AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
May 5-11, 2023
2023-05-12 15:19
Rand Extends Slump as South Africa’s Row With US Puts Trade Ties at Risk
The rand slumped to its weakest level on record against the dollar as a diplomatic row between South
2023-05-12 15:18
The AP Interview: Mitsotakis hopes for better relations with Turkey if reelected as Greek premier
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has told The Associated Press in a wide-ranging interview that he will extend “a hand of friendship” to the winner of the upcoming Turkish election and try to build on the momentum of recently reduced tensions
2023-05-12 14:57
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower on looming worry over US banks, China growth
Asian shares are trading mostly lower on looming worries over U.S. banks and lagging demand from China, the region’s major driver of growth
2023-05-12 14:52
Australia trade minister seeks to mend ties on visit to China
Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell appears to be making progress in restoring a nearly decade-long rift in relations with China during a visit to Beijing
2023-05-12 14:19
AP PHOTOS: In quake-devastated Turkey, voting in presidential election is no simple task
ANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — For many voters from southern Turkey, casting ballots in Sunday’s presidential and parliamentary elections will be an uphill battle.
2023-05-12 14:17
Earnings Surge for Main Thai Airlines as Tourists Flock Back
Thai Airways International Pcl and Bangkok Airways Pcl reported a surge in first-quarter earnings as tourists flocked back
2023-05-12 12:59
Top Chinese Smartphone Maker Exits Chip Design as Sector Reels
Oppo, China’s biggest domestic smartphone maker, is closing its chip design business as the global smartphone market extends
2023-05-12 12:56
California governor likely to announce bigger budget deficit than the $22.5B announced in January
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is likely to announce that the state's budget deficit is a lot bigger
2023-05-12 12:51
Nevada considers $190 million in annual tax credits to bring Sony, film industry to Las Vegas
A bipartisan group of Nevada lawmakers has introduced a bill that would give massive tax credits to expand film production in southern Nevada
2023-05-12 12:24
China, Australia Trade Ministers Meet in Beijing to Ease Dispute
China and Australia’s trade ministers will hold their first in-person economic dialog since 2019 on Friday as Canberra
2023-05-12 11:22
Supreme Court backs California law for more space for pigs. Producers predict pricier pork, bacon
The Supreme Court has backed a California animal cruelty law that requires more space for breeding pigs
2023-05-12 10:56