China Warns Walmart Against Removing Products Made in Xinjiang
China’s anti-corruption watchdog criticized Walmart Inc. WMT 1.15% on Friday, warning of a consumer boycott following reports that the world’s...
Month: December 2021
3G Capital Diversifies Away From Food With Hunter Douglas Deal
3G Capital has agreed to buy a majority stake in Dutch window-coverings maker Hunter Douglas HDG 69.82% NV in a...
IKEA to Raise Prices as Global Supply Costs Keep Rising
IKEA said it would increase the prices of its products around the world as the furniture giant grapples with rising...
Analysis: Royals hope for jubilee reset after tumultuous 12 months
There have been indications from the palaces that suggest disquiet, but unofficial policy has been to "retain a dignified silence"...
Airlines Cancel More Than 1,300 Flights
The coronavirus surge continued to disrupt U.S. air travel as airlines canceled hundreds of flights Thursday, while the Federal Aviation...
Teva Found Liable for Fueling Opioid Addiction in New York
A jury in New York state found drugmaker Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. liable for creating a public nuisance in the...
At least four anti-coup protesters shot dead in Sudan as security forces raid broadcasters
Authorities fired live bullets and tear gas at crowds in Omdurman, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) northwest of the capital,...
Mourners pay tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu as his body lies in state
The coffin was the "cheapest available" at the request of the Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights pioneer, according...
Biden to speak with Putin on Thursday at Russian leader’s request
The call was requested by Putin, according to an administration official, and Biden accepted because "he believes when it comes...
Strong Labor Market in 2021 Faces Down Omicron Threat
U.S. employers added a record number of jobs in 2021, a gauge of layoffs fell to a half-century low and...
As Omicron spreads in India, mass gatherings spark fears of another wave
In the past week, India's Omicron case numbers have more than tripled, with 781 infections now recorded, compared to 236...
Lebanon’s soul has been eviscerated by its financial crisis. Not even the children want to play
He shakes his head. He doesn't want to join the other children decorating the tree we've brought in. "Why not?"...
Didi’s Revenue Falls After Beijing’s Crackdown Hurts Its China Business
Didi in early December said it is planning to delist from the U.S. and pursue a listing in Hong Kong....
Google and Tech Rivals Tap Cash Reserves to Realize Cloud Ambitions
Google and its rivals are wielding a new weapon in the battle for cloud-computing market share: big-dollar investments in companies...
Russian court shuts down Memorial Human Rights Center, day after sister group ordered closed
The center was charged with multiple violations of Russia's "foreign agent" law and "justifying terrorism and extremism" in its publications,...
Travel Startups Say Omicron Disruptions Create Opportunities
Americans are taking their vacations, despite the rise in Covid-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant. But they want greater...
Facebook’s Pushback: Stem the Leaks, Spin the Politics, Don’t Say Sorry
The day after former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen went public in October, the company’s team in Washington started...
Vipava Valley: Slovenia’s beautiful hidden treasure
(CNN) — It's less than an hour's drive from Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, yet the Vipava Valley hasn't really registered on...
Should Retailers Split E-Commerce From Stores? A High-Level Debate
The separation has allowed Saks to raise money to fuel its growth as e-commerce has surged during the Covid-19 pandemic....
Hong Kong pop star Denise Ho arrested by national security police
She was one of six people arrested in an early morning operation, all linked to online media organization Stand News....
