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Report: Immigration Reform Would Boost US Economy, Finances

Report was seized upon by senators debating an overhaul to federal immigration laws More

British justices ruled the government was wrong to impose sanctions on Bank Mellat, the biggest Iranian private bank, over alleged links to Tehran's nuclear program. (File Photo)

British Court Ruling Threatens Iran Sanctions

UK government found at fault for imposing sanctions against biggest Iranian private bank because of nuclear program More

Marieke Callis feeds mealworms at an insect farm in Ermelo, Netherlands, January 2011.

Beetles, Housefly Larvae Show Great Potential for Animal Feed Sector

French start-up company Ynsect identifies cheap, nourishing, locally produced alternative to soybeans as crucial protein sourceMore

FILE - A symbolic cigarette butt is set up inside Gare de Lyon railway station, in Paris, Dec. 4, 2012, as part of a publicity campaign against rudeness, by Paris's public transport authority.

Paris Tackles Rudeness to Tourists with New Manual

Waiters, taxi drivers, sales staff all too often come off as impolite, unhelpful and unable to speak foreign languages More

Saudi authorities say "cover-up" firms perpetuate unemployment for many, such as these laborers in Riyadh, June 18, 2013.

Saudi Crackdown on Illegal Firms Threatens Thousands

Authorities act against illegal companies as part of a wide crackdown on illicit economic activity by foreigners More

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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies before the Senate Banking Committee, Capitol Hill, Washington, Feb. 26, 2013.

US Central Bank May Ease Stimulus Efforts Later This Year

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says change may take place because US economy is growing moderately

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gestures as he speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, December 12, 2012.

New Head For US Central Bank?

Some analysts say Obama is likely to appoint a replacement for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Berhanke in a few months

Some Aid Programs in Sahel Prefer Cash to Food

One such program - Yokkuté - is funded by USAID Food for Peace Initiative, and has been underway for past seven months

An employee talks on a portable radio set at Bashneft - Novoil refinery in the city of Ufa, Russia, April 11, 2013.

More Russian Oil Flows to China in Shift From Europe

Speed of changes in Russia's export patterns have caused widespread surprise as huge volumes destined for European markets were re-routed

US Agriculture Industry Opposes Changes to Food Aid Program

Change would replace some commodity shipments with direct cash purchases in foreign countries

Berlin Program Helps Minorities Enter Workforce

Berlin Needs You has been successful placing minority youths into full-time jobs for past four years

US-EU Set to Pursue Trade Deal, Possibly World’s Biggest

At G8 summit, US-EU leaders began talks on a landmark trade deal aiming to boost both economies

Senators debate the banking secrecy in Switzerland's Council of States, the Swiss federal assembly's upper house, in the parliament building in Berne, Switzerland, March 17, 2009.

Swiss Balk at Bank Disclosures to US Authorities

Swiss banks are believed to hold vast sums of money in accounts owned by Americans who have not disclosed their holdings to US tax authorities

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US Fed Holds Steady on Stimulus, Low Interest Rates

Federal Reserve policymakers say U.S. monetary policy will remain unchanged despite a modest improvement in economic growth. That means long term interest rates are likely to remain at record lows for the time being. Despite assurances that the Fed will continue with the easy money policies that have boosted stock prices to record highs, financial markets remain volatile. Mil Arcega has more.