Such a declaration would enable the US president to halt crude oil exports and spur investments in clean energy tech.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 07:10PM
Biden could unlock new powers by declaring a ‘climate emergency’
Iraqi protesters storm the parliament in Baghdad’s Green Zone
Hundreds of protesters, many of them supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr, oppose a rival bloc's nomination for PM.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 05:38PM
US basketball star Brittney Griner testifies in Russian court
Griner says during arrest, translator did not explain documents she was asked to sign, or relay all her responses.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 05:05PM
All eyes on Fed decision as US tech shrugs off recession fears
Upbeat outlooks from tech titans Microsoft and Alphabet lifted sentiment – and equities – ahead of the Fed's meeting. Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 04:37PM
Russia’s Gazprom cuts gas supply through key pipeline to Europe
German officials accuse Russia of using gas as a 'war strategy' while Moscow blames sanctions for the limited supply.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 04:05PM
South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows equal pay after women’s AFCON win
The female national football team's continental trophy win has sparked a public debate around equal pay in South Africa.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 03:38PM
Nigeria’s excess crude account plunges as economy bleeds
The government's accountant general released the figures late on Tuesday but did not give a reason for the steep drop.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 03:57PM
Irish scheme supports thousands of undocumented immigrants
More than 1,000 irregular arrivals have received work permits and are on a pathway to citizenship.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 02:35PM
All you need to know about Liberia’s new dual citizenship law
The law, which ends a 1973 ban on dual nationality, is partly due to extensive campaigning by Liberians in the diaspora.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 02:10PM
Why is Pelosi’s possible Taiwan trip piquing US-China tensions?
Beijing has warned of 'strong' response as White House reportedly seeks to discourage trip by the powerful legislator.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 01:35PM