President Nicolas Maduro vowed on Tuesday to reform Venezuela's Byzantine currency controls in early 2015 as part of a six-month plan to shake Venezuela out of recession, but foes accused him of incompetence and inaction.
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The mainland's colonization of the Hong Kong economy
When Xi Jinping wanted to deliver a political message to Hong Kong as protesters demanding free elections were threatening to take to the streets, he summoned the tycoons who dominate the city’s economy.
'The Last: Naruto The Movie' US Premiere Date: Over 20 cities to witness film this February; Where to watch it?
'The Last: Naruto the Movie' is coming to America in just a little over a month from now. It is already confirmed that over 20 cities in the United States will be premiering the popular Japanese anime film, to the delight of American audiences.
'Batman vs. Superman' Premiere, Trailer: Leaked preview featuring Ben Affleck exposed; Debut to slate together with 'Mad Max: Fury Road'?
Fans of the superhero movie franchise may just be in for a treat. The latest rumors have surfaced that the first trailer of 'Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice' might be shown during the 'Mad Max: Fury Road' premiere.
China stocks top performers in 2014, oil plunges, dollar sees best gain in nine years
Chinese stocks were celebrating their best year in five on Wednesday while markets elsewhere in Asia were ending 2014 on a cautionary note as worries about Greece's future in the euro zone served as an excuse to take profits on crowded trades.
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The dollar was on track to end 2014 with a gain of 12 percent against a basket of major currencies, and anticipated U.S. interest rake hikes may strengthen its appeal in the new year.
Asian markets were set for a cautious close to 2014 on Wednesday as worries about Greece's future in the euro zone served as an excuse to take profits on popular trades.
Crunch time for Argentina fixing its debt default will almost certainly not be January, as many investors had hoped, but a year later once the country's next president takes office and tries to get the ailing economy moving again.
Excelerate Energy's Texan liquefied natural gas terminal plan has become the first victim of an oil price slump threatening the economics of U.S. LNG export projects.
Tom Cruise's religion may be causing problems for the next "Mission: Impossible" film.
With star Idina Menzel and rumored star Emily Blunt both naysaying the idea of a "Frozen" sequel, the movie's outlook is not looking so hot.
New rumors indicate the final "Hunger Games" film might thrown in a new ending not seen in the novels.
The working title of "Captain America: Civil War"- Sputnik- may hold a few clues about where the movie is headed.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello got engaged over the holidays while vacationing in Hawaii with their families. Vergara's engagement to former fiance Nick Loeb ended only this May. In June she started seeing Manganiello, who is now her fiance.
