Sudan's Darfur fighting: Why an accountant took up arms
Sudan's western region of Darfur has seen some of the worst fighting recently, including ethnic attacks.
2023-05-17 17:21
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy loses appeal against corruption conviction
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has lost his appeal against a 2021 conviction for corruption and influence-peddling at the Paris court of appeals.
2023-05-17 16:57
China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military
The joke had linked the behaviour of a comedian's dogs to a military slogan by President Xi Jinping.
2023-05-17 16:56
Tencent’s Revenue Grows Most in Over a Year After China Reopens
Tencent Holdings Ltd. grew revenue at its fastest pace in more than a year, fueling hopes the world’s
2023-05-17 16:55
Drugmakers Eye $23 Billion Biotech Argenx Ahead of Key Data
European biotech firm Argenx SE is scheduled to release key drug trial data this summer. Deal-hungry Big Pharma
2023-05-17 16:20
France's Sarkozy loses corruption appeal, must wear electronic tag
By Tassilo Hummel PARIS French former president Nicolas Sarkozy lost his appeal against a 2021 conviction for corruption
2023-05-17 15:56
EU Spat Over Nuclear Energy Escalates as Key Vote Delayed
A key European Union law on scaling up renewable energy by the end of the decade has been
2023-05-17 15:47
JPMorgan Asset Says Markets Are Right to Bet Fed Cuts Are Coming
A US recession is a virtual certainty and the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates by the third
2023-05-17 14:28
'Losing our best': activists killed in war seen as blow to Ukraine's future
By Dan Peleschuk KYIV Investigative journalist Oleksandr Tsakhniv spent much of his professional life trying to uncover corruption
2023-05-17 14:19
Thai Election Winner Holds Coalition Talks Amid Senate Stalemate
Thailand’s Move Forward Party, which has staked claim to lead a government after emerging as the single-largest party
2023-05-17 13:52
China asks foreign missions displaying Ukraine flags to remove 'propaganda'
BEIJING China has notified several foreign missions in Beijing not to display "politicised propaganda" on their buildings, diplomats
2023-05-17 13:49
Yuan Slides Past Seven Per Dollar After China Data Disappoint
The yuan slid past the key 7 per dollar level in offshore trading for the first time since
2023-05-17 12:58