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China Communist Party meeting expected to endorse Xi’s high-tech vision for economy
BEIJING — China’s ruling Communist Party ended a top-level meeting on Thursday by endorsing policies aimed…
Stock market today: Global shares mostly fall as dive for Big Tech stocks hits Wall St rally
TOKYO — Global shares were mostly lower Thursday, with Tokyo’s benchmark dipping more than 2%, after…
North Korea plans to launch major tourism site next year
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a major tourism site being…
Nokia sees double-digit fall in Q2 profit, sales in weak 5G market but sees improved 2nd half
HELSINKI — Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia Thursday reported a double-digit fall in profit and…
Europe’s central bank hits pause on rate cuts as inflation takes its sweet time to come down to 2%
Home buyers and businesses waiting for lower interest rates in Europe are going to have to…
The uncertainty that plagues life in crisis-ridden Venezuela is also wreaking havoc on relationships
CARACAS, Venezuela — Victoria Estevez finally met someone who saw past her shyness. They spent two…
Bedwetting, nightmares and shaking. War in Gaza takes a mental health toll, especially on children
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Nabila Hamada gave birth to twin boys in Gaza early in…
Japan hosts Pacific Island leaders summit to firm cooperation amid growing China influence in region
TOKYO — Japan is hosting a summit Thursday with leaders from more than a dozen Pacific…
Germany to impose tougher penalties on people who break through airport perimeters
BERLIN — Germany’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved legislation that would impose tougher penalties on people who…