Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:21
Louisiana's legislature sends ban on gender-affirming care for most minors to Democratic governor's desk
Louisiana's Republican-led legislature Tuesday passed a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors in the state, sending the bill to a Democratic governor who has signaled opposition to the legislation but faces a GOP supermajority with the numbers to override his veto power.
2023-06-07 03:54
Brazil's cenbank did not participate in govt's consumer debt renegotiation program design
BRASILIA Brazil's central bank abstained from involvement in developing the government's comprehensive consumer debt renegotiation program unveiled on
2023-06-07 01:00
World Bank lifts 2023 global growth forecasts, but cuts next year's outlook
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The World Bank on Tuesday raised its 2023 global growth forecast as the U.S.
2023-06-06 21:45
Inside the Taliban's war on drugs - opium poppy crops slashed
Afghanistan's leaders are following through on their anti-drug decree to stop cultivation.
2023-06-06 13:27
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon to meet with group of US House Democrats - Bloomberg News
JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon will meet privately with a group of moderate House
2023-06-06 11:23
Bank of Korea: less desirable to increase gold holdings at this point
SEOUL The Bank of Korea (BOK) assesses it is more desirable to maintain its dollar liquidity than to
2023-06-06 11:17
US bank shares fall after Treasury debt issuance, proposed new capital requirements
By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK Shares of U.S. banks fell on Monday with some investors pointing to worries
2023-06-06 05:27
Brazilian inflation targeting changes should not affect monetary policy, Guillen says
BRASILIA Changes to the Brazilian inflation targeting system should not be linked to how monetary policy is carried
2023-06-06 01:53
Bangladesh to see more power cuts as demand soars - minister
By Ruma Paul and Sudarshan Varadhan DHAKA (Reuters) -Bangladesh could face further power cuts due to higher demand, its power
2023-06-05 20:59
Analysis-Strong economy puts Bank of Canada's 4-month rate hike pause in doubt
By Steve Scherer OTTAWA The Bank of Canada (BoC) became the first major global central bank to pause
2023-06-05 18:28
Sonic boom as fighter jets scramble to intercept plane over Washington DC
The unresponsive aircraft later crashed in Virginia, officials say, and it is unclear what happened.
2023-06-05 17:22