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LONDON, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — Britain’s Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.2 percent in the 12 months to August 2024, official data showed Wednesday. The country’s CPI was unchanged from July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).…

ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) — Experts and policymakers attending a continental urbanization-themed forum on Wednesday called for collaborative efforts to explore innovative solutions for African cities to thrive as centers of hope, growth, and prosperity. They made the call…

MANILA, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said it priced a 3.5 billion U.S. dollars 5-year global benchmark bond on Wednesday, proceeds of which will be part of the ADB’s ordinary capital resources. The 5-year…

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal is investigating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity in connection with violent anti-government protests in the country between July 15 and August 5, the Dhaka Tribune reported on Thursday.…

People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a…