Showing 41 - 50 of 127
China hosts African leaders amid aid criticism
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» BEIJING - China hosts African leaders Monday for a summit aimed at promoting Beijing's vision for development on the continent, even as it finds itself increasingly criticised over its debt-heavy approach to foreign aid.
China hosts African leaders amid aid criticism
AFP, Published on 03/09/2018
» BEIJING - China hosts African leaders Monday for a summit aimed at promoting Beijing's vision for development on the continent, even as it finds itself increasingly criticised over its debt-heavy approach to foreign aid.
EU split on migration at 'mother of all summits'
AFP, Published on 28/06/2018
» BRUSSELS - EU leaders face deep divisions on migration and the eurozone at a crucial summit in Brussels on Thursday that could decide the fate of embattled German Chancellor Angela Merkel and even the bloc itself.
US special counsel subpoenas Trump Organization
AFP, Published on 16/03/2018
» WASHINGTON - The special counsel investigating Moscow's influence on the US election has subpoenaed the company founded by Donald Trump to turn over documents related to Russia, a report said Thursday, bringing the probe closer to the president.
Clock ticking on Beckham's Miami plan - MLS chief
AFP, Published on 10/12/2016
» TORONTO (CANADA) - David Beckham's protracted efforts to bring a Major League Soccer team to Miami are coming up against a deadline, league commissioner Don Garber said Friday.
First 100 days of Trump presidency: 'Drain the swamp'
AFP, Published on 09/11/2016
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump, who defied predictions to claim the White House in a political earthquake, has vowed to bring sweeping changes to the country and begin to "drain the swamp" of Washington politics during his first 100 days in office.
Deal struck for world's biggest marine reserve in Antarctica
AFP, Published on 28/10/2016
» SYDNEY - The world's largest marine reserve, aimed at protecting the pristine wilderness of Antarctica, will be created after agreement was finally reached on Friday with Russia dropping its long-held opposition.
Talks start on creating huge Antarctic marine sanctuaries
AFP, Published on 17/10/2016
» SYDNEY - Talks opened in Australia on Monday to create two vast marine sanctuaries aimed at protecting the pristine wilderness of Antarctica with Russia and China key to whether they succeed.
Alphabet joins drone tests as US considers new rules
AFP, Published on 03/08/2016
» WASHINGTON - Google parent Alphabet is joining tests for drone deliveries, US officials announced Tuesday, as the White House unveiled accelerated rulemaking for commercial unmanned aircraft operations.
Mongolian voters head to the polls amid economic uncertainty
AFP, Published on 29/06/2016
» ULAN BATOR - Mongolians travelled to the polls Wednesday to elect a new national government as the country struggles to monetise its vast natural resources amid slumping demand for commodities from its largest trade partner China.