China China ready for further U.S. trade talks, ambassador saysReuters - By David Lawder and Makini BriceWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai said on Tuesday that Beijing was ready to resume trade talks with Washington, but blamed the U.S. side for frequently "changing
Nancy Pelosi Democrats Pelosi, Schumer say budget talks 'productive'Reuters - by Eric BeechWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The two top Democrats in Congress said on Tuesday that talks with Republican lawmakers and White House officials on federal spending were "productive." "We look forward to continuing
Bobby Wagner Seahawks' Wagner not practicing while seeking new dealReutersSeattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is present at organized team activities but will not practice, as he seeks an extension from the team entering the final year of his contract. "It's a tricky situation,"
Niki Lauda Hamilton says Lauda was a 'bright light' in his lifeReuters - by Alan BaldwinMONACO (Reuters) - Five times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton hailed Niki Lauda on Tuesday as "a bright light" in his life and said he would not have moved to Mercedes without the late Austrian's
Sports Designed by committee, Toyota's Japan Taxi becomes an expensive Olympic symbolReuters - By Tim KellyTOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor's Japan Taxi, born in a government committee and designed to be an all-things-to-all-people cab, has become a high-priced icon of Tokyo's budget-busting 2020 Olympic and
Syria Two shells fall in Syria's Aleppo: Syrian TVReuters - by Mohamed El-Sherif CAIRO (Reuters) - Two shells fell in the center of the Syrian city of Aleppo, Syria’s Ikhbariya television said early on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia Saudi cabinet affirms desire to avoid war, stabilize oil marketsReuters - by Stephen Kalin and Marwa RashadRIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's council of ministers reiterated the country's commitment to balancing global oil markets and preventing regional conflict amid tensions between Iran and the United States,
Theresa May Some UK Conservatives to try to force new confidence vote in Prime Minister May: The SunReuters - by Sathvik N in Bengaluru(Reuters) - Senior backbenchers on the Tory 1922 committee's executive will mount a new bid to force a confidence vote in British Prime Minister Theresa May during a lunchtime Commons address on Wednesday,
Brazil Brazil could tweak gun decree after criticism: president's spokesmanReuters - by Ricardo BritoBRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's government could make some changes to an executive gun decree signed by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro as a result of some of the criticisms it faced, the president's
Venezuela U.S. readies sanctions, charges over Venezuela food program: sourcesReuters - By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is preparing sanctions and criminal charges against Venezuelan officials and others suspected of using a military-run food aid program to launder money for President
Japan Japan says topic of auto export restriction to U.S. not raised during talks: JijiReuters - by Kaori KanekoTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's negotiator said on Wednesday that the topic of the country's auto export restriction to the United States did not come up during talks, Jiji news agency reported. The United thinks
Alexander Zverev ATP roundup: Zverev cruises to Geneva quarterfinalsReutersTop-seeded German Alexander Zverev breezed through his first match at the Banque Eric Sturdza Geneva Open in Switzerland on Tuesday, downing Latvia's Ernests Gulbis 6-2, 6-1 in just 66 minutes to reach
Chemical Weapons U.S. says signs Syria may be using chemical weapons, warns of quick responseReuters - By David Brunnstrom and Idrees AliWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States sees signs the Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, including an alleged chlorine attack on Sunday in northwest Syria, the State Department said on
Robert Mueller Congress presses Trump administration for Mueller's counterintelligence filesReuters - By Mark HosenballWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are pressuring the Justice Department for access to counterintelligence reports generated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller during his investigation of President Trump
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Ocasio-Cortez says it is time to open impeachment inquiry against TrumpReuters - By Susan CornwellWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez said on Tuesday it is time for Democratic leaders to allow an impeachment process to start against President Donald Trump,
Terry Stotts Trail Blazers' Stotts signs contract extensionReutersThe Portland Trail Blazers said Tuesday that they have signed coach Terry Stotts to a multi-year contract extension. General manager Neil Olshey informed reporters of the extension when asked a question
Ireland Trump to visit Ireland during Europe trip in early June: White HouseReuters - by Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, will visit Ireland during their upcoming trip to Britain and France, and plan to meet Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on June
NFL Draft Report: 2021 NFL Draft awarded to ClevelandReutersThe 2021 NFL Draft will be held in Cleveland, according to an Uproxx report on Tuesday. The league is expected to officially announce the news, and potentially the hosts of other future drafts, on Wednesday,
Bahrain UAE welcomes 'Peace to Prosperity' economic workshop hosted in Bahrain along with U.S.Reuters - by Nayera AbdallahCAIRO (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday said it welcomed a June 25-26 "Peace to Prosperity" economic workshop hosted in Bahrain in cooperation with the United States. The Trump administration
Lung Cancer More evidence welding fumes raise lung cancer riskReuters - By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) - Workers exposed to welding fumes are more likely to develop lung cancer than those not exposed to the fumes, and a new study suggests this holds true regardless of other risk factors
Robert Lighthizer U.S. trade chief to talk with EU, Japan amid concerns over Chinese subsidiesReuters - by Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will meet with officials from the European Union and Japan in Paris on Thursday regarding joint efforts to address the non market-oriented
Suicide Rise in suicide rates in U.S. youth, especially girlsReuters - By Linda Carroll(Reuters Health) - Suicide rates among U.S. youth have been on the rise for nearly a decade, with the sharpest increase in young girls, a new study shows. After examining records from more than 85,000
Military Trump says he will nominate Barbara Barrett to be Air Force secretaryReuters - by Eric BeechWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will nominate Barbara Barrett, a former chair of the Aerospace Corporation, to be secretary of the Air Force. "I am pleased to announce
Politics U.S. officials seek to tamp down Trump rhetoric on IranReuters - By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials who briefed Congress about Iran on Tuesday sought to convince lawmakers that President Donald Trump's administration wants to deter Tehran's aggression, not attack
Mozambique South Africa minister says Mozambique ex-finance minister to be extradited homeReuters - by Olivia Kumwenda-MtamboJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Mozambique's former finance minister Manuel Chang will be extradited to his home country where he is wanted on charges related to a $2 billion debt scandal, South Africa's Justice
Business U.S. shale producer Pioneer Natural Resources cuts 25% of workforceReuters - by Jennifer Hiller(Reuters) - Pioneer Natural Resources Co, one of the largest producers in the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico, announced on Tuesday that it had cut about a quarter of its workforce to save and
Nordstrom Rack Nordstrom cuts 2019 forecast after quarterly results miss bigReuters - by Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru and Melissa Fares in New York(Reuters) - Nordstrom Inc on Tuesday cut its forecast for full-year sales and profit after reporting weaker than expected first-quarter results that were hurt by the roll out of a new loyalty program slow
Condoms Few teen mothers with contraceptive implants also use condomsReuters - By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) - Teen mothers are much less likely to use condoms when they have long-acting contraceptive implants like intrauterine devices (IUDs) than peers using other types of birth control, a study
Airbus Airbus seeks resolution to German arms export row: CEOReuters - by Tim HepherPARIS (Reuters) - Airbus is in discussions to try to find solutions to a row with the German government over a ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia that threatens a border security contract, Chief Executive
Business USTR sees progress in talks on North American trade deal vote: senatorsReuters - By David Lawder and David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican senators said on Tuesday that U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer was making progress in negotiations with Democrats on passage of a new North American trade and
