Economy & Politics

• Christine Lagarde questioned by French court in Bernard Tapie case

  Christine Lagarde has arrived at a court in Paris for questioning over a payout to controversial tycoon Bernard Tapie during her time as finance minister. The IMF chief is…

• Brussels Summit: EU leaders in drive against tax evasion

  EU leaders at Brussels summit say they are committed to tackling tax evasion and will push for global action to curb banking secrecy. The president of the European Council,…

• Venezuela's toilet paper shortage ended after National Assembly backs import

  Venezuela's National Assembly has backed the country’s plans to import 39 million rolls of toilet paper, in an effort to relieve a chronic shortage. Lawmakers voted to…

• US immigration bill passes Senate panel with 13-5

  The immigration bill that would offer a chance of citizenship to millions living in the US illegally has taken a stride forward in Congress. A Senate panel voted 13-5 to…

• Jose Manuel Barroso urges full tax data exchange

  The head of the European Commission has told the European Parliament he wants EU-wide exchange of income data as part of the fight against tax evasion. Jose Manuel Barroso…

• Obama administration knew IRS was targeting conservative groups since June 2012

  Obama administration knew since June 2012 about an investigation into complaints from conservative tea party groups that they were being harassed by IRS, and the probe was…