
Japan's economy sinks into contraction as spending, investment decline
Japan’s economy slipped into a contraction in the third quarter, decreasing at an annual pace of 2.1% as consumption and investments shrank
2023-11-15 10:47

Mexico: Murder suspected in non-binary magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena's death
Mexican authorities say they suspect Jesús Ociel Baena was killed by their partner, who also died.
2023-11-15 10:45

Why Buffy Sainte-Marie's 'pretendian' case strikes a nerve
The folk singer is the latest, and biggest, name caught up in questions around indigenous identity.
2023-11-15 10:26

Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
2023-11-15 10:17

Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
2023-11-15 09:29

Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot
David DePape says he planned to lure "targets" to the Pelosi home, including Tom Hanks and George Soros.
2023-11-15 09:16

San Francisco patches over homelessness, drug-abuse for APEC
By Anna Tong and Peter Henderson SAN FRANCISCO On a sunny Sunday before world leaders were scheduled to
2023-11-15 08:56

Weak currencies force up cost of living in Sub-Saharan Africa
As the price of basics soars, African governments are intervening to support local currencies.
2023-11-15 08:54

Japan’s Economy Slips Into Reverse Amid Weak Yen, Inflation
Japan’s economy shrank over the summer, pointing to the fragility of the country’s recovery in the face of
2023-11-15 08:53

Bonds Surge on CPI Surprise; Asia Stocks to Jump: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia are set to follow a surge on Wall Street after an unexpected inflation slowdown bolstered
2023-11-15 08:26

Number of Venezuelan migrants at US-Mexico border halves
The US government restarted regular deportation flights to Venezuela last month.
2023-11-15 08:24

Biogen cuts annual profit forecast on higher deal costs (Nov 8)
(This Nov. 8 story has been corrected to say Biogen cut profit forecast due to costs related to a deal,
2023-11-15 08:23