Zimbabwe elections 2023: What you need to know
The BBC explores key issues in a vote that will test how far Zimbabwe has come since Robert Mugabe.
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World Bank needs new playbook to boost private investment in emerging markets, new chief says
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON The World Bank must use "informed risk-taking" to encourage private investors to get more
1970-01-01 08:00
Comedian in New York jokes about Malaysia, faces heated backlash overseas
A comedian in New York who joked about the safety of Malaysian planes in an apparent reference to the disappearance of flight MH370 has sparked a heated backlash in Malaysia and Singapore.
1970-01-01 08:00
New World Bank chief to kick off global tour with Peru, Jamaica stops
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The World Bank Group's new president, Ajay Banga, will visit Peru and Jamaica next
1970-01-01 08:00
EU’s Fastest Inflation Slows More Than Seen on Hungary Recession
Hungarian inflation slowed more than estimated in May as a deepening recession limited the room for further price
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Steve Kerr sends veiled criticism to Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga on podcast
Steve Kerr made an appearance on Draymond Green's podcast, talking about what ailed the Warriors this season and shading Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga.Draymond Green's podcast has become an unfiltered look behind the scenes of all sorts of NBA conflicts and messy situations. That m...
1970-01-01 08:00
Singapore to hold final horse race after more than 180 years
The Southeast Asian island nation's only race course will hold its final meeting next year.
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This chef visited 48 African countries to create a new 'Afro-fusion' cuisine
Restaurant Meza Malonga combines ingredients and food cultures from different countries, embodying the heritage and traditions of a vast and varied continent.
1970-01-01 08:00
War with US would be 'unbearable disaster', says China
At a defence summit, China said it was open to dialogue as tensions rise between the two superpowers.
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U.S. Treasury's Yellen urges new World Bank chief to 'get the most' of balance sheet
WASHINGTON U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday told incoming World Bank Group President Ajay Banga to "get
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India's Bengaluru may need $363 million to fix drainage, avoid flooding - report
By Deep Kaushik Vakil BENGALURU India's Bengaluru may need nearly 28 billion rupees ($362.7 million) to restore a
1970-01-01 08:00
Hungary asks EU to extend import curbs on grains from Ukraine at least until end-2023
BUDAPEST Hungary has asked the EU to extend import curbs on Ukraine grains and oilseed crops for five
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