Wal-Mart gets labor union in China

Jul 31, 2006
Over the weekend Wal-Mart got its first labor union in China. But it's affiliated with the Communist Party. Jocelyn Ford reports from Beijing.

Investors stick with Mexico

Jul 31, 2006
Despite more massive post-election protests over the weekend in Mexico City, investors aren't moving their money out of the country. Dan Grech reports.

Wal-Mart says <i>auf wiedersehen</i>

Jul 28, 2006
The world's largest retailer is going to close all of its stores in Germany and take about a $1 billion loss. Lisa Napoli reports that Wal-Mart failed to understand the German consumer.

Counting down Top of the Pops' run

Jul 28, 2006
After nearly 42 years on the air, Top of the Pops counts down its last Top 40 on BBC television this weekend. Stephen Beard reports.

Wal-Mart's leaving Germany

Jul 28, 2006
Wal-Mart has finally admitted defeat and pulled out of Germany. The world's biggest retailing chain is selling its German stores at fire sale prices. Stephen Beard reports.

Sweet deal with Mexico

Jul 28, 2006
After arguing about sugar for nearly a decade, today the US and Mexico have a deal. The US will allow Mexican sugar to come in to the States and Mexico will open up its market to US corn syrup. Dan Grech reports.

Investing in the Congo

Jul 27, 2006
The Congo's July 30 elections mark the end of nearly a decade of fighting, fueled mainly by its enormous mineral wealth. If Congo can stabilize, investors stand to gain tens of millions of dollars. But, Suzanne Marmion reports, that's a big if.

For public good, not for profit.

Dark day for white meat?

Jul 27, 2006
Today Japan announced it's letting US beef back into the country. But while US cattlemen cheer the news, American chicken and pork farmers are less excited. Dan GrechA explains.

Venezuela makes a deal with Russia

Jul 27, 2006
Oil-rich Venezuela is buying fighter jets and helicopters &mdash; from Russia. Chavez says he needs the hardware to defend against a potential US attack. Dan Grech reports.

US company to run UK healthcare?

Jul 27, 2006
British healthcare unions have attacked a plan to hire an American medical company to operate the UK's state-run health service. Especially since it's been accused of overcharging in the US. Stephen Beard reports.