Asian markets retreat as crunch G20 kicks off
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets fell on Friday as investors keep a nervous watch on developments in the…
6 years ago
Najib’s former deputy hit with new graft charges in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's former deputy premier under scandal-plagued ex-leader Najib Razak was hit with seven fresh corruption…
6 years ago
France prepares for new heat record, as Spain battles wildfire
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Temperatures in France are expected to reach a record-breaking high on Friday, as Europe continues to…
6 years ago
Papua New Guinea deploys army to help volcano emergency
KOKOPO, Papua New Guinea (AFP) -- Troops have been sent to help thousands of people displaced by a volcanic eruption…
6 years ago
Starting July 1, students to get free rides from MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR; terminal fees in airports, seaports also waived
(Eagle News) – Starting July 1, students can ride the Metro Rail Transit 3, the Light Rail Transit-2 and…
6 years ago
G20 summit officially opens in Japan’s Osaka
OSAKA, Japan (AFP) -- Leaders of the Group of 20 opened a high-stakes summit in Japan's Osaka Friday that is…
6 years ago
In Japan, Trump pushes allies on trade before meeting Putin
By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press OSAKA, Japan (AP) — With an eye on the race back home…
6 years ago
OPEC faces output balancing act over US-Iran crisis
by Roland JACKSON LONDON, United States (AFP ) -- OPEC is on red alert over escalating US-Iran tensions that fuelled…
6 years ago
US Congress approves $4.6 bn in emergency border funding
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday bowed to pressure from President Donald Trump's…
6 years ago
Wife voices ‘concern’ for Australian missing in N. Korea
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- The wife of an Australian man who has gone missing and is feared detained in North…
6 years ago