Russia Under Pressure As G20 Tackles Ukraine War, Soaring Food Prices
"I think you're going to see most members of the G20 make clear that they condemn Russia's war in Ukraine," a senior US official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Hundreds Flee As Congo's M23 Rebels Near Key City Of Goma
Fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo between the army and M23 rebels has moved close to the key eastern city of Goma, said an army spokesperson on Monday, causing a fresh wave of displacement amid diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
Ghana Picks Lazard, GSA, Hogan Lovells As Advisers For Debt Talks -sources
Investment bank Lion's Head Global Partners is also advising the government, one of the people said, though mainly focused on domestic notes issuance.
Clashes In Eastern DR. Congo As Envoy Pursues 'Dialogue' Initiative
Government forces and the M23 militia were fighting in Kibumba, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of the strategic city Goma, the sources said, speaking by phone.
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Russia's Lavrov Dismisses Report That He Was Taken To Hospital At G20
Associated Press, citing Indonesian officials, said that Lavrov had been taken to hospital after arriving on the island of Bali for a Group of 20 summit.
Macron Urges Strong Response To Iran Crackdown On 'Revolution'
Macron angered Iranian officials on Friday by hosting four prominent women who have strongly supported the two months of protests.
Turkey Arrests Syrian Woman, Accuses PKK Over Istanbul Attack
Turkey arrests Syrian woman, accuses PKK over Istanbul attack
Brazil And Rainforest Nations Join Forces To Save Jungle
The world's three largest rainforest nations Brazil, Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia on Monday formally launched a partnership to cooperate on forest preservation.
Germany Deploys Bin Trucks To Map Mobile Blackspots
Issues with phone signal are a source of constant frustration for the residents of Wusterhausen, which sits in one of Germany's many blackspots, out of reach of any mobile network.
EU Set To Pile More Sanctions On Iran Over Violent Crackdown On Protesters
The protests, sparked by the Sept. 16 death of Mahsa Amini in morality police custody, mark one of the boldest challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution.
For Host Indonesia, A G20 Summit Dogged By Russia-Ukraine Rancour
Indonesia, the world's fourth-most populous country and Southeast Asia's largest economy, assumed the chair of the G20 in December with plans to focus on recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and boosting the interests of developing nations.
Britain To Urge G20 To Take Coordinated Action On Economic Instability
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will call on the Group of 20 (G20) for coordinated action to address international economic instability and the rising cost of living in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, his government said on Monday.
UN Climate Talks Enter Home Stretch Split Over Money
At last year's UN climate summit in Glasgow, nearly 200 countries vowed to "keep alive" the Paris Agreement's aspirational goal of capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
France, UK Sign New Deal On Thwarting Migrant Channel Crossings
Under the agreement, Britain will pay France 72.2 million euros ($74.5 million) in 2022-2023 so that Paris can increase by 40 percent the numbers of security forces patrolling its northern beaches, the French interior ministry said.
Flowers, Mines Welcome Ukraine Forces On Road To Kherson
Ukraine's army announced it had entered Kherson after Russian forces withdrew -- nine months after Moscow's forces captured the regional capital.
UN Sounds Hunger Warning For Northern Mozambique
The UN's World Food Programme is delivering food assistance to one million people affected by the turmoil in the southern African nation.
Canada, Nigeria Target Oil And Gas Methane Emissions With New Laws
The announcements came as the United States on Friday said it would expand its own rules to require oil and gas drillers to find and fix leaks of methane at all of the country's well sites.
China Premier Li Emphasised 'Irresponsibility' Of Nuclear Threats At Asia Summit - U.S. Official
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang emphasised the "irresponsibility" of nuclear threats during a summit in Cambodia, suggesting Beijing is uncomfortable with strategic partner Russia's nuclear rhetoric, a senior U.S.
Indonesia, ADB Launch First Coal Power Plant Retirement Deal
The Manila-based multilateral lender and Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati announced the MOU with independent power producer Cirebon Electric Power in Bali on the sidelines of the G20 leaders summit.
Abortion Under Spotlight In Conservative Morocco
The conservative North African kingdom, which criminalises abortion, has since seen growing calls for reform to women's reproductive rights.
Western Thirst For African Gas Raises Alarm At COP27
European countries have been scrambling for alternative sources of gas after the continent's former top supplier, Russia, slashed exports in apparent retaliation for Western sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February.
Ahead Of A Tense G20 Summit, Biden And Xi To Meet For Talks
The two leaders are expected to discuss Taiwan, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and North Korea's nuclear ambitions, many of the same issues that loom over the G20 that opens on Tuesday without Russian President Vladimir Putin in attendance.
IMF Says Chad Debt Deal Cuts Risks, Protects Against Oil Price Fall
Chad on Friday said it had reached a debt agreement with Swiss commodities trader Glencore Plc and other creditors.
DR Congo Army Clashes With Rebels As Angola Pursues Peace Bid
In eastern DRC, local people reported hearing heavy artillery fire around Rugari, in Rutshuru territory, from early morning as the army targeted M23 combatants.
Kenyan Peacekeepers Arrive In DR Congo's Volatile East
Their arrival comes as the M23 militia has surged across the DRC's North Kivu province, capturing swathes of territory and inflaming tensions in central Africa.
Ethiopia Rivals Agree On Humanitarian Access For Tigray
The agreement followed talks in the Kenyan capital Nairobi this week on the full implementation of a deal signed between the warring sides 10 days ago to end the brutal two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia.
'We'll Shoot You': Violence Stalks EU-Libya Migrant Deal
The Libyans brought the migrants onboard before scuttling their rubber boat with incendiary ammunition, according to Sea-Watch footage.
Russian Atrocities In Kherson Region Same As Other Regions: Zelensky
Ukrainians in the liberated city have expressed a deep sense of relief over the end of months of occupation as Russian forces pulled out on Friday.
South Africa's Ramaphosa Focuses On The Poor As He Seeks ANC Re-election
Ramaphosa was concluding the African National Congress (ANC) executive committee meeting before an elective conference next month chooses the party's candidate for 2024 national elections.
Erdogan Says Istanbul 'Attack' Blast Kills Six
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned what he called a "vile attack".
Sun-soaked North Africa Pushes For Cheap Energy
While industry insiders complain of red tape, fossil fuel prices that soared after Russia's February invasion of Ukraine created a powerful incentive for such investments across the Maghreb region.
With Biden And Xi To Meet, China Warns U.S. On Taiwan Briefing
The two leaders will meet on Monday, the White House said, for their first face-to-face meeting since Biden became president, amid low expectations for significant breakthroughs.
Japan's Justice Minister Resigns After Death Penalty Quip
The justice minister, Yasuhiro Hanashi, had come under widespread criticism over comments reported in the media in which he made light of his duties, specifically signing off on executions, which he referred to as "tedious".
Ship Carrying 230 Migrants Docks At French Port
Ship carrying 230 migrants docks at French port
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