Swiss banker says super-rich tax proposal is 'nuclear bomb' for Switzerland
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ZURICH - A tax on the super-rich pitched by the youth wing of one of Switzerland's main political parties is "extremely dangerous" for...
- Aug 21
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Brazil Senate OKs bill regulating payroll tax waivers
BRASILIA - The Brazilian Senate approved a bill on Tuesday containing measures to offset the effects of a payroll tax exemption, in a key...
- Jul 24
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Kenya police fire tear gas to stop scuffles between pro and anti-government groups
NAIROBI - Kenya's police fired tear gas to prevent scuffles between groups of protesters and government supporters in the capital Nairobi...
- Jul 17
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One killed as Kenyan anti-government protests intensify again
NAIROBI - At least one person was killed in renewed anti-government protests across Kenya on Tuesday, a Reuters reporter said, as police...
- Jul 13
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Kenya's police chief resigns following criticism over protests
NAIROBI - Kenya's police chief Japhet Koome resigned on Friday following intense criticism of officers' conduct during anti-government...
- Jul 8
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Kenyans hold concert to remember those killed in protests
NAIROBI - Hundreds of Kenyans attended a concert in the nation's capital Nairobi on Sunday, chanting slogans and dancing, to commemorate...
- Jul 5
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Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent
NAIROBI - Activists behind Kenya's anti-government protests are rethinking their strategy after demonstrations on Tuesday were marred by...
- Jun 28
- 3 min
After dramatic tax win, Kenyan protesters plot next moves
NAIROBI - After their stunning success forcing the government to shelve $2.7 billion in tax hikes, young Kenyan activists are setting...
- Jun 28
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Kenya braces for fresh protests despite president's tax climbdown
NAIROBI - Kenyan police put up roadblocks on streets leading to the presidential palace on Thursday as some protesters vowed to "occupy...
- Jun 27
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Mexico's Sheinbaum vows to raise minimum wage, build infrastructure, without tax hikes
MEXICO CITY -Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she has no plans to increase taxes for the general...
- Jun 26
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Kenya's president says tax protests 'hijacked' after they turn violent
NAIROBI - Kenyan President William Ruto said on Tuesday security was his "utmost priority" after protests against a bill to raise taxes...
- Jun 20
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Police fire tear gas, water cannon at anti-tax protesters in Kenya capital
NAIROBI -Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of demonstrators in Nairobi on Thursday as coordinated...
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