World News Ocean Viking rescue ship awaits port access in latest migrant standoffReuters - By Pamela Barbaglia and Stephen JewkesMILAN (Reuters) - Two charities running rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea have said Italy has ignored requests to allow their ship to bring 356 migrants ashore, exposing Europe's latest failure
Andy Roddick Sixteen years after U.S. Open glory, Roddick searches for American successorReuters - By Amy TenneryNEW YORK (Reuters) - When Andy Roddick hoisted his first -- and last -- U.S. Open trophy in 2003, few could have imagined America's men were in for a more than 15-year Grand Slam title drought. But with
North Korea South Korea says U.S., North Korea will restart dialogue 'soon'Reuters - By Hyonhee ShinSEOUL (Reuters) - The United States and North Korea are expected to reopen denuclearization talks soon and it would "go well," a senior South Korean official said on Thursday, boosting hopes for progress
Business Major China state-owned banks seen supporting yuan after fresh fall: tradersReuters - by Winni ZhouSHANGHAI (Reuters) - Major Chinese state-owned banks were seen supporting the yuan in the forwards markets on Thursday after it fell to fresh 11-year lows, two traders with knowledge of the matter said.
Sports Olympics: Climbers hoping to boost Japan's medal count at 2020 GamesReuters - By Jack TarrantTOKYO (Reuters) - Tomoa Narasaki and Akiyo Noguchi have boosted Japan's hopes of a medal when sport climbing makes its Olympic debut next year after winning gold and silver at the Climbing World Championships
Gasoline China considers testing no-go zones for gasoline vehicles: ministryReuters - by Yilei Sun and Brenda GohSHANGHAI (Reuters) - China is considering testing a ban on gasoline-powered vehicles in some parts of the country and may set a timetable to eventually phase out such vehicles, according to the industry
Protest Banks in Hong Kong condemn violence, urge restoration of 'harmony'Reuters - by Donny KwokHONG KONG (Reuters) - Some of Hong Kong's biggest banks published full-page newspaper advertisements on Thursday calling for the preservation of law and order in the Chinese territory and condemning violence,
Latvia U.S. draw Latvia in 2020 Fed Cup qualifiersReuters - by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru(Reuters) - The United States will begin their quest for a 19th Fed Cup title when they take on Latvia on Feb. 7-8 next year after the draw was held at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) office
Coffee How Brazil and Vietnam are tightening their grip on the world's coffeeReuters - By Marcelo Teixeira, Phuong Nguyen and Julia Symmes CobbSAO JOAO DA BOA VISTA, Brazil (Reuters) - A towering machine rumbles through the fields of Julio Rinco's farm in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, engulfing whole coffee trees and shaking free beans that
Sports Japan speculates over identity of final Olympic torchbearerReuters - Kiyoshi TakenakaTOKYO (Reuters) - With the Tokyo Olympics less than a year away, speculation is growing in Japan over who will be the final torchbearer to light the cauldron in the new Olympic Stadium, in the traditional
Sports NHL notebook: Senators keep Colin White with six-year dealReutersThe Ottawa Senators signed promising center Colin White to a six-year, $28.5 million contract on Wednesday. The 22-year-old White had 14 goals and 27 assists in 71 games last season. His 41 points marked
Bennett Anti-vaccine activist charged for assault of California senatorReuters - By Sharon BernsteinSACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - The man behind a petition drive to recall a California state senator and physician pushing for tougher vaccine requirements was charged on Wednesday with assault after livestreaming
Environment Chantal weakens to a tropical depression: NHCReuters(Reuters) - Chantal has weakened to a tropical depression and is expected to become a post-tropical remnant low by Friday night, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory. The system
Cori Gauff Teen sensation Gauff eyes next act at U.S. OpenReuters - By Amy TenneryNEW YORK (Reuters) - From the throngs of young fans who idolize her, to the tennis experts desperately seeking the sport's "next big thing", there is no shortage of expectations on the shoulders of 15-year-old
Bianca Andreescu Is Andreescu the next big thing? Not so fastReuters - By Steve Keating(Reuters) - When Bianca Andreescu became the first homegrown winner of the Canadian Open in 50 years, the tennis world declared the teenager as the sport's next big thing. Even the fact that Andreescu
