An international group representing oil-importing countries warns that the global supply of oil could lag demand after 2020, leading to higher prices. There’s a worldwide glut of oil now, and the International Energy Agency says the supply looks adequate for the next three years thanks to rising production in the U.S. and a few other nations.
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McIlroy feeling better and takes 2-shot lead in Mexico
All but one of the world’s top 50 golfers are contestin… . Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland gestures to fans with his club as he leaves the 9th hole after finishing round one of the Mexico Championship at Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, Thursday, March 2, 2017.
Japan emperor’s Vietnam visit a sign of improved ties
Many Vietnamese women married to Japanese soldiers saw their families split up, but today, the former foes enjoy strong bilateral ties, with … . In this Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 photo, Nguyen Thi Xuan listens next to her daughter Nguyen Thi Phuong, back, during an interview in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Voters in Ecuador set to choose between change, continuity
Ecuadoreans will elect a new president, vice-president and National Ass… . Guillermo Lasso, presidential candidate for the party Creando Oportunidades, CREO, speaks to supporters during a campaign event in Quito, Ecuador, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017.
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The Latest on the reaction to a court order blocking U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries : Demonstrators have once again taken to the streets around the country to protest President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Rosalie Kendall, of Virginia, held a sign that read “We can do this every weekend,” referring to the demonstrations.
Visa holders hurry to board flights to US amid reprieve
The government on Saturday suspended enforcem… . FILE – In this Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011 file photo, refugees walk amongst huts at a refugee camp in Dadaab, Kenya.
Home of ex-Peruvian President Toledo searched in graft probe
Peruvian police searched the house of ex-President Alejandro Toledo for five hours on Saturday in a case involving alleged bribes from a Brazilian construction firm under investigation in a major corruption probe. It’s the latest development in a case that first started in Brazil but has since caught up dozens of politicians from around Latin America in a far-reaching probe.
The Latest: PM Trudeau says Canada will take refugees
The Latest on U.S. President Donald Trump and his ban on refugees from Muslim-majority countries : Airlines around the world are turning away passengers, refunding tickets and rebooking flights in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s immigration order. The order signed Friday included a 90-day ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen.
Nigeria plans to close airport in capital for runway repairs
Nigeria’s government plans to close the airport in the capital, Abuja, for six weeks to repair a runway that some airlines have described as dangerous, an aviation ministry statement said Monday. The government plans to close Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the country’s second-busiest, for most of February and March.
Finnish phone app finds reindeer, helps to avoid road kill
There’s good news for Rudolph and his friends _ an app is helping officials reduce the number of reindeer killed in traffic acciden… . In this photo taken June 10, 2012, a reindeer walks on the road, in Ranua, Finland.
Winds may finally clear ‘scary’ pollution from China’s skies
Beijing and much of industrial northern China are in the midst of a “red alert,” the highest level in China’s… . A man wearing a mask for protection against air pollution pushes his luggage at the Beijing Capital International Airport as the capital of China is shrouded by heavy smog on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016.
Global stocks steady as Dow tries again to breach 20,000
Major stock indexes are opening at record levels Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, as banks trade high… . Stock trader Mark Puetzer follows stock information on electronic screens at the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in New York.
Thousands of faithful celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem
Thousands of pilgrims and tourists from around the world together with locals began Christmas Eve celebrations in Jesus’ traditional birthplace of Bethlehem on Saturday, raising spirits after a tense year that saw a spike in violence between Palestinians and Israelis. The faithful braved the chilly weather outside Manger Square as traditional Christmas songs like “Jingle Bells” played in Arabic over loudspeakers and scout groups paraded with bagpipes and sang carols.