[ad_1] US business and financial services powerhouse Moody’s announced it has cut its 2019 growth forecast for Italy to 0.5 percent or lower, assuming growth over the next handful of years to be under one percent. Kathrin Muehlbronner, Moody’s lead analyst for Italy, said: “We had estimated Italian GDP growth of 1.3 percent. “This year…
[ad_1] The offensive on the last enclave in eastern Syria held by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been blunted by the discovery of hundreds of civilians still living there, a commander with the Kurdish-led force fighting the extremists said on Friday. The U.S.-backed force, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), launched the offensive…
[ad_1] Figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association revealed passenger car registrations dropped 4.6 percent compared to the same month last year to 1.23 million vehicles. Sales were down in the sectors largest markets – 1.4 percent in Germany (265,702 new passenger car registrations), -1.1 percent in France (155,079), -.1.6 percent in the UK…
[ad_1] The BfV federal intelligence agency decided on the move with its regional branches on Tuesday, amid concern that Moscow may try to influence European elections in May and three regional votes in eastern German states this year, said RND. RND said that was the result of a meeting between the BfV intelligence agency and representatives…
[ad_1] The first waves of Canadian election monitors have arrived in Ukraine, as fears rise over Russian meddling in the March 31 presidential ballot. The observer missions are crucial to preserving Ukraine’s ability to conduct a democratically sound election in the face of Russian efforts designed to portray the country as poorly run and corrupt.…
[ad_1] These findings do not alleviate every concern about fake news, of course. First, even if relatively few people consume fake news, those consumers may be especially politically active and thus disproportionately influential in our politics. In particular, fake news consumers may be especially important in party politics, which is highly responsive to people with…
[ad_1] Three unnamed senior bankers told the Financial Times the Treasury had ignored requests from banks to provide support for SMEs, despite growing fears Britain tumbling out of the European Union without an agreement could disrupt their cashflow and trigger a sharp increase in loan defaults. SMEs are defined as employing fewer than 250 people…
[ad_1] Many Irish firms heavily rely on access to British markets in order for their businesses to be successful. But that access is currently being put in doubt as the Brexit deadlock in Westminster leaves Britain on the brink of leaving the EU without a deal and has even sparked fears that Brussels will abandon…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street see-sawed on Monday, rarely straying far from opening levels as investors eyed ongoing U.S.-China trade talks, potential congressional gridlock and a diminished 2019 earnings outlook. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., February 8, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid The S&P…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street languished near the starting gate in mid-afternoon trading on Monday as investor hopes over U.S.-China trade talks were muted by concerns about possible congressional gridlock and a diminished 2019 earnings outlook. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., February…
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump announced the US would be withdrawing from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty, saying: “We will move forward with developing our own military response options” to Russia’s suspect missile. The announcement has triggered a six month expiration period in which renegotiations can take place. So the treaty could be salvaged…
[ad_1] In 1960, the United States ran a highly publicised project known as Camp Century on the island to study the feasibility of working below the ice. However, declassified files show it was actually a cover-up for a top-secret Cold War programme. Project Iceworm was the code name for the United States Army’s mission to build…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The benchmark S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq edged upward to snap a two-day losing streak on Friday as positive corporate results offset lingering skepticism over the United States and China reaching a trade deal before the March 1 deadline. A screen displays a chart tracking the Dow Jones Industrial…
[ad_1] Olaf Scholz said the German economy – the biggest in the eurozone at £3.1trillion – was “continuing to move forward”, and employment is at a “truly remarkable high”. But he also admitted Germany’s public finances could come under pressure, with slowing growth bringing an end to a run of massive budget surpluses. He claimed…
[ad_1] The latest data from the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat) revealed output slumped 0.8 percent in December from November. This is in surprise contrast to projections of economists polled by Bloomberg and Reuters, who had forecasted a 0.4 percent gain. Industrial production plunged 5.5 percent on an annual basis – the biggest drop…
[ad_1] The study, undertaken by the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), suggests ice flow at the Petermann Glacier has sped up in recent years.Petermann is one of three glaciers on the large island which has a so-called “ice tongue”, which stretches 43 miles into the Petermann Fjord. But satellite footage…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks sank over 1 percent on Thursday on fears that the United States and China would not be able to reach a trade deal with less than a month left in their fragile truce, adding to worries about a slowdown in global growth. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of…
[ad_1] The latest data from the country’s Federal Statistics Office revealed industrial output was down 0.4 percent on November. This was in complete contrast to a forecast from Reuters for an increase of 0.7 percent. Industrial output was also down 3.9 percent on the same month a year earlier. The latest blow to the economy…
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., January 28, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo (Reuters) – The three main U.S. stock indexes extended losses to hit session lows on Thursday after White House adviser Larry Kudlow said there was a pretty sizable distance to…
[ad_1] In its latest quarterly forecasts the Commssion warned eurozone growth will slow to 1.3 percent this year from 1.9 percent in 2018. Growth is expected to rebound slightly to 1.6 percent in 2020, but alarm bells will be ringing throughout the bloc as the new estimates are less optimistic than the Commission’s previous forecasts.…
[ad_1] Nobody could have predicted just how much of an impact the Norwegian has made on his return to Old Trafford. Solskjaer has yet to taste defeat having recorded nine wins and one draw from his opening ten matches in charge. And there is now hope that United can edge Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions…
[ad_1] Thousands of predominantly white farmers are emigrating Down Under every month, as South Africa’s government prepares to roll out land seizures to make right the “original sin” of how the black population was treated in days gone by. A law firm based in Perth, Western Australia, said the number of South Africans who have…
[ad_1] The warning was delivered by Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s National Security Council. Israel is believed to be behind a number of attacks targeting Iranian interests and allied militia in Syria. Russia blamed the country for a wave of airstrikes hitting the country in late December. According to Iran’s Fars news agency Mr Shamkhani…
[ad_1] “We think the attractiveness of the platform comes from the selection and liquidity it is able to deliver because of its more mass-market prices,” Madhukar added. The analyst did not adjust his price target of $54, representing 3 percent downside from Tuesday’s closing price. Shares of Match Group fell 4.3 percent Wednesday following the…
[ad_1] Russian military analyst Pavel Felgenhauer said it could bring nuclear war “much closer”. Alarm spread through Europe after the announcement on Friday with EU officials fearing it would allow a build-up of intermediate-range nuclear weapons on their Eastern flank. Member of the German parliament and key figure in the European parliament Manfred Weber tweeted:…
[ad_1] The US President has been a vocal critic of NFL players who kneel on the sidelines during the Stars and Stripes to protest against perceived racial injustice. But his views have led to a tense relationship with the NFL since he came to power in 2016. And in a CBS interview before The Los…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – While the U.S. Federal Reserve’s indication it is done raising interest rates – for now – has fueled stock gains, investors worry the U.S. central bank’s pledge is a double-edged sword and implicit confirmation of the markets’ lingering anxiety about growth. Traders work on the floor of the New York…
[ad_1] The unemployment rate ticked up to 4 percent from 3.9 percent, as more workers looked for jobs.December’s payrolls were revised down to 222,000 from 312,000, but November was revised higher to 196,000 from 176,000. “Who is calling for a recession this year again? Whoever it is, you can forget about it after a picture-perfect…
[ad_1] Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos provides the keynote address at the Air Force Association’s Annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference in Oxen Hill, MD, on September 19, 2018. Amazon fell 4 percent Friday morning after the company announced on a call with investors it would…
[ad_1] The high-tech railgun uses electromagnetic energy to propel devastating rounds at more than seven times the speed of sound. Once only present in science fiction, the weapon requires massive amounts of power but its hugely destructive hypersonic projectiles have the potential for a long range and high accuracy. And China appears to have beaten…
[ad_1] Newcastle have agreed a club-record fee with Atlanta United for Paraguay international Almiron, but the deal has not yet been announced. Rafa Benitez has been honest about his frustrations with Newcastle’s transfer policy in the past but the reported £21million fee for the forward has fans delighted. However, the deal is taking sometime to…
[ad_1] The two-lane highway along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore is dotted with dozens of signs declaring “No Marine Protected Area Here!” It’s a sign, literally, of organized opposition to a proposed 2,000-square-kilometre marine protected area. The Eastern Shore Islands area is the first coastal candidate in Canada with an active inshore commercial fishery, albeit a small one with just…
[ad_1] Transport Minister François Bonnardel says the government will plant trees along a stretch of westbound Highway 40 that was the site of a major collision yesterday that injured 40. The announcement comes after a former Quebec coroner criticized the government for gaps in the tree line, more than a decade after a 76-car pileup on the same…
[ad_1] A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander threatened Israel with destruction if it attacks Iran, state media reported on Monday. Brigadier General Hossein Salami spoke out after Israeli strikes in Syria last week and warned the country any attempt to start a war “will lead to its own elimination”. The airstrike killed 11 people in…
[ad_1] The revelation was made by Michele Greenstein on RT America. She explained: “This week, four US senators representing the Washington DC region wrote a letter to the DC metro’s general manager Paul Wiedefeld. These senators want to prevent the DC’s metro from making a deal with China’s Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) – a…
