Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
Soccer Sep 29, 2013
Manchester clubs go down; Arsenal wins
The two Manchester clubs slumped to shock defeats and Arsenal moved two points clear with a win at Swansea on Saturday, extending the unpredictable start to the English Premier League. Five months after capturing a 20th English title, Manchester United is languishing in 12th ...
Soccer Sep 23, 2013
City thrashes United in first post-Ferguson Manchester derby
The reality of life after Alex Ferguson is really kicking in at Manchester United, which is languishing in mid-table after a painful 4-1 loss to its local rival. To chants of “Easy! Easy!” Manchester City ripped United apart at Etihad Stadium to leave the ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Aug 16, 2013
Chelsea, Man City start as favorites
by Christopher Davies
We know the short list from which the Premier League champion will come. It’s been the same for the last four years and shows little sign of changing. Money talks and those talking loudest are Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United with Arsenal and ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Apr 13, 2013
Man City better off keeping Mancini
by Christopher Davies
According to some reports, Manchester City has lined up various replacements should Roberto Mancini be fired this summer. This, of course, presupposes the club’s power brokers have met to discuss possible successors in case they decide to fire the Italian. Apart from this unlikely ...