Tag: World news
Stock market today: World shares decline, weighed down by Wall St's tech retreat
BANGKOK -- Shares retreated in Europe and Asia on Friday after a broad washout across Wall Street dragged U.S. stocks lower. Widespread IT...
Nigeria more than doubles the minimum wage for government workers after strikes and negotiations
ABUJA, Nigeria -- Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement...
Germany's chancellor in Serbia for a lithium deal that could reduce Europe's dependency on China
BELGRADE, Serbia -- BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Serbia on Friday to discuss a tentative deal with the...
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A widespread Microsoft outage was disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday.Escalating disruptions continued...
Espionage trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia reaches closing arguments
YEKATERINBURG, Russia -- Closing arguments began Friday in the espionage trial of U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been held behind bars for...
US announces $325 million in funding to boost Puerto Rico solar projects as power outages persist
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The U.S. government announced Thursday that $325 million in federal funds will be available for solar and battery...