Invasive Vegetation Stoking Fierce Bogota Fires
Forest fires which have engulfed Bogota in smoke over the past week have been fueled by highly flammable foreign plant species that have invaded Colombia's capital, experts say.
Protesting Farmers Block Major Roads Into Paris
French farmers choked off major motorways around Paris on Monday, threatening to blockade the capital in an intensifying standoff with the government over working conditions.
Stocks Steady While Oil Prices Back Off Three-month Highs
European and US stocks were mostly flat Monday at the start of a week packed with major earnings and data in addition to central bank decisions on interest rates.
Indian Ocean Naval Forces Rescue Two Boats From Somali Pirates
Indian Ocean naval forces said Monday they had freed two fishing vessels hijacked separately by Somali pirates, with Indian sailors rescuing an Iranian boat and commandos from the Seychelles releasing a Sri Lankan trawler.
Princess Of Wales Leaves Hospital After Surgery
Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, has left hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery, her Kensington Palace office said on Monday, adding that she was making "good progress" at home.
Buried In Massive Debt, Italy Puts Crown Jewels Up For Sale
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once declared Italy's postal service a "crown jewel" that must stay in state hands, but she is now selling a stake as part of a privatisation programme to tackle a huge public debt.
Asian Markets Pressured As Recession Talk Builds
Asian markets pressured as recession talk builds
Chinese Tourists To Taiwan Strait Shrug Off Beefed-up Security Patrols
Chinese tourists to Taiwan Strait shrug off beefed-up security patrols
Iran-Saudi Vow To Bring Mideast 'Security, Stability'
Iran-Saudi vow to bring Mideast 'security, stability'
