JAPAN - Central Bank Chief, Premier Discuss Rising Yen's Impact
Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa and Prime Minister Naoto Kan held a teleconference Monday to discuss the possible impact of a surging yen on Japan's economy, the central bank said.
HAITI - Jean Vows to Challenge Ban on His Candidacy
Hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean vowed Sunday to appeal the Haitian government's decision to bar his candidacy for president, potentially opening an electoral dispute even before the island nation's Nov. 28 vote.
RUSSIA - Police Stop Moscow March, Detain Opposition Leaders
Police prevented about 100 opposition activists from marching through Moscow on Sunday with a giant Russian flag and detained three of their leaders, including prominent politician Boris Nemtsov.
HAITI - Jean Vows to Challenge Ban on His Candidacy
Hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean vowed Sunday to appeal the Haitian government's decision to bar his candidacy for president, potentially opening an electoral dispute even before the island nation's Nov. 28 vote.
HAITI - Jean Vows to Challenge Ban on His Candidacy
Hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean vowed Sunday to appeal the Haitian government's decision to bar his candidacy for president, potentially opening an electoral dispute even before the island nation's Nov. 28 vote.