Japan to invest $10 billion in global LNG infrastructure projects – minister
President Abe Shinzō of Japan Japan and its private sector firms will invest $10 billion on liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects worldwide, the country’s industry minister said on Thursday,…
Georgieva takes over from Largarde, becomes first IMF chief from emerging economy
Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva was confirmed on Wednesday as managing director of the International Monetary Fund, becoming the first head of the $1 trillion-asset global lender from an emerging market…
China denounces U.N. aviation emissions plan in blow to industry efforts
China has denounced a landmark U.N. deal that caps emissions from international flights, in a setback for an industry eager to placate the growing international movement to curb air travel’s…
Tanzania not sharing information on Ebola- WHO
Tanzania is refusing to provide detailed information on suspected Ebola cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, a rare public rebuke as the region struggles to contain an outbreak already…
Three prisoners caught trying to dig their escape from prison with forks, spoons
The daring escape plot of three prisoners has been foiled after rumours of their plans circulated their maximum security prison and tipped off authorities. Wedi Bembo, a notorious international drug…
Stacks of cash shown at trial of Sudan’s toppled leader Bashir
Ousted Bashir Stacks of cash piled high were shown as evidence on Saturday against ousted Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir at his trial on charges of possessing illicit foreign currency…
Congo to deploy second Ebola vaccine
Health authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo said on Saturday that they plan to introduce a second Ebola vaccine, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, to counter the second-worst outbreak of…
Funding injection needed to help poor farmers cope with climate
A doubling of international funding for agricultural science is needed to help half a billion small farmers cope with climate change – or the world risks mass migration and widespread…
Oil heads for 7% weekly gain after Saudi attacks
Oil prices were on track for their biggest weekly jump since January, lifted by rising Middle East tensions after a key Saudi Arabian supply hub was knocked out by an…
Low turnout as Apple’s iPhone 11 hits stores in China
Apple’s latest iPhone 11 range hit stores in China on Friday, with short queues of die-hard fans contrasting with the hundreds who camped out ahead of some previous launches. The…