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South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech over dispute in governing coalition
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The South African government's annual presentation of its budget was abruptly canceled Wednesday and rescheduled for next month...
Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after DC plane crash: Poll
WASHINGTON -- Americans' confidence in air travel and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year,...
US displaced China as Germany's biggest single trading partner last year
BERLIN -- The United States was Germany's biggest single trading partner last year for the first time since 2015, displacing China from the...
Trump puts the spotlight anew on a major Alaska gas project. Will it make a difference?
JUNEAU, Alaska -- Since his election, President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed support for a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska — comments...
Stock market today: Asia stocks mixed as Chinese technology stocks slip
HONG KONG -- Asia stocks were mixed Wednesday, as Chinese technology stocks faltered after a short-term rally.The Hang Seng Index fell 0.14% to...
Abu Dhabi's long-haul carrier Etihad Airways sees record $476 million profit in 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Long-haul carrier Etihad Airways announced Wednesday it made a record $476 million profit in 2024, part of a...