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Fiji PM calls on Trump to avoid climate calamity

Fiji PM calls on Trump to avoid climate calamity

“We must act more decisively and avert catastrophe,” Bainimarama said as he invited Trump to witness first-hand climate change in Fiji.

Concerns over Trump policies overshadow APEC meet

Concerns over Trump policies overshadow APEC meet

President-elect Donald Trump isn't attending the summit but his statements on free trade have riled many global leaders.

UN recommits to combating climate change

UN recommits to combating climate change

China has warned the Trump administration not to take climate change lightly.

Yellen: Fed hike ‘soon’

Yellen: Fed hike ‘soon’

Expectations are very high of a December hike, especially following repeated positive economic data from the Commerce and Labor Departments.

US: Defense outlook on Asia-Pacific unlikely to change

US: Defense outlook on Asia-Pacific unlikely to change

The US military will try to cooperate with China through conducting joint military exercises, a senior American admiral says.

US jobless claims fall

US jobless claims fall

It now looks increasingly likely that the Federal Reserve will be encouraged by the latest data to raise interest rates in December.

Brazil’s economic activity grows, IMF hopeful on recovery

Brazil’s economic activity grows, IMF hopeful on recovery

The IMF is urging Brazil's government to implement tough austerity and reform measures to kickstart economic recovery.

Foreign investors sell Indian shares worth $1.25bn in 5 trading sessions

Foreign investors sell Indian shares worth $1.25bn in 5 trading sessions

A cash crisis has paralysed India since Prime Minister Modi shocked the nation with the withdrawal of large denomination notes last week.

Venezuelan government, opposition reach tentative agreement

Venezuelan government, opposition reach tentative agreement

The talks were brokered by the Vatican and attended by the former presidents of Spain, Panama and the Dominican Republic.

Russia withdraws signature from ICC

Russia withdraws signature from ICC

Russia's move comes a week after several African nations including South Africa withdrew from the ICC.