UK monarchy worth $90 billion as couple mark 70 years together

The value of the British Monarchy is estimated at approximately 67.5 billion pounds ($89.5 billion), according to a new report.

Fired VP expected to return to Zimbabwe

HARARE - The Zimbabwe Defense Forces said on Monday they are encouraged by the opening of talks between President Robert Mugabe and former vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa, who he fired two weeks ago.

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Backlash over work assault rise

SEOUL - A string of workplace sexual harassment exposes in recent weeks has triggered angry calls for boycotts of the companies involved, among them a Hyundai subsidiary.

Probe begins after 4 die in mid-air crash

Four people were killed after a helicopter and a two-seater plane crashed in midair on Friday in the South East England county Buckinghamshire.

China driving climate talks and 'uniting voices' on rules

China has demonstrated a strong influence in promoting this year's UN climate talks on discussing detailed rules for implementing the Paris agreement, shouldering new responsibilities after the United States left a void in leaving the pact, according to senior officials and delegates.

Lebanon's PM aims to be back for Independence Day

PARIS - A fortnight after surprisingly announcing his resignation in Saudi Arabia, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Saturday that he would return to Lebanon for Independence Day celebrations on Nov 22 and "make known his position on all subjects".

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Mugabe removed as head of party

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party on Sunday removed President Robert Mugabe from his position as party leader, saying he must resign as president by noon on Monday or impeachment proceedings will start.

Bangladesh PM meets Chinese foreign minister on cooperation

DHAKA - Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday, with both sides emphasizing their willingness to further deepen pragmatic cooperation.

US destroyer collides with tug boat

TOKYO - A US guided-missile destroyer collided with a Japanese commercial tug boat on Saturday, local media reported.

Satellite signals offer hope in sub hunt

BUENOS AIRES - Hopes of finding survivors from a missing Argentine submarine with 44 crew members aboard have been revived after the navy said it had detected what could be distress calls.