Toyota said Wednesday its annual net profit fell for the first time in five years, with the Japanese automaker unexpectedly warning of more declines as a stronger yen takes a bite out of its bottom...
Supporters of Jakarta's Christian governor staged a colourful rally outside city hall Wednesday a day after he was jailed for blasphemy, in a case that has damaged Indonesia's image as a bastion of...
From 15 June, O2's Pay Monthly and Business customers will be able to use their UK plans abroad - in 47 European countries - at no extra cost. The move echoes the scrapping of roaming charges in...
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Tuesday urged the United States to maintain funding for UN agencies, saying relief work was sometimes more important for peace than defense...
Italy's tax agency confirmed that Google (GOOGL, Tech30) would pay €306 million ($335 million) to cover taxes for the years 2009 to 2015. The company worked out a similar deal with the U. K. a year...
About 100 African migrants stormed over a high double fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Tuesday in a violent assault that left three police officers injured, officials said....
US-based National Grants Management Association has awarded Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quansah a Ghanaian, with the coveted Newton award for his outstanding contribution and performance in grants management....
Mr Macron (centre left) on his first duty as president-elect, with President François Hollande Emmanuel Macron took his first steps as France's president-elect on Monday but faces a tough task...
New Hamas leader Ismail Haniya pledged support for hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners on Monday in his first comments since being elected as head of the movement that runs the Gaza Strip. Haniya,...
Five reasons why Macron won the French election Mr. Macron was carried to victory in part by the winds of fortune. A year ago, he was a member of the government of one of the most unpopular French...
The euro hit a six-month dollar high before falling back as markets reacted to Emmanuel Macron's victory in France's presidential election. The euro jumped to $1.1024 at one point before slipping...
Emmanuel Macron has vowed to fight "the forces of division that undermine France" after easily winning the run-off election for the French presidency. The centrist candidate, 39, defeated the far...
Emmanuel Macron is already facing a battle to govern France after his election victory - because he does not have the support of a traditional party. At 39, the pro-EU former investment banker will...
Facebook has broadened its campaign to raise awareness about fake news, by publishing adverts in the UK press. The ads, in papers including The Times, The Guardian and Daily Telegraph, carry a list...
Fears are growing that President Trump may withdraw the US from the Paris climate agreement Concerns over a possible US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement are likely to be the main focus of...
Ismail Haniya's election as Hamas chief is another sign that the Islamist movement is seeking to soften its image and show it can offer a viable alternative to Mahmud Abbas, analysts said. Considered...
The trial of a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer began on Monday without prior public notice, following delayed proceedings in the case which sparked international concern after allegations he...
Future of African agribusinesses is linked to maximizing use of technology - report Access to financial sources is not always the main key to ensure sustainability of agribusiness Access to financial...
A former Deputy Agriculture Minister is calling for an end to the bastardisation of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) technology as a bad science for food production. Dr. Ahmed Alhassan Yakubu says...
Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron has decisively won the French presidential election, projected results say. Mr Macron defeated far-right candidate Marine Le Pen by about 65.5% to 34.5% to become,...
