Britain's Defense Ministry says a British soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan. The ministry said Sunday that the soldier from the 2nd Battalion, The Rifles, was killed in an explosion Saturday near Sangin in central...
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By DIAA HADID , Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - A Palestinian familiar with the talks says Israel and Hamas are very close to a deal to swap 1,000 Palestinians for an Israeli soldier held for more than three years by...
SHANGHAI - The yuan was flat against the dollar on Monday as the central bank set a stable reference rate, showing its resolve not to allow the yuan to appreciate, while U.S Treasury nominees press China to change its currency...
HONG KONG - Spanish bank BBVA may boost its current stake in China Citic Bank with a 1.6 billion dollar investment, a report said Monday citing sources close to the matter. Spain's second-biggest bank, BBVA will up its...
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Chinese shares edged up 0.10 percent by midday Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of China's annual economic planning meeting at the end of the month, dealers said. The Shanghai Composite Index,...