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Eighteen killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast
Fires were blazing Sunday a day after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 18 people and wounding 800 others, according to state media.
Austria trials DNA testing to uncover honey fraud
At a laboratory in Austria's mountainous Tyrol province, scientists are DNA testing about 100 honey samples a month to learn about their composition -- and in some cases to determine whether they have been adulterated.
Trump trade war pushes firms to consider stockpiling
Stockpiling is the reflex response by firms to the imposition of tariffs, but with the rapidly-changing position of the Trump administration, companies are finding that it isn't so straightforward this time around.
Chinese tea hub branches into coffee as tastes change
At a mountainside cafe in southwestern China, Liao Shihao brews handfuls of locally grown beans into steaming cups of coffee, a modern twist on the region's traditional drink.
Syria's Kurds demand 'democratic decentralised' Syria
Syria's Kurdish parties on Saturday adopted a joint political vision calling for a "decentralised democratic" state in Syria with guarantees for Kurdish rights.
Napoleon's sword to be sold at auction in Paris
A sword that belonged to Napoleon and was specially ordered for the personal use of the French emperor is to be auctioned in Paris next month, the auction house said.
Iran, US discuss nuclear deal in third round of talks
The United States and Iran went into detail about a potential nuclear deal Saturday at their third consecutive round of talks, hoping to strike an accord that would ease regional tensions.
Families unable to reunite as India-Pakistan border slams shut
Indian business owner Rishi Kumar Jisrani has spent two days watching a messy scramble of people haul suitcases and drop loved ones at the border with Pakistan before it shuts, with dwindling hopes his family will be allowed across.
Iran, US hold new round of high-stakes nuclear talks
The United States and Iran were expected to start haggling over details of a potential nuclear deal in Oman on Saturday as they entered their third round of talks in as many weeks.
Xi says China must 'overcome' AI chip challenges
President Xi Jinping said China must "overcome" the challenges of developing core AI technologies including high-end chips, state media reported Saturday, as Beijing seeks to become a world leader in the rapidly developing industry.
India and Pakistan's Kashmir fallout hits economy too
Rapidly deteriorating relations between India and Pakistan over a deadly shooting in Kashmir are starting to have small but prickly economic consequences for both nations.
Developing countries should fast-track US trade deals: World Bank president
Developing countries should strike swift trade deals with the United States at the "earliest possible" opportunity, the president of the World Bank told AFP Friday, after a busy week with global financial leaders in Washington.
Trump tariff promises get a reality check
A gathering of global economic leaders in Washington wraps up Saturday with tariff talks between the United States and partners still unresolved -- and anxiety building over the state of the global economy.
US stocks extend rally as market eyes busy calendar next week
Wall Street stocks overcame early weakness Friday to push higher for a fourth straight positive session, following gains in most overseas equity markets.
IMF chief hails 'constructive' Spring Meetings held under tariff uncertainty
The head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday that financial leaders meeting in Washington this week had shown a "remarkably constructive spirit," despite the uncertainty from Donald Trump's tariff plans.
German prosecutors seek jail terms in VW 'dieselgate' trial
German prosecutors asked for jail sentences Friday in the trial of four former Volkswagen managers accused of fraud in the "dieselgate" emissions-cheating scandal.
EU, US should de-escalate and negotiate trade deal: IMF Europe director
The United States and European Union need to "de-escalate" and "negotiate a deal" to help boost lackluster growth on the continent, the International Monetary Fund's Europe director said Friday.
Lego block: Dutch court rules mould maker can't use toy trademark
A Dutch court Friday ordered a local concrete block mould manufacturer to scrap the word "Lego" on its website, saying using one of the world's most famous trademarks gave it an "unfair advantage".
Wall Street stock rally falters as Trump touts 50% tariff victory
Wall Street stock markets wobbled at the start of trading on Friday after President Donald Trump indicated he envisages stiff US tariffs even after reaching trade deals.
TikTok videos exploit trade war to sell fake luxury goods
TikTok abounds with viral videos accusing prestigious brands of secretly manufacturing luxury goods in China so they can be sold at cut prices.
Actors with Down syndrome tear down barriers in London show
It's one of Shakespeare's most existential questions "to be or not to be?" Now a group of globe-trotting Peruvian actors with Down syndrome are tackling it head-on, breaking down prejudice and barriers.
Nepal marks 10 years since devastating 2015 quake
Nepal marked on Friday the 10th anniversary of a massive earthquake that killed almost 9,000 people and left millions more homeless.
Stock markets rise on hopes of easing trade tensions
Asian and European stocks climbed on Friday, buoyed by a rally on Wall Street, strong earnings from Google parent Alphabet, and hopes of diffusing tensions in US President Donald Trump's trade war.
China's top leaders pledge economic support as trade war rages
China's top leaders pledged on Friday to step up support for the economy and oppose "unilateral bullying" in global trade in a veiled rebuke of hefty tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
China says wind and solar energy capacity exceeds thermal for first time
China's wind and solar energy capacity has surpassed that of mostly coal-powered thermal for the first time, the national energy body said Friday.
Asian and European stocks rise in wake of Wall Street rally
Asian and European stocks climbed on Friday, buoyed by a rally on Wall Street and the prospect of trade deals progressing between the United States and some of its economic partners.
Asia stocks rise in wake of Wall Street rally
Asian stocks climbed on Friday, buoyed by a rally on Wall Street, strong earnings from Google parent company Alphabet, and the prospect of diffusing tensions in US President Donald Trump's trade war.
Nepal's long road to quake resilience
A decade has passed since a massive earthquake ripped through Nepal, but in Ram Bahadur Nakarmi's home the damage is still visible -- and so is the fear another might strike.
Stocks rally rolls on in US, mixed elsewhere
Wall Street stocks pushed higher for a third day on Thursday but the rally fizzled elsewhere as China poured cold water on US President Donald Trump's comments talking up prospects of a deal to end their trade war.
Panama president says moving toward reopening contested mine
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said Thursday that his government was working toward the reopening of Central America's biggest copper mine, despite fierce opposition from environmentalists.
Trump trade deals appear distant as tariff tensions simmer
US President Donald Trump's promises of securing trade deals with major partners took another blow Thursday, with a French minister saying an agreement with the EU was "a long way" off and China insisting talks had not even started.
Corona beer maker Modelo says to invest $3.6 bn in Mexico
Grupo Modelo, the producer of Corona and other Mexican beer brands, said Thursday that it would invest more than $3.6 billion in Mexico despite trade tensions with the United States.