Tag: International agreements
Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing
KAMPALA, Uganda -- A regional partnership of 10 countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources from the Nile River...
China's Premier Li talks trade in Vietnam despite differences over South China Sea
BANGKOK -- China agreed Sunday to assist Vietnam on cross-border railway development and take steps to expand agricultural imports from its smaller neighbor,...
China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit talks as South China Sea disputes lurk
VIENTIANE, Laos -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for deeper market integration with Southeast Asia on Thursday during annual summit talks where territorial...
US company accuses Mexico of expropriating its property on the Caribbean coast
MEXICO CITY -- An American quarry company said Tuesday the Mexican government carried out a de facto expropriation of its properties on Mexico’s...
The Palestinian economy is in free fall and will require billions to rebuild, the UN says
GENEVA -- The Palestinian economy is “in free fall,” the United Nations reported Thursday, with production in Gaza plunging to one-sixth of its...
Salvagers abandon effort to tow burning oil tanker in Red Sea targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Salvagers abandoned an effort to tow away a burning oil tanker in the Red Sea targeted by Yemen's...