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Burkina Faso to recruit 5,000 soldiers to battle jihadists
This is the third time in less than a year the army has organised such a drive.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 04:20 PM
China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume talks
Beijing warns against using nuclear weapons.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 03:40 PM
Blinken to visit Central Asia as Ukraine war raises nerves
US latest in Western countries to court powers in the region after Russian invasion.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 03:00 PM
Canadian privacy regulators launch TikTok probe
They are investigating Chinese platform’s use and collection of users’ personal information.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 02:20 PM
Pregnant US inmate seeks release because foetus is innocent
Natalia Harrell argues unborn baby held unlawfully under her murder charge.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 01:40 PM
Facebook, Instagram roll out paid subscription in 2 countries
Social media giants test users’ willingness to open wallets for extra features.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 01:00 PM
Asian markets mixed, Tokyo boosted by Bank of Japan nominee
Sydney, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Jakarta rise.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 12:20 PM
Bank of Japan’s next chief says monetary easing ‘appropriate’
Kazuo Ueda to take helm in April.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 11:40 AM
Warner Bros announces new ‘Lord of the Rings’ films
New studio chiefs strike deal to make more movies based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy books.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 11:00 AM
US stocks rebound from midday swoon as S&P 500 snaps losing streak
Solid results from Nvidia boost tech shares.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 10:20 AM
Japan inflation hits 4.2% in January
It is a level not seen since September 1981.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 09:40 AM
US, S. Korea hold ‘tabletop’ exercise on North’s nuclear threat
Delegations focus discussion on alliance deterrence to maintain peace and stability on the peninsula.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 09:00 AM
Boeing halts deliveries of 787 again on fuselage issue
Aerospace giant ‘conducting additional analysis’ on component, aviation regulator says.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 08:20 AM
Man Utd beat Barcelona in Europa League clash of giants
Catalans can’t capitalise on perfect start at Old Trafford, as Red Devils progress to round of 16.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 07:40 AM
Argentina registers second year of GDP growth
5.2% in 2022 is slower than 2021 expansion.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023 07:00 AM
Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO to lead World Bank
Ajay Banga is currently serving as vice-chairman at equity firm General Atlantic.
Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 11:40 PM
EU condemns Iran over death penalty for German
Grouping also expresses concern about the increasing number of its citizens in Tehran’s jails.
Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 11:00 PM
3 men arrested over N. Ireland police officer’s shooting
Politicians condemn attack as ‘outrageous and shameful’.
Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 10:20 PM
G7 mulls new Russia sanctions
US treasury secretary says Western ban imposed on Moscow is hurting the country badly.
Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 09:40 PM
European Commission bans TikTok on official devices
Employees must remove the app by March 15.
Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 09:00 PM
Violence flares around Gaza after deadly Israeli raid in West Bank
11 Palestinians killed and more than 80 wounded by gunfire.
Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 08:20 PM
Death toll from China mine collapse rises to five, dozens still missing
Landslides hinder recovery efforts.
Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 07:40 PM
US seeks custody of Peru ex-president Toledo for extradition
He is facing corruption charges in the South American country.
Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 07:00 PM