Japan says foreign workers top record 1 million
The number of foreign workers in Japan topped 1 million for the first time last year, the government has said, as the country looks overseas to offset labour shortages.
IMF says Greece debt ’explosive’ in long term
IMF says Greece debt 'explosive' in long term
Trump hails ’most special relationship’ with Britain
President Donald Trump hailed a "most special relationship" with Britain and threw his support behind Brexit Friday, as he hosted British Prime Minister Theresa May for his debut on the diplomatic stage.
Southern EU nations gather in Lisbon as storm clouds gather
Leaders of seven southern European Union nations meet in Lisbon on Saturday to forge a common approach to deal with Britain's looming exit from the bloc and the new protectionist administration of US President Donald Trump.
Trump vows ’new vetting’ to weed out Islamic radicals
US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping new executive order Friday to suspend refugee arrivals and impose tough new controls on travelers from seven Muslim countries.
Mexico foreign minister: paying for border wall ’not negotiable’
Mexico is willing to talk with the United States in order to maintain good relations, but paying for President Donald Trump’s border wall "is not negotiable," Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray said on Thursday.
African Union to mull divisive Morocco bid to rejoin bloc
The African Union will mull a divisive bid by Morocco to rejoin the bloc at a summit next week where stagnating South Sudan peace efforts will also top the agenda.
Yemen could face famine in 2017: UN
The United Nations aid chief warned on Thursday that Yemen was sliding deeper into humanitarian crisis and could face famine this year.
Chile wildfires kill 10 people: president
Raging forest fires in central Chile have killed 10 people, displaced thousands and destroyed entire villages, the government said on Thursday.
British PM woos US lawmakers ahead of Trump meeting
British Prime Minister Theresa May warned America’s allies on Thursday that they must "step up" and play their role in global security, as she wooed Republican lawmakers ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Six people killed by Chile wildfires
Six people -- among them four firefighters and two police -- have now been killed battling vast forest fires in central Chile, officials said Wednesday.
Hamon pitches fresh ideas to French Socialists
French Socialist Benoit Hamon urged voters to support his bold leftist ideas for revitalising the country on Wednesday as his party prepares to pick its presidential candidate this weekend.
Mexican president condemns Trump’s wall plan
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday condemned US President Donald Trump's decision to order construction of a border wall, and directed consulates to protect migrants' rights in the United States.
Does depression boost the risk of cancer death?
People who are frequently depressed or anxious may run a higher risk of dying from certain types of cancer, researchers said on Thursday.
Jihadists lose ground around Libya’s second city
Forces loyal to Libyan Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar battling jihadists around second city Benghazi said Wednesday they had taken one of the last remaining strongholds of the militants.
Clark to step down as UNDP chief in April
Helen Clark, the highest ranking woman at the United Nations, is stepping down as director of the UN Development Programme in April, according to an email seen by AFP on Wednesday.
Nikki Haley confirmed as US envoy to United Nations
The US Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly confirmed Nikki Haley, the governor of South Carolina, as US ambassador to the United Nations, delivering new President Donald Trump one of his most potent diplomatic tools.
Three-way bid to boost Syria truce after Astana talks
Russia, Iran and Turkey have agreed to bolster a fragile truce in Syria but rebels and Damascus made no progress towards a broader settlement to end the war after two days of talks.
52 inmates on run after Brazil jailbreak
Brazilian police were hunting for 52 inmates who broke out of a jail on Tuesday in the latest unrest to hit the country’s overcrowded prisons.
New Israeli settlements 'seriously undermine' peace: EU
The European Union has warned that Israel’s announcements that it will build thousands of new settler homes in occupied Palestinian territory "further seriously undermine" prospects for a two-state solution.
