Putin tells African leaders Moscow is studying their Ukraine peace plan
(Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Friday Moscow respected their peace proposal on Ukraine and was carefully
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Global Bonds Fall as Japan Tweaks Yield Control: Markets Wrap
Bonds around the world retreated after the Bank of Japan, so far a holdout on ultra-loose monetary policy,
1970-01-01 08:00
Wheat Extends Loss From Five-Month High as Supply Outlook Weighs
Wheat fell for a third day from the highest close in five months as the outlook for ample
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France
The French foreign minister says the coup is not 'final' as Niger's army backs the plotters.
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South Africa's Power Blackouts Are Crippling Its 300-Year Old Wine Industry
In a picturesque valley two hours’ drive southeast of Cape Town, Berene Sauls is running way behind schedule.
1970-01-01 08:00
Indian-Made Cold Syrup Sent to Iraq Contains Poison, Test Shows
A cold medication made in India and sold in Iraq is tainted with toxic chemicals, a test commissioned
1970-01-01 08:00
College Board responds to comparisons between its AP course and Florida's Black history curriculum
The College Board said Thursday it "resolutely" disagrees with any notion that enslavement was beneficial for African Americans -- a statement coming after some people compared the contents of its Advanced Placement course on African American Studies with Florida's recently approved Black history curriculum.
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Negative Views of China Rise Over Foreign Policy, Poll Finds
Perceptions of China abroad are souring largely because of its foreign policy decisions, according to a survey from
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Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper
The young woman could face the death penalty if found guilty by a court in Mauritania.
1970-01-01 08:00
Putin Rewards African Allies With Promise of Free Grain
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to send free grain to six African countries that have strong ties with
1970-01-01 08:00
Isolated Putin tries to shore up African support as Kremlin seethes over poor summit turnout
A summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and African leaders began in St. Petersburg on Thursday, with a far lower turnout than previous years.
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Mauritius To Boost Reserves as Buffer Against Economic Shocks
Mauritius’s central bank plans to purchase foreign currency in the domestic market to boost its reserves and provide
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