Topic: Monaco

Japan vs. Cameroon: Will Eto'o deliver for Africa's best hope?

Cameroon has a central spine of experienced and talented players, including star striker, Samuel Eto’o, undoubtedly one of the best forwards in the world. Will he shine in the Japan vs. Cameroon match?

Japan win on bluefin tuna showed deft hand at CITES endangered species meeting

The experienced and large delegation from Japan showed a deft hand in its win against a bluefin tuna ban and other measures at the 175-nation CITES meeting on endangered species in Qatar.

Japan sighs relief as bluefin tuna ban fails

Rejection Thursday of a bluefin tuna ban at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) drew sighs of relief from sushi chefs and fishermen across Japan. Japan consumes about three-quarters of the globe's bluefin tuna.

UN rejects bluefin tuna ban and nixes protection for polar bears

US backed proposals to ban export of bluefin tuna was rejected Thursday as was a proposal to protect polar bears.

Arab countries join Japan in fight against bluefin tuna ban

Several Arab countries joined Japan in opposition to ban export of Atlantic bluefin tuna.

US supports trade ban on bluefin tuna

The US government announced it will support a proposed ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna.

Italian tax amnesty could bring $150 billion home, but at what price?

Italy is giving tax evaders amnesty: a chance to bring their money home from tax havens at a cheap price. But critics worry the government is feeding a culture of tax evasion.

Money Daily Brief: US crackdown on tax havens causes scramble

Opinion: Better sushi, but without bluefin tuna

Giving up this endangered fish could promote authentic – and tastier – sushi.

UBS deal cracks door on banking secrecy worldwide

The amount of global wealth stashed in tax-haven nations is staggering and largely uncontrolled, financial experts say. Here's a backgrounder.

Artist finds inspiration in Google Maps

Lance Armstrong gives Tour de France new juice

The seven-time champion lines up in Monaco on Saturday for Day 1 of an event looking to overcome the doping-inspired moniker "Tour de Farce."

Review: 'The Girl From Monaco'

A Parisian lawyer on a big case in Monaco falls for a seductive weather girl and soon finds his button-down life unraveling in this light romantic comedy.

G-20 leaders to target nations harboring tax dodgers

Under threat of sanctions, Switzerland and other tax havens are starting to rethink their secrecy laws.

World

The story of a Canadian tycoon family

The family employs 1 in 12 New Brunswickers and commands massive influence in the province.

'New Europe' urges West to rethink Russian ties

Seizing on the conflict in Georgia, East European countries are pushing for strong measures against an aggressive Moscow they say they know all too well.

How to nab 'sold out' Olympic tickets

Scalpers are technically subject to jail. But the black market for Olympics tickets is flourishing – sometimes right outside the venue.

Miami wrestles with urban scheme

Critics say a new professional baseball stadium, marina, tunnel, and park ignore the needs of the city's working class.

Want to name a sea slug? A nonprofit might let you.

To raise cash, some science and environmental groups will let donors name species for a fee.