Economy
Canadians Take to the Streets to Defend Social Programs
Massive demonstrations in the Canadian city of Montreal have continued for more than 100 straight days. What began as a student protest against tuition hikes, now embraces many French Canadians, fighting to protect social programs.
Europe Still Searching for Solution to Weak Greek Economy
A day after European leaders met to try to come up with a new answer to Greece’s economic troubles, critics say the leaders are still failing to offer any real solutions to the debt crisis – and time is running out.
Greeks Seek Exit from Economic and Political Morass
When he served as Minister of Foreign Affairs Dimitris Droutsas, was part of the Greek government that negotiated bailout terms and austerity measures. He tells host Marco Werman that attitudes toward austerity are now shifting in Europe.
Why Australia is Looking for a Few Good Workers
Are you an American plumber or electrician looking for work? Or perhaps a civil engineer? Want to possibly double your salary? One caveat with this job offer: You have to be willing to relocate 10,000 miles.
2012 London Games: Olympic Torches for Sale
While the Olympic torch continues its tour of Britain, some of the torch-bearers have put their torches up on auction sites such as eBay.
Obama Welcomes New French President to White House
Barack Obama welcomed the new French President, Francois Hollande, to the White House today. But cameras were not allowed to capture Obama’s handshake with the Socialist leader.
Moody’s Downgrades Spanish Banks
Moody’s ratings agency have downgraded Spanish banks on Friday, as talk mounts of a financial meltdown in Europe. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.
Cartoon Slideshow: Greece Considers a ‘Grexit’
Cartoonists ponder the big question: What if Greece “Grexits” and leaves the eurozone? Look for ruins in ruin, bottles of ouzo, tightening belts, loaded guns, torches, togas, and Angela Merkel zinking the unzinkable in these images from (mostly) European cartoonists.
The Fall Out if Greece Returns to the Drachma
Many Greeks have had enough of the belt-tightening imposed by the European Union. Some say exiting the eurozone would allow the Greek economy to recover, faster.
What Europe can Learn from an Ancient Empire with a Common Currency
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a vast area that used a common currency, about 2,000 years ago.
Why Some Canadians Want To Pay Higher Taxes
There’s a tax revolt going on in Canada. People there want to pay higher taxes. The World’s Jason Margolis has our story.
Greece’s Economic Drama: One Woman’s Story
Greece is broke and many Greeks are struggling to make ends meet. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with one unemployed woman, Theodora Oikonomides in Athens.
In a Booming Brazil, Portuguese Flock to Take Advantage
Despite a troubling past as colonial ruler, Portuguese are flocking to Brazil to take advantage of its booming economy.
Italian Museum Burns Art in Protest to Save Art
Casoria Contemporary Art Museum has embarked on a controversial campaign to protest budget cuts to the arts. It’s burning works of art one by one to protest government indifference. Where is the museum located?
Food Scavenging in Spain
Nearly one out of four working-age Spaniards is without a job. And as The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Spain, people in even more dire straits are scavenging for food.
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