Politics and Government – Page 179

World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports

In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.

By Vivian Nereim

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What Is ‘Friendshoring’?

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By Sarah Kessler

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Will Taxing the Windfall Profits of Oil Giants Fix Countries’ Economies?

Britain is raising a tax on gas and oil producers, and adding a levy on companies that supply electricity — a similar approach to that of other governments chasing revenue.

By Patricia Cohen

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Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster After Taylor Swift Presale Snafus

Several Democratic House members said the company has become too much of a monopoly since its merger with Live Nation in 2010.

By Graham Bowley