[ad_1] An explosion outside a courthouse in Northern Ireland could be the start of a wave of deadly violence in the province, as a terror group seeks to exploit Brexit tensions, the security services fear. A car bomb was exploded in Londonderry earlier this month that was crudely built with gas canisters but the detonator…
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ebbing global growth and shaky financial markets threw the U.S. Federal Reserve off course in early 2016, and it took nearly a year for officials to regain confidence growth would continue and convince investors they would again raise interest rates. FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, DC,…
[ad_1] The eurozone economy is at risk of slipping into chaos, according to the European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi. This comes after German Chancellor Angela Merkel was forced to slash her country’s growth forecast following a shock downturn in economic figures. Business daily Handelsblatt reported that the German government was lowering its growth…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. fund managers are continuing their retreat from consumer-related stocks and increasing their defensive bets out of concerns that the U.S. economy is slowing even though government leaders had reached agreement to end the longest shutdown ever. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in…
[ad_1] The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose more than 0.4 percent, with trade-sensitive sectors like autos and basic resources being among the top gainers. A big focus for investors this week has been the unresolved trade battle between Washington and Beijing. The two countries have been trying to find agreement over a 90-day tariffs truce,…
[ad_1] Intel Corp forecast current-quarter revenue and profit below analysts’ estimates and missed fourth-quarter sales estimates on Thursday, hit by a slowdown in China and sluggish demand for its data centre and modem chips. The company’s shares fell 6.7 percent in extended trading as the news stoked fears of an industry slowdown after sales warnings…
[ad_1] Emergency crews are on way to a lake in northern Victoria amid fears for a family after a boat caught fire. Police, fire crews and paramedics were called to a campground at Lake Eppalock about 3pm. TEMPERATURE DROPS MORE THAN 10C IN NINE MINUTES POWER CUT AS ROLLING OUTAGES HIT VICTORIA ‘TOO LATE TO…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Intel Corp forecast current-quarter revenue and profit below analysts’ estimates and missed fourth-quarter sales estimates on Thursday, hit by a slowdown in China and sluggish demand for its data center and modem chips. FILE PHOTO: An Intel logo is seen at the company’s offices in Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv, Israel October…
[ad_1] Officials said one Iron Dome battery had beens deployed in the Tel Aviv area while others had been positioned in the south of the country. Iron Dome is a mobile all-weather air defence system designed to track and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells. The beefed-up security operations got underway after Israel reported an…
[ad_1] Volvo is recalling over 200,000 cars across the world over fears of a potential fuel leak. The Swedish carmaker has issued the recall which includes 11 different models in the range. It is estimated that it could affect over 30,000 cars in the UK. Thankfully, Volvo has stated that there have been no reports…
[ad_1] Moscow, allied with the governments of all three countries, usually has to delicately balance relations between them but yesterday made a stand. Russian foreign minister Maria Zakharova said: “The practice of arbitrary strikes on the territory of a sovereign state – in this case, Syria – must end.” The airstrikes on Syrian soil took…
[ad_1] Military officials said the extra base would improve surveillance of Chinese ships and submarines entering the Indian Ocean through the nearby Malacca Straits. India has grown increasingly uneasy about the looming presence of China’s more powerful navy and fears the network of commercial ports it is building from Sri Lanka to Pakistan could become…
[ad_1] Tottenham are already without star striker Harry Kane following his knee injury. Leung-Min Son is currently out on international duty with South Korea. And Alli’s fresh injury means manager Mauricio Pochettino is confronting a crisis with just days of the transfer window remaining. Spurs were not expected to make any deals in this window…
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to pay €19m to settle a tax fraud case in Madrid. The settlement today came as the search continues to find the plane carrying new Cardiff striker Sala. Sala’s plane went down over the English Channel on Monday evening and search and rescue teams will continue their efforts to find…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks fell more than 1 percent on Tuesday and were on course to end a four-day rally on fears of slowing global growth after the International Monetary Fund trimmed its outlook and weak forecasts by companies, including Johnson & Johnson. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce. Marcus Rashford has been in fine form as of late, scoring consistently since the arrival of interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. But with Rashford’s career having started at such a young age, Allardyce believes the 21-year-old could suffer from burnout, much like Wayne Rooney’s.…
[ad_1] A search and rescue operation is underway after a light aircraft carrying two people vanished. The French civil aviation authority have since said Sala, who joined Cardiff City on Saturday, was aboard the plane. Guernsey Police said the Piper PA-46 Malibu, a single turbine engine aircraft carrying two people, departed Nantes at 7.15pm for…
[ad_1] The Piper Malibu plane disappeared off the coast of Alderney in Guernsey and was believed to have been carrying two people. French Police have told French media outlet AFP that Sala, 28, was one of the people on board the light aircraft. Arnaud Tousch, who works for RTL France, tweeted: “Striker Emiliano Sala is…
[ad_1] A Piper Malibu plane with two people on board left Nantes in France last night and was due to arrive in Cardiff. But Guernsey Police confirmed the plane disappeared from radar near the Casquets lighthouse at around 20:30 GMT. French police have since said Sala was on the plane but there has been no…
[ad_1] A day after Turkish prosecutors issued an international warrant for his arrest, NBA star Enes Kanter skipped a game in London this week — citing fears he could be killed by the Turkish government. Kanter says he’s being targeted for his place as an outspoken critic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who he has…
[ad_1] And Professor Michael Cullinane, Professor of US History at the University of Roehampton, said NATO was in danger of becoming an “anachronism” as it struggled to adapt to the new world order of the 21st century. Mr Cullinane told Express.co.uk he was particularly concerned at the attempts by the Philippines to alter the terms of…
[ad_1] I hold a lot of nostalgia for Kingdom Hearts’ opening themes. The two previous series vocal themes, Simple & Clean and Sanctuary, find occasional placement in my streaming playlists and inevitably get me daydreaming about those games and their still extremely impressive CG intros. Now, the newest song in the series, Face My Fears,…
[ad_1] Currency traders generally ignored last night’s vote of no-confidence in Theresa May’s government – a vote that was won by a narrow margin – with very little movement being recorded in pound exchange rates. Indeed, an element of ‘Brexit fatigue’ has overtaken markets, with many currency brokers refusing to execute Sterling trades until political…
[ad_1] An infectious disease expert, Jeremy Farrar said there is “nothing to stop” the rising outbreak if political instability continues to plague the region, insisting the country will head towards a “worse case scenario”. Professor Farrar, who recently visited the DRC with a WHO leadership team, told the Daily Mail Online: “The worst case scenario is…
[ad_1] U.S. stock futures pointed to a rebound on Tuesday, as positive headlines around China alleviated fears of an impending slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy. As of 4:30 a.m. ET, Dow futures traded 83 points higher, indicating a 70-point rise at the open. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were also slightly higher. China’s National…
[ad_1] Chinese exports have recorded a shock fall, slumping by 4.4 percent in the last month of 2018, representing the largest fall for two years. Lowering demand in most of Beijing’s key export markets have been blamed on the fall while its stumbling domestic economy registered a massive 7.6 percent fall in imports due to…
[ad_1] Eurozone industrial output dropped by more than expected in November, according to figures from Eurostat, in the latest of a string of lacklustre economic data to come from the euro area. Industrial production in the 19-country currency bloc plunged by 1.7 percent in November on the month, marking the worst monthly reading since February…
[ad_1] United are on the hunt for a new permanent boss after sacking Jose Mourinho just before Christmas. Red Devils hero Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken caretaker charge at Old Trafford and won his first five games. He takes his Manchester United side to Tottenham on Sunday in a crunch clash as United chase a…
[ad_1] Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan refused to ditch the agreement struck with Moscow over the purchasing of S-400 air defence systems. Washington told Turkey in September 2018 the precondition for buying American-made Patriot air defence systems was refusing to buy Moscow’s S400s. But in a clear snub to the US, Turkey announced the deal…
[ad_1] Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images Canadian maple leafs sit on the faces of one ounce gold coins in this arranged photograph at Gold Investments Ltd. bullion dealers in London, U.K., on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Goldman Sachs has found the safe haven gold more attractive after a volatile December. The bank on Thursday…
[ad_1] Italy’s Campi Flegrei volcano could erupt and destroy up to 100 cubic kilometres (62 miles) of land surrounding the volcano, warned Dr Christopher Kilburn, a professor at University College London and expert in volcanic hazard. Dr Kilburn said there is “absolutely no evidence” of a large scale caldera-forming eruption “any time soon” but warned the Campi…
[ad_1] Deep and low-frequency earthquakes have been detected for the first time under the dormant Eifel volcano in North Rhine-Westphalia, a new paper show. As similar tremors are commonly regarded as indicators of the movement of magma at great depths, this discovery suggests magmatic fluids from the upper mantle of the Earth could rise into…
[ad_1] All-time great Roger Federer says his Hopman Cup run has given him enough confidence to challenge for an unprecedented 21st grand slam at the Australian Open. But the legendary Swiss, now 37, has hinted at the slightest slice of anxiety at the talent lurking outside the 32 seeds at Melbourne Park on the eve…
[ad_1] US Pacific Fleet spokeswoman Rachel McMarr said the visit was intended to “preserve access to the waterways as governed by international law”. She said the operation was not about any one country or to make a political statement. China has significantly upgraded its military presence in the Parcel Islands over the past few years. Recent…
[ad_1] Chinese gay dating app Blued is halting new user registration for a week following media reports underage users caught HIV after going on dates set up via the world’s largest networking app for the LGBT community. China has a vibrant lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender scene scene, though activists say conservative attitudes among some…
