Sudan opposition rejects military chief’s offer of talks as death toll hits 60
Sudan’s military rulers offered an unconditional resumption of talks with opposition groups on Wednesday, two days after security forces mounted a deadly raid on a...
Trump arrives in Ireland for low-key first presidential visit
Donald Trump arrived in Ireland for the first time as U.S. President on Wednesday for a low-key stop-off at one of his golf resorts and...
Pelosi says U.S. lawmakers trying to move ahead on Mexico, Canada trade pact
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday that Democratic lawmakers made clear to Mexican officials they wanted to move forward with the...
U.N. Aid Chief Warns of Looming ‘Horror’ as Somalia Again Faces Famine – The New York Times
U.N. Aid Chief Warns of Looming ‘Horror’ as Somalia Again Faces Famine The New York Times UN Warns of Famine Threat in Somalia VOA News Up to...
Germany’s economy minister proposes power tax cuts if there were tougher CO2 decisions
German economy minister Peter Altmaier said he will support reducing or scrapping the so-called eco-tax on electricity to help consumers, should the government decide to...
Fed policymakers promise response if U.S. economy slows
Signs that the economy is losing momentum hung over a Federal Reserve summit for a second straight day as policymakers hinted they would be ready...
China’s Alibaba to invest $100 million in Russian e-commerce JV
China’s Alibaba and Russia’s RDIF sovereign wealth fund will each invest $100 million in a Russian joint venture, RDIF said in a statement on Wednesday....
Exxon agrees to $1 million fine over 2011 Yellowstone River oil spill
Exxon Mobil Corp has agreed to pay a $1 million civil penalty to settle U.S. charges involving a 2011 pipeline rupture that spilled oil into...
Stocks, Treasuries climb on bets for U.S. rate cut
Major world stock markets edged higher and the U.S. Treasuries market resumed its recent rally on Wednesday as investors bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve...
Brazilian brewer Ambev signs $36 million deal to build solar plants
Ambev SA has signed contracts with four partners to build solar plants in Brazil that will supply clean energy to all of the brewing company’s...