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G20 statement on Ebola stops short of financial commitments
World
November 16, 2014
G20 statement on Ebola stops short of financial commitments
The Group of 20 world leaders on Saturday committed to mobilizing resources to combat the Ebola epidemic that has killed…
Uruguay’s President Mujica declines $1 million offer for beloved Beetle
World
November 16, 2014
Uruguay’s President Mujica declines $1 million offer for beloved Beetle
The Middle East's ultra-rich rarely have problems laying their hands on the super car of choice, whether it be a…
Bosch executive: Fuel-cell cars will be commercially viable by 2025
World
November 16, 2014
Bosch executive: Fuel-cell cars will be commercially viable by 2025
Fuel-cell technology is becoming cheaper and will be commercially viable for mass use in cars by 2025, a senior executive…
Egypt’s Orascom reports Q3 net loss of LE72.6 mn
Business
November 16, 2014
Egypt’s Orascom reports Q3 net loss of LE72.6 mn
Egypt's Orascom Telecom reported a net loss of LE72.6 million (US$10.2 million) in the third quarter, compared with a loss…
Battered by falling prices, Kenya’s tea farmers threaten to uproot
World
November 16, 2014
Battered by falling prices, Kenya’s tea farmers threaten to uproot
Emerald-colored tea bushes blanketing the rolling hills of Nandi County have long provided a livelihood for small-scale farmers, helping make…
US military chief says battle with IS starting to turn
World
November 16, 2014
US military chief says battle with IS starting to turn
The United States' top military officer told American troops on a surprise visit to Baghdad on Saturday that the momentum…
Female Afghan MP says ‘prayers’ saved her from bomb attack
World
November 16, 2014
Female Afghan MP says ‘prayers’ saved her from bomb attack
An outspoken female Afghan lawmaker survived a suicide bombing attack on her vehicle on Sunday, suffering slight wounds, but three…
US, Japan and Australia vow to oppose Russian action in Crimea
World
November 16, 2014
US, Japan and Australia vow to oppose Russian action in Crimea
The leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia lined up together against Russia on Sunday, vowing to oppose Russian…
Burkina Faso military restores constitution
World
November 15, 2014
Burkina Faso military restores constitution
Burkina Faso’s military ruler said on Saturday he had restored the constitution that was suspended when President Blaise Compaore was…
UAE lists Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
Egypt
November 15, 2014
UAE lists Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
The United Arab Emirates has formally designated the Muslim Brotherhood and local affiliates as terrorist groups, state news agency WAM…