Global Politics
The World
March 17, 2016
Sure, President Barack Obama's about to make a historic visit to Cuba. But it's also the climax of a string of events that could lead to significant trade and immigration policy adjustments between the US and the Cuban nation — which in turn may affect international business and domestic politics for the US.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Oil Prices Spike Amid Turmoil in Egypt
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Business, Economics and Jobs
Spaniards seek jobs in Germany
The World
February 02, 2011
Germany needs skilled workers to keep its economy humming, but it doesn't have enough of its own. So it's looking south, to Spain, where unemployment remains high. As The World's Gerry Hadden reports, young Spaniards are now thinking about moving.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Egypt protests, the Suez Canal and gobal trade
The World
February 03, 2011
The protests in Egypt have many in the international community wondering how the growing political instability will affect commerce in the region. The World's Laura Lynch reports on the Suez Canal.
Business, Economics and Jobs
High Food Prices and Unemployment Fuel Uprisings in the Middle East
The Takeaway
February 04, 2011
The combination of high global food prices and high unemployment is making the prospect of these countries returning to some sense of normalcy seem untenable in the near future.
Business, Economics and Jobs
US and German stock exchanges could merge
The World
February 10, 2011
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Justin Fox of the Harvard Business Review Group about the proposed merger between the New York Stock Exchange and Germany's main exchange in Frankfurt. Fox is also the author of "The Myth of the Rational Market."
Business, Economics and Jobs
UK Uncut campaign against British budget cuts
The World
February 15, 2011
The World's Laura Lynch reports on a protest movement in Britain called UK Uncut. Its aim is to force the British government to undo deep spending cuts announced this fall.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Egypt's economy suffers
The World
February 15, 2011
Egypt's stock market is expected to be closed until next week, in a sign that the situation have not completely returned to normal in Egypt. Ben Gilbert reports that Egyptians are trying their best to get by.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Tough job for Egypt's finance minister
The World
February 16, 2011
The World's Ben Gilbert reports from Egypt on the country's finance minister Samir Radwan. He was appointed by Hosni Mubarak. Now, Mubarak is gone, and Radwan remains. He's trying to make a difference and relishing the revolution.
Conflict & Justice
Libya: Anti-Government Protesters Clash with Police
The Takeaway
February 16, 2011
A few weeks ago we spoke to Munsif El-Buri, a Libyan political dissident living in Missouri. At the time, he said that what happened in Tunisia and Egypt would have an effect on Libya. He was right, Libya is currently experiencing it's own protests.
Global Politics
Malaysia's maid shortage rooted in abuse
The World
February 17, 2011
Malaysian families are facing a critical shortage of maids. Most of the maids come from Indonesia. But Indonesia banned its citizens from going to work as maids in Malaysia after a series of abuses against them. Jennifer Pak reports from Kuala Lumpur.