KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — More than 100,000 people have been displaced since the start of the year in eastern Congo as a result of a new rebel offensive, according to a United Nations report released Friday. M23 rebels captured the town of Masisi on Monday, leading to a mass exodus of people in the face […]
China has ample fiscal space to bolster growth this year
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has ample fiscal policy space and tools to support economic growth this year and it will step up spending to spur investment, Vice Finance Minister Liao Min said on Friday. More proactive fiscal policy can be expected in 2025, in terms of its strength, efficiency and timing, Liao said at a […]
Plane crash-lands and bursts into flames in Kenya, killing 3 on the ground
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A light aircraft crash-landed Friday in Kenya ‘s coastal Malindi County, killing three people on the ground, a local police official said. The three fatalities included a motorcycle taxi driver who was killed when the plane burst into flames on impact in the town of Kwachocha along the Malindi-Mombasa highway, Sub-County
US announces it will increase steps to limit revenue of Venezuelan president Maduro – as he begins third term | US News
The US has announced it has increased its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In a statement, the US treasury said up to $25m is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Mr Maduro and his named interior minister Diosdado Cabello. Up to $15m is also being […]
Russian oil tanker reportedly drifting in Baltic Sea near German island
BERLIN (AP) — The German news agency is reporting that a Russia oil tanker is drifting in the Baltic Sea north of the German island of Rügen. Dpa reported Friday that the Eventin, believed to be carrying around 99,000 tons of oil from Russia, is en route to Egypt. The ship is believed to belong […]
