Americans Hall and Woodford win economics Nobel for stabilisation models
American economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel economics prize Monday for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can help stabilise fluctuations in the economy.
Gabon’s new president faces tough economic challenges
Big challenges await Gabon’s new president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as he takes the reins of a country rich in oil but struggling with debt.
U.S. appeals court rejects Trump bid to revoke thousands of migrants’ status
“The Trump administration is committed to restoring the rule of law to our immigration system,” Homeland Security Department spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.
Vatican to cut phone signal during conclave
The Vatican said Monday it would cut the phone signal within the tiny city state during the conclave to elect a new pope — but this would not affect St Peter’s Square.
Trump administration offers $1,000 to migrants who self-deport
The Trump administration said Monday it will pay for the travel and give $1,000 to undocumented migrants who “self-deport” back to their home country.
Trump says ordering ‘100% tariff’ on all movies produced abroad
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was ordering new tariffs on all films made outside the United States, claiming Hollywood was being “devastated” by a trend of US filmmakers and studios working abroad.
