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Most oil removed from decaying tanker off Yemen
AFP, Published on 02/08/2023
» DUBAI: Most of the oil on board a rusting supertanker off war-torn Yemen has been moved to a replacement vessel in a bid to avert a catastrophic spill, the United Nations has said.
Russia retains allies, despite the Ukraine conflict
AFP, Published on 29/07/2023
» MOSCOW - Despite the military intervention in Ukraine and efforts by the West to paint Russia as a pariah state, Moscow can still count on support from several African, Latin American and Asian governments, including that of heavyweight China.
Ethiopian Airlines facing 'real challenges' despite Covid success
AFP, Published on 28/07/2023
» ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Airlines successfully weathered the Covid pandemic by shifting its strategy, but Africa's only profitable carrier still faces "real challenges" in sourcing parts and staying competitive at a time of inflation, its CEO told AFP.
UPS strike averted as deal reached with Teamsters union
AFP, Published on 26/07/2023
» NEW YORK: The Teamsters union and shipping giant UPS announced Tuesday that the two sides had reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract that would avert a crippling strike across the United States.
Growing climate risks fuel surge in US home insurance costs
AFP, Published on 21/07/2023
» WASHINGTON - When Jack Hierholzer moved back to Pensacola in the Florida panhandle, it felt like a homecoming.
After Hollywood strike, Broadway staves off industrial action
AFP, Published on 21/07/2023
» NEW YORK - A tentative agreement was reached in New York Thursday to avert a strike that threatened to shut most Broadway shows, as Hollywood remains on hold over historic industrial action.
'Must-have' Japanese whisky turns 100 as demand soars
AFP, Published on 18/07/2023
» YAMAZAKI (JAPAN) - The famed Yamazaki distillery marks its 100th anniversary this year with plenty to celebrate, as Japan's acclaimed aged whiskies command increasingly eye-watering prices thanks to growing demand and longstanding shortages.
Russia seizes shares of Danone and Carlsberg subsidiaries: decree
AFP, Published on 17/07/2023
» MOSCOW - Russia took control of shares belonging to French agribusiness Danone and Danish brewer Carlsberg, according to a decree published on Sunday.
Uzbekistan president set to cement rule as voting ends
AFP, Published on 10/07/2023
» TASHKENT - Uzbekistan held a presidential election on Sunday that looked set to hand incumbent Shavkat Mirziyoyev a third term as head of the gas-rich Central Asian state.
US to send cluster bombs to Ukraine, drawing criticism
AFP, Published on 08/07/2023
» WASHINGTON - The United States announced Friday it will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for the first time as Kyiv's forces face tough fighting in their counteroffensive against invading Russian troops.