Tag: World news
Papua New Guinea minister facing domestic assault charge steps down. Opposition demands resignation
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Papua New Guinea’s opposition leader urged the country’s premier Tuesday to fire the petroleum...
A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China, highlighting a challenge for AI
A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker’s side, because the person was...
Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei 225 index logs record close, as markets track rally on Wall St
TOKYO -- Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, with Tokyo's benchmark hitting another record, after Wall Street benchmarks reached more milestones.Japan's benchmark Nikkei...
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index logs another record high close as world markets rally
TOKYO -- Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index logged a record high close on Tuesday, gaining 2% to 41,580.17. The Nikkei 225 index also...
Ruling could permit a new reservoir for the water-starved Panama Canal, but it could take 6 years
PANAMA CITY -- A court ruling could permit the construction of a new reservoir to feed the water-starved Panama Canal, but the project...
Leaders in Europe and the US express relief mixed with concern about France's election result
BERLIN -- Leaders across Europe and the United States reacted with relief but also some concern to the result of the French legislative...