Germany urges firms to make tax-free payments to employees
The German government is urging companies to make a one-off payment to their employees of up to…
Scientists say new climate law is likely to reduce warming
WASHINGTON — Massive incentives for clean energy in the U.S. law signed Tuesday by…
Chinatown fears community, business loss in 76ers arena plan
PHILADELPHIA — Wei Chen wants people who visit Philadelphia’s Chinatown to see past the…
Supreme Court says several gun cases deserve a new look
The Supreme Court says gun cases involving restrictions in Hawaii, California, New Jersey and…
Milan to turn off fountain spigots as drought bakes Italy
MILAN — The mayor of Milan signed an ordinance Saturday turning off the spigots of public…
Cement carbon dioxide emissions quietly double in 20 years
Heat trapping carbon dioxide emissions from making cement, a less talked about but major source of…
Germany moves ahead with plan to legalize cannabis sales
BERLIN — The German government is setting in motion plans to legalize the sale of cannabis for…
US sanctions 2 Bosnian officials for undermining peace
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — The United States sanctioned two prominent Bosnian officials…
Rajapaksa swears in 4 Cabinet members amid Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka’s president swore in four new Cabinet ministers Saturday in an effort to ensure…