarella salad is no longer enough. Russia's growing middle classes now want service with a smile. With much of Europe and North America saturated,
