Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets mostly fell Monday following a dour end to last week for Wall Street fuelled by disappointing economic data, but Frankfurt and the euro rose after conservatives won Germany’s closely watched election.
Asian markets track Wall St loss; Frankfurt lifted by German vote
Japan warns of avalanches, icy roads ahead of more snow
Tokyo (AFP) – Japan will face more heavy snow after a two-week whiteout, the country’s weather agency said Monday, warning people to be wary of avalanches and icy roads.
All Black Caleb Clarke admits dangerous driving: NZ media
Sydney (AFP) – All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke said he was “extremely apologetic” Monday after admitting to dangerous driving charges, New Zealand media reported.
Debutants San Diego stun Galaxy with win in Los Angeles
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – San Diego FC pulled off a major surprise in their first ever game in Major League Soccer, winning away to defending champions Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday.
India's Modi uses mega Hindu festival to burnish credentials
Prayagraj (India) (AFP) – The quest of millions seeking salvation at the world’s largest religious festival has also been a golden opportunity for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to burnish Hindu nationalist credentials.
Surprise rebel alliance could give Sudan's beleaguered RSF a boost
Port Sudan (Sudan) (AFP) – Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have signed a charter paving the way for a parallel government with its allies, including a former foe who analysts say could offer crucial territory, fighters and border access.
Three years after Russia invasion, UN faces difficult votes on Ukraine
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Defying Kyiv and its European allies, Washington plans on Monday to submit to the UN Security Council and General Assembly a draft text that calls for a “swift end” to the Ukraine conflict but makes no reference to its territorial integrity, in an early test of Donald Trump’s muscular approach to the crisis.
German 'rust belt' town spotlights growing appeal of the far right
Duisburg (Germany) (AFP) – Sporting a cap with the Trump-inspired slogan “Make Duisburg Great Again”, AfD candidate Alan Imamura was upbeat as he campaigned for the far-right party in Germany’s ailing industrial heartland.
Campbell downs Potgieter in playoff for first PGA Tour title in Mexico
Mexico City (AFP) – Brian Campbell shook off an errant tee shot — saved by a lucky break — to birdie the second playoff hole, capturing his first US PGA Tour title at the Mexico Open with a gutsy win over South African Aldrich Potgieter on Sunday.
Most USAID workers to be fired or placed on leave
Washington (AFP) – Most employees at USAID will be placed on leave or fired by midnight on Sunday, the aid agency said, as President Donald Trump’s administration plows ahead in slashing government spending.
