Business Trump to meet airline executives to discuss 'competition and transparency'Reuters - by Jeff MasonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with top executives from a handful of airlines on Thursday to discuss "competition and transparency," a White House official said. Trump will
F-35 Turkish defense firms set to lose billions after F-35 removalReuters - By Ece Toksabay and Tuvan GumrukcuANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish defense companies helping to build F-35 stealth fighter jets are set to lose work worth billions of dollars after Washington said it was removing Turkey from the program over
Business Transport app FlixMobility gets Germany's biggest tech funding round to drive growthReuters - By Douglas Busvine, Alexander Hübner and Arno SchuetzeFRANKFURT/MUNICH (Reuters) - Transport app FlixMobility has raised around 500 million euros ($561 million) in Germany's biggest tech funding round to date to back investments in its expansion, sources
Sudan Sudan protesters take over square where Bashir challenged uprisingReuters - By Nadine Awadalla and Khalid AbdelazizKHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudanese demonstrators on Thursday rolled out a banner honoring fallen protesters over a square where ousted president Omar al-Bashir held a large rally in his final months in power,
Yemen U.N. calls out Saudi Arabia, UAE for not paying Yemen aid pledgesReuters - By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - United Nations aid chief Mark Lowcock called out Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for only paying a "modest proportion" of the hundreds of millions of dollars
Poland Poland's fragmented opposition coalesces into left, center blocsReuters - By Joanna Plucinska and Angelika MeczkowskaWARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's main opposition parties have formed two coalition blocs to vie for left-leaning and centrist votes ahead of a national election later this year, in the hope of denting the of
Personal Data Cyber expert charged in huge Bulgarian data hack is bailedReuters - by Tsvetelia TsolovaSOFIA (Reuters) - A cybersecurity expert accused of involvement in hacking the personal data of millions of Bulgarian taxpayers was conditionally released on Wednesday after prosecutors downgraded charges
Morocco Three sentenced to death for Morocco backpacker murdersReuters - by Ahmed EljechtimiSALE, Morocco (Reuters) - Three Moroccan men were sentenced to death on Thursday for murdering two Scandinavian women in the Atlas mountains. Louisa Vesterager Jespersen, 24, from Denmark, and Maren Ueland,
Qatar Airline chiefs at White House with concerns over Open Skies agreement; subsidies by Qatar, UAEReuters - By Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump planned to meet on Thursday with the chief executives of major American airlines to discuss their accusations that subsidies by Qatar and United Arab
Business Position shifts point to pause in Brazil market rallyReuters - By Jamie McGeeverBRASILIA (Reuters) - Having surged ahead of anticipated congressional passage of a pension reform in recent months, Brazilian financial markets find themselves at a crossroad. Investors now have to figure
Business Exclusive: IEA revising oil demand growth forecast down on slowing economyReuters - By Nidhi VermaNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The International Energy Agency (IEA) is reducing its 2019 oil demand forecast due to a slowing global economy amid a U.S.-China trade spat, its executive director said on Thursday.
Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers recall LHP Ferguson, option RHP SadlerReutersThe Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-hander Caleb Ferguson prior to Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies, while right-hander Casey Sadler was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. It will the
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House passes bill to raise federal minimum wage to $15 an hourReuters - By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by October 2025, a big win for workers and labor groups, even as
Steven Mnuchin Trump administration, Congress agree on spending levels: MnuchinReuters - By David Lawder and Richard CowanCHANTILLY, France/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday that the Trump administration and congressional leaders have agreed on broad spending levels for the next
U.S. Treasury U.S. imposes sanctions on four Iraqis over human rights and corruptionReuters - by Doina ChiacuWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States imposed sanctions on two Iraqi militia leaders and two former Iraqi provincial governors it accused of human rights abuses and corruption, the U.S. Treasury Department
Poland Next EU executive won't let Poland, Hungary off hook on democracy: diplomatsReuters - By Gabriela BaczynskaBRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's next executive will keep up forceful pressure on Poland and Hungary over rule of law deficiencies, diplomats and officials said on Thursday, countering the hopes
Czech Republic Habsburg stud farm rides to UNESCO world heritage statusReuters - By Robert Muller and jiri skacelKLADRUBY, Czech Republic (Reuters) - The Kladruby stud in the Czech Republic has been breeding horses for royal service since the 1500s, when its sleek grey stallions were seen as a symbol of Habsburg
Miami Marlins Marlins activate INF Prado from injured listReutersThe Miami Marlins activated veteran infielder Martin Prado from the 10-day injured list Thursday and replaced him on the IL with utilityman JT Riddle. Prado, 35, had been out of action since the middle
Hassan Rouhani Rouhani tells Macron Iran determined to 'leave all doors open' to save 2015 deal: TVReutersDUBAI (Reuters) - Iran is determined to "leave all doors open" to save its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers, Iranian state TV quoted President Hassan Rouhani as saying in a telephone call with his counterpart
Saudi Arabia Pence calls on Saudi Arabia to release critic of IslamReuters - By Lesley Wroughton and David BrunnstromWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday called out ally Saudi Arabia for the suppression of religious liberties and urged it to release Raif Badawi, a blogger imprisoned for Islam.
Saudi Arabia IMF lowers Saudi fiscal deficit forecast to 6.5% of GDP this yearReuters - by Davide BarbusciaDUBAI (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund estimates Saudi Arabia will have a fiscal deficit of 6.5% of GDP this year, below a previous 7% estimate, but still well above the government's own projection
Moscow Russia summons U.S. diplomat in Moscow in protest over visa rowReuters - by Christian LoweMOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia summoned a representative of the U.S. embassy in Moscow on Thursday to issue a protest after U.S. officials alleged Russia had refused visas to teachers at an international school
Psychiatry Recent cannabis use tied to memory deficits, slowed mental processingReuters - By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) - People who have recently used cannabis may be more likely to experience memory deficits or difficulties with cognitive function than those who don't use the drug, a recent study suggests.
Iran Germany presses Iran to meet nuclear deal obligationsReutersBONN, Germany (Reuters) - Germany and the other countries that remain party to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal expect Tehran to uphold its side of the accord, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said, describing
Poland Poland says Trump to attend World War Two event in WarsawReuters - by Joanna Plucinska in WarsawWARSAW (Reuters) - Poland said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump would attend events in Warsaw marking the 80th anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the country - though the White House said the was
T-Mobile Justice Department may sue to block Sprint, T-Mobile merger: CNBCReuters - by David Shepardson and Diane Bartz in Washington and Akanksha Rana in BengaluruWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department would sue to block the merger of T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp if the parties do not settle next week, CNBC reported on Thursday, citing sources. T-Mobile
Rory McIlroy McIlroy implodes with 79 at The OpenReutersRory McIlroy shot an opening-round 79 at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Thursday, all but dashing dreams he’d win his first major title in five years in his home country.
