Looming water supply ‘bankruptcy’ puts billions at risk, UN report warns
Jan 20 (Reuters) – The world is facing irreversible water “bankruptcy”, with billions of people struggling to cope…
Thousands of Irish farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal
Item 1 of 5 A demonstrator gestures during a farmers’ protest against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, in…
French opposition parties seek to topple government over Mercosur
Item 1 of 2 French farmers of the Confederation Paysanne drive their tractors slowly on the Paris ring…
EU envoys provisionally approve signing of record Mercosur trade deal
Deal aims to offset U.S. tariffs, reduce reliance on ChinaFrance opposes deal due to impact on domestic farmersAccord…
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
HONG KONG, Jan 2 (Reuters) – China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from…
French government calls for Christmas truce in farmer protests
PARIS, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The French government on Friday called for a Christmas truce with protesting farmers,…
Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Thursday
Item 1 of 3 Grandparents of 10-year-old Matilda, who was killed during a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah…
LVMH CEO Arnault: Ask me again in 10 years about succession plansÂ
PARIS, Dec 17 (Reuters) – LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said he was hoping he would be able to…
EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports, crack down on attempted evasion
EU presses ahead with carbon border levy despite pushbackProposals widen levy to cover imported car parts, washing machinesFirst-of-its-kind…
Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea
MANILA, Dec 13 (Reuters) – The Philippine coast guard said on Saturday that three Filipino fishermen had been…
Greek farmers block borders, airport and roads in protest at delayed EU funds
Item 1 of 8 Greek farmers protesting over the delayed payment of European Union subsidies gather near the…
Trump to unveil $12 billion aid package for farmers hit by trade war
WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will unveil a $12 billion aid package for American…