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Rebel Troops Claim Capture Of Congo Border City Stoking Fears Of Wider Conflict
The M23 rebel group, which has taken control of large parts of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in recent years, now says it…
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Business
Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya's dark past
The reported disappearance of more than 80 government critics over the last six months has caused a huge public backlash in Kenya. A judge…
Fashion
Indonesia’s new export earnings rule raises fears of cash crunch, competitive setbacks - The Business Times
Indonesia’s bold move to mandate exporters to park all earnings onshore for a full year starting Mar 1 has come in for some criticism,…
Lifestyle
Report on China's new fleet of barges drops amid Taiwan invasion fears
A report published by the Naval News on Friday that China is building a fleet of barges suitable for amphibious landings amid fears of a…
Lifestyle
US stocks tumble from jobs report and ongoing inflation fears
U.S. stocks tumbled Friday morning due to December's strong jobs report and ongoing inflation fears. Why It Matters Wall Street set dozens…
News
China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy
In a striking sign of the Chinese economy’s stagnation, the central bank said on Friday that it had temporarily stopped buying government…
Lifestyle
Europe rethinks Russia strategy over fears Trump will cut sanctions: report
The European Union is reviewing U.S. sanctions placed on Russia by President Biden, prompted by fears that these could be repealed by…
Business
Homeless figures rise in Germany but government plays down fears
The number of people registered as homeless in Germany rose sharply to around 532,000 last year, a government report said on Wednesday. In…
Business
Nigerian atheist freed from prison but fears for his life
A prominent Nigerian atheist, who has just been freed after serving more than four years in prison for blasphemy, is now living in a safe…
Fashion
Bank Indonesia’s 25% stake in bond market fuels liquidity fears
INVESTORS in Indonesia are growing increasingly wary about potential stress in the nation’s bond markets as the central bank ramps up debt…
Fashion
Was Wisconsin School Shooter Influenced by Infamous Shooter Eric Harris? Natalie Rupnow's KMFDM Shirt Sparks Chilling 'Columbine Copycat' Fears
A recent school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, has sparked unsettling comparisons to the Columbine…
Lifestyle
Moldova declares energy emergency amid fears of Russian gas cutoff
Moldova's Parliament has voted to impose a state of emergency in the country's energy sector, bracing for potential disruptions to its…
Culture
HSBC sent fintech Stenn into administration over fears about client list
HSBC Holdings triggered the shuttering of trade-finance firm Stenn Technologies after uncovering transactions that were supposed to be…
Fashion
NATO Considers Raising Defense Spending as Chief Fears Predictions of WWIII Might Come True and Says 'We're Not Ready for What's Coming'
NATO member countries are holding urgent discussions on increasing their defense budgets to 3 percent of their GDP amid growing concerns…
Culture
Many China copper traders halt US scrap imports on tariff fears
MANY Chinese metal importers have stopped buying US copper scrap in anticipation of tariffs being imposed when Donald Trump assumes the…
Culture
Gold prices held steady amid growing tariff war fears
GOLD prices were steady on Thursday (Nov 28), as investors digested a flurry of economic data in the previous session and evaluated the…
Culture
Coffee prices surge to highest since 1997 on supply fears
COFFEE futures in New York climbed to the highest since 1997 on worries about crops in top growers, threatening to further raise costs for…
Lifestyle
Mexico fears loss of US-Canada trade, scrambles to replace Chinese parts
Mexican officials fear that rising tensions with the United States and Canada, in which they allege are serving as a conduit for Chinese…
Lifestyle
Trump’s promises to conservatives raise fears of more book bans in U.S.
The national furor in recent years around banning books on race and gender in public schools is intensifying as President-elect Donald…