Reutersadded this to Business U.S., Argentina sign modernized air services agreementReuters - by Bryan PietschWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Argentina on Wednesday signed a revised agreement on air services that could boost air travel and cargo between the two nations. The amendment updates the Air
Reutersadded this to Business China's shutout of Canadian meat scrambles global pork flowReuters - By Rod NickelWINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - China's decision to block imports of Canadian meat has set off a global chain reaction in pork trading but it will do little to curb overall demand as a disease ravaging
Reutersadded this to Business Exclusive: HG Vora builds Owens Corning stake to push for changes - sourcesReuters - By Svea Herbst-Bayliss(Reuters) - Hedge fund HG Vora Capital Management LLC is building a stake in Owens Corning to push the U.S. composites and building materials company to explore options that include a sale or a break-up,
Reutersadded this to Business General Electric's machinists oppose tentative labor dealReuters - By Alwyn ScottNEW YORK (Reuters) - The machinists union said on Wednesday it opposes a tentative labor contract reached this week with General Electric Co, potentially impeding the Boston-based conglomerate's efforts
Reutersadded this to Top NewsRobert Mueller Democrats: Mueller testimony to set Russia record straightReuters - By David MorganWASHINGTON (Reuters) - With former U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller set to testify next month in Congress, Democrats are framing his appearance as a major opportunity for Americans to see how the Trump
Reutersadded this to Politics Trump says he will not meet with North Korea's Kim during G20 tripReuters - by Alexandra AlperWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will not meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia for the G20 summit this weekend. "I'll be meeting with
Reutersadded this to Business Hexagon CEO Rollen found not guilty of insider trading in appeals caseReutersOSLO (Reuters) - Hexagon Chief Executive Ola Rollen was found not guilty of insider share trading, an Oslo appeals court said on Wednesday, upholding the verdict of a lower court. Prosecutors had asked
Reutersadded this to Top NewsNancy Pelosi Pelosi, Trump spoke by phone about reconciling border aid fundingReuters - by Alexandra Alper and Susan CornwellWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called President Donald Trump on Wednesday to try to reconcile the different congressional approaches to border aid funding, a Senate Democratic said.
Reutersadded this to World NewsEnvironment Protesters gather at Britain's parliament to urge climate actionReuters - By Matthew GreenLONDON (Reuters) - At least 12,000 people converged on Britain's parliament on Wednesday to lobby lawmakers to start driving the sweeping changes needed to meet the country's new target to cut net carbon
Reutersadded this to Business Bayer seeks outside advice on litigation as Elliott reveals stakeReuters - by Edward TaylorFRANKFURT (Reuters) - Chemicals giant Bayer, under pressure from activist shareholders, said on Wednesday it has hired an external lawyer to advise its supervisory board and has set up a new committee
Reutersadded this to U.S. NewsNews Two U.S. service members killed in AfghanistanReuters - by Rupam JainKABUL (Reuters) - Two U.S. service members were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the NATO-led Resolute Support mission said in a statement. It gave no further details and withheld the names of the members
Reutersadded this to World NewsMargrethe Vestager Denmark's next PM says she will nominate EU Commissioner Vestager for another termReuters - by Jacob Gronholt-PedersenCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's incoming prime minister Mette Frederiksen said on Wednesday she would nominate Margrethe Vestager to continue as a European Commissioner for another five years, broadcaster
Reutersadded this to EntertainmentRoger Ailes 'Loudest Voice' TV series casts critical eye on Roger Ailes and Fox NewsReuters - By Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two years after his ouster and death, Roger Ailes returns to television in a new drama series that traces the rise and fall of the controversial creator of Fox News and underscores
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Fed may want to respond to uncertainty with stimulus: DalyReuters - Reuters EditorialFILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, DC, U.S., August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie//File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) - There may be an argument for the Federal Reserve to
Reutersadded this to Top NewsPaul Manafort Ex-Trump aide Manafort to be arraigned in New York on Thursday: court spokesmanReuters - by Karen Freifeld(Reuters) - Paul Manafort, the former campaign chairman for U.S. President Donald Trump, will be arraigned on Thursday in a New York court in Manhattan on state criminal charges, after having been convicted
