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Japan's Wajima craftmakers see hope in disaster-hit region

Lacquerware maker Takaho Shoji hunches over his desk in the disaster-hit city of Wajima in central Japan, applying another layer of coating to a dark, wooden box.

Suriname rules out state funeral for ex-dictator Bouterse

Suriname's government announced Saturday that the small South American nation will not hold a state funeral for its ex-president Desi Bouterse, who this week died a fugitive from justice aged 79.

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UK confronts cost of living crisis with inflation-fighting budget

British finance minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday launched plans to ease a cost of living crisis, with UK inflation set to spike to a 40-year high on Ukraine fallout.

In Spain, soaring prices fuel growing social unrest

A lorry drivers' strike, mass protests by farmers and fishermen, industrial production stoppages: record inflation levels have fuelled growing anger with Spain's left-wing government as energy prices go through the roof.

Oil prices jump, stocks mixed with spotlight on surging inflation

Oil prices rallied Wednesday, adding to soaring inflation concerns, while stock markets diverged.

Ukraine war rattles EU green farming plan

Scientists are urging Europe not to delay the transition to greener agriculture in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which threatens global wheat supplies and raises fears over food shortages.

Power blackouts, soaring fuel prices shut Nigerian businesses

For eight years, Nigeria hairdresser Damy Idowu ran her business in a commercial district of Lagos, surviving growing inflation, recession and the global pandemic.

Black box of crashed China Eastern jet recovered

A black box from the crashed China Eastern airliner was recovered on Wednesday as investigators try to piece together what made a jet carrying 132 passengers nosedive into a mountainside in southern China.

UK budget targets living costs as inflation spikes

Britain unveils Wednesday a budget update aimed at easing a cost of living crisis, as data revealed inflation spiking to a three-decade high on soaring energy prices.

Latin America's IT brain drain a regional challenge

Safety concerns at home in Rio de Janeiro and a bumper pay packet convinced Bruno Ribeiro to join the burgeoning ranks of Latin Americans moving to California to work in IT.

'Always on alert': surviving homelessness in New York City

Sekou Salaam knows all too well the dangers of living on New York's streets. Homeless for six months, he says he's been beaten with a metal pipe and repeatedly threatened with knives.

Rwanda turns to event hosting for economic boost

Blue, yellow, green: As night falls, the dome of the Kigali conference centre lights up, resplendent in the colours of Rwanda's flag as it aims to attract all eyes on the capital, and beyond.

How Russia's war in Ukraine rocked the global economy

In a month of conflict in Ukraine, global oil prices have soared, foreign companies have exited Russia and Moscow faces the spectre of default.

Amazon faces rising union push in United States

Christian Smalls no longer works at Amazon's JFK8 warehouse in New York, but he still sees former colleagues every day at the bus stop as they head into work.

US announces deal with UK to end steel, aluminum tariffs

The United States on Tuesday announced an agreement with Britain to end tariffs on steel and aluminum imports imposed by former president Donald Trump.

Bezos ex MacKenzie Scott donates $436 mn to Habitat for Humanity

American philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity and dozens of its US affiliates, the homebuilding non-governmental organization said Tuesday.

No deal to end US-UK metals spat but talks continue

The top trade envoys of the United States and Britain have not reached an agreement to end a dispute over metals tariffs, but vowed on Tuesday to keep negotiating.

Michelin Guide celebrates 'resilient' French food scene

The Michelin Guide launched its 2022 edition on Tuesday, celebrating an increasingly green and diverse French food scene, as well as its resilience as it emerges from two difficult years of pandemic.

Plastic pollution cuts power in DR Congo

Among rolling hills around the southern tip of majestic Lake Kivu, huge layers of plastic waste ride the water and block the turbines of the largest hydroelectric plant in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Russia default would have 'limited' global impact: IMF official

The consequences for the global financial system if Russia cannot pay its foreign debts are likely to be "limited," a senior IMF official said Tuesday.

Cause of China jet crash still unknown, as hunt for black boxes continues

Crash investigators on Tuesday said they do not yet know why a China Eastern jet carrying 132 people plunged from sky, with recovery teams still scouring a forested mountainside for the flight recorders from the pulverised Boeing aircraft.

