'Ho-hum holiday' spending expected as shoppers deal with economic cross-currents
US consumers, trapped in a web of conflicting signals on the health of the economy and how it impacts their ability to shop for extras, might be forced to spend less enthusiastically on a key bucket of discretionary spending -- Christmas gifts, according to early forecasts of this year's holiday sales.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality
India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia could reintroduce compulsory sale of FX revenues 'at any moment' -source
MOSCOW Russian authorities are discussing bringing back the compulsory sale of foreign currency revenues for exporters, five sources
1970-01-01 08:00
Pound rises after UK inflation data, yuan hits 9-month low
By Samuel Indyk and Rae Wee LONDON The pound was on track for its biggest one-day gain in
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukrainian prisoners of war say they were tortured at Russian prison
Former prisoners of war tell the BBC they were abused by Russian guards inside a detention facility.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hawaii wildfires: Why identifying the victims could take years
"It's not just ash on your clothing when you take it off," says a police chief. "It's our loved ones."
1970-01-01 08:00
Afghan women escape for a chance at education
More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hunter Biden: The legal troubles of the US president's son
A five-year probe into the president's son looked set to end last month. Now it may be heading to trial.
1970-01-01 08:00
How Argentina learned to love the US dollar
Stuffing your greenbacks into the "mattress bank" is a way of life for many Argentines.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bank of Ireland warning over cash machine glitch reports
The glitch reportedly allows people to withdraw large sums regardless of what is in their account.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ravens, Commanders joint practice drama breaks out after wrestling move gone wrong
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews hit a wrestling move during a joint practice with the Washington Commanders, leading to both teams getting into a skirmish.The first official week of the NFL preseason is in the books, as teams got an idea of how some of their players performed, some of th...
1970-01-01 08:00
Travis King: North Korea says US soldier blamed discrimination
Travis King, 23, dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on a guided tour.
1970-01-01 08:00