Reutersadded this to World NewsXi Jinping China's Xi departs for state visit to North Korea: state mediaReuters - by Ben BlanchardBEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping departed for Pyongyang for his state visit to North Korea on Thursday, Chinese state media reported. Xi, who will be in North Korea for two days, is the
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness China to stand firm as trade talks with U.S. restart: state mediaReuters - by Brenda GohSHANGHAI (Reuters) - Upcoming trade talks between the leaders of China and the United States are unlikely to immediately resolve major disagreements between the two sides but could start a new phase in
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Global stocks rally, bond yields plunge after Fed hints at rate cutsReuters - By Hideyuki SanoTOKYO (Reuters) - A gauge of global stock markets edged near this year's peak while benchmark U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar dropped after the Federal Reserve signaled possible interest rate cuts
Reutersadded this to BusinessOPEC Oil prices rise as U.S. stockpiles drop, OPEC agrees meeting dateReuters - by Aaron SheldrickTOKYO (Reuters) - Oil prices rose over 1 percent on Thursday as official data showed U.S. crude stocks fell more than expected and as OPEC and other producers finally agreed a date for a meeting to discuss
Reutersadded this to U.S. NewsMark Esper Incoming Pentagon chief will attend NATO meeting in Brussels next weekReuters - by Eric BeechWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Army Secretary Mark Esper, who becomes the acting defense secretary on Monday, will travel to Brussels next week for a meeting of NATO defense ministers, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Reutersadded this to ScienceScience Grab and throw: South Korea makes flower vase fire extinguisherReuters - By Minwoo ParkSEOUL, (Reuters) - In a panic after a fire has broken out and can't remember where the fire extinguisher is, let alone how to use it? Worry no more. Now you can simply pick up a vase and throw it to douse
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Dollar on defensive after Fed signals readiness to cut ratesReuters - By Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar was on the defensive on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled it was ready to lower interest rates to combat growing global and domestic risks. The Fed on Wednesday interest
Reutersadded this to PoliticsJerome Powell Trump believes he has authority to demote Fed's Powell: BloombergReuters - by Kanishka Singh in Bengaluru(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump believes that he has the authority to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and demote him to be a board governor, but is not planning to do so presently,
Reutersadded this to SportsSports Japan's gentleman equestrian at heart of Olympics corruption probeReuters - By Daniel Leussink, Ami Miyazaki and Mari SaitoTOKYO (Reuters) - Surrounded by reporters in March, Tsunekazu Takeda, teary-eyed and blinking as cameras flashed around him, explained his decision to step down as Japan's Olympics chief. "I feel very
Reutersadded this to SportsSports Cards' Nkemdiche arrested after traffic stopReuters - Reuters EditorialFILE PHOTO: November 5, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (90) celebrates after a defensive stop against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Bank of Korea chief: global conditions have changed drasticallyReuters - by Joori RohSEOUL (Reuters) - The head of South Korea's central bank said on Thursday global economic conditions have changed very drastically since its last meeting in May and that the outcome of the U.S. Federal
Reutersadded this to BusinessGDP New Zealand first quarter GDP grows at steady pace, rates seen on hold next weekReuters - by Praveen MenonWELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's economy expanded at a steady pace in the first quarter, driven by construction and supporting the case for the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged at its
Reutersadded this to BusinessHaruhiko Kuroda BOJ seen holding fire, Kuroda may offer dovish signal post-FedReuters - By Leika KiharaTOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its ultra-loose monetary policy unchanged on Thursday but signal its readiness to ramp up stimulus if global risks threaten the country's
Reutersadded this to SportsDavid Ortiz D.R. Attorney General: Ortiz not target of shootingReutersThe orchestrated attack that resulted in David Ortiz getting shot at a nightclub earlier this month was not meant to target the former Boston Red Sox star, Dominican Republic authorities said Wednesday.
