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...
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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,...
Burberry appoints new CEO amid warnings of first-half operating loss
LONDON -- British luxury fashion house Burberry said Monday it has appointed Joshua Schulman, formerly head of Michael Kors and...
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China reports its growth slowed in April-June
Asian shares began the week trading mixed after China reported that its economy expanded at a slower-than-forecast 4.7% annual pace...
Second phase of NRA civil trial over nonprofit’s spending set to open in NYC
NEW YORK -- The second phase of the civil trial against the National Rifle Association and its top executives is...
From basement to battlefield: Ukrainian startups create low-cost robots to fight Russia
NORTHERN UKRAINE -- Struggling with manpower shortages, overwhelming odds and uneven international assistance, Ukraine hopes to find a strategic edge...
