Kidnappings Fuel Nigeria's Economy, But at a Human Cost
Nigeria's lucrative kidnapping business has been laid out in a new report, revealing the figures behind abductions in the West African country.
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Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz with Conditions
Iran plans to issue terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil exports, as mediators seek to revive talks.
World PoliticsWhite House Staffer Fined for Insider Trading
A former White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, has been fined $172,000 by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for exploiting 'material, nonpublic information' to place lucrative bets on Donald Trump's speeches.
World PoliticsLouisiana To Host First Recreational Alligator Hunt in 50 Years, As Supermarkets See Growth
The state of Louisiana is gearing up for its first recreational alligator hunt in more than 50 years, with up to 5,000 trappers facing strict rules to snare reptiles whose numbers have risen to 3m from fewer than 100,000.
World PoliticsHouseholds Could Save Money by Switching to Fixed Energy Deals
Households in Great Britain could save up to £173 a year by switching to a fixed energy deal, according to a recent report.
World PoliticsCanada Lures Top US Researchers with New Funding
Canada is set to poach dozens of top US researchers for its universities, lured by millions of new research funding from the Carney government.
World PoliticsUS Fed Chair Warns of Insufficient Inflation Progress, Hints at Rate Hikes
US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the central bank's commitment to tackling inflation, with rate hikes possibly on the horizon, in his first major speech in the role.
World PoliticsUS to Control Majority of Venezuela's Oil Reserves Under Historic Deal
US President Donald Trump announced a historic deal with Venezuela to take control of a majority of the South American country's vast oil reserves, with the US securing majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.
World PoliticsUS and Venezuela Announce Historic Oil Deal
US President Donald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, saying the US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves.
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