Новости за 28.12.2017

It is going to be a chilly New Year's Eve, President Trump struggles to grow beyond base, and now is the time to buy a new car.

Italy’s president dissolved parliament and called elections for early March, a vote that will highlight the economic and political problems still stalking Europe.

The retirement perks for Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe include a newly built eight-bedroom residence or its equivalent in cash.

A suicide bomber struck a Shiite Muslim cultural center in the Afghan capital, killing at least 41 people in the latest attack claimed by Islamic State and aimed at escalating sectarian tensions in the country.

Salty-sweet bulgogi sauce does wonders for succulent fillets of roast salmon. With a side of “grits” made from edamame, this recipe from chef Edward Lee makes a quick and wildly flavorful meal.

Real-estate tycoon Mohamed Alabbar launched Noon to compete for a foothold in the Middle East’s online shopping boom. How the startup fares will provide a measure of the region’s ability to move beyond oil and real estate.

For homeowners seeking to maximize their property-tax deduction before the Republican tax law takes effect in January, best to pay attention to your local tax departments.

​SoftBank Group Corp. has succeeded in its bid to buy a large stake in Uber Technologies Inc. at a steep discount, after the ride-hailing company’s investors and employees tendered shares equal to about 20% of the company, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella signed a decree to dissolve parliament and send the country to fresh elections next year, setting the stage for a vote in a country still coming to terms with years of economic pain and buffeted by anger with traditional parties.

Investor frenzy has worried the country’s authorities, who are concerned about growing speculation—and the risk investors could lose money from sharp price declines or from cyber attacks on digital currency exchanges.

Renny Harlin, known for big-budget B-movies, has become a dedicated instructor in China’s push to become a global cultural force, helping the country build on its huge domestic box office to find that elusive overseas commercial hit.

Real-estate tycoon Mohamed Alabbar launched Noon to compete with Amazon for a foothold in the Middle East’s online shopping boom. How the startup fares will provide a measure of the region’s ability to move beyond oil and real estate.

The path forward for Apotex is uncertain following the sudden death of founder and chairman Barry Sherman, who was the architect of the generic drugmaker’s litigation-heavy strategy.

A new analysis conducted for The Wall Street Journal shows that some of the world’s largest employers are now large outsourcing companies.

Thanks to the sweeping tax-overhaul bill passed by Congress and signed into law this month, certified public accountants and financial planners suddenly have found themselves at the center of the cultural conversation.

The retirement perks for Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe include a newly built eight-bedroom residence or its equivalent in cash.

When it comes to emerging markets, the dollar giveth, and the dollar taketh away. In 2017, it has been generous: a softer dollar has buoyed equities and bonds and juiced returns for foreign investors. But nobody should take that for granted.

Big-budget director Renny Harlin, known for films such as "Die Hard 2" and "Cliffhanger," has left Hollywood behind to work in China, the world's fastest-growing movie market. In this video, he talks to the WSJ's Daniel Epstein about his experience.

Big-budget film director Renny Harlin has left Hollywood behind to work in China, the world's fastest-growing movie market. Photo: Stefen Chow for The Wall Street Journal

Workplaces are tearing down walls and with them any sense of decorum. A guide to tuning it out and focusing in.

A suicide bomber struck a Shiite Muslim cultural center in the Afghan capital, killing at least 41 people in the latest attack claimed by Islamic State and aimed at escalating sectarian tensions in the country.

As authorities order embattled tech entrepreneur Jia Yueting back to China to handle his growing financial problems, a local court has seized his assets.

Pinot Meunier—a high-achieving, under-the-radar Champagne grape—is turning heads in the region. Bring this uncommon bubbly to your celebration.

The iPhone maker’s stock price has soared, but is unlikely to repeat the performance.

The White House has interviewed two economists who served in senior positions in the George W. Bush administration to serve as the vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.