Uzbekistan Former Uzbek first daughter taken from jail in ambulance: lawyerReuters - by Andrew OsbornMOSCOW (Reuters) - Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of former Uzbekistan leader Islam Karimov, was taken out of prison in an ambulance on Thursday, her lawyer said. The lawyer, Gregoire Mangeat, wrote on
Sports Simon Yates puts Giro disappointment behind with Tour stage winReuters - By Julien PretotBAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE, France (Reuters) - Simon Yates put a disappointing Giro d'Italia campaign behind him when he won the 12th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, as the main title contenders stayed
Union Pacific Union Pacific quarterly profit beats estimates on price gainsReuters - by Rachit Vats in Bengaluru and Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles(Reuters) - Union Pacific Corp (UNP.N) on Thursday reported a quarterly profit that beat Wall Street estimates, as the U.S. railroad operator cut costs and raised prices to overcome the effects of severe
Business Trump to meet airline executives to discuss 'competition and transparency'Reuters - by Jeff MasonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with top executives from a handful of airlines on Thursday to discuss "competition and transparency," a White House official said. Trump will
F-35 Turkish defense firms set to lose billions after F-35 removalReuters - By Ece Toksabay and Tuvan GumrukcuANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish defense companies helping to build F-35 stealth fighter jets are set to lose work worth billions of dollars after Washington said it was removing Turkey from the program over
Business Transport app FlixMobility gets Germany's biggest tech funding round to drive growthReuters - By Douglas Busvine, Alexander Hübner and Arno SchuetzeFRANKFURT/MUNICH (Reuters) - Transport app FlixMobility has raised around 500 million euros ($561 million) in Germany's biggest tech funding round to date to back investments in its expansion, sources
Sudan Sudan protesters take over square where Bashir challenged uprisingReuters - By Nadine Awadalla and Khalid AbdelazizKHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudanese demonstrators on Thursday rolled out a banner honoring fallen protesters over a square where ousted president Omar al-Bashir held a large rally in his final months in power,
Yemen U.N. calls out Saudi Arabia, UAE for not paying Yemen aid pledgesReuters - By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - United Nations aid chief Mark Lowcock called out Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday for only paying a "modest proportion" of the hundreds of millions of dollars
Poland Poland's fragmented opposition coalesces into left, center blocsReuters - By Joanna Plucinska and Angelika MeczkowskaWARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's main opposition parties have formed two coalition blocs to vie for left-leaning and centrist votes ahead of a national election later this year, in the hope of denting the of
Personal Data Cyber expert charged in huge Bulgarian data hack is bailedReuters - by Tsvetelia TsolovaSOFIA (Reuters) - A cybersecurity expert accused of involvement in hacking the personal data of millions of Bulgarian taxpayers was conditionally released on Wednesday after prosecutors downgraded charges
Morocco Three sentenced to death for Morocco backpacker murdersReuters - by Ahmed EljechtimiSALE, Morocco (Reuters) - Three Moroccan men were sentenced to death on Thursday for murdering two Scandinavian women in the Atlas mountains. Louisa Vesterager Jespersen, 24, from Denmark, and Maren Ueland,
Qatar Airline chiefs at White House with concerns over Open Skies agreement; subsidies by Qatar, UAEReuters - By Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump planned to meet on Thursday with the chief executives of major American airlines to discuss their accusations that subsidies by Qatar and United Arab
Business Position shifts point to pause in Brazil market rallyReuters - By Jamie McGeeverBRASILIA (Reuters) - Having surged ahead of anticipated congressional passage of a pension reform in recent months, Brazilian financial markets find themselves at a crossroad. Investors now have to figure
Business Exclusive: IEA revising oil demand growth forecast down on slowing economyReuters - By Nidhi VermaNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The International Energy Agency (IEA) is reducing its 2019 oil demand forecast due to a slowing global economy amid a U.S.-China trade spat, its executive director said on Thursday.
Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers recall LHP Ferguson, option RHP SadlerReutersThe Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-hander Caleb Ferguson prior to Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies, while right-hander Casey Sadler was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. It will the
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House passes bill to raise federal minimum wage to $15 an hourReuters - By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by October 2025, a big win for workers and labor groups, even as
Steven Mnuchin Trump administration, Congress agree on spending levels: MnuchinReuters - By David Lawder and Richard CowanCHANTILLY, France/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday that the Trump administration and congressional leaders have agreed on broad spending levels for the next
U.S. Treasury U.S. imposes sanctions on four Iraqis over human rights and corruptionReuters - by Doina ChiacuWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States imposed sanctions on two Iraqi militia leaders and two former Iraqi provincial governors it accused of human rights abuses and corruption, the U.S. Treasury Department
Poland Next EU executive won't let Poland, Hungary off hook on democracy: diplomatsReuters - By Gabriela BaczynskaBRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's next executive will keep up forceful pressure on Poland and Hungary over rule of law deficiencies, diplomats and officials said on Thursday, countering the hopes
Czech Republic Habsburg stud farm rides to UNESCO world heritage statusReuters - By Robert Muller and jiri skacelKLADRUBY, Czech Republic (Reuters) - The Kladruby stud in the Czech Republic has been breeding horses for royal service since the 1500s, when its sleek grey stallions were seen as a symbol of Habsburg
Miami Marlins Marlins activate INF Prado from injured listReutersThe Miami Marlins activated veteran infielder Martin Prado from the 10-day injured list Thursday and replaced him on the IL with utilityman JT Riddle. Prado, 35, had been out of action since the middle
Hassan Rouhani Rouhani tells Macron Iran determined to 'leave all doors open' to save 2015 deal: TVReutersDUBAI (Reuters) - Iran is determined to "leave all doors open" to save its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers, Iranian state TV quoted President Hassan Rouhani as saying in a telephone call with his counterpart
Saudi Arabia Pence calls on Saudi Arabia to release critic of IslamReuters - By Lesley Wroughton and David BrunnstromWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday called out ally Saudi Arabia for the suppression of religious liberties and urged it to release Raif Badawi, a blogger imprisoned for Islam.
Saudi Arabia IMF lowers Saudi fiscal deficit forecast to 6.5% of GDP this yearReuters - by Davide BarbusciaDUBAI (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund estimates Saudi Arabia will have a fiscal deficit of 6.5% of GDP this year, below a previous 7% estimate, but still well above the government's own projection
Moscow Russia summons U.S. diplomat in Moscow in protest over visa rowReuters - by Christian LoweMOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia summoned a representative of the U.S. embassy in Moscow on Thursday to issue a protest after U.S. officials alleged Russia had refused visas to teachers at an international school
Psychiatry Recent cannabis use tied to memory deficits, slowed mental processingReuters - By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) - People who have recently used cannabis may be more likely to experience memory deficits or difficulties with cognitive function than those who don't use the drug, a recent study suggests.
Iran Germany presses Iran to meet nuclear deal obligationsReutersBONN, Germany (Reuters) - Germany and the other countries that remain party to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal expect Tehran to uphold its side of the accord, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said, describing
Poland Poland says Trump to attend World War Two event in WarsawReuters - by Joanna Plucinska in WarsawWARSAW (Reuters) - Poland said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump would attend events in Warsaw marking the 80th anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the country - though the White House said the was
T-Mobile Justice Department may sue to block Sprint, T-Mobile merger: CNBCReuters - by David Shepardson and Diane Bartz in Washington and Akanksha Rana in BengaluruWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department would sue to block the merger of T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp if the parties do not settle next week, CNBC reported on Thursday, citing sources. T-Mobile
Rory McIlroy McIlroy implodes with 79 at The OpenReutersRory McIlroy shot an opening-round 79 at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Thursday, all but dashing dreams he’d win his first major title in five years in his home country.
Uzbekistan Former Uzbek first daughter taken from jail in ambulance: lawyerReuters - by Andrew OsbornMOSCOW (Reuters) - Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of former Uzbekistan leader Islam Karimov, was taken out of prison in an ambulance on Thursday, her lawyer said. The lawyer, Gregoire Mangeat, wrote on
Sports Simon Yates puts Giro disappointment behind with Tour stage winReuters - By Julien PretotBAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE, France (Reuters) - Simon Yates put a disappointing Giro d'Italia campaign behind him when he won the 12th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, as the main title contenders stayed
Union Pacific Union Pacific quarterly profit beats estimates on price gainsReuters - by Rachit Vats in Bengaluru and Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles(Reuters) - Union Pacific Corp (UNP.N) on Thursday reported a quarterly profit that beat Wall Street estimates, as the U.S. railroad operator cut costs and raised prices to overcome the effects of severe
