Haitian gang leader says he will temporarily lift fuel blockades
Blockades have caused fuel shortages across Haiti, forcing hospitals, businesses and schools to limit operations.
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World powers press for Libya elections but disputes remain
The elections are envisaged as a key moment in a UN-backed peace process to end a decade of violent chaos.
Why are giant conglomerates falling out of fashion?
GE, Toshiba and J&J all announced they were breaking up their empires into separate companies.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rising, despite COP26 pledges
Data from the national space research agency shows deforestation increased by 5 percent from October 2020.
Qatar has no plan to normalise ties with Syria: Foreign minister
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani's comments come after UAE foreign minister's visit to Damascus this week.
Biden, Xi will meet virtually on Monday, White House confirms
Meeting between US, Chinese presidents being held days after countries agree to cooperate on combatting climate change.
Americans keep quitting their jobs in record numbers
Some 4.4 million US workers quit their jobs in September, marking the second straight month of record quits.
Western countries slam new Sudan army-led council
US and allies say coup leader's appointment of ruling body undermines commitment to restore transition to democracy.
US consumer sentiment drops as inflation worries mount
Surging costs for food, gas and housing are eroding consumers’ purchasing power despite stronger wage growth.
US sanctions Eritrean army, ruling party over Ethiopia conflict
US says presence of Eritrean forces in Ethiopia 'an impediment' to ending conflict and increasing humanitarian access.
Fight for fossil fuels dominates COP26 climate deal
Analysts question the text of COP26's final deal citing 'watered down' language on fossil fuel eradication.
Russian oil magnate who sued Rothschild sees NY case dismissed
Sergey Bogdanchikov, who rose from humble roots to lead the energy giant Rosneft, filed the case in New York last year.
UN rep slams Lebanon central bank chief over economic crisis
UN expert blasts the banking sector for failing to recognize its role in the country's crippling economic crisis.
Poland-Belarus border: What you need to know about the crisis
Thousands of migrants and refugees are stranded along the Belarus border with Poland amid a raging geopolitical row.
COVID-19’s epicentre again: Europe faces fresh reckoning
Cases are rising in countries across the continent, stirring debate over whether vaccines alone can tame coronavirus.
Assange gets permission to marry Stella Moris in UK prison
Moris tweeted the news saying she is relieved but angry over 'illegal interference with our basic right to marry'.
Qatar to act as US diplomatic representative in Afghanistan
US Secretary of State Blinken and Qatar Foreign Minister Al Thani sign 'strategic dialogue' agreements in Washington.
Poland-Belarus: Humanitarian fears grow as child reportedly dies
Poland must allow big NGOs to work on the ground given the scale of the crisis, say grassroots activists.
COP26 misses deadline for climate deal but talks continue: Live
British PM Boris Johnson urges rich countries to put more 'cash on the table' to secure climate crisis breakthrough.
With oil boom, Guyana walks a tightrope on growth and climate
‘It’s like going into the telegraph business now when we are talking about 5G cellular,’ says one economist.