Activists plant trees in Mali but residents strip them for firewood. They say there's no choice
Activists are planting trees in an effort to protect disappearing forests in Mali, but residents are cutting and selling ...
Japan's Economy Slows But Central Bank Still Likely to Raise Rates — Update
"The Bank [of Japan] will be encouraged by the strength in consumer spending" in the third quarter, said Marcel Thieliant, head of Asia-Pacific at Capital Economics. He expects the BOJ to raise rates ...
Central America braces for Tropical Storm Sara's 'life-threatening' downpour
Central American countries scrambled on Thursday night to make preparations for the impact of Tropical Storm Sara, with Honduras likely to be the first in the storm's path as it slowly churns from the ...