By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices traded flat on Thursday as investors eye developments in the Middle East and more details on China’s stimulus plans, and await the release of official U.S. oil…
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Mozambique ranks in the bottom 20 of the human development index. This measures a country’s progress based on key dimensions such as a long and healthy life and a decent standard of living. Nearly two-thirds…
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The sight of a fireball streaking across the sky brings wonder and excitement to children and adults alike. It’s a reminder that Earth is part of a much larger and incredibly dynamic system. Each year,…
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(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Wednesday to put on hold a new federal rule targeting carbon pollution from coal- and gas-fired power plants at the request of numerous states and industry groups…
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When you’re a manager, delivering feedback can feel like walking a tightrope. Whether you’re praising an employee’s accomplishments or addressing a shortfall, how you communicate can have a big impact on how your words are…
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Tito Mboweni, former governor of the South African Reserve Bank and anti-apartheid campaigner, died on October 12. In a statement, the Sarb said Mboweni had died after a short illness. “Mr Mboweni’s passing is a…
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By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices inched higher on Wednesday amid uncertainty over what may happen next in the Middle East conflict, after demand concerns knocked the market to its lowest since early…
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Informal settlements in Africa are diverse. Across regions and even in the same city, socioeconomic and physical conditions vary. One thing is common though: upgrading them is a challenge. Among the challenges are issues of…
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On October 16 1843, the Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton had an epiphany during a walk alongside Dublin’s Royal Canal. He was so excited he took out his penknife and carved his discovery right then…
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HOUSTON (Reuters) – ConocoPhillips (NYSE:) has filed a court motion to preserve the U.S. oil producer’s almost top priority among Citgo Petroleum creditors to cash proceeds from an auction of shares in the parent of…
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