U.S. Supreme Court 'Out Of Control' On Abortion Ruling, Biden Says
U.S. President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court decision overturning the right to an abortion was an exercise in "raw political power" and signed an executive order on Friday to help protect access to services to terminate pregnancies.
Muslim Pilgrims Gather For Peak Of Haj East Of Mecca
Around one million Muslim pilgrims gathered at sunrise on Friday at Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat for a vigil to atone their sins and to pray for peace back home as the annual haj pilgrimage neared its climax.
Activists Reject Uzbek Government's Version Of Deadly Protests
A week after Uzbekistan's deadliest outbreak of violence in nearly 20 years, opposition politicians and human rights groups are challenging the government's narrative that protesters were high on drugs and incited by "foreign forces".
Russian Forces Unlikely To Leave Southern Ukraine, Ambassador Says
Russia is unlikely to withdraw from a swathe of land across Ukraine's southern coast and will defeat Ukrainian forces in the whole of the eastern Donbas region, Russia's ambassador to London told Reuters.
Cameroon's Mushroom Growers Looking Beyond The Kitchen
Cameroon's mushroom growers looking beyond the kitchen
Indian Court Grants Bail To Muslim Journalist But Detention To Continue
India's top court granted bail on Friday to a Muslim journalist accused of insulting Hindu religious leaders on Twitter, after his arrest last month raised concerns over media freedom.
Five Key Facts From The U.S. Jobs Report: No. 1 - A Return To Record Private Employment
Recession worry-warts did not find much to fan their anxiety in Friday's stronger-than-expected U.S.
Ex-JPMorgan Traders' 'Spoofed' Trades Were Genuine, Defense Says As Trial Opens
The closely watched criminal trial of three former JPMorgan Chase & Co employees kicked off on Friday, with a prosecutor saying they "ripped off" the precious metals futures market with fake orders and defense attorneys saying the orders were genuine.
Ex-JPMorgan Traders 'Ripped Off' Metals Market, Prosecutor Says At Trial
Three former JPMorgan Chase & Co employees worked together to scam other traders in the precious metals futures market, a U.S.
Ex-JPMorgan Traders Face U.S. Trial On Racketeering Charges
Three former JPMorgan Chase & Co employees face a U.S.
Big Banks' Q2 Earnings To Shed Light On Gloomy U.S. Mortgage Outlook
U.S. analysts and economists will be watching to see how banks' mortgage businesses are faring during their second-quarter earnings this month, as U.S.
UK's Sunak Unveils Bid To Be Leader Amid Calls For Johnson To Go Now
UK's Sunak unveils bid to be leader amid calls for Johnson to go now
Soaring Food Prices Put Damper On Eid Al-Adha In Mideast
The Eid al-Adha festival should be the busiest time of the year for Mahmoud Abu Holy, a livestock merchant in the Gaza Strip.
Abe Assassination Stuns Japan, A Country Where Gun Violence Is Rare
The assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday stunned and saddened people in a country where firearms are strictly regulated and political violence is extremely rare.
In Mostly Gun-free Nation, Japanese Stunned By Abe Killing
Japan struggled with shock and sadness on Friday, trying to come to terms with the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a nation where firearms are strictly regulated and political violence extremely rare.
Yellen Heads To Asia To Build Support For Price Cap On Russian Oil
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen heads to Asia next week to meet with officials from Japan, South Korea and other G20 economies as she seeks to build support for a price cap on Russian oil, the Treasury Department said on Friday.
U.N. Rights Body Seeks Reversal Of Taliban Policies Making Afghan Women 'Invisible'
The United Nations Human Rights Council passed a resolution on Friday condemning rights violations against women and girls in Afghanistan, urging the ruling Taliban to end restrictive practices described as making them "invisible" in society.
ECB Climate Stress Test Flags $71 Billion Risk To Euro Zone Banks
A sudden jump in carbon prices coupled with floods and droughts this year would lead to losses of at least 70 billion euros ($71.1 billion) for the euro zone's largest banks, the European Central Bank said on Friday.
Philippines' Nobel Laureate Ressa Loses Appeal Of Cyber Libel Conviction
Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa loses appeal of cyber libel conviction
Contest To Replace Boris Johnson Begins, Opponents Demand He Goes Now
As many as a dozen candidates were on Friday eyeing up replacing Boris Johnson as British prime minister after he was forced to quit by his own party, with opponents saying they want him out of Downing Street immediately.
Pipeline Uncertainty Leaves Germany With Energy Jitters
Pipeline uncertainty leaves Germany with energy jitters
Investors Fear Earnings Season Will Spark New Equities Selloff
The upcoming corporate earnings season could prompt another sharp fall in global share prices with profit forecasts looking far too upbeat given mounting recession risks, investors and analysts warn.
Analysis:'Nobody's Perfect': German Economy, Engine Of Europe, Splutters
Long one of the globe's economic stars, Germany is on a brink of a reversal of fortune which some fear imperils the prosperity built by its post-war generation.
Will Belarus Join Moscow's Ukraine Offensive?
Will Belarus join Moscow's Ukraine offensive?
China Wants Sewer Pipe Moved Before Building New Embassy In New Zealand
The Chinese embassy in capital city Wellington and local New Zealand authorities on Friday confirmed they are in talks about moving a sewage pipe running beneath a new building site.
Argentina Turmoil Sparks Panic Buying And Price Hikes
Argentina turmoil sparks panic buying and price hikes
How Boris Johnson Helped Ukraine With Its Weapons Shopping
Ninety minutes after resigning as British prime minister on Thursday, Boris Johnson called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Australia's Wong Says China Meeting A "first Step" In Stabilising Relationship
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said a meeting with her Chinese counterpart was "a first step towards stabilising the relationship" but it would take time for Beijing to remove trade "blockages" on Australia.
Australia Seeks To Stabilise China Ties, Says FM Wong Ahead Of Meeting
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the country's new government wants to stabilise its relationship with Beijing but will make no concessions on national interest when she meets her Chinese counterpart on Friday.
Shanghai Reopens Cinemas But COVID Risks 'Relatively High'
Shanghai reopened most cinemas on Friday, sticking to a plan of gradual resumption of daily activities after it lifted a two-month COVID-19 lockdown in June, while also trying, like several other Chinese cities, to contain resurgent infections.