[ad_1] A number of defence experts believe Beijing has been testing a railgun mounted on one of its military vessels after analysing pictures appeared on social media. The rumours sparked after a series of photos of what was believed to be landing ship Haiyang Shan had been posted on Weibo, China’s most used social media.…
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: A gas torch is seen at the Filanovskogo oil platform operated by Lukoil company in Caspian Sea, Russia October 16, 2018. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday after the United States showed signs of following Asia into an economic slowdown, although supply cuts by producer club OPEC kept…
[ad_1] Investors are hoping a strong December jobs report and dovish words from the Federal Reserve chairman will ease rising concerns about an economic slowdown. The December employment report, released at 8:30 a.m. ET Friday, is expected to show 177,000 non-farm payrolls were added, after 155,000 in November, and an unchanged unemployment rate of 3.7…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street plunged on Thursday after slowing U.S. factory activity on the heels of a dire revenue warning from Apple Inc (AAPL.O) fueled fears of a global economic slowdown. The magnitude of Apple’s holiday quarter revenue shortfall sent shockwaves through the technology sector, which pulled all three major U.S. stock…
[ad_1] The technology giant exacerbated fears of a worldwide economic slowdown after blaming China weaker iPhone sales in China. Issuing its first revenue warning in almost 12 years, Apple forecast $84 billion in revenue for its fiscal first quarter. The Cupertino, California-based company originally forecast revenue of between $89 billion and $93 billion. The rare…
[ad_1] SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices fell by 1 to 2 percent on Thursday amid volatile currency and stock markets, and on concerns that an economic slowdown in 2019 will cut into fuel demand just as crude supplies are surging. Pumpjacks are seen against the setting sun at the Daqing oil field in Heilongjiang province,…
[ad_1] The revolutionary new weapon can fire shells at several times the speed of sound. It is feared China could have the new weapons ready for 2025. The US is also working on developing its own electromagnetic railguns. Images posted on social media last week appear to show the Haiyan Shan, a Chinese naval vessel…
[ad_1] Gloomy figures released today show factory activity in Italy was recorded below the line of growth at 49.2 for December. While this is up from the 48.9 forecast by economists, it is still under the 50 needed to record an upward trend. Andrew Harker, associate director at IHS Markit, said: “There appears little sense…
[ad_1] In the darkest days of the Cold War, Cuba was at the centre of tensions between the US and the Soviet Union, with the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis bringing the world closer to all-out nuclear war than ever before. Ever since, Cuba’s relationship with the US has been frosty at best and the legacy of the…
[ad_1] Pogba scored twice as Manchester United beat Bournemouth 4-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday and celebrated both with a dance routine. And Kitson believes opponents will soon get tired of it and could up taking their frustration out on the Frenchman on the pitch. “I think (he should stop) to protect himself as well,”…
[ad_1] Search and rescue teams are picking through the rubble of the partially-collapsed nine-storey building amid fears the death toll could grow. The Crisis Management Center of the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s regional branch said three people had been recovered alive from the block in the industrial city 1,050 miles east of Moscow in the southern…
[ad_1] TWO people remain missing in Far North Queensland. It comes as the region prepares for a massive dump of rain and a possible cyclone. Another 120mm-180mm of rain is set to fall across much of the Far North today, with a warning issued for damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Wind gusts are expected to…
[ad_1] On Friday the Tupolev Tu-22M3M supersonic bomber flew for the first time. The aircraft can reportedly hit targets as far as 2,200km away (1,367 miles). Russia is modernising its armed forces as part of a programme overseen by President Vladimir Putin. Quoting a defence source the Russian state-run Tass News Agency reported: “The first…
[ad_1] Eat Smart Salad Shake Ups, single-serve salad bowls produced in California, are being recalled in five provinces due to Listeria contamination fears. The recall impacts all Salad Shake Ups with a best before date of Dec. 29 sold in Alberta, B.C., Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and parts of the U.S., said the company that produces the…
[ad_1] The patients left the centre in Beni when it came under attack by protestors against the cancellation of Sunday’s presidential election in the city. Some 17 had already tested negative for Ebola, while seven people had not yet been tested, according to a spokeswoman for the country’s health ministry. The spokeswoman added that three…
[ad_1] And rescue teams desperately trying to reach the western coast of Java are being hampered by driving rains which are making it difficult to access remote areas. Clouds of ash spewed from Anak Krakatau, almost obscuring the volcanic island where a crater collapse at high tide on Saturday sent waves of up to 16…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil surged on Wednesday, erasing some of the steep losses that have taken crude benchmarks to lows not seen in 1-1/2 years on perceptions the price slide has gone too far, too fast. FILE PHOTO: Oil pumps are seen after sunset outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France November 14, 2018. REUTERS/Christian…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Oil edged up to $51 a barrel on Wednesday after reaching its lowest since June 2017 on perceptions that a price slide prompted by worries over the global economy had been overdone amid an OPEC-led effort to tighten supply. FILE PHOTO: Oil pours out of a spout from Edwin Drake’s original…
[ad_1] SEOUL (Reuters) – Oil prices were mixed on Wednesday as the U.S. benchmark rebounded from steep losses in the previous session, even though concern over the health of the global economy continued to overshadow the market. FILE PHOTO: Oil pours out of a spout from Edwin Drake’s original 1859 well that launched the modern…
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Oil pours out of a spout from Edwin Drake’s original 1859 well that launched the modern petroleum industry at the Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, Pennsylvania U.S., October 5, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid SEOUL (Reuters) – Oil prices were mixed in thin trading on Wednesday as the U.S. benchmark rebounded from…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Global stock markets were heading into the year-end under a heavy cloud after another rout this week as U.S. political uncertainty added to heightened concerns over slowing global economic momentum. FILE PHOTO: Men look at stock quotation boards outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, December 5, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato Asian equities…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices plunged more than 6 percent to the lowest in more than a year on Monday, pulling back sharply late in the session as fears of an economic slowdown rattled the market. FILE PHOTO: A maze of crude oil pipes and valves is pictured during a tour by the…
[ad_1] Stock markets around the world remained under pressure Monday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called the CEOs of six major banks Sunday in an apparent attempt to reassure jittery financial markets — but ended up only stoking investor fears. In thin trading on Christmas Eve, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was off more than…
[ad_1] According to flight tracking data, a USAF RQ-4 drone has made repeated surveillance missions to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad in recent months. Data shows a US drone first flying over Lithuania and Poland, avoiding Russian airspace, in February this year before periodically returning. However the unmanned aerial spy vehicle has made repeated missions…
[ad_1] A total of ten of the 3M22 Tsirkon anti-ship missiles were tested by the Russian Navy. The news was reported by the state-run Tass Russian News Agency. They were fired at targets several hundred kilometres away. A Russian defence source told Tass news they “repeatedly destroyed designated naval targets at hypersonic speed”. US News…
[ad_1] The Iranian exercise is due to launch later today. It will include mid-range missiles, rapid reaction forces and airborne units. Meanwhile the nuclear-powered supercarrier USS John C Stennis has entered the Persian Gulf with a US Navy strike group. The Iranian drill will take place on Qeshm Island, situated in the Strait of Hormuz…
[ad_1] The NSW Food Authority has advised of a recall of Christmas hams over food safety fears. Customers are urged to return the 4.5kg Vic’s Meat bone-in ham half leg to their place of purchase for a full refund. The Australian product is being recalled over a listeria contamination. Listeria can cause illness in pregnant…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World equity markets slipped on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve dashed investor hopes of a more dovish policy outlook, worsening worries of a recession as signs grow that global economic growth is stuttering. Jitters over the Fed’s move to largely keep guidance for additional hikes over the next two years…
[ad_1] The UK is the fifth largest destination for its goods and 750,000 jobs depend on the relationship between the two countries. Time is rapidly running out for Mrs May and her efforts to secure a Brexit deal by the end of March. Berlin has created new laws to protects its businesses from the economic…
[ad_1] The sensitive cables, which emerged online after the apparent hacking of the EU’s diplomatic communications network, show Crimea is viewed as “hot zone”. Russia illegally annexed the Ukrainian territory in 2014 and tensions are still running high in the region with the most recent clashes resulting in the seizure of three Ukrainian naval vessels…
[ad_1] Donald Trump wants out of the Cold War-era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and has give Moscow a 60-day deadline to come clean over any violations. But Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has dismissed the ultimatum and said US threats to “suspend participation” were meaningless. Mr Ryabkov said: “The INF treaty cannot be…
[ad_1] What’s an election campaign without shaking hands with potential voters? Congolese candidates in the thick of an Ebola outbreak, now the second deadliest in Congo history, are finding out in uncomfortable ways. Jaribu Muliwavyo seeks another term as provincial deputy in North Kivu, the restless centre of the outbreak. He’s sad when he arrives…
[ad_1] The typically secretive Chinese technology giant made the comments at one of its most indepth press conferences at its Dongguan offices, after welcoming about two dozen international journalists into its new campus in the southern Chinese city. Huawei has been in the news these past weeks for the arrest of its chief financial officer…
[ad_1] Hackers have reportedly downloaded cables which reveal concerns about US President Donald Trump’s administration, struggles with Russia and China, and the risk of Iran reviving its nuclear programme. According to the New York Times, more than 1,100 reports were supplied by security firm Area 1 after the breach was discovered. Investigators believe the hackers…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices tumbled more than 5 percent on Tuesday in heavy trade due to fears of oversupply and deteriorating demand, extending a selloff that has taken major crude benchmarks down more than 30 percent from an October peak. U.S. crude and global benchmark Brent both extended declines in post-settlement trade…