Reutersadded this to EntertainmentJohn Malkovich Malkovich returns to London stage as disgraced producer in Mamet playReuters - By Sarah Mills and Marie-Louise GumuchianLONDON (Reuters) - American actor John Malkovich returned to London's West End on Wednesday after nearly 30 years, taking on what he called a "very challenging" role of a disgraced Hollywood film mogul
Reutersadded this to World NewsJair Bolsonaro Brazil's Bolsonaro hands indigenous land decisions back to farm sectorReuters - by Anthony BoadleBRASILIA (Reuters) - Right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro issued a new decree on Wednesday putting decisions on indigenous land claims in the hands of the Ministry of Agriculture, four weeks after Congress
Reutersadded this to World NewsVeracruz Rights groups question Mexican migration crackdown after woman's deathReuters - By Noe TorresMEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Rights groups on Wednesday raised concerns over Mexico's use of security forces to curb illegal migration after prosecutors said they were investigating the death of a young woman
Reutersadded this to World NewsNigeria Islamic State says it killed 12 Nigerian soldiers in Borno state attack: statementReuters - by Nayera AbdallahCAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State said on Wednesday its West African branch carried out an attack on a Nigerian army base in northeastern Borno state and that its fighters killed 12 soldiers. A military
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Online and discounters to drive 12.5% growth in UK grocery by 2024Reuters - by James DaveyLONDON (Reuters) - Britain's food and grocery industry is forecast to grow by 12.5% to 217.7 billion pounds ($272.8 billion) by 2024, driven by the online and discounter channels, researcher IGD said Thursday.
Reutersadded this to U.S. NewsMinnesota Politics Minnesota Supreme Court tosses conviction of teen who insulted classmate on TwitterReuters - By Alex Dobuzinskis(Reuters) - A Minnesota stalking law used to convict a high school student for insulting another teen on Twitter is overly broad and violates the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment guarantee of free the
Reutersadded this to Top NewsChristchurch NZ launches gun 'buy-back' scheme for weapons banned after Christchurch mosque attacksReuters - By Charlotte GreenfieldWELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's government on Thursday launched a multimillion-dollar, six-month "buy-back" scheme to compensate owners of powerful but newly banned semi-automatic weapons prohibited
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Bank of England to plow lone furrow with rate hike messageReuters - By Andy BruceLONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England looks set to plow on alone among major central banks on Thursday by sticking with its message that it plans to raise interest rates, just as trade wars and a global
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Brazil central bank holds rates, warns of reform risksReuters - By Jamie McGeeverBRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at a record-low 6.50% on Wednesday, as expected, holding back from signaling looser policy because of doubts on economic reforms.
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Delta Air facing technical issue with flight bookings, check-insReuters - by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru(Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc on Wednesday said it was addressing a technical problem that has affected travelers' ability to book, check-in and board planes, resulting in delays. "Delta is working to
Reutersadded this to BusinessUnion Pacific Union Pacific CEO signals caution on Trump's China tariff threatReuters - By Anna Driver and Lisa BaertleinNEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Union Pacific Corp's chief executive said another round of tariffs on Chinese goods could badly hurt his railroad and the U.S. economy, but he feels U.S. President Donald
Reutersadded this to SportsMax Scherzer Nationals' Scherzer starting with broken noseReutersWashington Nationals ace Max Scherzer is starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies despite a broken nose. The team confirmed Scherzer is making the start when
Reutersadded this to BusinessT-Mobile Exclusive: T-Mobile prepares for Boost auction if Dish Network talks stall - sourcesReuters - By Angela Moon and Sheila Dang(Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc is preparing an alternative plan if a deal to sell wireless assets to Dish Network Corp falls through, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Investment bank Goldman
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Dell, HP, Microsoft, Intel oppose proposed tariffs on laptops, tabletsReuters - by Saumya Sibi Joseph in Bengaluru(Reuters) - Dell Technologies Inc, HP Inc, Microsoft Corp and Intel Corp on Wednesday opposed U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to include laptop computers and tablets among the Chinese goods targeted
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness U.S. Congress-White House budget, debt limit talks sputter: congressional leadersReuters - by Richard Cowan and Eric BeechWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Negotiations on Wednesday between the Trump administration and top officials in the U.S. Congress failed to produce a deal on overall federal spending levels for the fiscal year
Reutersadded this to EnvironmentalOil & Gas Industry BP urges EPA to work with automakers to improve vehicle fuel efficiencyReuters - by Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON (Reuters) - BP PLC has urged the head of the U.S Environmental Protection Agency to keep working with automakers to improve vehicle fuel efficiency as the Trump administration considers freezing
