– Reuters pic, September 23, 2015.Brent crude oil rose towards US$50 RM217) a barrel on Wednesday as a drawdown in U.S. crude oil stocks outweighed the negative impact of weak economic manufacturing data from China.
While the MDGs were narrow in their focus (poverty), and aimed primarily at what donors could do, and while they are hardly known outside global development circles, they have achieved something remarkable in the development community entrenching the idea of measuring progress...
World leaders are gathering at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City from Friday to Sunday to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals before the UN General Assembly.
The New York Mets now have the National League East title in their sights following a 6-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday but are resisting any temptation to start celebrating.
China’s successes in advancing the MDGs can provide important lessons for others, especially in developing countries, as the world turns after this week’s SDG summit to implementation of the SDGs. It is in this way that we will maximise well-being for all rather than...
Pope Francis is the first papal leader to address members of Congress. The pope has discussed several issues such as climate change and the United States’ relationship with Cuba.
According to a Baker Hughes report, the USA oil-rig count fell by eight to 644 in the latest reporting week, the third straight decline after six consecutive weeks of increases.
Andy Murray was sent packing at the fourth round of the US Open, his earliest Grand Slam exit in five years, while 17-time major victor Roger Federer of Switzerland reached the quarterfinals on Monday.