U.S. and Korea implement free trade agreement
A long-awaited and controversial trade pact between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea came into effect on March 15.
French presidential front-runner proposes sharp tax hike for the rich
French voters responded positively to the proposal, with recent polls showing a slight uptick in support for Hollande. The prospects of passing such tax-the-rich legislation will depend on parliamentary elections,.
Cuba reaffirms ties with China
Cuban Council of State Vice President Marino Murillo Jorge journeyed to Beijing in late February for a "working visit."
