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22m ago

Bank of Japan raises interest rates for the first time in 17 years

The central bank of the world’s fourth-largest economy raised short-term interest rates to around 0% to 0.1% from -0.1%, ending the world’s last negative rates regime.
japan financial economy yen currency
japan financial economy yen currency
4h ago

More Americans evacuate from Haiti amid turmoil

A Florida lawmaker helped get more than a dozen Americans to safety over the weekend.
People react at a crime scene, in Port-au-Prince
People react at a crime scene, in Port-au-Prince

Princess Kate seen out on weekend shopping trip alongside Prince William in new video

Until now, Kate hasn’t been seen publicly since Kensington Palace announced in January that she’d had planned abdominal surgery.
Catherine, Princess of Wales
Catherine, Princess of Wales
12h ago

In Cuba, hundreds take to the streets in rare protests as economic crisis deepens

In widely circulated videos on social media, Cubans chanted, “We are hungry,” as well as called for electricity and food.
A woman uses her mobile phone in downtown Havana, Cuba, March 17, 2024.
A woman uses her mobile phone in downtown Havana, Cuba, March 17, 2024.
20h ago

Man falls to his death from a hot-air balloon in Australia

The hot-air balloon took off from Melbourne’s northern suburbs early in the morning and was in the air for about 30 minutes before the man fell from the basket.
A man has fallen to his death from a hot-air balloon as it passed over suburban Melbourne, Australia's second largest city.
A man has fallen to his death from a hot-air balloon as it passed over suburban Melbourne, Australia's second largest city.
20h ago

Uber pays $178 million to end legal fight with Australian taxi drivers

A law firm representing 8,000 taxi and hire car drivers said they suffered financial losses due to Uber’s aggressive entry into the market in 2012.
Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won US$178 million in compensation, lawyers said on March 18 after settling a gruelling legal battle. More than 8,000 taxi drivers and hire car owners banded together to launch legal action in 2019, arguing they lost substantial income when Uber entered Australia in 2012.
Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won US$178 million in compensation, lawyers said on March 18 after settling a gruelling legal battle. More than 8,000 taxi drivers and hire car owners banded together to launch legal action in 2019, arguing they lost substantial income when Uber entered Australia in 2012.

Putin extends his rule over Russia, claiming landslide win after election with no real opposition

The Russian leader received 87.3% of the vote, authorities said Monday after more than 99.9% of ballots had been counted in an election orchestrated by the Kremlin to legitimize Putin's rule.
Vladimir Putin Russian Election
Vladimir Putin Russian Election
22h ago

India announces dates for the world’s biggest election

The seven-stage election process will start April 19 and last until June 1, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi projected to win a third straight term.
India will hold the world’s largest general elections starting in April, with nearly a billion people set to vote over more than a month.
India will hold the world’s largest general elections starting in April, with nearly a billion people set to vote over more than a month.
1d ago

North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with rivals

Multiple short-range ballistic missiles were fired days after the end of U.S.-South Korean military drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal.
Image: TOPSHOT-NKOREA-DEFENCE-MILITARY
Image: TOPSHOT-NKOREA-DEFENCE-MILITARY
1d ago

Early returns show Putin has nearly 88% of the vote in election where opposition was stifled

Putin is poised to extend his nearly quarter-century of rule for six more years after a relentless crackdown on dissent.
Putin End Of Year Press Conference
Putin End Of Year Press Conference
1d ago

Looting is on the rise in Haiti. Among the victims: UNICEF and Guatemala's consul.

The violence has left Haiti’s government in a state of turmoil and prompted Prime Minister Ariel Henry to pledge that he will resign, a key demand of the gangs.
National Police stand guard outside the empty National Penitentiary
National Police stand guard outside the empty National Penitentiary

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