Reutersadded this to World NewsBulgaria Bulgaria hopes to join euro zone 'waiting room' by year-endReuters - by Tsvetelia TsolovaSOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria hopes to join the precursor to euro zone membership, the ERM-2 exchange rate mechanism before year-end, Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov said on Wednesday, pushing back Sofia's
Reutersadded this to World NewsG20 G20 countries should raise Khashoggi killing: U.N. expertReuters - by Stephanie NebehayGENEVA (Reuters) - The U.N. executions investigator said on Wednesday that leaders attending the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, this weekend should press Saudi Arabia to take "full responsibility" for what
Reutersadded this to World NewsMike Pompeo Pompeo says remains hopeful Pakistan will crack down on Islamist militantsReutersMUMBAI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said during a trip to India on Wednesday that he remained hopeful that neighboring Pakistan would chose the "right course" in cracking down on Islamist
Reutersadded this to SportsAngelique Kerber Kerber leads high-powered trio through in EastbourneReuters - by Martyn Herman(Reuters) - A trio of former world number ones stormed into the quarter-finals at Eastbourne on Wednesday with Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova all sharpening their grasscourt games
Reutersadded this to World NewsBenjamin Netanyahu Ex-Israeli prime minister Barak announces election runReuters - By Jeffrey HellerJERUSALEM (Reuters) - Former prime minister Ehud Barak announced on Wednesday a return to politics as the leader of a new party in Israel's coming national election, saying it was time to end Benjamin
Reutersadded this to PoliticsNews White House plans new social media summit as Congress raises questionsReuters - By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House announced on Wednesday it will hold a summit on social media next month amid growing criticism from President Donald Trump and some in Congress. The White House not
Reutersadded this to SportsFIFA FIFA defends VAR ahead of women's World Cup quarter-finalsReuters - By Rachel JoynerPARIS (Reuters) - FIFA on Wednesday defended its VAR review system, saying referees had reached a 98% accuracy rate in decision-making during the group stage of the women's World Cup in France. The Video
Reutersadded this to BusinessEarl Blumenauer Canada and Mexico may be open to tweaking USMCA: U.S. DemocratReuters - By Jonas EkblomWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Canada and Mexico may be open to a limited renegotiation of aspects of the United States-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement to satisfy U.S. lawmakers' concerns, a top U.S. Democrat
Reutersadded this to PoliticsPolitics Trump on Democratic debate: 'I’m going to watch it because I have to'Reuters - By Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said he will watch the first Democratic debate on television on Wednesday night, even though he will be flying to Japan and considers the event "boring." a
Reutersadded this to SportsSports Son of Borg makes quiet debut on London grasscourtReuters - by Martyn HermanLONDON (Reuters) - A blonde-haired, blue-eyed Swede named Borg was in action on a London grasscourt on Wednesday although it went almost unnoticed at the Hurlingham Club where all eyes were on Rafael Forty
Reutersadded this to SportsKevin Durant Durant declines $31.5 million option with WarriorsReuters - Reuters EditorialFILE PHOTO: Jun 10, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles in front of Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the second quarter in game five the
Reutersadded this to PoliticsU.S. House of Representatives Record number of women candidates is changing dynamics of 2020 U.S. presidential raceReuters - By Amanda BeckerCOLUMBIA, S.C. (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Kamala Harris says every time she became the first woman elected to an office in California, she was asked how it felt to be a "first" in the position and prompted
Reutersadded this to EnvironmentalEnvironment School closures, frozen bananas and faith: Europeans struggle with heatwaveReuters - by Joseph NasrPARIS/BERLIN (Reuters) - French authorities announced school closures and traffic restrictions on Wednesday as swathes of Europe continued to wither under a powerful heatwave. Residents and tourists alike
Reutersadded this to BusinessBusiness Foreign investment in Brexit-bound Britain slows againReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The number of new foreign investment projects in Britain has fallen for the second year in a row, according to government figures published on Wednesday that added to other signs of
Reutersadded this to World NewsTurkey Turkey's Erdogan says no indication from Trump of U.S. sanctions over S-400 dealReuters - by Tuvan GumrukcuANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he had not seen indications in his talks with President Donald Trump that the United States will impose sanctions on Ankara over its