[ad_1] The Russian President, who is at loggerheads with his US counterpart Donald Trump over Washington’s proposed withdrawal from a key Cold War nuclear arms treaty, said his new advanced weapons, “will force those who got accustomed to militarist rhetoric to think”. Mr Putin made the comments in an address to his Defense Ministry’s expanded…
[ad_1] The economic headwinds and downbeat sentiment has forced investors to consider to what extent those recent data points could spell more pain ahead for U.S. markets, Despite the recent-sell-off, relatively speaking, the major US indices are outperforming their global peers. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has fallen more than 15 percent from its 52-week…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World stock markets, the U.S. dollar and oil prices tumbled on Tuesday as fears about a slowing global economy gripped investors, just as the U.S. Federal Reserve looks set this week to deliver its fourth interest rate hike of the year. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic stock quotation…
[ad_1] European stocks opened lower today with markets also being compounded by further Brexit developments. Prime Minister Theresa May announced MPs will vote on the conditions of Britain leaving the European Union (EU) in the week beginning the 14 January. The FTSE 100 was down by 39.54 points, a difference of 0.58 percent at just…
[ad_1] SINGAPORE (Reuters) – U.S. oil prices fell 1 percent on Tuesday after slipping below $50 a barrel in the previous session, with reports of a big climb in U.S. inventories and forecasts of record shale output stoking worries about oversupply. Pump jacks operate in an oil field in Midland, Texas U.S. August 22, 2018.…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than 2 percent on Monday, with U.S. crude tumbling below $50 a barrel, on signs of oversupply in the United States and as investor concern over global economic growth and fuel demand grows. A gas station worker pumps fuel into a motorbike at a gas station…
[ad_1] Protesters yesterday gathered for the fifth weekend in less than a month in central Paris to voice their discontent with the French government’s policies under the “Macron resign” motto. Now senior officers have confirmed that some of the 14 armoured police cars deployed at the weekend contained “a radical device” that was only to…
[ad_1] For months the threat of homelessness has hung over him (Image: Tim Foster/GETTY) But that was where the Suez RAF veteran was heading after he got an eviction notice from his landlord. For months the threat of homelessness has hung over him while he battled attempts to remove him from the flat that he has…
[ad_1] The player’s identity, who has not been revealed but who is seen as loyal to Mourinho, is said to have told pals that almost every Manchester United player no longer backs the manager. The Sun add that there are backroom staff who have fallen out with the Portuguese boss too. They are confident they…
[ad_1] While a Huawei executive faces possible U.S. charges over trade with Iran, the Chinese tech giant’s ambition to be a leader in next-generation telecoms is colliding with security worries abroad. Australia and New Zealand have barred Huawei Technologies Ltd. as a supplier for fifth-generation networks. They joined the United States and Taiwan, which limit…
[ad_1] However, relief may be in sight. Chiavarone suggested next week’s Federal Reserve’s policy meeting could help calm the Street and act as a catalyst for a year-end rally — particularly if Chairman Jerome Powell confirms he’s moderating his stance on tightening interest rates. “We need to get a little bit of clarity on that.…
[ad_1] Justin Sullivan | Getty Images In this photo illustration, a container of Johnson’s baby powder made by Johnson and Johnson sits on a table in San Francisco, California. The plunge in Johnson & Johnson‘s stock price following a report suggesting the company knew about asbestos in its baby powder is overdone and “excessive,” Wells…
[ad_1] The Dow Jones plunged by 462.88 points, falling to 24,134.51 as concerns over economic growth in China continued to grip the global stock market after rattling shares in Europe and Asia earlier today. As of 17:10 GMT, the DJI was trading 439.96 points down and was at 24,157.42. At the same time of trade, the S&P…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks fell 0.8 percent on Friday, as weak economic data from China and Europe exacerbated global growth fears and added to nerves about the U.S.-China trade talks. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 11, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Weak monthly retail…
[ad_1] European shares were trading sharply lower this morning with the German DAX leading the losses as investors continue to keep a concerned eye on the health of the Chinese economy. Also denting the Europe stock market was a slump in carmaker and auto supplier industry shares, which have been plagued by tougher new emissions…
[ad_1] The DAX nosedived by 181 points earlier today to 10,737.31, leading the losses as global markets were left rattled in a sea of red over fears for China, the world’s second-largest economy. The DAX, which is particularly sensitive to global trade tensions and the Chinese economy, later pulled back losses and was trading down…
[ad_1] Turkey believes the YPG is a ‘terrorist offshoot’ of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which has been blacklisted as a terror group by Ankara and its Western allies. The YPG is a key US ally in the war against the Islamic State so a military operation could incite tensions between the two allies. During…
[ad_1] Escalating fears of retaliation after Canada detained a high-ranking Chinese business executive have prompted some Canadian business leaders to think twice before going to China on business. The detention of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver on behalf of U.S. authorities earlier this month enraged Chinese authorities. And though she’s been released on bail, the situation has prompted fears that…
[ad_1] Google CEO Sundar Pichai, head of one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies, said in an interview this week that concerns about harmful applications of the technology are “very legitimate” – but the tech industry should be trusted to responsibly regulate its use. Speaking with The Washington Post on Tuesday afternoon, Pichai said…
[ad_1] SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Asian shares and the pound moved higher on Thursday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote, and as China appeared to be taking more steps to meet U.S. demands to open its markets. FILE PHOTO: An investor sits in front of…
[ad_1] Security officials and retailers said industrial safety equipment dealers had been ordered not to sell yellow vests to people buying in person. They are only allowed to take wholesale purchases from verified companies. Permission also has to be granted from the police. Anyone who ignores the restrictions will be punished, officials warned. One trader,…
[ad_1] According to CNN, a source close to the President has said Mr Trump sees impeachment as a “real possibility“. However, the President isn’t certain whether it will happen. The concern comes from the fact the Democrats will be taking over the House following their victory in the Midterm Elections. Could President Trump be impeached? …
[ad_1] A Thai court ruled Tuesday that a soccer player who holds refugee status in Australia can be held for 60 days pending the completion of an extradition request by Bahrain, the homeland he fled four years ago on account of alleged political persecution and torture. Hakeem al-Araibi, who was detained Nov. 27 upon entry…
[ad_1] Rome authorities are recommending residents close their windows and stay indoors following a massive fire at a waste treatment plant that covered much of the Eternal City in thick smoke. Schools sent out messages advising parents they were keeping children indoors Tuesday and the mayor’s office urged Romans to avoid eating food cultivated around…
[ad_1] The economy contracted on a quarterly basis by 1.1 percent in the three months from July to September as the crippling effects of soaring interest rates and a lira crisis began to take their toll. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute revealed the construction sector slumped by 5.3 percent, while household consumption fell to…
[ad_1] The non-binding deal was agreed by all 193 UN countries, except the United States, in July. But in the months that followed, 15 more nations have either pulled out or expressed concerns over the impact of the agreement on sovereignty and ability to control their borders. At a signing ceremony in Marrakesh today, the…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. equity futures fell about 0.4 percent to six-week lows on Monday, as a global selloff continued on signs of cooling growth and worries that escalating tensions between the United States and China could scuttle their fragile trade truce. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in…
[ad_1] Meng Wanzhou, Executive Board Director of the Chinese technology giant Huawei, attends a session of the VTB Capital Investment Forum “Russia Calling!” in Moscow, Russia October 2, 2014. REUTERS/Alexander Bibik TORONTO (Reuters) – A top executive of China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] argued that she should be let out on bail while awaiting…
[ad_1] The suggestion was made by John Herbst, previously the US Ambassador to Ukraine. Three Ukrainian naval vessels were seized by the Russian military late last month as they passed through the Kerch Strait. The Kerch Strait separates the Sea of Azov from the Black Sea, passing by contested Crimea. Ambassador Herbst wrote: “The United…
[ad_1] The detachment, including the Varyag missile cruiser, Admiral Pateleyev destroyer and Boris Butoma tanker, entered the eastern Indian port city of Visakhapatnam. But despite concerns an increase in global tensions between a number of countries could lead to another war, the Russian Pacific Fleet insisted the exercise is taking place purely to strengthen military…
[ad_1] The US Department of Defence has taken a clear stance over the ongoing tensions between Moscow and Kiev, the Wall Street Journal wrote. The US Air Force OC-135 observation plane was flown near Crimea, the Ukrainian region seized by Russia in 2014, the Pentagon said. US, Canadian, German, French, UK, Romanian and Ukrainian observers…
[ad_1] HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – At a closed-door security meeting of U.S. companies in Singapore on Thursday, one topic was high on the agenda: the arrest of a top executive at Chinese tech giant Huawei [HWT.UL] and the potential backlash on American firms operating in China. The Huawei logo is pictured outside their research facility…
[ad_1] November’s jobs report Friday should show a strong pace of hiring in a solid underlying economy, a stark contrast to some of the worst fears in financial markets this week. Sliding bond yields and falling equity prices have helped fan worries that the real economy is going to stall out and head for a…
[ad_1] Investor fears about an economic slowdown helped fuel Thursday’s drastic stock market sell-off. But the IMF’s Christine Lagarde said based on growth numbers, she doesn’t see cause for alarm. “I don’t see the elements of a recession in short order,” Lagarde, International Monetary Fund’s managing director, told CNBC’s Sara Eisen in Washington Thursday. “We…
[ad_1] A string of Chinese stocks fell hard on Thursday after the arrest of Huawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver deepened concerns over US-China trade tensions. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index of Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong was off 2.76 percent as of 12:40 p.m. On the Mainland side, the CSI…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global stocks fell on Wednesday, plagued by a flattening yield curve that sparked concerns about a economic slowdown in the United States and weakening expectations of a lasting U.S.-China trade truce, while the dollar steadied. U.S. markets were closed to mark former President George H.W. Bush’s death, but the effect…
