Israel Latest: Hezbollah, Israel Trade Fire on Lebanon Border
Israeli jets struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after the militia launched guided missiles at an Israeli army post
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Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image
Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.
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US Suspends Niger Aid After Coup While Keeping Military Presence
The US formally designated Niger’s military uprising a coup — a move that will halt counter-terrorism cooperation and
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World Bank’s New Chief Says Institution Must Be Bigger, Better
Ajay Banga, the World Bank’s new president, said the lender must become bigger as well as better at
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China Strikes Debt Deal With Sri Lanka, Cathing the IMF Off Guard
China reached a tentative debt agreement with Sri Lanka, front-running separate talks the International Monetary Fund and other
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South Africa egg shortage: How poultry products became a hot commodity
Millions of chickens have been killed amid one of the worst bird flu outbreaks to hit the country.
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Asia Stocks Set to Follow US Gains on Rate Outlook: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks are poised to open higher after US equities were buoyed by Wall Street scaling back wagers
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Yellen Resists Pressure for Reform of IMF Voting Shares
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen showed little willingness to embrace reforms at the International Monetary Fund that would
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Much of Europe Faces Increasing Probability of Warm Winter
There is an increasing probability that Europe will experience a significantly warmer winter than usual, potentially reducing the
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South Africa's Tyla makes historic Billboard Hot 100 debut with Water
The musician's song Water has inspired a viral dance challenge on TikTok.
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Morocco Pushes to Lose Junk Credit Rating, Finance Minister Signals
Morocco is lobbying to regain an investment-grade credit score from S&P Global Ratings, vowing to keep its budget
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What to Watch as IMF and World Bank Hold Meetings in Morocco
The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank kick off this week against a backdrop
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