December 26, 2008

Chinese institutions are taking advantage of the downturn and focusing on the newly unemployed to upgrade their own staffs.

Different factions within the Iraqi government — and some outside it — are struggling to gain ground as U.S. influence wanes.

Unions in France have been tamed by Nicolas Sarkozy, the president, and the economic crisis.

In response to the global financial crisis, China has increased the number of qualification tests for workers in the financial sector.

Many alternative energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels experience problems in cold weather.

China, some economists say, lulled U.S. consumers and leaders into complacency about their spendthrift ways.

Argentine entrepreneurs have created a nascent start-up ecosystem with local venture capital funds and angel investors.

Two officials said troops were headed to the Indian border, but there was little to indicate a major redeployment.

Analysts say consumers expecting even better deals after Christmas will not be disappointed, though they should expect more “bundling” from retailers.

Michael Wolff attacks Rupert Murdoch with casual delight in this portrait of the media titan and his quest to buy The Wall Street Journal.

Kickers and punters have long been snidely considered something less than football players. But many in the most recent generation are rejecting their reputation and diving into the pile.

With the cost of heating oil and natural gas prone to spikes, some are deciding coal is worth the trouble.