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Brazil development bank signs deal with AIIB for nearly $3 billion in investments
(Reuters) - Brazilian development bank BNDES said on Monday that it has signed a deal with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)…
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Gabon approves law allowing junta leader to contest elections
An overwhelming majority of Gabonese people have voted for a new constitution, military authorities say, in a move that marks a new phase…
Politics
Hostage relatives demonstrate at Israeli prime minister's home
Relatives of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip demonstrated in front of the Jerusalem home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Business
Stokes to close its less profitable stores in restructuring process
Canadian independent tableware and kitchenware retailer Stokes has commenced a restructuring process aimed at securing its future growth…
News
Tractor-driving French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest the adoption of a trade pact between the European Union and four South…
Politics
Senegal's radical government claims 'large victory' in legislative polls
The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections with most of the votes already counted. It said the…
Business
Malaysia govt rejects claim 'millions of Chinese' granted citizenship
Malaysia has only granted citizenship to 103 Chinese nationals in the past decade, contrary to misleading claims on social media that the…
News
North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls on military to prepare for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his country's military to focus all efforts on completing war preparations, state news…
Business
Chicago’s Lycee French Market brings French culture to holiday season
CHICAGO – You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of France in Chicago. One weekend in November, the halls of Lycee Francais School…
Politics
Nordic neighbours release new advice on surviving war
On Monday, millions of Swedes will start receiving copies of a pamphlet advising the population how to prepare and cope in the event of…
News
German manufacturers warn of the sector's 'formidable crash'
German business owner Hans Beckhoff says the country's manufacturers are struggling In the 44 years since Beckhoff Automation opened for…
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At least 34 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza
An Israeli air strike on a five-storey residential block in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza has killed at least 34 people, the local civil…
Politics
Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi at G20 summit
Sir Keir Starmer is due to meet with President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit this week, with the government saying it wants "stable and…
Politics
Russia launched more than 200 missiles, drones at Ukrainian infrastructure: Zelensky
On Sunday, Russia launched a drone and missile attack on Ukraine in what’s being seen as the largest barrage in recent months, officials…
News
Reports: Three suspects held for firing flares at Netanyahu's house
Israeli police and the domestic intelligence service Shin Bet have detained three individuals suspected of firing flares at the private…
Politics
Habeck: Green Party government would send Taurus missiles to Ukraine
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who is running as the Green Party's chancellor candidate in the upcoming elections, said on Sunday…
Politics
The Traditional Ukrainian Bread That Plays A Starring Role At Weddings
Around the world, weddings are synonymous with ceremonial foods, from Mexican wedding cookies to Italian wedding soup and even…
News
Rescuers send water through holes to building collapse trapped
Rescue teams in Tanzania say they have managed to establish contact with people who are still trapped a day after a four-storey building…
Politics
NATO: Russia's strikes on Ukraine's power grid terrorizes civilians
A NATO spokeswoman expressed sharp criticism of massive overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid and said the alliance would…
Business
TikTok takes down nearly 400,000 videos in Kenya
The News TikTok is deleting more videos in Kenya for violating community guidelines, as the company looks to avoid government scrutiny…
Politics
Putin critics lead a march in Berlin calling for democracy in Russia and an end to war in Ukraine
BERLIN (AP) — Prominent Russian opposition figures led a march of at least 1,000 people in central Berlin Sunday, criticizing Russian…
Politics
Russia launches fierce missile and drone attacks at Ukraine’s infrastructure
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest over the…
News
Miss Nigeria's pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe
Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has spoken of her pride at coming second in the Miss Universe competition, as well as being named Miss…
Politics
Source: Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler to skip G20 summit
Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, a well-informed Saudi…