[ad_1] Vladimir Putin’s continued aggression on the border of Ukraine is currently drawing the censure of global leaders. President Putin is resisting international demands to release the 24 Ukrainian sailors who were taken prisoner by Russian forces on the Sea of Asov last month. His “killer high-five” with Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the G20…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Wednesday, swept lower by a broad decline across financial markets, as concern about the outlook for global growth and evidence of yet more crude supply wiped out half of this week’s gains. A pump jack lifts oil out of a well, during a sandstorm in Midland, Texas,…
[ad_1] The Houston-based company posted its best day in more than a decade in July after it raised full-year guidance and beat Wall Street’s earnings expectations. The better-than-expected equity results have persisted through an uptick in interest rates and fears of economic slowdown that roiled markets at the start of the fourth quarter. “If GDP…
[ad_1] Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg blamed Moscow for soaring global tensions and confirmed the biggest defensive operation since the Cold War was underway. Speaking as NATO Foreign Ministers began two days of talks on critical issues for the West’s security, Mr Stoltenberg called for transparency from Moscow as concerns about its increased sabre-rattling continued to…
[ad_1] The Taiwanese defence ministry warned it has seen an increase in patrols by Chinese warships around the island. Beijing claims ownership of Taiwan as part of its ‘One China’ policy. The US supports Taiwanese independence, and frequently sends naval forces into the area. Taiwan claims “irregular” patrols by Chinese naval vessels in the Taiwan…
[ad_1] President Petro Poroshenko is said to be fearful that President Vladimir Putin is planning his next show of strength and has called on Nato to send in warships as tensions escalate between the two countries. Kiev is worried about the deepening political crisis and believes Putin has set his sights on the ports of…
[ad_1] Ukrainian officials on Friday barred Russian men of combat age from travelling to the country in the latest escalation of tensions between the neighbours. The long-simmering conflict bubbled over Sunday when Russian border guards rammed into and opened fired on three Ukrainian vessels near the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow annexed in 2014. The vessels…
[ad_1] The probe, conducted by the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), has discovered over-inflated bills, fraud and non-compliance with organisation rules connected with the United Nations’ (UN) refugee program in Uganda. A report from the UN’s internal watchdog said about £8.6m was spent on a recount of South Sudanese people who have entered Uganda,…
[ad_1] David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Apple iPhone XR and iPhone XS smartphones are displayed during an event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Another Wall Street firm has cut expectations for Apple amid fears of soft smartphone and overall iPhone demand. Canaccord Genuity analyst…
[ad_1] The explosive intervention was made by Ukrainian journalist Anna Korbut, who insisted her president’s decision to impose martial law had been met with criticism “in both constituencies”. President Poroshenko has been accused of “deliberately exaggerating the Russian threat”. But Ms Korbut refuted those assertions. She said: “His motives and the scope of martial law…
[ad_1] Guy Verhofstadt warned the European Union may not be able to “stop” the Russians “without American help”, in the case of an invasion. The Belgian MEP also blasted the EU for being incapable of doing 10% of the American army’s operations, despite spending 40% the amount of the American army. Speaking at the European…
[ad_1] The sudden announcement that General Motors will stop making cars in Oshawa, Ont. after next year sent shockwaves through the industry on Monday. The impact of GM’s move could extend far beyond the borders of the community east of Toronto that has been synonymous with auto manufacturing for the past 65 years. Joe McCabe, CEO of Pennsylvania-based consultancy…
[ad_1] Rashford has been forced to settle for a bit-part role at Old Trafford this season with a number of team-mates ahead of him in the attacking pecking order. The 21-year-old’s immense potential means he remains highly rated though and he has been linked with moves to two European giants. Reports this week have claimed…
[ad_1] Lieutenant General He Lei, former Vice President of the People’s Liberation Army Academy of Military Sciences, praised the Chinese Communist Party and Beijing’s rapid growth to global power. However, he pointed out that in order “to achieve the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation and realise the reunification of the country” Beijing needs to bring…
[ad_1] The Greek central bank is said to be desperately trying to thrash out a plan to tackle a string of lingering bad debts in the aftermath of the Italian budget fallout with the EU. One method reportedly being discussed is the creation of a bad bank with the purpose of taking on the brunt…
[ad_1] European Commission Günther Oettinger has signalled his intention to get tough, suggesting inaction on the matter was not a option. He fears there will be an uprising from eurozone members if Brussels does not take a stand. Italy’s ruling coalition, a partnership between Matteo Salvini’s Lega and Luigi Di Maio’s Five Star Movement has defied Eurocrats…
[ad_1] The European Union has improved efforts of cross-country military initiatives over the years, giving rise to the probability of a counteractive “EU army”, developing warfare tactics with shared intelligence across borders. German newspaper Zeit said: “The EU army is already taking on shape. “While the vision of a European army is being debated over…
[ad_1] Love Island winner Amber Davies was rushed to hospital after collapsing outside a pub in her hometown amid fears her drink was spiked. Miss Davies, 22, had been drinking with a friend when she became unwell after being seen stumbling and screaming in a car park in St Asaph, North Wales. Staff at the…
[ad_1] The United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand hope to provide 60 percent of homes in the country with electricity by 2030. At present only 13 percent of the Papua New Guinea population can access electricity. The deal was announced at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum which met on Saturday in Port Moresby,…
[ad_1] Marco Minniti took aim at the populist Five Star Movement and Lega party alliance as he launched a leadership bid for the opposition Democratic Party. Rome’s current government is embroiled in a standoff with the EU over its spending plans for next year. The centre-left Mr Minniti, who served in Italy’s government from December…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Shares of embattled utility PG&E Corp (PCG.N) jumped 40 percent on Friday as fears it could be bankrupted by the fallout of California’s deadly wildfires were eased by signs of support for the company from one regulator. Employees of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) work in the aftermath of the Camp Fire…
[ad_1] White House officials claim Tehran could launch an extremist terror outfit to target Shiites Muslims in the Middle East. James Jeffrey, the US State Department’s special representative to Syria, warned a key defence summit that direct military action could not defeat Iran and groups it backs. Donald Trump has branded Iran “the world’s leading state…
[ad_1] The proposals would see the introduction of laws allowing the state to expropriate land without compensation “in the national interest”. White South African farmers still own around 73 percent of the country’s commercial agricultural land despite making up just nine percent of the population. And supporters of sweeping land reform insist the state must…
[ad_1] Donald Trump has declared he wants out of the accord, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987, and has accused Russia of routinely violating its terms. The treaty banned ground-launched missiles with ranges between 300 miles and 3,400 miles and led to nearly 2,700 short and medium-range…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices extended a steep slide on Wednesday on the back of worries about weakening world demand and oversupply, while global shares sagged as energy sector strains heightened anxiety about a slow down in the global economy. A man walks past an electronic stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo,…
[ad_1] The Macron administration is under intense pressure from drivers over environmental duties on petrol and diesel, which along with rising oil costs, have led to sharp price hikes at the pump. Mr Castaner issued the warning in an interview with the news channel BFMTV, before branding the fuel protests “irrational”. He said: “I am asking…
[ad_1] TAIPEI/SEOUL (Reuters) – Shares in Asian suppliers and assemblers for Apple Inc (AAPL.O) fell on Tuesday after several component makers warned of weaker than expected results, leading some market watchers to call the peak for iPhones in several key markets. FILE PHOTO: A woman checks her phone at a flagship Apple store at Iconsiam…
[ad_1] TAIPEI (Reuters) – Shares in Asian suppliers and assemblers for Apple Inc (AAPL.O) fell on Tuesday due to profit warnings that point to weakness in iPhone sales. Thailand’s first flagship Apple store is seen at Iconsiam shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand November 9, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun Taiwan-based assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry Co…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – General Electric Co (GE.N) will sell assets with “urgency” to reduce its high debt, Chief Executive Officer Larry Culp said on Monday, as GE shares tumbled as much as 10 percent and the cost of insuring its debt hit a six-year high. A General Electric (GE) sign is seen during…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar surged to nearly 17-month highs on Monday against a basket of major currencies as investors sought out the highly liquid and high-yielding currency against a backdrop of global growth worry and rising political risk in Italy and Britain. People walk past the entrance of the London Stock Exchange in…
[ad_1] Geri Horner, Melanie C, Mel B and Geri Horner will tour at least six stadiums next summer; their first concert dates in a decade. With no fan presale and 20 years’ worth of fan nostalgia to capitalise on, it is expected that the demand for tickets will be enormous. All six shows hit the…
[ad_1] The US President may target industry in Europe and China in a show of strength after his Republican Party lost control of the House of Representatives, it is claimed. Mr Trump could exacerbate existing trade disputes as he relies on compromises with the Democrats for domestic issues, but has largely free rein in foreign…
[ad_1] Turki Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Jasser is believed to have been murdered in a Saudi jail last week, after being forcibly detained in March for his supposed connection to a Twitter count outlining numerous abuses committed by the Saudi royal family. Prominent human rights activist Yahya Assiri commented previously on the case to The New…
[ad_1] The Department of Homeland Security has been preparing for today for more than a year. They’ve held cyber disaster practice runs, worked hand-in-hand with local precincts and tried to calm fears about hacking voting machines. (Which, by the way, is easy to pull off in a staged test environment at a cybersecurity conference, but…
