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At least 30 migrants are feared to have drowned off Libya after their dinghy began to sink, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said today.

If countries don't tackle the problems of fiscal policy, monetary policy will be become irrelevant, Alan Greenspan says.

Treasury yields decline after nonfarm-payrolls report

Disagreements over environment stem from different ethical stances, writes Martin Rees

An ANC councillor will a lot of explaining to do, after he was allegedly arrested with 41kg of dagga in Ladysmith.

The DAFF has noted with concern reports of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Zimbabwe.

The botanic gardens plays host to a new market with fresh produce from Canberra and the Riverina.

Seven-strong group to serve as 'ideological scouts, the bugles of revolution and ideological flag-bearers'

Greece is facing even more scrutiny of its finances after the European Parliament President Martin Schulz said lawmakers wanted a higher profile role in the third bailout, which has already put Athens under severe pressure.

The Chinese president's first official visit to the United States may be met with sanctions targeted against Beijing in retaliation for alleged cybertheft.

August hiring misses expectations

Jobless rate falls while labor force holds steady

Internals of jobs report still shine positive

BETHANY, Mo. (AP) — A 51-year-old northwest Missouri man died after he was thrown from his tractor when it overturned on a state highway. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Max Courter, of Coffey, died in the accident Thursday afternoon on Missouri 13 south of Bethany. The patrol says a drill being pulled by the tractor apparently began weaving, causing Courter to lose control of the tractor. Courter was taken to Harrison County Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

AMERSFOORT (ANP) - Het enthousiasme bij huizenkopers is iets afgezwakt. Het consumentenvertrouwen in de woningmarkt laat voor de derde achtereenvolgende maand een lichte daling zien. De marktindicator van de Vereniging Eigen Huis (VEH) daalt van 103 naar 102 punten. Bij een stand van 100 punten is de stemming onder consumenten neutraal.

The funeral of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi, his brother Galip Kurdi and their mother takes place in their hometown of Kobane in Syria

The funeral of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi, his brother Galip Kurdi and their mother takes place in their hometown of Kobane in Syria

Just... Why?

Nearly three years ago, on a balmy November morning, about 200 New York City fast-food workers walked off their jobs, demanding higher pay. Since then, the protest movement has gotten bigger, stronger and goes by a new name, the Fight for 15. But it has not yet delivered on its chief demand: wage gains for low-wage workers.

The commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team stressed patience in his soldiers' efforts, as they embarked on a mission advising Iraq military forces.

Treasury yields moved lower Friday morning after the Labor Department said that the U.S. economy created a modest 173,000 new jobs in August, the smallest gain in five months. Initially yields rose after the report's release, but fell in recent trade. On balance, the 10-year Treasury yield moved 0.7 basis point lower on the day to 2.163%. Meanwhile, the two-year yield rose by 2.5 basis points to 0.721% and the 30-year yield shaved off 2.6 basis points to 2.921%. Treasury yields and prices move in opposite directions. Читать дальше...

Heidi Klum gets silly with fellow judge Howie Mandel in a photo booth while attending their America’s Got Talent Season 10 Live Viewing BBQ Party on Wednesday (September 2) in New York City. The 42-year-old model and Howie, 59, were joined by host Nick Cannon at the festive event, which included a game of Twister [...]

In an interview for Polish news website PortalSpozywczy.com, Roman Jagielinski, a former minister of agriculture and the current president of the Roja fruit company, admitted that Polish apple growers have been unable to find an effective replacement for their exports to Russia.