Reutersadded this to BusinessAlibaba Group Alibaba reshuffles management; CFO Wu to oversee strategic investment unitReuters - by Brenda Goh and Josh HorwitzSHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd on Tuesday said its chief financial officer, Maggie Wu, will oversee the firm's strategic acquisitions and investments unit, as part of a business
Reutersadded this to Top NewsMatteo Salvini Salvini proclaims Italy to be Washington's best EU allyReuters - By Crispian BalmerROME (Reuters) - Italy is the United States' most reliable ally in Europe, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday, keen to present himself as a strong, trustworthy statesman during a flying
Reutersadded this to BusinessBank Indonesia Indonesia seen keeping key rate steady, more chance of cut later: Reuters pollReutersJAKARTA (Reuters) - Bank Indonesia is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at a policy review on Thursday, but it may begin to follow other Asian central banks by cutting later this year,
Reutersadded this to World NewsMacau Beijing-backed candidate announces bid to lead casino hub of MacauReuters - by Farah MasterHONG KONG (Reuters) - The head of the legislature in Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, formally declared his candidacy on Tuesday in the race to run the Chinese-controlled territory for the next
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness China renames, restructures railway corporation in reform pushReuters - by Brenda GohSHANGHAI (Reuters) - China renamed and restructured its national railway corporation as part of its efforts to make the country's government-run enterprises run in a more market-oriented fashion, its railway
Reutersadded this to EnvironmentalEnvironment U.S. solar installation outlook brightens on falling costs: reportReuters - by Nichola Groom(Reuters) - The U.S. solar energy industry lifted its installation outlook for this year and beyond thanks to robust demand for large-scale projects by utilities buying the clean energy source for its
Reutersadded this to EntertainmentComcast Comcast partners with Charter, Cox to advance targeted advertisingReuters - By Sheila Dang(Reuters) - U.S. cable provider Comcast Corp on Tuesday launched a program to further develop an advertising strategy that better targets audiences, as the TV industry looks to lure more advertisers away
Reutersadded this to Top NewsU.S. Supreme Court Empowerment rules at MTV awards, with win for Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgReuters - By Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Superhero blockbuster "Avengers: Endgame" was the top winner at the MTV Movie and TV awards on Monday in a show marked by messages of empowerment and self-esteem. The Marvel movie,
Reutersadded this to TechDiageo Advertisers, agencies and social media combine to tackle online threatReuters - by Paul SandleFILE PHOTO: An usher holds a baton to guide attendees towards the AGM of advertising agency WPP in London, Britain, June 13, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON (Reuters) - Sixteen of the world’s biggest
Reutersadded this to SportsSports MLB notebook: Rangers' Pence heads to ILReuters - Reuters EditorialThe Texas Rangers placed outfielder Hunter Pence on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a strained right groin. FILE PHOTO: Jun 9, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers left fielder Hunter Pence
Reutersadded this to SportsToronto Raptors NBA notebook: Gunshots mar Raptors' title celebrationReutersFour people sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds at Monday's rally celebrating the Raptors' championship, Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said. Three arrests were made, according to Saunders,
Reutersadded this to SportsMatildas Polkinghorne out, 16-year-old Fowler an option for MatildasReuters(Reuters) - Australia central defender Clare Polkinghorne is unavailable for their final Group C game at the women's World Cup, coach Ante Milicic has said, but 16-year-old striker Mary Fowler could get
Reutersadded this to Top NewsJuan Guaidó Venezuela frees jailed opposition lawmaker ahead of U.N. rights chief's visitReuters - by Mayela Armas and Vivian SequeraCARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela on Monday freed opposition lawmaker Gilber Caro, who was detained in April in what allies said was a violation of his parliamentary immunity, the opposition-controlled National
Reutersadded this to World NewsSaudi Arabia Saudi air defenses intercept two Houthi drones: Saudi press agencyReuters - By Ali Abdelaty(Reuters) - Saudi air defenses intercepted two Houthi drones, one of them targeting a residential area in the southern city of Abha, the Saudi press agency said on Tuesday, citing the Saudi-led coalition.
