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Africa February 27, 2024

Nigerian labor unions strike over inflation, ailing economy

Nigerian union workers began a nationwide strike on Tuesday in protest of grave economic conditions, putting crucial services in limbo in Africa's most populous country.

Africa February 27, 2024

Congo begins exporting liquified natural gas under Italian firm's initiative

The Republic of the Congo began exporting liquified natural gas Tuesday, launching production of its first cargo load since the launch of the Congo LNG project.

World Crime February 25, 2024

Ex-cop turned legal pot farmer claims he’s bigger dealer than ‘anyone sitting in prison’

The CEO of California's largest legal marijuana growing operation says he distributes more cannabis than anyone behind bars — and officials should take note.

Middle East February 23, 2024

UAE, other countries removed from international money laundering watchlist

The Financial Action Task Force, an international watchdog group aimed at combating money laundering and terrorism funding, has removed several countries from its "gray list."

Pakistan February 23, 2024

Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan addresses IMF in election audit push

Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan is urging the International Monetary Fund to link talks with the government to an audit of this year's election.

Brazil February 21, 2024

Brazilian foreign minister calls for UN reform at G20 kickoff

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira called Wednesday for reforms to the U.N. and other institutions as it kicked off its presidency of the G20.

Africa February 19, 2024

Nigerians protest over skyrocketing inflation as local currency hits record low value

Nigeria is facing one of West Africa's worst economic crises in years with an inflation rate of 29.9% as the naira, Nigeria's currency, plummeted to 1,524 to $1.

Media February 19, 2024

Friend of American woman who disappeared in Spain after sending strange messages speaks out: 'Very, very odd'

Following the disappearance of 40-year-old Ana Maria Knezevic in Madrid, Spain, a friend is describing how the circumstances are "very, very odd."

INFECTIOUS DISEASE February 17, 2024

WHO chief's dire warning: Disease X outbreak 'a matter of when, not if'

Disease X is certain to break out in the future, according to WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, who said a global treaty is needed to protect the world when the next pandemic hits

Caribbean February 12, 2024

Torched sugarcane fields make Haitian rum industry latest victim of country's gang crisis

At least 19.8 acres of sugarcane fields were burned as gangs clashed near the Rhum Barbancourt distillery in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, dealing a serious blow to the nation's rum industry.