The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.14 percent to close at 44,111.74. The S&P 500 lost 0.49 percent, ending at 6,299.19, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.65 percent to 20,916.55.

KHARTOUM, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Sudan's conflict risks irreversible fragmentation amid collapsing diplomatic initiatives and escalating internal divisions, analysts have warned, citing the failure of ...

TRIPOLI -- Libya's state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. oil company ExxonMobil in London, marking the energy giant's return to the country ...

GAZA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- At least 83 Palestinians were killed by Israeli shelling and gunfire across Gaza on Tuesday, according to the Gaza Civil Defense. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Civil ...

OTTAWA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced a series of new measures to help the softwood lumber industry transform and remain competitive.

When international trade in goods and services are combined, exports increased 0.9 percent to 79.7 billion Canadian dollars (57.8 billion U.S. dollars) in June, while imports were up 1 percent to 86.3 ...

BAGHDAD, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani affirmed on Tuesday his country's commitment to Lebanon's stability and its support for the Lebanese people.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Hundreds of structures are threatened by a fast-moving wildfire that has scorched over 82,000 acres (about 332 square km) in less than five days in Central California, ...

All passengers were safely evacuated to Nea Stira by Coast Guard vessels and private boats, and no injuries were reported, according to ERT News, the public broadcaster of Greece.

MADRID, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Authorities evacuated beaches, hotels, and campsites near the southern Spanish resort of Tarifa on Tuesday afternoon after a fast-moving wildfire broke out amid hot and ...

UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- A senior UN official on Tuesday warned against the possible expansion of Israeli military operations through the Gaza Strip.

The ICRC warned that the window of opportunity to save lives in Gaza is narrowing by the day, and urgent action is required now. Civilians in Gaza must be given immediate and sustainable access to ...