Asia shares rise, dollar underpinned by elevated bond yields
Stellantis unit to pay $4.2 million to resolve California emissions probe
Alec Baldwin manslaughter case dropped by New Mexico prosecutor
BOJ debated need for caution in raising rates, Oct minutes show
Oil prices up in thin pre-Christmas trade
Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus
Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children
Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs
Skiers injured as lift chairs collide at ski resort in Lake Tahoe
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Democracy heads into 2025 bloodied but unbowed
Democracy looks bruised but not beaten as it heads into 2025.
December 24, 2024World
Asia|Business|Crime|World
Amicorp Group denies alleged fraud of over $7 billion in Malaysia's 1MDB scandal
Corporate services provider Amicorp Group has denied allegations it knowingly facilitated more than $7 billion in fraudulent transactions related to the misappropriation of
December 24, 2024
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UN investigative team says Syria's new authorities `very receptive' to probe of Assad war crimes
The U.N. organization assisting in investigating the most serious crimes in Syria says the country’s new authorities were “very receptive” to its request for cooperation during a just-concluded visit to Damascus — and it is preparing to deploy
December 24, 2024
Africa|Economy|Food|Political|World
Sudan drops out of hunger-monitor system on eve of famine report
The Sudanese government has suspended its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system on the eve of a report that’s expected to show famine spreading across the country, a step
December 24, 2024
Australia|Business|Economy|World
World Bank announces $12 million for Vanuatu quake recovery
The World Bank on Tuesday announced $12 million towards emergency response and recovery in Vanuatu, a week after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake killed at least 14
December 23, 2024
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Trump is teasing US expansion into Panama, Greenland and Canada
Trump is teasing US expansion into Panama, Greenland and Canada
December 23, 2024
Environment|Europe|Science|World
Baby mammoth found in Russian crater is the world’s ‘best’ preserved, says scientist
Baby mammoth found in Russian crater is the world’s ‘best’ preserved, says scientist
December 23, 2024
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What’s the history of the Panama Canal, and why is Trump threatening to retake control of it?
What’s the history of the Panama Canal, and why is Trump threatening to retake control of it?
December 23, 2024
MidEast|Political|World
Erdogan says Turkey in close dialogue with Syria's de facto leader
Turkey is in close dialogue with Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, adding visits to Syria will increase from now on.
December 23, 2024
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Trump previews combative foreign policy with threats to Panama, Greenland
Donald Trump's surprise threat to retake control of the Panama Canal and his expansionist declaration that the United States should
December 23, 2024
Asia|Political|World
US, UK and EU condemn Pakistan military courts over sentencing of civilians
The U.S., UK and EU criticized Pakistan's military courts on Monday over the sentencing of 25 civilians in connection with attacks on military facilities in
December 23, 2024
Europe|Political|World
Italy to prolong war supplies to Ukraine until the end of 2025
Italy's cabinet on Monday passed a law decree that allows it to continue supplying until the end of 2025 "means, materials and equipment" to Ukraine to support its war effort against
December 23, 2024
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli defense minister claims responsibility for first time for Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted on Monday for the first time publicly to Israel's killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July, further risking tensions
December 23, 2024
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Number of US troops in Syria has steadily increased over time, Pentagon now says
Number of US troops in Syria has steadily increased over time, Pentagon now says
December 23, 2024
MidEast|Political|World
New conflict in northeast Syria could bring 'dramatic consequences', UN envoy says
Tensions in northeast Syria between Kurdish-led authorities and Turkish-backed groups should be resolved politically or risk "dramatic consequences" for all of Syria, the United
December 23, 2024
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Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like conditions' at BYD construction site in Brazil
Brazilian officials found 163 Chinese nationals working in "slavery-like conditions" at a construction site for a factory owned by Chinese electric vehicle
December 23, 2024
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Over 200 killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil massacre, UN report finds
At least 207 people were killed by members of the Wharf Jeremie gang in Haiti's portside neighborhood of Cite Soleil earlier this month, the United Nations said in a report on Monday,
December 23, 2024
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Egypt troops to join African Union Somalia mission - foreign minister says
Egypt will contribute troops to an African Union Somalia peacekeeping mission, its foreign minister said on Monday, as ties between the two countries grow closer amid tensions with
December 23, 2024
Europe|Political|World
Former Greek royal family expresses 'deep emotion' after regaining citizenship
Members of Greece’s former royal family have expressed “deep emotion” after being granted Greek citizenship, ending a decades-old dispute with the country's government
December 23, 2024
Health|Political|US|World
Trump transition team plans immediate WHO withdrawal, expert says
Members of Donald Trump's presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the United States to withdraw from the World Health
December 23, 2024
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Lebanon to cooperate with Interpol on arrest of Syrian official accused of war crimes
Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Monday Lebanon will cooperate with an Interpol request to arrest former Syrian intelligence officer Jamil
December 23, 2024
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Venezuelan opposition members say they’re under ‘siege’ as they take refuge in an embassy
Venezuelan opposition members say they’re under ‘siege’ as they take refuge in an embassy
December 23, 2024
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Ecuador president sends VP to Turkey after court lifts suspension
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa said on Monday that Vice President Veronica Abad will be sent to work in Turkey, a decision that came the same day that a judge overturned her temporary
December 23, 2024
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
Greek lawyers call for further investigation into 2023 deadly shipwreck
Greek lawyers representing the survivors and victims of a deadly 2023 shipwreck said on Monday a naval court needed to examine more evidence after a preliminary investigation failed
December 23, 2024