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Search ends for missing crew member after North Sea collision
Grimsby (United Kingdom) (AFP) - The UK coastguard ended the search for a missing crew member after a cargo ship...
Trump’s energy chief vows reversal of Biden climate policies
Houston (AFP) - The US energy secretary vowed Monday to reset federal energy policy to favor fossil fuels and deprioritize...
Los Angeles wildfires cost Lloyd’s of London $2.3 bn
London (AFP) - Insurance market Lloyd's of London on Monday said it had taken a financial hit totalling about $2....
Trump’s Energy Secretary vows reversal of Biden climate policies
Houston (AFP) - The US Energy Secretary vowed Monday to reset federal energy policy to favor fossil fuels and deprioritize...
‘Got cash?’ Tunisians grapple with new restrictions on cheques
Tunis (AFP) - Olfa Meriah stands, frustrated, before a smartphone shop near the capital Tunis. How can she buy a...
Indonesians seek escape as anger rises over quality of life
Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesian private tutor Patricia has been learning German for two years, armed with a dream of leaving...
Iran says won’t negotiate under ‘intimidation’ as Trump ramps up pressure
Tehran (AFP) - Iran said Monday it would not negotiate under "intimidation", after US President Donald Trump sought to ratchet...
Japan auctions emergency rice reserves as prices soar
Tokyo (AFP) - The Japanese government began a rare auction on Monday of its emergency rice stockpiles in a bid...
Mexico president says ‘dialogue prevailed’ in Trump tariff dispute
Mexico City (AFP) - Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum credited "dialogue" Sunday for her US counterpart Donald Trump's decision to offer...
US ends waiver for Iraq to buy Iranian electricity
Washington (AFP) - The United States has ended a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighboring Iran,...
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