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Women battle for seats in PNG parliament
Women are fighting to get at least one seat in Papua New Guinea's male-dominated parliament when voting opens Monday in a mountainous, forest-clad land scarred by gender-based violence. Women, though, are hoping just to have a voice in the 118-seat parliament.
Bankrupt Sri Lanka's inflation jumps beyond 50%
Sri Lanka's inflation hit a ninth consecutive record in June, official data showed Friday, rising to 54.6 percent a day after the IMF asked the bankrupt nation to rein in galloping prices and corruption. Private economists say consumer prices are rising even faster than shown in official statistics.
China accuses New Zealand of 'misguided' accusations
China accused New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Friday of making "wrong and thus regrettable" statements that were unhelpful for keeping the two countries' relationship "on the right track". "That allegation is wrong and thus regrettable," the embassy said in a statement posted on its website.
India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste
India imposed a ban on many single-use plastics on Friday to help tackle waste choking rivers and poisoning wildlife. Read details about the story on YEN.com.gh
The World Bank's board on Thursday approved creation of a fund meant to finance investments in strengthening the fight against pandemics.
The World Bank's board on Thursday approved creation of a fund meant to finance investments in strengthening the fight against pandemics. "The World Bank is the largest provider of financing for PPR with active operations in over 100 developing countries to strengthen their health systems," World Bank President David Malpass said in the statement.
Asian markets struggle as traders gripped by recession fear
Asian markets struggled again Friday following another selloff on Wall Street fuelled by recession fears, with warnings of a bleak outlook for the global economy as central banks slam on the brakes to battle soaring inflation.
Australian, French leaders meet to mend frayed ties
French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks Friday in Paris with Australia's new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, seeking to repair ties badly damaged by the ditching of a submarine contract.
ICC marks 20th birthday with Ukraine in sights
The International Criminal Court marks its 20th anniversary on Friday, with the Ukraine war giving the tribunal new impetus after two decades of criticism and controversy. The ICC is holding a special 20th anniversary conference on Friday to mark the occasion, with speakers including its current president Piotr Hofmanski and prosecutor Khan.
It is hard to find but omnipresent in the daily calculations of all Argentines: the US dollar and its value relative to the feeble peso -- a thermometer of an economy in crisis and galloping inflation.
It is hard to come by but ever-present on the mind of average Argentines: the US dollar, whose value relative to the feeble peso is a barometer for an economy in crisis. "The Argentine saves in dollars and when a crisis hits, he sells.
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