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Al Jazeera America news channel to close up shop

Al Jazeera America, the low-rated cable news network that sought to take on Fox News and CNN, will shut down operations at the end of April, less than three years after going on the air, the network told its staff Wednesday in a surprise move.

Costa Rica’s upbeat economic projections may not be enough to lower unemployment rate

The Central Bank forecasted 4.2 and 4.5 percent growth in 2016 and 2017, respectively, for the Costa Rican economy.

Spotify hit by new $200 million copyright suit

Streaming leader Spotify has been hit by a new copyright lawsuit seeking $200 million, in the second such case within weeks.

Why changing too fast can hurt new businesses

Our "Doing Business" column looks at why course corrections, when too big or too frequent, can do more harm than good to new businesses.

‘Star Wars’ smashes Christmas Day box office record

LOS ANGELES, California – The latest "Star Wars" film has smashed yet another box office record, raking in $49.3 million on Christmas Day in North America -- the highest total ever on the holiday, industry figures showed Saturday.

This will be the biggest question when the Fed starts raising rates

Whenever the Federal Reserve does start raising interest rates – whether this week, as seems likely, or next year – the biggest question will be whether the Fed eventually ends up back where it started – at zero.

Costa Rica ‘victim’ of US-Cuban immigration laws, says President Solís

Costa Rica President Luis Guillermo Solís’ frustration with the Cuban migrant crisis was clear in his remarks during a news conference Tuesday in Cuba.

Latin America’s populist collapse cheered with foreign inflows

It's been a tough run for Latin American leftists, and investors couldn't be happier.

Mauricio Macri overcame privilege to become Argentina president

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina's new President Mauricio Macri was dismissed by rivals as a spoiled elitist, but tapped frustration with the sinking economy to put an end to 12 years of left-wing rule.

Costa Rica court orders new trial over alleged Crucitas mine impropriety 

An appeals court called for a new trial against former Environment Minister Roberto Dobles for approving the controversial Infinito Gold mining project.

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