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Yellen says sanctions may risk hegemony of US dollar
Economic sanctions imposed on Russia and other countries by the United States put the dollar's dominance at risk as targeted nations seek out an alternative, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday.
Europe's largest nuclear reactor enters service in Finland
Hours after Germany closed out its atomic era by turning off its last three nuclear reactors, the largest single reactor in Europe entered regular production in Finland, its operator said Sunday.
UK nurses prepared to strike until Christmas: union leader
Nurses in Britain are prepared to strike until Christmas if they cannot reach a deal with the government on pay, the leader of the country's main nursing union said on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia transfers more Aramco oil shares to wealth fund
Saudi Arabia has put a second four-percent chunk of shares of the Aramco energy giant, worth tens of billions of dollars, under the control of the country's sovereign wealth fund, state media said Sunday.
Brazil's Lula raises Russia war mediation with China, UAE
Brazil's president on Sunday said he had discussed joint mediation for Russia's war in Ukraine with China and the United Arab Emirates, accusing the United States and Europe of prolonging the conflict.
China's economy expected to rebound as zero-Covid era fades
China is expected to announce an economic rebound on Tuesday, when Beijing releases its first quarterly GDP figures since abolishing growth-sapping Covid restrictions late last year.
Renters despair over cut-throat London market
With soaring rent prices and cut-throat competition, Cyndi Cheng, 34, thought she would never find a place to rent in London after moving from Hong Kong earlier this year.
Microsoft's bid to buy games giant faces triple anti-trust threat
Depending on which side you're on, tech giant Microsoft is either the hero fighting to bring some of the most popular video games to more people, or the villain on the brink of killing competition in the sector.
Belgium's Angele delivers French lesson with Coachella set
She's been a star of the francophone pop universe for years now, but Angele has started making a splash stateside, nabbing a primetime performance slot at this weekend's Coachella festival.
Macron signs France pension law despite protests
French President Emmanuel Macron signed his controversial pension reform into law Saturday, prompting accusations from unions and the left he was showing "contempt" towards those behind a three-month protest movement.
Macron's pensions reform enacted into law as unions remain defiant
French President Emmanuel Macron's pensions reform was officially promulgated into law on Saturday following approval from the constitutional court, as unions vow to oppose the controversial changes including raising the retirement age from 62 to 64.
Montana lawmakers vote to ban TikTok in US state
Lawmakers from the western US state of Montana voted Friday to impose a total ban on TikTok setting up a legal fight over accusations that the popular app is a tool of the Chinese Communist Party.
US Supreme Court hits pause on abortion pill ban
The US Supreme Court on Friday temporarily preserved access to a widely used abortion pill, in an 11th-hour ruling preventing lower court restrictions on the drug from coming into force.
French unions defiant as court clears pensions overhaul
France's constitutional court on Friday approved President Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62, but unions vowed to oppose the controversial reforms as fresh protests erupted nationwide.
Boeing shares dive on latest 737 MAX issue
Shares of Boeing tumbled Friday after the company disclosed a problem with a supplier part on the 737 MAX that is expected to slow deliveries of new jets.
Family of detained US journalist in Russia breaks silence
The parents of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on Friday said that they remained optimistic for a positive outcome to his detention insisting that their son "still loved Russia."
'Really hard' -- the life of an Amazon Brazil nut harvester
Assailed by mosquitoes and wary of snakes, Jorge Lengua walks watchfully through the Bolivian Amazon collecting Brazil nuts from the forest floor.
French court approves Macron's pensions reform
France's constitutional court on Friday approved the key elements of President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, paving the way for him to implement the unpopular changes that have sparked months of protests and strikes.
Boeing shares dive on latest MAX issue
Shares of Boeing tumbled Friday after the company disclosed a problem with a supplier part on the 737 MAX that is expected to slow deliveries of new jets.
Zilliacus says offer to buy Man Utd still on the table
Thomas Zilliacus insists his offer to buy Manchester United is still on the table after the Finnish tycoon declined to enter a third round of bidding for the Premier League club.
Nurses reject UK govt pay offer and escalate strikes
Britain's main nursing union said Friday its members had rejected a government pay offer and immediately announced an escalation in strike action.
US clinic charts course through abortion pill chaos
Tammi Kromenaker is a seasoned fighter in the grinding battle over reproductive rights in America -- but even she has to admit that the latest front, over access to a widely used abortion pill, is a "mess."
Kenya's Ruto vows to slash price of food staple
Kenya's President William Ruto announced on Friday that he would slash the price of a key food staple as anger over skyrocketing inflation fuels protests in the East African nation.
Mars CEO sees 'moral' duty in tackling climate change
The new chief executive of Mars, maker of M&M's sweets, chewing gum and pet food, says companies have a "moral" duty to reduce their environmental footprint as the world battles climate change.
Stocks waver, dollar drops as Fed seen halting rate rises soon
Stock markets fluctuated Friday, with Paris hitting a record-high, as investors tracked easing inflation, cooling US retail sales and some strong earnings.
Large US banks report higher profits despite recent industry turmoil
JPMorgan Chase reported a jump in first-quarter profits Friday alongside fellow banking giants Citigroup and Wells Fargo, in reassuring news to investors after recent banking sector turmoil sparked contagion fears.
US retail sales post steeper fall than expected as consumer strength fades
Retail sales in the United States slipped more than anticipated in March, according to government data released Friday, extending a downward trend that signals cooling in the economy.
Europe's JUICE mission blasts off towards Jupiter's icy moons
The European Space Agency's JUICE space probe successfully launched Friday on a mission to discover whether Jupiter's icy moons are capable of hosting extraterrestrial life in their vast, hidden oceans.
'Stay the course': Macron inspects Notre-Dame restoration drive
French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Notre-Dame Cathedral on Friday to mark four years since the fire that destroyed significant parts of the world heritage landmark, urging workers to "stay the course" and ensure restoration is finished by the end of 2024.
US retail sales post steeper fall than expected: govt
Retail sales in the United States slipped more than anticipated in March, according to government data released Friday, extending a downward trend that signals cooling in the economy.
UAE and China promise Pakistan $1.3 bln to get IMF deal on track
Pakistan announced financial support Friday from the United Arab Emirates and China totalling $1.3 billion, giving the ailing economy a shot in the arm as it seeks to meet conditions for the resumption of an International Monetary Fund bailout.
Europe's Jupiter moons mission launches on second attempt
The European Space Agency's JUICE space probe blasted off Friday on a mission to discover whether Jupiter's icy moons are capable of hosting extraterrestrial life in their vast, hidden oceans.