The French president called on people of good will to come together to defend the Republic in the snap election he decided to call.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Muggings, Murders and Mob Justice: Violent Crime Roars Back in Karachi
A decade after militant and criminal groups were pushed out, Pakistan’s economic powerhouse and most populous city is facing a startling rise in deadly street crime.
World Bank Sees Rosier Growth Outlook
But rising trade barriers pose a long-term threat to global output as protectionist policies spread, the bank said.
Nigeria Confronts its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation
People in Africa’s most populous nation are suffering as the price of food, fuel and medicine has skyrocketed out of reach for many.
European Elections Begin. They’ve Never Mattered More.
Hundreds of millions of voters are electing a European Parliament this weekend. The outcome will help tip the balance of the continent’s struggle between unity and nationalism.
India’s Stock Market Tumbles on Close-Run Election Result
A bull run came to an abrupt end when Narendra Modi’s party fell short of expectations.
How Modi Capitalized on India’s Economic Rise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inherited a big and growing economy, kept it going and worked to put his imprint on every aspect of its success.
U.K. Inflation Falls to 2.3%, Lowest in 3 Years
The decline, which was less than economists expected, is nearing the Bank of England’s 2 percent target.
Dominican President Set to Win Re-Election as Voters Eye Crisis in Haiti
President Luis Abinader was bolstered by nativist migration policies, a strong economy and an anticorruption drive.
Dominican Republic Election: How Crackdown on Haitians Lifted Abinader
President Luis Abinader goes into Sunday’s race as the clear front-runner, bolstered by nativist migration policies, a strong economy and an anticorruption drive.