[ad_1] The European Union has recalled its ambassador to Tanzania, citing “the deterioration of the human rights and rule of law situation” in the East African country where one regional official last week called for the outing and arrests of gay people. A statement emailed to The Associated Press Monday said the EU will be…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks were hammered on Monday as fears of faster rate hikes in the United States and uncertainty around the Sino-U.S. trade war dented risk sentiment, while sterling jumped to two-week highs on hopes of an orderly Brexit. FILE PHOTO: British five pound banknotes.November 14, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo MSCI’s broadest…
[ad_1] Four quakes struck in quick succession from 1pm GMT today (6am local time) with their strength ranging from 4.1 to 3.0. The first hit 25 miles east of Monterey, California, at 12.58pm GMT, with aftershocks recorded until 1.22pm, according to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). All struck at relatively shallow depths of between 4 miles (6.5km)…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – China’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N) lowered its full-year sales forecast on Friday due to concerns about the economic impact of a U.S.-China trade spat, which the company expects will dent revenue ahead of its top sale season. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Alibaba Group is seen at the company’s headquarters in…
[ad_1] Alain Lamassoure, a French centre-right member of the European Parliament, told the Financial Times: “For Europe this is not good news. “This risk is that for the rest of the German parliamentary term we have a Germany that is more or less paralysed.“ French Conservative Senator Jean Bizet said Mrs Merkel’s decision had left…
[ad_1] On September 28, the day that Facebook disclosed a security breach impacting millions of its users, the head of the company’s upstart enterprise business reached out to Walmart, a top customer, to assure it that its data had not been exposed. Walmart is a customer of Workplace by Facebook, a work version of the…
[ad_1] Austria will follow the United States and Hungary in backing out of a UN migration pact over concerns it will blur the line between legal and illegal migration, the Austrian government said on Wednesday. Conservative Chancellor Sebastian Kurz took office last December in a coalition with the nationalist, anti-migration Freedom Party. Austria currently holds…
[ad_1] That’s because reports from the Daily Telegraph indicate there are fears within the Tottenham camp that the Argentine could be tempted away from the club. Pochettino has been strongly committed to the Spurs project since joining from Southampton in 2014. And in north London, the 46-year-old has consolidated his reputation as one of Europe’s…
[ad_1] The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the losses and closed down 1.63 percent while the Dow Jones ended the day down 0.99 percent. Despite a morning rally, which saw the Dow gain more than 380 points, afternoon trading saw the index suffer its biggest U-turn in nearly a year to close down 245 points. Meanwhile, the…
[ad_1] The huge stratovolcano in central Mexico has spewed ash and smoke and experts have recorded several low-level emissions over the last few days. The volcano, which is located just 34 miles from the country’s capital Mexico City, has a history of major eruptions – and a further blast could put thousands of nearby residents…
[ad_1] De Gea is widely recognised as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. And the Spaniard has had another impressive season for Manchester United despite keeping just three clean sheets. United have been trying to tie De Gea down to a long-term deal for several months but talks have not resulted in an…
[ad_1] SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Asian shares tumbled to 20-month lows and S&P futures fell sharply at the end of a turbulent week for financial markets on Friday, as anxiety over the outlook for U.S. corporate profits added to lingering fears about global trade and economic growth. A man stands in front of an electronic board…
[ad_1] SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Asian shares slipped again on Friday morning, deepening this week’s markets rout, after disappointing results from Alphabet Inc and Amazon.com heightened concerns over the outlook for U.S. corporate earnings, global trade and economic growth. A man stands in front of an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average outside a brokerage in…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares dived on Thursday as hundreds of billions of dollars hemorrhaged from global markets after a rout in tech stocks inflicted the largest daily decline on Wall Street since 2011, wiping out all its gains for the year. A screen displays a chart of the Dow Jones Industrial Average on…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks flatlined on Wednesday, after five straight days of losses, oil prices traded near two-month lows and Wall Street was tipped for a lower open after fresh signs that global economic growth and company profits may be losing steam. FILE PHOTO: A woman walks past an electronic board showing the…
[ad_1] Three earthquakes between 6.5 and 6.8 magnitude strength hit Canadian province British Columbia in less than an hour at 10.39pm local time, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquakes have been followed by a number of weaker tremors on the west coast of Canada, the US and Mexico. Seven more struck near…
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia says journalist Mr Khashoggi, a Saudi national who has been missing for two weeks, was killed after a “fist fight” broke out inside the Istanbul consulate. Economist Liam Halligan said the shocking revelations has sent relations into “chaos” between world nations. He said: “As the diplomatic tension has cranked up, fears have…
[ad_1] The yuan also ended trading yesterday at its weakest close against the US dollar since January 2017. Latest figures showed the economy in China grew less than anticipated, with a 6.5 percent increase year-on-year in the third quarter on 2018. This is down on expectations for a 6.6 percent growth, according to analysts polled…
[ad_1] A grass fire threatening a gas pipeline has triggered evacuations for a whole community of Baypoint, California. Around 4,000 people have been evacuated from approximately 1,400 homes according to authorities. Those living in areas from Baypoint by North Broadway to the West, Summer Way to the East, Suisin Avenue to the North and Willow…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – China’s benchmark stock index skidded to four-year lows and dragged Asian equities down on Thursday, as renewed fears of a broadening economic impact from an escalating Sino-U.S. trade conflict sapped confidence. FILE PHOTO: An investor sits in front of displays showing stock information at a brokerage office in Beijing, China October…
[ad_1] That is the revelation of United midfielder Andreas Pereira. Mourinho’s future has dominated the headlines with the Red Devils having endured a poor start to the season on the pitch and turmoil off of it. United are seven points off the pace in the Premier League, with the joint-third-worst defence in the top flight,…
[ad_1] October’s long dry spell in the northwest of British Columbia may be coming to an end with rain in the forecast, but the prolonged drought — which reached a level 4 warning in some areas — is already having adverse effects on wildlife in the region. At the beginning of the week, Prince Rupert had seen…
[ad_1] The 4.9 magntiude earthuake struck on Tuesday UTC 09.17 creating a depth of 10km in the south of Niuatoputapu island. The quake struck around 105km north east of Hihifo, the main village of the island, the US Geological Society (USGS) confirmed in an update. So far there are no reports of damage to the area or…
[ad_1] Diplomatic relations between the two countries have soured in recent months, with the Kremlin accused of interfering in the US Presidential election and dozens of Russian diplomats expelled from Washington following the Salisbury poisoning. Now, Russian Ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, has issued a plea for the governments of both countries to open…
[ad_1] Salah was playing for his country in an Africa Cup of Nations Group J qualifying match against Swaziland. Egypt were leading 3-0 in the first half when Salah got their fourth goal. The attacker scored directly from a corner with his left foot to end a four-game goal drought. But the match ended in…
[ad_1] Mounting concerns on both sides of the border are prompting the U.S. and Canadian ambassadors to meet with businesses in the wake of a new trade deal between the United States, Mexico and Canada. In an interview with CBC Radio’s The House, U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft said she and her Canadian counterpart, David MacNaughton,…
[ad_1] Chip stocks are plunging this month as investors react to surging interest rates and concerns over weakening business trends in the semiconductor industry. The iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF has declined nearly 5 percent this month through Tuesday versus 1 percent fall for the S&P 500. The chip sector ETF is down another 2.7 percent…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global equity markets fell on Monday amid unease over the impact of the U.S.-China trade war on China’s growth, while the dollar gained against the euro as Italian bond yields spiked on a brewing spat over Italy’s budget plans. European markets slid, with defensive stocks under pressure as investor confidence…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – A gauge of global equity markets fell on Monday amid unease over the impact of the escalating U.S.-Sino trade war on China’s growth, while the dollar gained versus the euro and Italian bond yields spiked on a spat over Italy’s budget plans. An investor watches a board showing stock information…
[ad_1] Shares in Asia slumped overnight despite Beijing’s central bank increasing liquidity to offset the effects of the tariff row with the US. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced a 100-basis-point cut to banks’ reserve requirement ratio, stepping up efforts to support the economy and calm market worries. The US and China have slapped…
[ad_1] Thomas Peter-Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Donald Trump takes part in a welcoming ceremony with China’s President Xi Jinping on November 9, 2017 in Beijing, China. Trump is on a 10-day trip to Asia. Companies’ appetite for mergers and acquisitions has fallen to a four-year low, with investment pressured by…
[ad_1] Vladimir Putin’s threats to the West could quickly spiral out of control and unleash a catastrophic world war, according to the former UK ambassador to Russia. Sir Tony Brenton, who served as ambassador between 2004 to 2008, said that there was a “genuine danger” of the world falling into a world war crisis Speaking…
[ad_1] Fears over rising interest rates dinged major stock market averages but benefited one sector that has been waiting to reap the benefits of higher yields. Financials were the only positive major sector Thursday on the S&P 500, with bank stocks the strongest performers. Specifically, community and regional institutions were the clear winners, as is…
[ad_1] Customers are being urged to check their pregnancy tests [Getty] The Government body Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MRHA) has announced one brand of digital pregnancy tests have had to be recalled. In a press release, the MRHA said: “Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech (the manufacturer) has announced they are recalling one lot of faulty…
[ad_1] Lebanon has two official currencies: the Lebanese pound and the US dollar. In the event that Lebanon falls into economic collapse, then it raises the concern that it will affect the value of the dollar, a currency that is widely used globally. Due to the increase in the country’s economic turmoil, Lebanon has become…
