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Fossil fuel investment in Africa dwarfs clean air funding
Foreign governments are spending more than 30 times more on fossil fuel projects in Africa than on initiatives to lessen the impacts of the continent's second-biggest killer, air pollution, research showed Wednesday.
Dollar weighs on yen and euro as US stocks extend slump
The euro and yen sunk to new multi-year lows against the dollar on Tuesday as investors focused on central bank efforts to contain surging inflation and fears of an economic slowdown.
Russia 'regrets' IAEA report did not blame Ukraine: UN envoy
Russia on Tuesday voiced regret that a report by the UN nuclear watchdog warning of risks at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant did not blame Kyiv for shelling the Moscow-occupied site.
Russia buying huge amounts of N.Korean ammunition for Ukraine: US
Russia is buying potentially millions of artillery shells and rockets from communist North Korea to replenish its stocks depleted by invading Ukraine, the White House said Tuesday.
UN watchdog urges 'security' zone at Ukraine nuclear plant
The UN's atomic watchdog called Tuesday for a security zone to be set up around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is occupied by Russia, as the area was hit by fresh shelling.
Chile's president changes ministers after referendum rout
Chile's leftist President Gabriel Boric reshuffled his cabinet Tuesday in response to voters resoundingly rejecting a draft text backed by him to replace the country's dictatorship-era constitution.
Biden rejects branding Russia 'state sponsor of terrorism'
US President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday said it would be counterproductive to brand Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism," rejecting calls from Ukraine and lawmakers to take the far-reaching action.
New UK PM Truss promises to ride out economic storm with new-look top team
Liz Truss on Tuesday unveiled her new top team as she formally took over from Boris Johnson as UK prime minister, with no place for white men in any of the three senior-most cabinet posts for the first time ever.
Markets brace as UK's new PM readies 'bold' economic action
Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss is getting down to business fast with plans for a big-spending offensive to rein in soaring energy prices, putting her on collision course with nervous financial markets.
Israeli president retraces father's footsteps at Nazi camp
Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the Bergen-Belsen Nazi concentration camp on Tuesday, retracing the footsteps of his father who helped liberate the site as a British army officer in 1945.
Russia buying N. Korean munitions for Ukraine: US
Russia is buying large amounts of ammunition from North Korea to replenish stocks depleted by months of intense fighting in Ukraine, a US official said Tuesday.
Stocks push higher, but yen and euro under pressure
European and US stocks rose Tuesday, but gains were capped by economic slowdown fears and central bank efforts to contain surging inflation.
Five Pakistan soldiers killed in clash with Taliban
Pakistan's Taliban accused the military Tuesday of breaking a fragile ceasefire, after the army said five soldiers and at least four militants died in a gun battle in the country's northwest.
Liz Truss becomes new UK PM after audience with queen
Liz Truss on Tuesday officially became Britain's new prime minister, at an audience with head of state Queen Elizabeth II after the resignation of Boris Johnson.
UK's 'other Liz Truss' wisecracks her way to Twitter fame
One is Liz Truss, Britain's former foreign secretary and now prime minister. The other is Liz Trussell, an ordinary Twitter user.
European stocks climb, euro steadier
European stocks rose Tuesday but gains were capped by Europe's worsening energy crisis, economic slowdown fears and central bank efforts to contain surging inflation.
Bolstering Asia ties, Putin watches military drills with China
President Vladimir Putin attended large-scale military exercises on Tuesday involving China and several Russia-friendly countries as Moscow seeks to strengthen partnerships in Asia in the face of Western sanctions.
UK-France relationship set to stay testy with Truss
There is little chance of Britain resetting relations with France under incoming prime minister Liz Truss, experts say, with the neighbours' geographical proximity and sometimes diverging interests making for a testy post-Brexit relationship.
Solomons says Australian offer to fund election 'inappropriate'
Solomon Islands on Tuesday said an Australian offer to fund its next election was "inappropriate", dismissing Canberra's latest effort to strengthen ties with the Pacific nation as it increasingly courts Beijing.
