The World Bank's executive board is expected to release its selection criteria and timeline for picking a new president on Thursday after last week's surprise news that David Malpass will leave the top job well before his contract ends in April 2024.
Rio carnival title goes to parade on Brazil's northeast
Ahead of U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's visit on Thursday to the site of a toxic train derailment in Ohio, here is what we know about the scope of the incident:
The University of Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger struggled to maintain friendship due to his "desire to be the alpha."
NPR announced Wednesday its intentions to lay off 10% of its current workforce, making it the latest media outlet to slash employees in a cost-cutting move.
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever.
At their last monetary policy meeting, Federal Reserve officials mulled financial stability risks that existed in part due to their aggressive campaign of rate rises, as they also expressed concern over the political fight among elected officials over raising the country's debt limit.
Kevin Durant is close to returning from his knee injury and making his debut for the Phoenix Suns.
Peruvian protesters have temporarily lifted blockades of a key mining highway in the country's south, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, a boost for activity at major copper mines that saw activity hit in recent weeks as supplies were choked off.
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will unveil on Thursday a long-awaited overhaul of arms export policy with increased emphasis on human rights, three State Department officials familiar with the new Conventional Arms Transfer (CAT) policy told Reuters.
Foreign interference in elections is a very serious issue and Canada must be on guard against it, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday, following a media report saying that China sought to influence the outcome of the 2021 election.
By Daniel WiessnerThe National Labor Relations Board has ruled that laid-off workers cannot be required to sign agreements that contain confidentiality clauses and other provisions that could deter them from exercising their rights under federal labor law in exchange for receiving severance.
Heavy snow snarls travel as winter storms hit US
