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NHL November 15, 2023

Suspect arrested in connection with death of ex-NHL player out on bail as family speaks out

The family of ex-NHL player Adam Johnson has spoken out after a man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with his Oct. 28 death.

Japan November 14, 2023

Flight attendant for luxe airline sinks teeth in security guard's arm amid shoplifting spree: police

A Singapore Airlines attendant was arrested for allegedly shoplifting at a store in Japan and then biting a security guard when he confronted her.

Europe November 10, 2023

Hungary seeks EU action against Bulgaria's transit tax on Russian natural gas

Hungary has requested that the European Commission take bureaucratic action against Bulgaria for transit taxes levied by the country on Russian natural gas.

Africa November 9, 2023

Nigerian president approves controversial budget that covers presidential yacht, SUVs for top officials

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed off on a supplementary budget that includes funding for a presidential yacht and SUVs for his wife and top federal officials.

Germany November 8, 2023

Germany projects underwhelming economic growth through 2024

Germany's economy will grow by an underwhelming 0.7% next year, down from March's 1.3% projection, according to Berlin's panel of independent economic advisers.

Europe November 8, 2023

As price of olive oil soars, chainsaw-wielding thieves target Mediterranean's century-old trees

As olive oil prices skyrocket, chainsaw-wielding thieves are cutting down old trees for profit, as well as diluting premium product with inferior versions, and falsifying shipping data.

Asia November 7, 2023

Bangladesh more than doubles garment workers' monthly minimum wage to $113

Bangladesh announced a new salary structure for its garment factory workers on Tuesday, including a 56% increase in their monthly minimum wage.

ECONOMY November 2, 2023

Top Treasury official retires after decades of 'instrumental' service in shaping global economy, Yellen says

EXCLUSIVE: A top official, who Secretary Janet Yellen describes as a "true pillar" of the Treasury Department, retired this week after more than 25 years of service, Fox News Digital has learned.

Africa November 1, 2023

Kenya hikes fares on Chinese-built railway to tackle mounting debt

Kenya announced a steep increase in passenger fares on its Chinese-built Standard Gauge Railway, a 290-mile span of track connecting Nairobi to Mombasa.

Russia October 27, 2023

Russia raises interest rates for fourth time in half-year as inflation struggles persist

Russia's Central Bank has raised its key lending rate for the fourth time in half a year, doubling to 15% from 7.5% since the first half of 2023.