Japan's convenience-store industry is finally getting some relief from the country's prolonged rice-price shock. Lawson, one of Japan's biggest convenience-store...

Singapore is once again trying to convince its citizens to have more children, but the latest measures come with an...

Shell is moving closer to a major reshaping of its chemicals business, with ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, Apollo Global Management and the...

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is once again trying to reshape the American social safety net. His latest proposal, developed...

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has canceled a planned campaign speech after a deadly attack at a school in the...

The long-running financial case involving Manchester City is no longer simply a football story. With a verdict still pending over...

Scotland is becoming an increasingly expensive destination for travelers as American tourists, golf enthusiasts and visitors seeking cooler summer weather...

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have collapsed at the last minute, triggering a new round of US...

The Philippines and Japan have taken another significant step toward closer military cooperation, bringing a defense logistics agreement into force...

Switzerland is unusual among wealthy democracies because voters are not asked to choose their political representatives and then simply wait...