Regulators' differing views could delay Max's return

The US Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, and European regulators may differ about fixes needed to the Boeing 737 Max's anti-stall device, and a disagreement could further delay the plane's return to service.

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Putin swaps desk for wilderness

Vladimir Putin marked his 67th birthday this week with a hike in the Siberian wilderness - an annual treat for the outdoors-loving Russian president.

Kurds mobilize in Syria as Turkey poised for attack

Syrian Kurds on Wednesday called on civilians to help defend their territory against Turkey, after the Turkish forces said they were poised to cross into Syria "shortly".

EU flank opens in US trade battles

Even as Chinese and United States officials prepare to meet in Washington on Thursday in a new round of talks to defuse their trade war, a new flank is opening up for the US in the form of a growing transatlantic trade tussle.

Global climate 'rebellion' sees mass arrests from Sydney to New York

NEW YORK - Climate protesters from Sydney to New York blocked roads on Monday, sparking hundreds of arrests, as two weeks of civil disobedience demanding immediate action to save the Earth from "extinction" kicked off.

Iraqi president urges 'halt to escalation'

BAGHDAD - Iraq's president called on Monday for a "halt to escalation" after widespread protests that killed dozens, including an overnight rally in east Baghdad in which the military admitted using "excessive force".

Ethiopia an attractive destination for investments

Ethiopia continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors, outperforming bigger economies in Africa, according to a new Africa Risk-Reward Index report from consulting agencies Control Risks and Oxford Economics.

Kremlin slams FBI questioning of deputy

The Kremlin slammed on Monday the detention and the questioning of Russian lawmaker Inga Yumasheva in the United States, saying the acts are unacceptable and Moscow is deeply concerned over the situation.

Nuclear talks felled by competing demands

The breakdown of working-level nuclear talks over the weekend will make future negotiations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States even more difficult as the two countries remain reluctant to bridge the gap between them, experts said.

US, Japan ink trade agreements

The United States and Japan signed limited trade agreements in Washington on Monday, but critics said they fell short of the wide-ranging Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, trade pact the US abandoned when Donald Trump became president.

Turkey ready for Syrian operation

Turkey said on Tuesday it had completed preparations for a military operation targeting Syrian Kurds after the United States began pulling back its troops, while Syria called on the country's Kurds to rejoin the government side.