Novak Djokovic Djokovic still favorite but defeat gives rivals hopeReuters - By Andrew Downie(Reuters) - Novak Djokovic was all set to cruise into the U.S. Open as hot favorite but a semi-final defeat at the Cincinnati Masters last week has at least given hope to his challengers that the world
Mercedes-Benz Exclusive: Daimler to make Mercedes Benz-branded heavy trucks in China - sourcesReuters - Yilei SunSHANGHAI (Reuters) - German auto maker Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) plans to build Mercedes Benz-branded heavy trucks in China by revamping truck plants owned by its local joint venture, according to a document
Business Trump attacks Ford Motor for not backing fuel economy rollbackReuters - By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump stepped up a series of attacks on automakers on Wednesday for not backing his administration's plan to roll back Obama-era fuel efficiency rules, singling
Ashleigh Barty No panic stations as Barty heads to New York to do some damageReuters - By Nick MulvenneySYDNEY (Reuters) - "No worries" is one of Australia's more notable contributions to the English language but Ash Barty has preferred the mantra "no panic stations" over the last few weeks as she hit the
Naomi Osaka Reigning champ Osaka heads to New York striving for form, fitness and funReuters - By Jack TarrantTOKYO (Reuters) - It has been a roller-coaster 12 months for Japan's Naomi Osaka since her dramatic victory over Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final last year. After clinching her maiden Grand Slam
Serena Williams Fans betting on sentimental favorite Serena to win U.S. OpenReuters - By Steve Keating(Reuters) - In the twilight of her remarkable career Serena Williams is more often the sentimental favorite rather than the bettors' choice but the 37-year-old American will be both as she heads to the
Tokyo Tokyo skyline reaches for new heights with $5 billion Mori projectReuters - By Chris GallagherTOKYO (Reuters) - Mori Building Co is spending more than $5 billion on a massive real estate project in Tokyo, creating a city within a city with everything from offices, a British school and vegetable
Jay Inslee Washington Governor Inslee withdraws bid for U.S. Democratic presidential nominationReuters - by Lisa LambertWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington state Governor Jay Inslee, who made the fight against climate change the focus of his White House campaign, said on Wednesday he was withdrawing from the race for the
Stock Options Australia to crack down on high-stakes derivatives tradingReuters - by Paulina DuranSYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's market watchdog on Wednesday said it plans to ban the sale of "binary" options to retail customers and introduce restrictions on sales of other derivative instruments seen
World News Captain of migrant rescue vessel refuses honor from ParisReuters - By Forrest CrellinPARIS (Reuters) - The German captain of rescue ships that saved hundreds of migrants' lives in the Mediterranean has turned down Paris's highest civilian award, accusing the city of hypocrisy over the
Business Oil dips amid economic concerns after U.S. fuel stocks buildReuters - By Koustav SamantaSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped on Thursday, paring earlier gains, weighed down by lingering worries about the global economy and bigger-than-expected builds in oil product inventories in the
Business Japan says gaps remain with U.S. on trade after 'very tough' talksReuters - By Jonas EkblomWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Wednesday there were still gaps that needed to be filled before Tokyo and Washington could agree on a bilateral trade deal and
Chess Russian chess legend Anatoly Karpov unable to get U.S. visa, friend saysReuters - By Dan Whitcomb(Reuters) - Russian chess grandmaster Anatoly Karpov has been unable for several months to obtain a visa to travel to the United States, his friend, the owner of a chess academy in New York who invited
Sports NFL notebook: Mayfield clears air with JonesReutersCleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield told reporters Wednesday that he reached out to Daniel Jones about his recently published comments regarding the New York Giants rookie. According to Mayfield,
Sports MLB roundup: Tigers overcome Verlander's two-hitterReutersJohn Hicks cranked a leadoff home run in the ninth inning, and the visiting Detroit Tigers overcame former ace Justin Verlander's two-hit complete game with a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