Outgoing UK PM Johnson promises full backing for Truss
Boris Johnson on Tuesday promised unswerving support for his successor Liz Truss, as he left Downing Street for the final time as British prime minister to tender his resignation.
Century on, political fights rage over Turkey's dogs
Ubiquitous and iconic, Istanbul's street dogs have been swept up in a political storm involving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and an app that helped get them killed.
Three main rivals face off in Sweden's tight election race
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, the head of the opposition conservative Moderates Ulf Kristersson, and far-right leader Jimmie Akesson face off as the three main candidates in Sunday's general election.
Japan to spend $12mn on ex-PM Abe's state funeral
Japan expects to spend around 1.7 billion yen ($12 million) on a state funeral for assassinated former premier Shinzo Abe, the government said Tuesday, despite controversy over the plan.
Navy taking on gangs in Colombia's biggest port
Colombia's Navy put on a show of force at the weekend in a town whose population is at the mercy of two warring gangs.
Asian markets mixed as bargain-buying tempers fears over outlook
Asian investors struggled Tuesday to recover from the previous day's losses on growing fears over Europe's worsening energy crisis, China's economic slowdown and central bank efforts to contain surging inflation.
Lula voters nostalgic for social gains in Brazil
Former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's social programs helped lift tens of millions of people from poverty and chip away at deep-rooted inequality and discrimination in Brazil -- gains supporters hope will now resume.
Army taking on gangs in Colombia's biggest port
Colombia's army put on a show of force at the weekend in a town whose population is at the mercy of two warring gangs.
Drug violence tests Mexico president's 'hugs not bullets' strategy
Escalating drug cartel-related violence, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians, has deepened concerns about whether Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's "hugs not bullets" security strategy is working.
UK's Johnson to quit as PM, Truss to take over
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally tenders his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, handing over power to Liz Truss after his momentous tenure dominated by Brexit and Covid was cut short by scandal.
After referendum rout, Chile leader pursues quest for new constitution
President Gabriel Boric vowed Monday to press ahead with efforts to replace Chile's dictatorship-era constitution, hours after voters rejected a first draft in a setback to his leftist reform agenda.
Chile rejects draft constitution: five things to know
Chileans have overwhelmingly rejected a draft constitution that would have replaced the constitution adopted during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship.
Eurozone stocks, euro tumble as Russia fuels energy crisis
Eurozone stocks tumbled Monday and the euro hit a new 20-year dollar low on energy crisis fears, after Russia said it would not restart gas flows to Germany and effectively most of the continent.
Serbian PM visits northern Kosovo after unrest
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic travelled to northern Kosovo Monday, marking the first trip by a senior official from Belgrade to the former breakaway province in years following a recent bout of unrest.
Truss named UK leader as embattled Tories urged to unite
Britain's new Conservative leader Liz Truss Monday vowed "bold" action to fix the country's worst economic crisis in decades, as she was confirmed as Prime Minister Boris Johnson's successor after a gruelling party contest.
Moscow 'pauses' annexation vote in Ukraine amid fightback
Russian-installed authorities in an occupied Ukrainian region on Monday suggested plans for a referendum on joining Russia had been delayed as Moscow blamed Western sanctions for a halt in gas supplies across Europe.
UN Myanmar envoy says won't return until allowed to meet Suu Kyi
The UN's Myanmar special envoy on Monday vowed not to visit the country again unless she is allowed to meet ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, after a heavily-criticised trip to meet the junta.
Two Russian embassy staff among six killed in Kabul suicide attack
A suicide bomber struck Monday near the Russian embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul, killing two staff from the diplomatic mission and four others.
Kenya Supreme Court upholds Ruto's presidential vote win
Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld William Ruto's victory in the August 9 presidential election, ending weeks of political uncertainty and delivering a blow to challenger Raila Odinga who had alleged fraud in the poll.
Liz Truss named as UK's third woman prime minister
Britain's Conservative party Monday announced Liz Truss as its new leader to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson and confront Britain's deepest economic crisis in decades.