US sanctions Chinese firms in crackdown on fentanyl supply chain
The move is part of efforts to target the supply chain of the drug amid the opioid crisis in the US.
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Flag raised in Coventry to mark Nigeria Independence Day
The Nigeria flag is raised above Coventry's Council House to mark the 63rd independence day.
1970-01-01 08:00
Is inflation a tax? And other Conservative claims fact checked
Checking Conservative conference claims on HS2, inflation, defence spending, fracking and more.
1970-01-01 08:00
DR Congo colonel sentenced to death over anti-UN protest killings
More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger attack: Jihadists kill dozen of soldiers in deadliest raid since coup
Killings by militant Islamists have intensified since the military seized power in July.
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Evergrande: Shares in crisis-hit property giant jump in market return
The embattled Chinese property giant's shares were suspended from trading on Thursday.
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China Belt and Road: Indonesia opens Whoosh high-speed railway
The project under Belt and Road links the capital Jakarta with the economic hub of Bandung.
1970-01-01 08:00
Golden Week: Budget travel takes off in China
A sluggish economy forces young Chinese to travel cheap for this year's holiday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers'
Tuareg rebels attack a northern town as the UN mission continues its withdrawal from Mali.
1970-01-01 08:00
More than 1,300 children and teens have been killed by a gun so far this year. Here's why we're telling you some of their stories.
In 2020, firearms became the No. 1 killer of children and teens in America, surpassing motor vehicles, which had long been the leading cause of death among America's youth.
1970-01-01 08:00
Reverse migration: Why I'm moving from France to Algeria
Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.
1970-01-01 08:00
Redonda: Tiny Caribbean island’s transformation to wildlife haven
Once a desolate rock, the island of Redonda is now a protected area bursting with biodiversity.
1970-01-01 08:00