U.N. report: With 40M in poverty, U.S. most unequal developed nation

A study for the U.N. Human Rights Council has concluded 40 million people in the United States live in poverty -- and more than half of those live in "extreme" or "absolute" poverty.

Indian Supreme Court refuses to stay govt's demonetisation move

India's Supreme Court Tuesday refused to stay the government's demonetisation move, but asserted that the "common man should not suffer".

Anger rising in India as banks slow to dispense cash to millions

Anger rose across India on Saturday as banks struggled to dispense cash after the government withdrew large denomination notes in a shock move aimed at uncovering billions of dollars of unaccounted wealth hidden from the taxman.

Odessa, Ukraine, Gov. Saakashvili resigns, citing rampant corruption

Mikheil Saakashvili, governor of Ukraine's Odessa region, lashed out at government corruption as he announced his resignation Monday.

Ukrainians in Shock as 'Revolutionary' Political Elite’s Riches Revealed

Now that Kiev politicians have been forced to publicly declare their wealth, Ukrainians are outraged by the clear excesses displayed by the country’s elite.

2016-2021 plan : Greek PM presents government's plan for "fair growth"

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras presented on Thursday his government's 2016-2021 plan for "fair growth", pledging brighter days for the suffering Greek people after six years of harsh austerity introduced to overcome the debt crisis.

Switzerland rejects guaranteed income proposal in national referendum

The Swiss appear to have voted down a plan for the government to pay citizens a guaranteed income whether or not they are employed.

The proposal would have forced the government to pay each citizen the equivalent of nearly 1,800 euros, or about $2,045, each month.

U.S. Capitol: 1,200 arrested in protests against money politics

More than 1,200 people have been arrested at the U.S. Capitol during eight-day protests against big money in politics, police said.

The strategic stocks require the actions of people with judgment and abilities: The management of our mineral wealth

When we are witnessing the incompetence of many politicians to comprehend the reality of the hydrocarbons in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the major prospects they offer to both Greece and Cyprus, we are wondering as to how they will manage the mineral wealth of the two States of Hellenism.

Gulf states under fire for not accepting Syrian refugees

Gulf states are under fire from human rights groups for not doing more for Syrian refugees as Syria’s neighbours struggle to house those fleeing across their borders and the EU grapples with its worst refugee crisis since World War II.