Mercedes-Benz Croatian town to showcase Mercedes love affair with monumentReuters - by Antonio BronicIMOTSKI, Croatia (Reuters) - A town in southern Croatia whose citizens are obsessed with Mercedes-Benz cars plans to build a monument to the German car that symbolizes success for its rural inhabitants.
Business Saudi energy minister recommends driving down oil inventories, says supply plentifulReuters - By Rania El Gamal and Vladimir SoldatkinJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Sunday he recommended "gently" driving oil inventories down at a time of plentiful global supplies and that OPEC would not
Real Madrid Real Madrid end campaign with 12th league defeatReuters - by Richard MartinMADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid's harrowing season came to a fittingly miserable end on Sunday as they slumped to a staggering 12th La Liga defeat, losing 2-0 at home to Real Betis as many fans left the
Latakia Rebels say Syrian army fails to retake Latakia mountainReuters - By Suleiman Al-KhalidiAMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian rebels held onto a commanding position in a mountain range in the coastal province of Latakia, the ancestral home of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, after government forces forced
Eurovision Song Contest Israeli host expecting Eurovision 'punishment' for Iceland's Palestinian flag displayReuters - By Dan WilliamsJERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Israeli broadcaster of the Eurovision Song Contest said on Sunday that an unauthorized display of Palestinian flags by Iceland's band could draw "punishment" from the event's
China China investigates former head of securities regulatorReuters - by Brenda Goh in Shanghai and Cheng Leng in BeijingSHANGHAI (Reuters) - The former head of China's top securities regulator has been put under investigation by the country's anti-corruption watchdog on suspicion of violating laws, the Central Commission
Jeddah Venezuela oil minister says economy, oil industry under U.S. siegeReuters - by Vladimir Soldatkin in JeddahJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Venezuelan Oil Minister Manuel Quevedo said on Sunday his country's economy and oil industry was under economic and financial siege by the U.S. government. "This therefore
Politics White House 2020 hopefuls turn to foreign policy, slam Trump on IranReuters - By Amanda BeckerWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two Democrats with U.S. military experience who are vying for the party's 2020 presidential nomination shifted the focus of the race to foreign policy on Sunday, criticizing Republican
Giro d'Italia Cycling: Roglic emerges as man to beat in Giro after time trial winReuters - by Julien Pretot(Reuters) - Primoz Roglic emerged as the overwhelming favorite for the Giro d'Italia title when the Slovenian won the ninth stage, a 34.8-km individual time trial from Riccione on Sunday. Italian Valerio
John Wick Box office: 'John Wick 3' knocks down 'Avengers: Endgame' with $57 million debutReuters - By Rebecca RubinLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Earth's Mightiest Heroes put up a good fight, but John Wick put at end to the three-week box office reign of "Avengers: Endgame." Propelled by positive reviews, "John Wick:
Gulf Cooperation Council GCC countries begin enhanced maritime security patrols: U.S. Fifth FleetReutersDUBAI (Reuters) - Countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) began "enhanced security patrols" in the international waters of the Arabian Gulf area on Saturday, the U.S. Navy's Bahrain-based Fifth
Ramadan Curious foreigners get rare chance to sample Emirati cultureReuters - by Lisa BarringtonDUBAI (Reuters) - No question was off limits for curious tourists and foreign residents of Dubai wanting to learn more about Emirati culture and the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Emiratis make up less
Saudi Arabia Saudi energy minister says attacks put security of oil supply at riskReuters - by Rania El GamalJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Sunday that recent attacks on Saudi energy assets had put security of oil supply at risk but not affected his country's
Kabul First session of Afghan parliament ends in brawl over new speakerReuters - by Abdul Qadir SediqiKABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's parliament descended into chaos on Sunday when lawmakers brawled over the appointment of a new speaker, an inauspicious start to the assembly which was sitting for the time
Egypt Blast injures South African tourists near Egypt's Giza pyramids: security sourcesReuters - by Ahmed Mohamed HassanCAIRO (Reuters) - An explosion targeting a tourist bus injured at least 12 people on Sunday, mostly South African tourists, near a new museum being built close to the Giza pyramids in Egypt, two security
