Tag: World news

The US extends avocado import permissions to Guatemala, but don't expect cheaper guacamole soon

MEXICO CITY -- The U.S. government extended avocado import permissions to Guatemala on Friday, but don’t expect that to result in cheaper guacamole...

German chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election

BERLIN -- Germany's economy minister said Friday that he hopes to become his Green Party's chancellor in the upcoming election.The announcement by Robert...

Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election

DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Tens of thousands of activists of a leading political party in Bangladesh rallied in the nation’s capital on Friday, calling...

Sony reports healthy profits on strong sales of sensors and games

Sony’s profit surged 69% in July-September on the back of strong sales of its image sensors, games, music and network servicesTOKYO -- Sony's...

Turkey's foreign minister visits Athens to help mend ties between the regional rivals

ATHENS, Greece -- Recent efforts to smooth the frequently volatile ties between neighbors and regional rivals Greece and Turkey are bearing fruit, their...

Trump 2.0 will alter global climate fighting efforts. Will others step up?

WASHINGTON -- Global efforts to fight climate change stumbled but survived the last time Donald Trump was elected president and withdrew the United...