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Gaza war puts US corporates in a tight spot

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US

Speaking out risks a backlash from employees and other stakeholders for 'picking sides', while saying nothing risks castigation for moral vacuity or being held complicit by…

Biden is keeping his promise to support unions

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UNITED STATES

President Joe Biden has promised the most pro-union administration in modern history, with an aggressive use of executive power to support union organisation efforts and policy…

US entrepreneurship may be on the rebound

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UNITED STATES

Entrepreneurialism and dynamism in the US economy.

Private sector strengthens Africa regional ties

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AFRICA

The role of the private sector in strengthening regional ties between African states.

Mexican banks may post another year of record profits

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MEXICO

AMLO’s government recently shelved a plan to buy part of the retail banking operations of Citigroup’s local subsidiary, Banamex -- a plan that had caused concern among bankers and…

Nigeria's north-east military strategy is failing

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NIGERIA

This marks the highest-ranking combat casualty suffered by the Nigerian army to date and is part of a series of recent ISWAP attacks as the group transitions into another fighting…

Cartes will pursue Paraguay Colorado party presidency

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PARAGUAY

In the likely event that he wins, this will grant him even greater power over the party's direction at the expense of President Mario Abdo Benitez, ahead of the April 2023…

Canada's leading banks look further afield for growth

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CANADA

Canadian banks have weathered the pandemic with less disruption to growth and earnings than originally forecast. Recent acquisitions point to where future strategic growth may be…

Al-Qaida's Yemeni branch will fight on

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YEMEN

AQAP’s ability to target STC forces is partly a function of the conflict between the STC and Yemen’s internationally recognised government (IRG). The two are vying for influence…

Brazil Amazon illegal mining will exacerbate violence

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BRAZIL

The ‘new gold rush’ in the Amazon almost trebled between 2017 and 2020, boosted by international gold prices and insufficient surveillance and law enforcement. This trend has…