French unemployment hits new recordUnemployment in France hit a new record in September, with official statistics published showing 3.43 million people claimed jobless benefits.
US economy rebounds, adding 288,000 jobs in AprilThe US economy pumped out 288,000 jobs in April, the highest pace in over two years, in a fresh confirmation that growth has resumed after a harsh winter freeze.
Top French court approves 75% company tax on high salariesFrance's top court Sunday approved a proposal for companies to pay 75 percent tax on annual salaries exceeding one million euros in line with President Francois Hollande's drive to limit executive pay at a time of economic hardship.
Bailout over but suffering goes on for Ireland's most needyIreland will receive plaudits this weekend when it exits its financial bailout but advocacy groups warn that the most vulnerable in society will still suffer from lingering austerity measures.
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US jobless rate drops to five-year lowThe US jobless rate fell sharply to 7.0 percent in November, a five-year low, raising the odds Friday that the Federal Reserve could soon cut its huge stimulus program.
Unemployment remains dark spot in Spanish economySpain's government sees light at the end of the tunnel with the end to a two-year recession but analysts warn joblessness will continue to weigh down the eurozone's fourth-largest economy.