Government Finances
Argentina’s hinterland, where cows outnumber people, could tip balance in Congress
By Nicolás Misculin SANTA ROSA, Argentina (Reuters) - Argentina's central province of La Pampa, a vast area of grasslands home...
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That sinking feeling: Poor nations struggle with U.N. climate fund
By Emma Rumney and Simon Jessop JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The Philippines has sought financing for seven projects from a U.N....
Read moreGermany’s Greens still keen on finance ministry in coalition talks
By Michael Nienaber and Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's pro-spending Greens pushed back against a media report on Wednesday...
Read moreS.African court rules ex-Mozambique Finance Minister should be extradited to the U.S
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A South African court on Wednesday ruled that Mozambique's former finance minister Manuel Chang should be extradited...
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EU says its funding should not be used for barbed wire, fences
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Wednesday that EU funding could be used to finance border infrastructure but...
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Brazil lower house approves constitutional amendment allowing Bolsonaro to spend more
By Maria Carolina Marcello BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's lower house of Congress approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that would allow...
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Canada’s opposition New Democrats say they can back PM Trudeau, but rule out coalition
By David Ljunggren and Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) -The leader of Canada's opposition New Democrats on Tuesday ruled out a...
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U.S. eyes January rollout of first projects to counter China’s Belt and Road -official
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States plans to invest in five to 10 large infrastructure projects around...
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Japan LDP, Komeito agree to offer vouchers, cash to youth – Jiji
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's ruling party and its coalition partner agreed to offer a combined 100,000 yen ($882) worth of...
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Japan, once a leader on climate, under fire for coal use at COP26
By Aaron Sheldrick and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) - More than 20 countries agreed to phase out coal power at...
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Japan, once a leader on climate, under fire for coal use at COP26
By Aaron Sheldrick and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) - More than 20 countries agreed to phase out coal power at...
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Obama tells COP26 to help poor nations, chides China and Russia
By Elizabeth Piper and Valerie Volcovici GLASGOW (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Barack Obama called on Monday for rich nations...
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro sees trouble for new spending rules in Senate
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday said he is confident the lower House will vote to raise...
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Five Czech parties sign deal to form government, oust Babis
By Robert Muller and Jan Lopatka PRAGUE (Reuters) -The Czech Republic's prospective new centre-right prime minister promised rapid change on...
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AIIB to continue vaccine funding for developing nations in 2022
By Aaron Saldanha (Reuters) - China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will continue to finance developing countries acquire COVID-19 vaccines,...
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Portugal’s Socialists gain support ahead of snap election, poll shows
LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's ruling Socialists lead the race to win an election in January with more votes than they...
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Japan to spend $18 billion on cash payments to households with children -Yomiuri
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan will spend roughly 2 trillion yen ($18 billion) on cash payments to households with children under the...
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IMF says it is engaging with Ethiopia but not holding talks on loan program
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it was continuing to engage on a...
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U.S., Canada among 20 countries to commit to stop financing fossil fuels abroad
By Kate Abnett and Simon Jessop GLASGOW (Reuters) - The United States, Canada and 18 other countries committed at the...
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Israeli parliament approves 2021 budget, averting election threat
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's parliament approved the 2021 national budget on Thursday, with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's government meeting a deadline...
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