Fractured US House Republicans to try again to elect a leader
By David Morgan, Moira Warburton and Makini Brice WASHINGTON Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will hold
2023-10-19 18:16
Putin's prominence and the shadow of conflict: Key takeaways from China's Belt and Road Forum
A two-day global gathering billed as China's "most important diplomatic event" of the year wrapped up in the Chinese capital on Wednesday, with Beijing touting its outsized role in world development -- and its alternative vision to that of the United States.
2023-10-19 17:22
House in limbo as Jordan continues speaker bid despite stiff GOP resistance
The House remains paralyzed with no end in sight to the Republican leadership crisis as GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio continues his bid for speaker despite facing stiff resistance.
2023-10-19 17:21
'I basically wrote off Hollywood': Rick Riordan didn't want Percy Jackson on screen again after film issues
Rick Riordan was wary of adapting 'Peter Jackson' for the screen again as he didn't like the films based on his fantasy novels.
2023-10-19 17:20
Sri Lanka Bondholders’ Proposal Sees Government Pushback
Sri Lanka is taking an unfavorable view toward a proposal by foreign dollar bondholders for restructuring its debt,
2023-10-19 16:51
Egypt Stocks Rally to New High as Locals Buy on Devaluation Bets
Egyptian stocks rallied to fresh highs this week even as tensions escalated in the Middle East, as local
2023-10-19 15:29
Mark Hoppus 'learned to play bass again' after tough cancer battle
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus had to learn "how to play" again and "rebuild his throat" after his cancer battle.
2023-10-19 15:24
As Sanctions Lift on Venezuelan Oil, China’s Refiners Will Face Stiffer Competition
The rollback of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could rob Chinese buyers of one of their cheapest sources
2023-10-19 14:00
Asian stocks slip as bonds sell-off, Middle East tension weigh
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE Asian shares slid on Thursday as risk aversion prevailed due to mounting worries over
2023-10-19 13:52
Xi Says Green Projects Will Anchor China’s Overseas Spending
Delegates from developing nations are leaving meetings in China this week with grand promises of aid for green
2023-10-19 13:51
US Suspends Some Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil, Gas, Gold Sectors
The US suspended sanctions on Venezuelan oil, gas and gold production after four years and lifted some restrictions
2023-10-19 13:18
Republicans who voted against Jordan's speakership bid report menacing calls and threats to their offices
Several Republicans who opposed Rep. Jim Jordan's House speakership bid said they are experiencing angry calls, menacing messages and even death threats since casting their votes, increasing the already tense and chaotic atmosphere in the GOP as they struggle to elect a speaker.
2023-10-19 12:19