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Angela Merkel formally voted into third term as German chancellor
by
Steve Evans
Dec 17, 2013
Today, the German Parliament confirmed arguably the most powerful leader in Europe for a new term.
Will the arrows of 'Abenomics' hit their target in Japan?
by
Linda Yueh
Dec 16, 2013
It's the one year anniversary of Japan's great experiment in trying to lift itself from economic lethargy.
Ireland's economy is about to move out of intensive care
Dec 13, 2013
Ireland's bailout comes to an official end on Sunday.
Is South Korea full of video game addicts?
by
Molly Wood
Dec 11, 2013
The South Korean Parliament is considering legislation that would put limits on video game advertising and also tax the industry's revenue to help fight addiction.
No flying cars yet, but the jetpack is almost here
by
Molly Wood
Dec 10, 2013
A New Zealand company is building jetpacks. Yes, jetpacks.
China cracks down on interbank lending
Dec 10, 2013
But interbank lending is a bedrock part of the legitimate financial system and some foreign banks are feeling caught up in China's crackdown.
East and West economies clash in Ukrainian protests
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 9, 2013
Protests continue in Ukraine over the government's refusal to join the European Union. A look at why the economy is at the heart of it all.
For public good, not for profit.
Mandela knew economics could be tool of liberation, or oppression
Dec 6, 2013
The divided economy that Nelson Mandela had to confront in South Africa.
EU gives big banks $2.3 billion slap over rate rigging
by
Chris Morris
Dec 4, 2013
The European Commission has hit a half dozen big banks, including Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase, with a record $2.3 billion fine for colluding to rig two benchmark lending rates that set the price of money between banks