Reutersadded this to BusinessHaruhiko Kuroda Kuroda says BOJ will debate rising overseas economic risks this weekReuters - By Leika KiharaTOKYO (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank will "certainly" debate heightening overseas risks at a rate review this week, underscoring concerns among policymakers about
Reutersadded this to Top NewsNews Trump says U.S. agency will begin removing millions of illegal immigrantsReuters - by Eric BeechWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday that U.S. authorities would begin next week removing millions of immigrants who are in the United States illegally. "Next week ICE will begin
Reutersadded this to U.S. NewsIllegal Immigration New York latest state to approve driver's licenses for illegal immigrantsReuters - By Alex Dobuzinskis(Reuters) - Illegal immigrants to the United States will be able to obtain driver's licenses in New York under a bill passed by the state legislature on Monday and signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness China's home prices growth fastest in five months, raises policy challengeReuters - by Yawen Chen and Ryan WooBEIJING (Reuters) - New home prices in China rose at their fastest pace in five months in May, complicating government efforts to keep frothy housing markets under control as it rolls out more stimulus
Reutersadded this to BusinessReserve Bank of Australia Australia's central bank says 'likely' will have to cut rates againReutersSYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's central bank believes it will likely have to cut interest rates further from the current record low of 1.25% in order to push down unemployment and revive growth in wages
Reutersadded this to BusinessReserve Bank of Australia Australia's central bank says 'likely' will have to cut rates againReuters - Reuters EditorialSYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia’s central bank believes it will likely have to cut interest rates further from the current record low of 1.25% in order to push down unemployment and revive growth in wages
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Betting the house: investors demand higher premiums for risky Australian mortgage bondsReuters - By Jonathan Barrett and Paulina DuranSYDNEY (Reuters) - Investors in Australian mortgage bonds are demanding higher premiums to buy the riskiest tranches of new debt, as a slowing economy stokes concerns a property downturn could get worse
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Oil prices fall for second day on weak economic dataReuters - By Aaron SheldrickTOKYO (Reuters) - Oil prices were falling for a second day on Tuesday, after more signs that global economic growth is being hit by U.S.-China trade tensions, although losses were limited amid tensions
Reutersadded this to SportsNew Orleans Pelicans Pelicans pick up Gentry's 2020-21 optionReutersThe New Orleans Pelicans picked up the 2020-21 option for head coach Alvin Gentry on Monday, putting him under contract for the next two seasons. "We couldn't be happier to extend our relationship with
Reutersadded this to SportsNHL Draft NHL notebook: Karlsson signs $92 million deal with SharksReutersAll-Star defenseman Erik Karlsson signed an eight-year deal to remain with the San Jose Sharks. The team did not release contract figures, but multiple reports on Monday said it's worth about $11.5 million
Reutersadded this to BusinessBoris Johnson Pound at 5-1/2-month low as Johnson leads, Aussie vulnerableReuters - By Hideyuki SanoTOKYO (Reuters) - The British pound on Tuesday languished near this year's low on rising worries Boris Johnson, the front-runner to replace UK Prime Minister Theresa May, could put Britain on a path towards
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Asia stocks cautious before Fed, oil on defensiveReuters - By Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO (Reuters) - Investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting capped Asian stocks on Tuesday, while crude oil prices retreated as global growth worries overshadowed supply concerns
Reutersadded this to SportsWinnipeg Jets Rangers acquire D Trouba in trade with JetsReutersThe New York Rangers acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the Winnipeg Jets on Monday in exchange for defenseman Neal Pionk and the 20th overall pick in the 2019 NHL draft. Trouba, 25, set career highs
Reutersadded this to World NewsCatalonia 76 MEPs back Catalan separatists blocked from collecting European Parliament credentials: letterReuters - by Sam EdwardsBARCELONA (Reuters) - The Spanish government has violated the rights of three Catalan leaders elected to the European Parliament by blocking them from collecting their credentials, 76 MEPs said in a letter
Reutersadded this to Top NewsPaul Manafort Trump ex-aide Manafort moved to Manhattan, arraignment seen near: sourceReuters - By Nathan LayneNEW YORK (Reuters) - Paul Manafort, U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, was transferred to a detention facility in Manhattan on Monday ahead of an expected arraignment on state charges
Reutersadded this to Top NewsScience Prehistoric settlement in Turkey bears telltale signs of modern woesReuters - By Will DunhamWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Overcrowding. Violence. Infectious diseases. Environmental degradation. It may sound like the worst of modern mega-cities. But people encountered these very same problems when the
