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EU climate talks at loggerheads over fossil fuel language
A major stumbling block to defining the European Union's position at the most important climate negotiations in years lies in the ambiguity surrounding one term: unabated fossil fuels.
Stocks rise, oil prices slide
The main stock markets in Europe and the United States rose on Monday but oil prices fell as markets tracked the Israel-Hamas conflict.
European stock markets, oil prices steady after volatility
Europe's main stock markets and oil prices steadied Monday after last week's volatility at the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Old and poor: Thailand sleepwalking towards an ageing crisis
Unless she lines up in the hot sun for a free meal, ketchup on bread is the only food Thai widow Noi can afford on her small government pension.
China saw moderate third-quarter growth as hurdles persist: survey
China's economy is expected to have seen moderate growth in the third quarter, according to an AFP survey ahead of data this week, while experts warn that there were still significant hurdles for its recovery.
Asian markets drop as Middle East conflict worries grow
Asian markets sank Monday on concerns that Israel's expected ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza could spark a regional war involving Iran, with warnings that oil prices could surge, further complicating central banks' efforts to tame inflation.
Fashion Week hits Kenya's biggest urban slum
Towering models parade down a three-metre (10-foot) high catwalk overlooking the rusting tin roofs of Kibera, the Kenyan capital's biggest urban slum.
Designer Avido puts Kenyan slum on the fashion map
His creations are made in Kibera, the largest urban slum in Kenya, but have attracted the attention of global stars such as Beyonce and Bruno Mars and featured in Vogue magazine.
Hamas attacks shatter Israel's kibbutz ideal
When the sirens wail at the Sha'ar HaGolan kibbutz, there is total panic -- and not just from those who live there permanently.
Anger, sorrow as Indigenous Australians weigh referendum defeat
Aboriginal Australians on Sunday voiced anger and sorrow over the rejection of a landmark push for Indigenous rights and recognition, which was spurned by the country's white majority in a binding national referendum.
Young slave, once painted out, is back in a work at New York's Met
For years, the three children from a well-to-do New Orleans family seemed to be the only figures in a nearly forgotten painting attributed to French artist Jacques Amans.
Qatar's Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Man Utd - reports
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has withdrawn a bid to buy Manchester United, the BBC reported on Saturday.
IMF agrees funding boost, extra Africa board seat
The IMF announced Saturday member nations agreed to increase their contributions to the global lender and give sub-Saharan Africa a third seat on its executive board at its first meetings on the continent since 1973.
Michael Caine announces retirement from acting
Veteran British actor Michael Caine, a Hollywood icon with a decades-spanning career littered with awards and acclaim, revealed on Saturday that he has retired from acting at the age of 90.
Polls open in Australia's historic Indigenous rights referendum
Polls opened Saturday in Australia's historic referendum on rights and recognition for Indigenous citizens, capping a campaign that has exposed deep fissures between the country's white majority and the descendants of its first inhabitants.
Stocks stumble and oil prices surge as Mideast fighting continues
Global markets largely slipped on Friday, while oil prices surged by almost six percent, amid fears that Israel's imminent ground offensive of Gaza could turn a localized war into a regional conflict and impact oil supplies in the crude-rich Middle East.
Biden unveils 'hydrogen hubs' in push for 2024
President Joe Biden announced new "hydrogen hubs" across the United States on Friday as part of efforts to boost the economy with green energy ahead of the 2024 election.
US health care provider, unions reach strike deal
US health care provider Kaiser Permanente and unions representing tens of thousands of its staff said Friday they had reached a tentative deal to end what was billed as the sector's biggest ever strike.
US auto union warns of more last-minute strikes as Detroit talks drag
The US auto workers union announced Friday no new strike targets, but the group's president said the labor action had entered a new stage involving last-minute walkouts.
Australia holds historic Indigenous rights referendum
Australians are poised to reject greater rights and recognition for Indigenous citizens Saturday, voting in a referendum that has exposed deep fissures between the country's white majority and the descendants of its first inhabitants.
US banks rise on results, but warn on inflation and wars
Shares of US banks jumped Friday following strong results, but executives cautioned that beneficial industry conditions were moderating and said wars in Ukraine and the Middle East adding uncertainty.
Stock markets mixed, oil prices surge
Stock markets were mixed on Friday while oil prices surged on worries the Israel-Hamas conflict could impact supplies in the crude-rich Middle East.
US Fed on track for a 'soft landing': senior offical
The US Federal Reserve is on track to achieve the rare feat of lowering inflation without causing a damaging recession, a senior central bank official said Friday.
JPMorgan Chase profits jump, warns on inflation and wars
JPMorgan Chase reported another highly profitable quarter Friday, but warned inflation could persist and said wars in Ukraine and the Middle East mean this "may be the most dangerous time the world has seen in decades."
EU fails to decide on glyphosate use extension
The EU failed Friday to agree extending the use of glyphosate -- a weedkiller the WHO fears could be carcinogenic -- because of division among the bloc's 27 member countries, a European Commission spokesman said.
Stock markets slide, oil prices surge
Stock markets slid Friday, having made strong gains earlier in the week, while oil prices surged on worries the Israel-Hamas conflict could impact supplies in the crude-rich Middle East.
IMF, World Bank urge funds for poverty, climate fights
The heads of the IMF and World Bank urged member nations on Friday to boost the funding firepower of the global lenders to help poorer countries combat poverty and climate change.
TSMC applies for 'permanent' permit to export US equipment to China factory
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Friday it has applied for -- and expects to receive -- permanent authorisation from Washington to allow the export of US chip-making equipment to its China-based factory.
South Korean advocate for school bullying survivors dies
Pyo Ye-rim, a hairstylist who became an advocate for the legal rights of school bullying survivors in South Korea, has died in an apparent suicide, local police said. She was 27.
US extends China chip waiver for Taiwan's TSMC: minister
The United States has extended a waiver to Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC to supply US chip-making equipment to its factories in China, the island's economic affairs minister said Friday.
Burp tax causes pre-poll stink with New Zealand farmers
New Zealand has a plan to tax farmers for their livestock's burps and farts -- and it's causing a stink ahead of Saturday's general elections.
Markets snap week-long rally as US inflation dents rate hopes
Equities went into reverse Friday, snapping a week-long rally, as a forecast-topping US inflation report revived fears the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again before the end of the year.