Used clothing from the West is a big seller in East Africa. Uganda's leader wants a ban
The Owino Market in Uganda's capital has long been a go-to enclave for rich and poor people alike looking for affordable but quality-made used clothes, underscoring perceptions that Western fashion is superior to what is made at home
2023-10-16 13:25
Drug retailer Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, gets $3.45 billion commitment
Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, a move that would halt lawsuits the drugstore chain
2023-10-16 12:58
European Union leaders to hold a summit with Western Balkans nations to discuss joining the bloc
Leaders from the European Union and the Western Balkans will hold an annual summit in Albania’s capital to discuss the path to membership in the bloc for the six countries of the region
2023-10-16 12:52
Trump's legal troubles keep fueling surges in fundraising
By Jason Lange and Alexandra Ulmer WASHINGTON Small donors have responded to Donald Trump's legal problems by showering
2023-10-16 12:21
Leaders from emerging economies are visiting China for the 'Belt and Road' forum
A stream of leaders of emerging market countries are arriving in Beijing for a meeting organized by the Chinese government that will mark the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative
2023-10-16 11:26
Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine
2023-10-16 10:18
Israel Hopes It Will Avoid Rating Cut on War, At Least for Now
Israel should manage to avoid its first ever rating downgrade thanks to sound finances, unless the war with
2023-10-16 00:51
Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds
A new study finds that the medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight
2023-10-16 00:26
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ dances to No. 1 at the box office, eyeing 'Joker' film record
Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their dance moves and friendship bracelets to multiplexes across the country
2023-10-16 00:24
What Google’s antitrust trial means for your search habits
If government regulators prevail in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century, it’s likely to unleash drastic changes designed to undermining the dominance of the Google search engine that defines the internet for billions of people
2023-10-15 21:54
A couple with powerful help is asking the Supreme Court for a ruling that could affect a wealth tax
Charles and Kathleen Moore are about to have their day in the Supreme Court over a $15,000 tax bill they believe is unconstitutional
2023-10-15 20:20
Israel Latest: Rockets Target Tel Aviv; Hezbollah Claims Strike
Rockets were fired at Tel Aviv and southern Israel overnight, and the Israel Defense Forces attacked targets in
2023-10-15 17:20