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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 23:09

Wall Street rises with hopes US may avoid default

Wall Street rises with hopes US may avoid default

Wall Street rallied Wednesday on hopes the U.S. government can avoid a potentially disastrous default on its debt.

World | 2023-05-18 08:32

German victims cycle to Rome to press pope on church abuse

German victims cycle to Rome to press pope on church abuse

A group of German victims of abuse on Wednesday called on Pope Francis to step up efforts against "sexual and spiritual abuse" by clergy, after completing a 900km bicycle trek from Munich to the Vatican.

World | 2023-05-17 22:18

Eight dead, Grand Prix postponed after flooding in northern Italy

Eight dead, Grand Prix postponed after flooding in northern Italy

Eight people died and thousands were evacuated from their homes after heavy rains caused devastation across Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region, while this weekend's Imola Grand Prix was cancelled, officials said Wednesday.

World | 2023-05-17 22:17

Europe takes step towards making Russia pay for Ukraine war

Europe takes step towards making Russia pay for Ukraine war

A summit of a rights body spanning Europe on Tuesday created a "register of damages" to record Russia's destruction of Ukraine for future compensation, and heard Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plead for Western fighter jets.

World | 2023-05-17 13:30

Taiwan speaker hails Japan, Korea and Philippines for 'crescent of defense'

Taiwan speaker hails Japan, Korea and Philippines for 'crescent of defense'

The speaker of Taiwan's parliament praised Japan, Korea and the Philippines on Tuesday for helping to create a "crescent of defense" with Taiwan and the U.S. against China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.

World | 2023-05-17 11:49

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of leaders from six African countries to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine, South Africa's president said Tuesday.

World | 2023-05-17 10:03

Biden scraps planned visit to Australia, Papua New Guinea to focus on debt limit talks

Biden scraps planned visit to Australia, Papua New Guinea to focus on debt limit talks

President Joe Biden said Tuesday he's curtailing his upcoming trip to the Indo-Pacific, scrapping what was to be a historic stop in Papua New Guinea as well as a visit to Australia for a gathering with fellow leaders of the so-called Quad partnership so he can focus on debt limit talks in Washington.

World | 2023-05-17 09:55

Hong Kong unlikely to open all beaches and pools this summer as city struggles to hire lifeguards

Hong Kong unlikely to open all beaches and pools this summer as city struggles to hire lifeguards

Only 40 percent of 600 seasonal lifeguards had reported for duty so far, Hong Kong's leisure authorities conceded on Monday, suggesting a full reopening ...

2023-05-16 14:44

Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle. But the $69 bil. deal is still at risk

Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle. But the $69 bil. deal is still at risk

The European Union on Monday approved Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, deciding the deal won't stifle competition for popular console titles like Call of Duty ...

World | 2023-05-16 10:37

G7 to show unity on China approach while recognizing individual ties: US officials

G7 to show unity on China approach while recognizing individual ties: US officials

The G7 summit U.S. President Joe Biden attends in Japan this week will show leaders unified behind a common approach to dealing with China based on shared values, even while recognizing each country will manage its own relationship with Beijing, a senior U.S. administration official said on Monday.

World | 2023-05-16 10:03

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