From Port Moresby’s founding early last century — when it was little more than a dozen corrugated iron shacks, a tennis court ...

The World Bank Group, together with the African Development Bank, has committed to providing access to electricity to 300 ...

The World Bank, the State of Qatar, and the global foundation Education Above All announced a partnership focused on expanding access to education worldwide. The rewards of education are vast for ...

ICBC is the world's largest bank with assets totaling $6.30 trillion. Only two U.S. banks are among the top 10 largest globally, ranked by assets. A significant number of top banks, including ICBC ...

SYDNEY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Violent attacks near Barrick Gold's (ABX.TO), opens new tab Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG ... is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea has left between 20 and 50 people dead, a United Nations official said Monday. The fighting started days ago and is ...

Shootouts between hundreds of tribal warriors have left at least 30 people dead in Papua New Guinea's highlands, police said Monday, as security forces were given emergency powers to quell the ...

Clashes between rival tribes over a disputed gold mine in Papua New Guinea have left at least 30 dead. Police have been given emergency powers, including lethal force authorisation, to restore order.