For author Haruki Murakami, reading fiction helps us 'see through lies' in a world divided by walls
Japanese author Haruki Murakami says he is torn by the conflict in Israel since he has Jewish friends but understands that the situation of the Palestinians is dire
2023-10-20 16:54
Argentine voters, fired up by anger, ready to leap into the political void
By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES Argentina may be about to leap into the political unknown. The South American
2023-10-20 16:46
Live updates | Israel bombards Gaza with airstrikes 2 weeks into the war against Hamas
Israel was bombarding Gaza and evacuating a sizable town near the Lebanese border in the latest sign of a potential ground invasion of Gaza that could trigger regional turmoil
2023-10-20 16:30
Gaza conditions worsen by the hour as fresh wave of protests expected across Middle East
Fresh protests against Israel's siege of Gaza are expected across much of the Middle East on Friday as aid agencies warned hospitals in the enclave are running out of fuel amid fears life-saving aid will be still stuck in Egypt for another day.
2023-10-20 16:28
Northern Europe continues to brace for gale-force winds and floods
Authorities across northern Europe are urging vigilance as the region braces for heavy rain and gale-force winds from the east as a severe storm continues to sweep across
2023-10-20 16:21
Australia's Lynas to upgrade Malaysian rare earth refinery amid dispute over operating license
Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths says it will temporarily shut down most of its operations in Malaysia for upgrades while dealing with a legal battle with the Malaysian government over its operating license
2023-10-20 16:18
UK Borrowing on Track to Undershoot as Inflation Boosts Tax
An inflation-induced tax boom has left UK government borrowing on track to come in significantly below official forecasts
2023-10-20 15:50
BOE Governor Says UK Pay Growth Is Still Too High for Comfort
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said pay growth is still too high to be consistent with getting
2023-10-20 15:26
Stock market today: Asian shares slip further as higher US 10-year Treasury yield pressures Wall St
Asian shares have retreated as the prospect of a 5% yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury for the first time since 2007 added to pressure on Wall Street
2023-10-20 15:22
Relentless climb in Treasury yields may have further to run after surging to 5%
By David Randall and Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK Some investors believe a bond market selloff that has pushed
2023-10-20 15:18
UK Retail Sales Fall More Than Expected in Spell of Warm Weather
UK retail sales tumbled more than expected as unusually warm weather deterred shoppers from spending on clothes for
2023-10-20 14:55
Travis King: Soldier who fled to North Korea 'charged back in US'
Charges against Travis King reportedly include desertion and possessing sexual images of a child.
2023-10-20 14:51