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China Evergrande secures bond extension as chairman foots project bills

China Evergrande Group has secured an extension on a defaulted bond, financial provider REDD reported on Thursday, offering rare respite to the developer a day after a deal to sell a $2.6 billion stake in its property services unit failed.

Europe

Melbourne readies to exit world's longest lockdown
Russia reports cases of more contagious variant - reports
U.S. FDA clears Moderna, J&J COVID-19 boosters
U.S. coronavirus vaccine donations reach 200 mln doses
EU decision on Sputnik V shot 'impossible' this year

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S.Korea's Moon vows 'Korean space age' after mixed rocket test results

South Korea's first domestically built space rocket blasted off on Thursday, but failed to fully place a dummy satellite into orbit, delivering mixed results for a test launch that represents a major leap for the country's ambitious space plans.

Asia Pacific

N.Korea questions U.S. intent after fresh offer to meet

7:35 AM UTC

Asia Pacific

Qantas prepares planes for Sydney's international reopening

3:52 AM UTC

Asia Pacific

In S.Korea, an army of retail investors flocks to YouTube for stock trading advice

7:35 AM UTC

Asia Pacific

Pandemic, climate change to dominate Asia-Pacific ministers' meeting

9:35 AM UTC

China

Analysis: What lies beneath? Hidden debt fears feed China's property woes

6:00 AM UTC

China

Analysis: China's silence on yuan's swift gains keeps markets buzzing

4:48 AM UTC

China

China coal futures slump as gov't signals intervention to ease power crisis

9:05 AM UTC

China

Parts of northern China brace for more COVID-19 lockdowns and curbs

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United Kingdom

UK borrowing down by half as Sunak readies budget

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United Kingdom

UK faces energy 'massacre' of 20 more bust suppliers, Scottish Power says

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United Kingdom

Bank of England to raise rates to 0.25% in Q1, possibly sooner: Reuters poll

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United Kingdom

UK and New Zealand strike free trade deal

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Europe

Analysis: Exit of ECB's Weidmann, decade of economic change shows hawk as endangered species

8:48 AM UTC

Europe

Russia warns NATO any move on Ukraine will have consequences - report

7:30 AM UTC

Europe

Weidmann: the often lonely ECB voice against easy money

October 20, 2021

Europe

Poland to make COVID booster shots available to all adults

October 20, 2021

Finance

Unilever warns of even higher inflation next year

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Finance

Barclays third quarter profit doubles amid global merger frenzy

8:43 AM UTC

Finance

Semiconductor squeeze forces ABB to shrink sales outlook

9:25 AM UTC

Finance

Norway's DNB announces dividend after posting record Q3 earnings

7:50 AM UTC

United States

Accused Florida school shooter pleads guilty in 2018 Parkland massacre

October 20, 2021

United States

U.S. Senate Republicans block voting rights bill as Democrats' patience wears thin

October 20, 2021

United States

Biden pushes infrastructure in Pennsylvania as Democrats try to seal deal

October 20, 2021

United States

Former U.S. president Donald Trump launches 'TRUTH' social media platform

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Environment

Flood deaths in India and Nepal cross 150

6:09 AM UTC

Environment

G20 split over coal, 1.5 degree climate limit ahead of Rome summit - sources

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Environment

Activists battle high costs, travel curbs to make climate talks

October 20, 2021

Environment

EXCLUSIVE Indian PM Modi will attend Glasgow climate conference - minister

9:05 AM UTC

The Great Reboot

Qantas prepares planes for Sydney's international reopening

3:52 AM UTC

The Great Reboot

U.S. workers face job losses as COVID-19 vaccine mandates kick in

October 19, 2021

The Great Reboot

Australia tables laws to allow companies to switch to online AGMs permanently

October 20, 2021

The Great Reboot

Analysis: Lack of vaccination passport, testing threaten Japan's reopening

October 19, 2021

Business

Analysis: U.S. company results in industrial, materials sectors could shed light on inflation woes

5:19 AM UTC

Business

FlixBus owner hitches ride with Greyhound as FirstGroup exits

7:45 AM UTC

Business

Analysis: Exit of ECB's Weidmann, decade of economic change shows hawk as endangered species

8:48 AM UTC

Business

China coal futures slump as gov't signals intervention to ease power crisis

9:05 AM UTC

India

India celebrates 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses with song and dance

8:42 AM UTC

India

Flood deaths in India and Nepal cross 150

6:09 AM UTC

India

EXCLUSIVE Indian PM Modi will attend Glasgow climate conference - minister

9:05 AM UTC

India

Soaring prices dampen consumer mood in India's festival season

8:04 AM UTC

Technology

Bitcoin hovers below peak, doubts linger over boost from U.S. ETF

8:58 AM UTC

Technology

In S.Korea, an army of retail investors flocks to YouTube for stock trading advice

7:35 AM UTC

Technology

Changing Facebook's name will not deter lawmaker or regulatory scrutiny, experts say

October 20, 2021

Technology

SAP's cloud business drives quarterly results, raised outlook

5:59 AM UTC

Energy

EXCLUSIVE Israel considering new pipeline to boost gas exports to Egypt

Israel is considering the construction of a new onshore pipeline to Egypt in order to quickly boost natural gas exports to its neighbour in the wake of the recent tightening of global supplies, the Israeli energy ministry said.

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Energy