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Markets subdued as US payrolls loom

Financial markets remained subdued Thursday as investors were reluctant to stake out positions ahead of key U.S. jobs data.

Analysis: The fortified food conundrum in Afghanistan

KABUL, 4 October 2012 (IRIN) – How do you tackle widespread malnutrition in a poor, corrupt country at war? Despite billions of dollars in aid over the last...

Over 70 Taliban killed in Afghanistan

Kabul: Up to 70 Taliban militants have been killed in Afghanistan since Wednesday during military operations and clashes with security forces in different provinces,...

Oil gains as Syria-Turkey tensions rise

The price of oil is rising the most in two months after tensions rose between Syria and Turkey.

Vietnam’s economy runs out steam

Vietnam has had one of the fastest growing economies in the developing world. In 2007, the country got more foreign investment than the Philippines, Thailand and...

Oil posts biggest gain in 2 months, tops $91

The price of oil is rising the most in two months after tensions rose between Syria and Turkey.

New Zealand Appliance Maker Rejects Bid From China’s Haier

By REBECCA HOWARD WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Chinese appliance maker Haier Group Corp. suffered a setback in its drive to expand overseas as New Zealand’s...

Rare Sumatran tiger’s aircraft death under investigation

Indonesian officials are investigating why one of the world's rarest tigers died during attempts to transport it to a wildlife sanctuary. The Sumatran tiger was...

Canadian Opposition Opposes Cnooc-Nexen Deal

By PAUL VIEIRA OTTAWA—Canada’s main opposition party called on the Conservative government to reject Beijing-controlled Cnooc Ltd.’s planned $15.1...

Cybercrime Law in Philippines Draws Protests

MANILA — The Philippines’ new cybercrime law took effect Wednesday amid strong criticism from Internet users, journalists and government officials. At least...