Economy & Business
Chinese stock markets closed after shares slump 7%
China stock markets closed for the day less than half an hour after opening Thursday when shares fell more than seven percent, ...Canadian dollar hits lowest level since 2003
The Canadian dollar, weighed down by weak oil prices, fell Wednesday to its lowest level against the American currency since August 2003, ...Malaysia Airlines lifts baggage ban on Europe flights
Malaysia Airlines said Wednesday it has lifted a ban on check-in baggage on flights to Paris and Amsterdam, after the move angered ...Panama named best place to retire in 2016
In Panama, a retired American couple can live on the beach and eat farmer\'s market fruits and vegetables all year-round, without sacrificing ...EU-Ukraine trade deal comes into force, angers Moscow
Ukraine\'s free-trade deal with the EU comes into effect Friday, coinciding with the start of Moscow\'s food embargo against Kiev that will ...Gulf stocks dive over low oil prices, geopolitics
Stock markets in the Gulf states ended 2015 in negative territory on Thursday, following a massive decline in oil prices and regional ...US Fed announces historic rate increase, first since 2006
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday its first interest rate increase in more than nine years in a landmark move signaling the US ...UK unemployment rate nears decade low
Britain\'s unemployment rate fell to the lowest level in almost a decade during October, official data showed on Wednesday.Russia suspends free-trade deal with Ukraine from 2016
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree to suspend its free-trade agreement with Ukraine as of January 1, according to ...Palestinian shot dead after wounding two Israelis in West Bank stabbing
A Palestinian was shot dead by security forces after wounding an Israeli soldier and a civilian when he stabbed them in the ...