Iraq Iraq oil minister says deal with Exxon close, slowed by evacuationReuters - by Stephen Kalin in JeddahJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - A major oil deal between Iraq and Exxon Mobil was "very close" but had been slowed by Exxon's decision on Saturday to evacuate its international staff from the West Qurna
Karolina Pliskova Pliskova ends Konta run to win Italian OpenReuters - By Alasdair MackenzieROME (Reuters) - Karolina Pliskova ended Johanna Konta's hopes of landing a first claycourt title with a 6-3 6-4 victory in the Italian Open final on Sunday. The Czech world number seven did not drop single
Diego Maradona Maradona to miss Cannes film premiere after shoulder injuryReuters - by Sarah WhiteCannes, France (Reuters) - Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona is set to miss out on the Cannes premiere of a documentary about his life and career, due to "a shoulder injury requiring medical attention",
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia to tax e-cigarettes and more soft drinksReuters - by Lisa BarringtonDUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has imposed a special tax on electronic cigarettes and sugary drinks, extending similar taxes introduced in 2017 as it seeks to reduce a budget deficit caused by low oil
Sports Motorcycling: Marquez extends championship lead with French GP winReuters - by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru(Reuters) - Honda's world champion Marc Marquez won the French Grand Prix at Le Mans on Sunday for his third victory in the last four races to extend his lead at the top of the MotoGP standings. The 26-year-old,
Narendra Modi India's Modi set to return to power with a bigger majority, exit polls showReuters - By Aftab Ahmed and Devjyot GhoshalNEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to return to power with an even bigger majority in parliament after a mammoth general election that ended on Sunday, exit polls showed,
Marine Le Pen France's Le Maire says a Le Pen win in EU elections would hurt euroReuters - by Simon Carraud and Bate FelixPARIS (Reuters) - A win by Marine le Pen's far-right Rassemblement National party in next week's European parliament elections could hurt the euro and damage the French economy and industries, Economy
Cannes Delon, set for Cannes honor, says he is 'irreproachable' as an actorReuters - By Sarah White and Johnny CottonCANNES, France (Reuters) - France's Alain Delon, set on Sunday to receive an honorary prize at Cannes that has sparked scrutiny of his views on women and same-sex couples, said in a newspaper interview
Israel Israel stress test shows banks' stability not in dangerReutersJERUSALEM (Reuters) - The stability of Israel's banking system is not in danger in the event of a local macroeconomic shock such as a housing crisis, but banks nonetheless would be significantly affected,
Julianne Moore Julianne Moore says personal experiences spurred her to back AIDS ward documentaryReuters - By Sarah MillsCANNES, France (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore said her experience of caring for someone infected with the AIDS virus had spurred her decision to help promote the documentary '5B' about
Madrid Polls show tight race in Madrid local, regional electionsReuters - by Joan FausMADRID (Reuters) - The races to control the Spanish capital and the wider region around Madrid in elections next Sunday look to be going down to the wire, according to two polls. The battle for Madrid,
Austria European mainstream politicians see hope in downfall of Austrian far right leaderReuters - By Kirsti KnolleVIENNA (Reuters) - Politicians from Europe's mainstream parties called on voters to stand against the far right, after a video sting brought down the leader of Austria's Freedom Party, hurting the momentum
Swiss Army Knives Swiss voters approve tighter gun control, avoid EU clashReuters - by Michael Shields and Marina DepetrisZURICH/GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss voters agreed by a nearly two-to-one margin on Sunday to adopt tighter gun controls in line with changes to European Union rules, heading off a clash with Brussels. The
People's Bank of China China's central bank says to keep yuan stable, in balanced rangeReuters - by Tom Daly and Xiaochong ZhangBEIJING (Reuters) - China's central bank will maintain basic stability of the yuan exchange rate within a reasonable and balanced range, according to comments posted on its website on Sunday. Pan Gongsheng,
Kremlin Kremlin waiting for U.S. decision on Putin-Trump meeting: IfaxReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Sunday it hopes a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump takes place, but that it has not received a definitive decision
