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Peugeot: Rescued, but constrained by bailout
Christopher Werth Nov 28, 2012
Last month, Peugeot secured a $9 billion lifeline from the French government to stay out of bankruptcy. In return, French politicians want the struggling company keep jobs, not cut them.
European automakers face dark present, uncertain future
Christopher Werth Nov 27, 2012
Carmakers in Europe are seeing plunging sales and rising costs -- sound familiar? Will European automakers rebound like their U.S. competitors?
Amid shopping, Wal-Mart protesters question wages
Krissy Clark Nov 23, 2012
Wa-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, had impressive Black Friday sales, including more than 1.3 million televisions. Outside some stores, employees and supporters picketed for higher wages and better benefits.
Strikes signal greater unity problems in eurozone
Kai Ryssdal Nov 14, 2012
Europeans in Spain, Portugal and Greece protest austerity measures with a general strike today, but the real problem could be a greater lack of unity across the eurozone.
Beermaker Molson Coors blames NHL strike for poor sales
Kai Ryssdal Nov 14, 2012
The CEO of Molson Coors says the strike in the National Hockey League has affected sales up north.
European economic outlook grows darker
Stephen Beard Nov 7, 2012
The storm clouds are gathering over the European economy. The European Commission says the economy in the European Union will shrink this year and that next year it will only barely grow.
Ancestry.com in $1.6 billion deal, will focus on Europe
Stacey Vanek Smith Oct 22, 2012
Ancestry.com has been acquired by a private equity group. The genealogy site has plans to expand services in Europe.
Walmart workers stage unprecedented strike
Sally Herships Oct 10, 2012
Walmart workers protest against unfair labor practices as a small number of store workers walk off the job, a first for the retailer.
Strike in India over big retail reforms
Jeremy Hobson Sep 20, 2012
There is a huge strike going on this morning in India, as people protest against the government's decision to allow mega retailers like Walmart and Tesco into the country.
Chicago parent relieved her daughter is back in school
Kai Ryssdal Sep 19, 2012
The seven days that schools were closed in Chicago felt more like an eternity to parents who had to find childcare during the teacher strike. Kai checks in with Sheila Coleman, whose 12-year-old daughter was actually happy to return to school Wednesday.
