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Facts-Tariffs, tax cuts core to Trump’s economic agenda
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to make tariffs and tax cuts the key elements of his economic agenda when he takes office...
Dec 13, 20244 min read


Swiss banker says super-rich tax proposal is 'nuclear bomb' for Switzerland
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 29, 20242 min read


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...
Aug 21, 20241 min read


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 24, 20242 min read


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 17, 20243 min read


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 13, 20242 min read


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 8, 20242 min read


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...
Jul 5, 20243 min read


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, 20243 min read


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 28, 20243 min read


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 27, 20241 min read


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 26, 20244 min read
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