New Zealand election: Voters goes to the polls in a narrow race
CNN — New Zealand goes to the polls Saturday in a general election that’s shaping up to be a tight race between the two major parties, with the economy and…
Thailand Siam Paragon shooting: Teen suspect charged with murder, police say
Bangkok, Thailand CNN — A teen suspected of shooting two people dead at an upscale shopping mall in Thailand has been charged with six counts including premeditated murder, police told…
Bangkok shooting: Attack in Thailand shopping mall kills at least two people
Bangkok, Thailand CNN — Police in Thailand arrested a 14-year-old boy after a shooting at a luxury shopping mall in the capital Bangkok on Tuesday left at least two people…
Four dead and dozens injured following burst hot water pipe in Moscow shopping center
CNN — Four people died and dozens were injured after a hot water pipe burst in a shopping center in Moscow, Russian state news agency TASS reported. The water pipe…
In Hong Kong, homes for the dead can be more expensive than for the living
Hong Kong CNN — Starting at $53,000 for a space not much larger than a shoebox, it is a pricey place to stay, even in a city famed for the…
UK Royal Household reveals $136 million official expenditure for 2022-2023
CNN — The British Royal Household released its annual financial statement on Thursday, revealing that official spending for the year 2022-2023 exceeded the Sovereign Grant and other royal earned income.…
Imran Khan, Former Pakistan Prime Minister, arrested
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday by paramilitary troops who smashed their way into a courthouse in Islamabad to detain him on…
Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back
Washington, DC CNN — Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back after the banking crisis fueled recession fears. Retail sales, which are adjusted for seasonality but…
Deutsche Bank, UBS stocks sink as fear of European banking crisis returns
London CNN — Europe’s banking stocks tumbled Friday as investors acted on their lingering worries that the recent crises at some banks could spill over into the wider sector. Europe’s…
What the banking crisis means for mortgage rates
Washington CNN — Mortgage rates have taken would-be buyers on a ride this year — and it’s only March. Generally, home buyers can anticipate mortgage rates to move down through…