[ad_1] Sunday’s encounter came as the Chinese vessel shadowed the USS Decatur steaming through international waters near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The US ship’s commander was forced to make last-ditch manoeuvres to avoid a collision when the Chinese ship came within 135ft of his bows and Pentagon officials later branded the…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares reversed early losses while the euro rebounded from six-week lows on reports Italy will cut its budget deficit at a faster pace than expected, raising hopes Rome could stave off a problematic debt blow-out. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at a mobile phone next to an electronic board showing…
[ad_1] The Pentagon has received mail suspected of containing the deadly poison ricin, including an envelope a US official says was addressed to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. The Pentagon said in a statement on Tuesday it had put its mail facility under quarantine and the FBI was analysing the envelopes. US officials, speaking on condition…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Pogba continues to anger Mourinho with the duo’s relationship at Old Trafford worsening with every week. The France international, who is keen to leave the club for Barcelona when the transfer window reopens in January, toiled against West Ham at the weekend. The Manchester United star was hooked with his side…
[ad_1] The news comes after the Islamic Republic launched a night strike on US-backed militias in Syria claiming it was punishing its enemy’s “wickedness”. The US is taking a stand against Iran as a 12-mile stretch of the Iraq-Syria border becomes the focal point of a drawn-out struggle between Iran and the US for dominance…
[ad_1] Argentina staged a mock invasion of the Falkland Islands (Image: facebook) And last night Gen Julian Thompson, who led British land forces during the Falklands conflict, suggested Argentina could strike in the event of a Labour government because, “It’s unlikely Jeremy Corbyn would use military force to defend the islands”. Operation Maipu, staged in…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Shares of Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) plunged up to 13 percent on Friday as investors worried about the future of Chairman and Chief Executive Elon Musk at the electric carmaker after U.S. securities regulators accused him of fraud. The 47-year-old billionaire entrepreneur has been directly involved in almost every detail of Tesla’s product…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asia stocks struggled on Tuesday as the latest round of U.S.-China tariffs revived fears the trade dispute would knock global growth, while crude oil was elevated near four-year highs after Saudi Arabia and Russia ruled out immediate production increases. A man looks at an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average outside…
[ad_1] But the exchange rate still has long way to go to recover the losses suffered at the end of last week. The pound is edging higher against the US dollar and the majority of its other peers this morning, but remains in a precarious position following on from the beating it took at the…
[ad_1] Supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco and ASDA are recalling a number of products. One of these is a scotch egg that has been found to be carrying listeria bacteria in certain batches. Other products have sparked salmonella fears. These are the products that supermarkets are warning Britons to avoid. Products being recalled Dearne Valley…
[ad_1] Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he fears that workplace conflict will arise if companies have to publicly disclose how much they pay women compared to men. The opposition on Sunday announced an election commitment to make Australian companies with more than 1000 employees disclose their gender pay gaps. Mr Morrison says it’s important to…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar rebounded and world shares hit a six-month high on Friday after China’s moves to boost domestic consumption bolstered a rally driven by investor bets that the latest U.S.-China trade dispute was unlikely to dent global growth. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange…
[ad_1] And Mr Yameen’s anticipated victory will pave the way for even further Chinese influence as it seeks to establish a strategically important bridgehead in the Indian Ocean. Sunday’s Presidential election sees incumbent Mr Yameen face Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is challenging him on behalf of a united opposition group led by the Maldivian Democratic…
[ad_1] In a furious rant, Mohammad Javad Zarif said the United States risks “destabilising the world” under Donald Trump‘s leadership. Tensions between the US and Iran have soared since Mr Trump, an outspoken critic of Tehran, took office last January. The White House chief reimposed economic sanctions on the regime in August after withdrawing from…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World shares hit their highest levels in more than six months on Friday as investors took the view that the latest exchange of tariffs between the United States and China may be less damaging than initially feared. FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside the entrance of the London Stock Exchange in…
[ad_1] European stocks opened higher Thursday as investors shrugged off worries over the U.S.-China trade dispute. Britain’s FTSE 100 was 22 points higher, Germany’s DAX up 40 points and France’s CAC rising by 12 points, according IG data. Equities in Europe followed the positive sentiment globally, with Asian markets in the black on the back…
[ad_1] Harry Kane has no intention of pulling out of Tottenham games despite burn-out fears as England forward looks for return to free-scoring form Fears are growing that Tottenham and England striker is suffering from burn-out Kane has scored just twice this season with and has performed lethargically But the forward has no intention of…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – World stock markets broadly rose for a second straight day on Wednesday, while safe-haven assets such as U.S. bonds and the Japanese yen slipped to multi-week lows on bets the ongoing U.S.-China trade spat would inflict less damage than feared. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – World stock markets broadly rose for a second straight day on Wednesday, while safe-haven assets such as U.S. bonds and the Japanese yen slipped to multi-week lows, on bets the ongoing U.S.-China trade spat would inflict less damage than feared. A broker looks at a graph on his computer screen…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Global equities rallied for a second straight day on Wednesday while safe-haven assets such as U.S. bonds and the Japanese yen slipped to multi-week lows as investors bet the escalating U.S.-China trade spat would inflict less damage than feared. A broker looks at a graph on his computer screen on the…
[ad_1] JAKARTA (Reuters) – Confidence among Asian companies slumped to the weakest in almost three years in the third quarter as businesses feared blowback from a worsening global trade war, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed. FILE PHOTO: Vendors sit under umbrellas inside a wholesale flower market in Bengaluru, India, April 12, 2018. REUTERS/Abhishek N. Chinnappa/File…
[ad_1] The EU has been working on “emergency legislation” in financial market regulation in the event of a hard-Brexit, according to reports in German financial newspaper Handelsblatt quoting EU sources. If the UK crashes out without a deal, it means EU legislation in the UK would be invalidated because it would leave the single market…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock markets were lower on Monday as technology names such as Apple and Amazon.com fell, bearing the brunt of expectations President Trump will make good on threats to set new tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, and that Beijing will retaliate. Traders work on the floor of the New York…
[ad_1] In a continuation of last week’s troubles, the US dollar has been weakened by worries that the US-China trade spat could soon escalate. The ball is currently in the US’s court, with trade officials seemingly poised to impose fresh tariffs on Chinese imports. Ahead of any further action, Chinese state newspaper The Global Times…
[ad_1] Manchester United recorded a 2-1 win over Watford this afternoon as goals from Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling ended the Hornets’ unbeaten run. However, the game ended on a sour note for the Serbian after he was dismissed in the final moments of the match Matic was given his marching orders after a late…
[ad_1] The drills, part of Vostok-2018, took place on Saturday despite Tokyo’s concerns about a Russian military build up in the area. Tanks and soldiers were seen emerging from a landing ship on the beach at Klerka training ground on the Sea of Japan coast. It comes as Japan have raised concerns, which date back…
[ad_1] The First Order was never anything like the old Empire. Under the previous Supreme Leader Snoke it was a rebel force with no (known) home planet or base. Snoke even had his throne room on the Mega Star Destroyer Supremacy. Now that the First Order is the most powerful force in the galaxy, it…
[ad_1] The Magpies are third from bottom with just one point from their opening four games. And for the second season in a row, Championship side Nottingham Forest knocked them out of the Carabao Cup. They face Arsenal at St James’ Park on Saturday with fans already bracing themselves for a survival fight in the…
[ad_1] Iran was given the powerful warning via a statement from White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The statement said the US will “respond swiftly and decisively” should any Americans in Iraq get hurt in attacks which are linked to Iran. Over the past week there have been attacks on both the US Embassy…
[ad_1] In one of a number of dangerous events listed by the Federal Aviation Administration, a US civil operator was intercepted by fighter jets in the skies above Iran last December. The advisory also warns military activities linked to the bloody conflict in Syria have been ramped across Iran’s airspace. Tensions between Tehran and Washington…
[ad_1] The Donald Trump rally was planned for Friday in Jackson, Mississippi, which is now squarely in Hurricane Florence’s sights. Mr Trump’s campaign organisation confirmed the cancellation today after Hurricane Florence strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the system is currently located ] 1,230 miles east-southeast of Cape Fear…
[ad_1] A BIBLE prophecy predicting the End of Days is feared to come true after the first ‘red heifer in 2,000 years’ was born in Israel. The Temple Institute in Jerusalem announced the calf’s birth on YouTube, saying it would undergo “extensive examination” to determine if it is red all over. According to The Sun,…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes were higher on Monday, boosted by the consumer discretionary sector and as hopes for a new round of tax cuts overshadowed fears of an escalation in the Sino-U.S. trade war. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 7, 2018.…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – World share indexes registered their biggest weekly declines in almost six months in a volatile session on Friday as investors weighed solid U.S. economic data against expectations for higher interest rates and U.S. trade tensions on multiple fronts. U.S. job growth accelerated in August and wages notched their largest annual…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – World share indexes limped toward their worst week in almost six months on Friday and trading was volatile as investors weighed solid economic data against expectations for interest rate hikes and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. U.S. job growth accelerated in August and wages notched their largest annual increase in more…
