Africa/International

Asian stock markets retreated Wednesday, extending a global sell-off triggered by Europe's simmering debt crisis and expectations China will raise interest rates again to tame inflation. Sentiment was cautious as an anxiously awaited…

A rare pink diamond smashed the world record for a jewel at auction Tuesday, selling for more than $46 million to a well-known gem dealer. London jeweler Laurence Graff paid $46,158,674, for the 24.78-carat "fancy intense pink" diamond,…

Several thousand Ukrainian taxpayers, many of them running small businesses, protested outside parliament on Tuesday, urging deputies to vote down a proposed tax code that they say will hurt their livelihood. The ex-Soviet republic is…

Finland is against putting pressure on Ireland to quickly apply for a European Union bailout, saying EU financial aid must be a last resort. Euro zone finance ministers will discuss Ireland's debt situation at a meeting on Tuesday amid…

Prince William is to marry Kate Middleton next year, Clarence House has said. William, second in line to the throne, will marry in London next spring or summer and live in north Wales where he is serving with the RAF. The couple, who…

Rising inflation caused by surging commodity prices could negatively impact European retail property markets next year, causing occupier demand to weaken and prompt further tenant defaults, a report said on Tuesday. "One of the key…

Euro zone finance ministers will try to find a way to end Ireland's debt crisis on Tuesday, with Dublin resisting pressure to seek a state bailout by signalling that only its banks may need help. Skip related content The Irish government,…

Engine maker Rolls-Royce has asked Airbus to return some Airbus A380 engines from production lines so it can use them to replace faulty turbines on airplanes already in service, Airbus said. Rolls-Royce's move could be another blow to a…

Energy drinks are hugely popular, but each one could be giving you more caffeine than a cup of coffee, a study said. In addition, that caffeine could combine with other ingredients in potentially risky ways, with the use of energy drinks…

The Ghanaian community in Bronx, New York, have appealed to the government to reduce import duty on vehicles to facilitate the importation of cars into the country. Mr Martin Larbi, Chairman of Kings Bridge Africa Market Association, made…