Tag: World news
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...
A Tesla car crashes and catches fire in France, killing 4
PARIS -- Four people have died in a car crash in France after their Tesla vehicle reportedly hit a road sign and caught...
China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy
HONG KONG -- China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the...
The Nobel economics prize is being announced in Sweden
STOCKHOLM -- The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is unveiling the winner — or winners — of the Nobel Memorial Prize in economics...
Stock market today: Asian shares gain after China says more help is needed for its slowing economy
BANGKOK -- Asian shares gained ground on Monday, with stocks in China rising more than 1% after the finance minister said over the...
Macao's former top judge is chosen as the Chinese casino hub's first leader born in mainland China
MACAO -- Macao’s former top judge, Sam Hou Fai, was chosen as the Chinese casino hub’ s next leader in a largely ceremonial...