Ethiopian fossil Lucy leaves for her first exhibition in Europe
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The human ancestor fossil known as Lucy left Ethiopia for display in a European…
International Monetary Fund | Purpose, Established, Headquarters, & Development
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Romania and Bulgaria Assume Benchmark Role for Black Sea Wheat Trading
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Pope Leo XIV prays for peace as US-Russia summit over Ukraine war gets underway
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV prayed Friday for a peaceful end…
US producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher
WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, signaling that President Donald Trump’s sweeping taxes on imports…
China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market
BANGKOK — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and…
Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says
UNITED NATIONS — Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of…
The EU urges China to lift ‘unjustified’ sanctions on Lithuanian banks
VILNIUS, Lithuania — The European Union on Thursday called on China to revoke sanctions imposed on two Lithuanian…
As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change
The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has…
Switzerland to introduce code of conduct for collecting referendum signatures
The code of conduct comes in response to the discovery of thousands of falsified signatures. Keystone-SDA Listen to…
Powerful sister of North Korean leader denies removal of front-line speakers
SEOUL, South Korea — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday dismissed South…
Moderate 4.9 magnitude quake jolts New Zealand’s lower North Island
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck New Zealand ’s lower North Island Wednesday, with a…