Tennis star Becker used business account as 'piggy bank', court hears

Six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker used his business account as a "piggy bank" to pay for luxury shopping expenses and school fees, a British court was told on Tuesday.

Ukrainians in strategic Mykolaiv staying to the end

Ukraine's strategic city of Mykolaiv is holding out against the Russian invasion, in part due to the tenacity of its residents.

Debt-ridden Evergrande says lenders lay claim over $2.1 bn

Chinese developer Evergrande said Tuesday it is investigating how lenders have laid claim to deposits valued at more than 13.4 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) for its subsidiary, the latest black mark against the debt-ridden property giant.

Athletics chief Coe warns over 'fragile' future of women's sport

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe says women's sport faces a "fragile" future unless sporting federations get the regulations right over the participation of transgender athletes.

Japan issues power warning after quake hits supply

Japan's government warned on Tuesday of possible widespread electricity outages for Tokyo and its surrounding regions as power plants hit by last week's powerful earthquake struggled to meet surging demand caused by a cold snap.

China's Russian traders smell profit as Ukraine sanctions bite

For Marat, a Russian businessman based in Shanghai, sanctions on his home country have heralded an unexpected opportunity in China as companies struggle to keep their supply chains open.

Debt-ridden Evergrande urges investor 'caution' as audit result delayed

Debt-ridden Chinese property developer giant Evergrande on Tuesday warned investors to "exercise caution" as the group announced it would delay the release of the results of a 2021 audit a day after halting trade in Hong Kong.

Egypt's currency plunges almost 17% against greenback

The Egyptian pound plunged nearly 17 percent in value against the US dollar on Monday, following a rise in inflation and amid mounting economic hardships.

Fed prepared to raise interest rates 'aggressively:' Powell

The US central bank is prepared to raise interest rates by bigger steps than the quarter-point hike announced last week if that is what's needed to contain "much too high" inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday.

Mexico City's new international airport opens with few flights

Mexico on Monday opened a new international airport serving the capital -- a flagship project of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador -- but so far many airlines are hesitant to use it.

Becker 'acted dishonestly' by failing to hand over trophies, court told

Boris Becker "acted dishonestly" when he failed to hand over nine trophies and medals won during his illustrious tennis career to pay his debts, a British court was told on Monday.

Satellite operator OneWeb switches launches to SpaceX

Global satellite communications company OneWeb said Monday that it will switch launches to Elon Musk's SpaceX, after suspending activities with Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Lebanon central bank chief charged with enrichment, money laundering

A Lebanese judge Monday charged central bank chief Riad Salameh with "illicit enrichment" and money laundering after he failed to attend a court hearing for the fifth time, a judicial source told AFP.

Christie's to auction Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe estimated at $200 mn

Christie's announced Monday that it will sell Andy Warhol's 1964 "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" portrait of Marilyn Monroe for an estimated $200 million.

Plane carrying 132 crashes in China, fatalities confirmed

China Eastern confirmed there had been fatalities after a jet carrying 132 people crashed into a mountain in southern China on Monday, shortly after losing contact with air traffic control and dropping thousands of metres in just three minutes.

Oil prices soar on Saudi, Russian supply fears

Oil prices soared Monday as a weekend attack on Saudi facilities and EU discussions on banning Russian crude raised concerns over global supplies.

Man City top Deloitte Money League for first time

Manchester City have topped Deloitte's Football Money League for the first time in their history after emerging from the coronavirus crisis in a stronger position than their rivals.

Oil prices rally, stocks mixed tracking Ukraine crisis

Oil prices rallied Monday on renewed supply fears as the EU debates banning Russian crude imports and following a weekend attack on Saudi facilities.

Becker faces trial over failure to hand over trophies to settle debts

Boris Becker arrived at a London court on Monday to stand trial over accusations that he failed to hand over trophies he won during his glittering tennis career to settle his debts.

Philippines allows foreign ownership of telcos, airlines

The Philippines on Monday eased restrictions to allow foreign ownership of airline, telecommunications and shipping operators, as it seeks to boost jobs and spur activity in the virus-hit economy.

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