Former UK Treasury chief Alistair Darling, who steered nation through a credit crunch, has died

Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65

US consumer spending slows in October; weekly jobless claims rise slightly

Russia's Lavrov faces Western critics at security meeting, walks out after speech

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On 1st day, UN climate conference sets up fund for countries hit by disasters like flood and drought

U.S. EPA proposes replacing lead water pipes within 10 years

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Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling

A Pakistani province aims to deport 10,000 Afghans a day