China has poured billions into Africa's infrastructure. Is it now tightening the tap?
The inauguration of two new electricity-generating units in Zimbabwe's Hwange power station last month was not an unfamiliar scene when it comes to major infrastructure projects in Africa.
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Treasury ‘Term Premium’ Gauge Positive for First Time Since 2021
A key measure of how much bond investors are compensated for holding long-term debt turned positive for the
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Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'
Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
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Chinese Gold Bugs Lift Price Premium Over World Market to Record Level
China’s suddenly full of gold bugs. The market for bullion in China has surged this month, at times
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Ed Sheeran unveils a special version of 'Shape of You' honoring Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid
Their love is as pure as an Ed Sheeran love song -- so much so that they got a new version all their own.
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Climate change: Six young people take 32 countries to court
They claim governments' slow action on climate change violates their human rights.
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MLB Insider: 3 bold predictions for the 2023 postseason
The MLB postseason is almost here, and FanSided's MLB Insider Robert Murray has three bold predictions for the entire playoffs.
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'They bombed everywhere': Survivors recount Karabakh attack
Survivors in a remote village say three children and two adults were killed, including two boys from one family.
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WGA Boards Approve Studio Deal, Sending Contract to Member Vote
The governing boards of Hollywood’s writers union approved a new contract with the studios, sending the deal to
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Argentina allows oil sector to tap better exchange rate as election looms
By Walter Bianchi and Eliana Raszewski BUENOS AIRES Argentina will allow its oil sector to tap a much
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White House readies itself for operating in a government shutdown
The White House is now "girding for a shutdown" and senior West Wing officials are drawing up plans for which personnel would be deemed "essential" starting on October 1 as the deadline to fund the government is only a handful of days away.
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Writers Guild board votes to authorize members to go back to work
Leaders of the Writers Guild of America have unanimously voted to authorize its members to return to work following the tentative agreement reached Sunday between union negotiators and Hollywood's studios and streaming services, effectively ending the months-long strike that has paralyzed the industry.
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