Trade concerns dent stocks; U.S. Treasury yields rise
A gauge of global stocks declined for a second straight session and U.S. Treasury yields rose as trade concerns again began to bubble and U.S....
Oil prices steady after U.S. fuel inventories build
Oil prices on Wednesday steadied after plummeting more than 3% in the previous session, but were weighed down by U.S. government data that showed large...
Ukraine’s Russian-speaking president gives glimmer of hope to war-torn east
In one of his first acts as Ukrainian president, comedian-turned-politician Volodymyr Zelenskiy held out a symbolic olive branch to people in Ukraine’s mostly Russian-speaking Donbass...
UK PM May says compromise deal remains best way to prevent Iran getting nuclear weapon
A compromise deal remains the best way to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday....
From Iraq to Yemen, drones raise U.S. alarm over Iranian plans
The increased use of drones by Iran and its allies for surveillance and attacks across the Middle East is raising alarms in Washington....
A delicious solution to Cyprus’ lionfish problem
An EU-funded project has placed Cyprus on the frontline in dealing with an invasion of marauding lionfish which have munched their way through the eastern...
Congolese cross-border trader’s Ebola death fuels Uganda outbreak fears
A Congolese woman who died of Ebola this month vomited four times in a Ugandan market after crossing the border days earlier to sell fish,...
Latest hot spell set to deepen drought pain in France
Hot weather in France next week is expected to prolong drought conditions that have impacted several sectors including nuclear power generation and farming, and led...
Boeing to spend $50 million to support 737 MAX crash victim families
Boeing Co said on Wednesday it will dedicate half of a $100 million fund it created to address two deadly crashes of its 737 MAX...
Boris Johnson smashes record for most money raised by UK politician
Boris Johnson has broken the record for the most money raised by a British politician in his bid to become prime minister, winning the backing...