New ‘oligarchy’ under fire as elites descend on Davos
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - A leading NGO warned Monday of an emerging "aristocratic oligarchy" with massive political clout and primed ...
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Billionaires’ wealth more than doubles in 10 years: UBS
Zurich (AFP) - Billionaires have seen their combined wealth shoot up 121 percent over the past decade to $14 trillion, ...
Biden pushes higher corporate tax, touts strong economy in key speech
Washington (AFP) - US President Joe Biden called for higher taxes on corporations Thursday in his State of the Union ...
Brazil urges G20 ensure ‘super-rich pay fair share’ of taxes
Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazil's finance minister called Thursday for an international plan to ensure the world's super-rich pay their ...
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