Japan’s trade deficit for first half declines as exports recover
TOKYO -- Japan posted a trade surplus in June, the first in three months, highlighting a recovery in exports, government...
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Biden courts Latino voters at Las Vegas conference
LAS VEGAS -- LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden is trying to shore up support among disenchanted voters key...
Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of $5 billion in federal...
China’s Communist Party charts technology- and security-focused development for reviving the economy
BANGKOK -- In a year of major elections that will determine the destinies of many countries, China’s ruling Communist Party...
UN climate talks leader says financial help for poor nations is urgent goal of negotiations
The head of upcoming climate negotiations told world leaders Wednesday that a new financial aid package for poor and disaster-struck...
World’s rarest whale may have washed up on New Zealand beach, possibly shedding clues on species
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how...
Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed after Dow sets a new record
Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors grappled with weak economic data from China and waited to see the...
A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels strikes a ship in the Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Two attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted ships in the Red Sea on Monday as...
Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
NEW YORK -- Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.Deceptions such as...
Thailand is set to roll out a controversial $13.8 billion handout plan in digital money to citizens
BANGKOK -- Thailand's prime minister said Monday that eligible businesses and individuals can register from August for digital cash handouts,...