[ad_1] Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump spoke of America’s long-standing good relationship with Japan. He said: “That will end as soon as I tell them how much they have to pay.” It is unclear precisely what form a US-Japanese trading spat could take, but Derek Scissors of the America Enterprise…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World shares fell for a fifth straight day on Thursday as investors braced for another escalation in a trade war between the United States and China, while emerging-market currencies paused near 15-month lows. The MSCI All-Country World Index, which tracks shares in 47 countries, was down 0.1 percent. Stocks in Europe…
[ad_1] SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Asian shares rose on Tuesday, with markets reversing earlier losses, but investors were apprehensive as the Sino-U.S. trade dispute threatened to escalate this week and Argentina’s austerity measures rattled emerging markets. Passersby using umbrellas struggle against a heavy rain and wind in front of an electronic stock quotation board as Typhoon…
[ad_1] South Africa land seizures: Mark Milbank lost his farm and cattle under Mugabe’s land seizure policy (Image: GETTY / MARK MILBANK) Mark Milbank had a 5,000-acre farm called Chirume Ranch – 75 miles south east of the Harare in the Weza farming district – where he had lived for the previous 40 years. Mr…
[ad_1] The United Nations calls on Russia, Iran and Turkey to forestall a battle in Syria’s Idlib province that would affect millions of civilians and could see both militants and the government potentially using chlorine as a chemical weapon. UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said there was a high concentration of foreign fighters in…
[ad_1] Figures show the number of Brits living in Bendorm has fallen from around 5,000 before the 2007 financial crash to 2,825 last year. Almost 5,000 waved adios to Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca over the same period of time and by 2017, 14,981 expats remained on the Balearic islands. Spanish newspaper El Pais reported the…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – A major global stock index jumped to a 5-1/2-month high on Wednesday as optimism on the potential for U.S. trade deals cleared the path for technology stocks to resume their leadership mantle. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., August 28,…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes rose on Tuesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes hitting fresh all-time highs, as a trade agreement between the United States and Mexico calmed fears of a global trade war. Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the end of…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks rose to a six-month high on Tuesday, lifted by investor optimism that a U.S.-Mexico deal to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement will go some way to averting a global trade war. FILE PHOTO: A worker walks in a container area at a port in Tokyo, Japan January…
[ad_1] Prime Minister Theresa May has been the latest commentator on the matter, stating that the UK can weather the effects of a no-deal Brexit. After several weeks of warnings and pessimism from naysayers, Mrs May said: “Look at what the director general of the World Trade Organisation has said. “He has said about the…
[ad_1] A powerful hurricane that threatened Hawaii for a week rapidly disintegrated to become a tropical storm south of Honolulu. But meteorologists warned heavy rains could still wallop the islands with flash flooding and punishing winds. Lane dumped nearly one metre of rain on parts of the Big Island of Hawaii over the past two…
[ad_1] Manchester United suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to Brighton last weekend to pile some early pressure on manager Jose Mourinho. His players came in for some heavy criticism for a lacklustre display in which captain Paul Pogba admitted his ‘attitude’ was not right. Their second game of the season followed a summer of drama…
[ad_1] Hurricane Lane has already triggered landslides and flooding on the Hawaii Islands, unleashing a barrage of rain on Maui County and the Big Island. Authorities have warned residents to seek shelter before it is too late and to store two weeks worth of food and water. But some worry even the shelters may not be…
[ad_1] Alibaba‘s visibility means the Chinese e-commerce company won’t be spared from the U.S.-China trade war, but one strategist said he still expects 20 percent growth by the end of 2019. “There is no more marquee name in China if you’re going to buy a stock. So, they’re in every ETF, they’re going to be…
[ad_1] Alibaba is under pressure heading into its quarterly earnings before the bell Thursday. The stock has fallen more than 16 percent from its June high. That looks like a buying opportunity to one trader. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] THE Sunshine Coast will revel in their road warrior “bubble’’ in the Super Netball grand final this Sunday when the reigning champions take on the West Coast at a fever-pitched Perth Arena. A capacity crowd of over 15,000 is expected for the 2018 season showpiece with the Fever in their first-ever decider and Perth…
[ad_1] The big Canadian banks are set to reveal their quarterly earnings over the next week, and investors will take a close look to see whether anxiety over higher interest rates and an uncertain trade environment are hurting the economy’s prospects. After all, beneath their staid and boring surface, the five big banks are the…
[ad_1] US military analysts are increasingly concerned about the abnormal and unprecedented behaviour of Russian military satellites. The US State Department claimed the Russian satellite was exhibiting technological powers that had “never been seen before”. This included the satellite “birthing” smaller satellites, which then produced even smaller satellites. A source from the US government told…
[ad_1] Real Madrid and Barcelona have been blamed for Pogba reportedly wanting to leave Manchester United. Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson thinks the La Liga duo have turned the player’s head, saying: “I’d rather Jose be happy than Pogba. But as we saw last season, Pogba didn’t pull up too many trees. “He had a…
[ad_1] Sanchez was not spotted with the Manchester United squad as they boarded a jet to fly down to Brighton sparking fears he will be unavailable. United are down on the south coast looking to add another win following the victory over Leicester last week. But they may be without Sanchez who appears not to…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday, with U.S. crude heading for a seventh weekly decline amid increasing concerns about slowing global economic growth that could hit demand for petroleum products as inventories build. FILE PHOTO: A pump jack operates at a well site leased by Devon Energy Production Company near Guthrie, Oklahoma…
[ad_1] Barbara Evans admitted she thinks her daughter Jenelle Evans’ husband David Eason might kill her one day during part one of the Teen Mom 2 reunion on Monday, August 13. Also, Briana DeJesus and Kailyn Lowry confronted their huge behind-the-scenes blow up. Catch up on what you might have missed below! Barbara Is Afraid…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. bank shares fell for a third straight session on Monday as investor appetite for risk weakened on worries that a currency crisis in Turkey would spread to other countries. Turkish lira banknotes are pictured at a currency exchange office in Istanbul, Turkey August 13, 2018. REUTERS/Murad Sezer The Turkish lira has…
[ad_1] The economic spat between the US and Turkey has continued to escalate today, as the struggling lira currency plunges in value. Turkey’s currency has recently plummeted to record lows against the US dollar, after US President Donald Trump hit his Turkish counterpart with devastating sanctions. The Turkish economic woes and the US sanctions were sparked by a diplomatic…
[ad_1] It was the first day of freshmen year at Penn State’s State College campus, and along with bed sheets, clothing and books, Patrick Cines had an unusual looking computer. He did not plan to write term papers or do research on it. Instead, Cines planned on using it to make money while he was…
[ad_1] Cars were pictured several feet below cracked and collapsed tarmac outside the retail giant’s superstore in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where emergency services have warned customers at retail park chain Tanger Outlets not to approach the unstable crater. Measuring half of the width of the H&M shop, the sinkhole trapped the cars that inside it that…
[ad_1] The University of Utah Seismograph Station, which is responsible for the operation and analysis of the Yellowstone Seismic Network, revealed 153 earthquakes hit the Yellowstone National Park region in July. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the largest quake had a magnitude of 2.5 and was part of a small sequence of…
[ad_1] Manchester United midfielder Pogba has fans fearing an Old Trafford exit amid Juventus and Barcelona’s interest. Reports have claimed the 25-year-old is keen to quit the Premier League after two years under the stifling regime of Jose Mourinho. Manchester United are adamant Pogba will be staying with the club having just 24 hours to…
[ad_1] BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s soybean and soymeal prices jumped as data showing a drop in soybean imports stirred supply concerns as a bitter trade dispute between Washington and Beijing plays out. FILE PHOTO: A man displays imported soybeans at a port in Nantong, Jiangsu province, China April 9, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer Soybean prices in the…
[ad_1] The Reds concluded their pre-season programme with a 3-1 win over Torino at Anfield last night thanks to efforts from Roberto Firmino, Georginio Wijnaldum and Daniel Sturridge. But they did so with just one fit senior centre-back with Virgil van Dijk partnered by youngster Nathaniel Phillips in the first half after Joe Gomez missed…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Stock markets struggled on Monday as fears of a further escalation in the U.S.-China trade conflict offset prospects for more bumper corporate earnings, and broader market sentiment remained fragile. FILE PHOTO: A trader works at Frankfurt’s stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, April 6, 2018. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo Chinese state media launched…
[ad_1] Despite the huge cast of the Marvel blockbuster, there were still some fan favourites who didn’t get any screen-time. Those included Thor: Ragnarok newcomers such as Valkyrie, played by Tessa Thompson – who went down so well in last year’s smash that many were disappointed she was nowhere to be seen in Infinity War.…
[ad_1] European shares have struggled as fears of the escalating US-China trade conflict outweighed the boost to sentiment from Chinese authorities’ intervention last week to shore up its currency. Disappointing corporate earnings in the European banking sector added to the cautious start to the week’s trading. Chinese state media launched an unusually personal attack against…
[ad_1] European shares struggled on Monday as fears of the escalating U.S.-China trade conflict outweighed the boost to sentiment from Chinese authorities’ intervention last week to shore up its currency. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares pared gains on Monday as Chinese stocks swung into negative territory, dragged lower by the escalating Sino-U.S. trade war, though Beijing’s efforts to stop sharp declines in the yuan helped support the currency. Men walk past an electronic board showing market indices outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, March…
[ad_1] The Hawaii volcano‘s lava has now covered over 12 miles of land stranding residents who are now threatened by a new challenge. Hurricane Hector is fast approaching with winds at an incredible speed of 120mph. The major hurricane threatens to reach Big Island as soon as Wednesday as residents prepare to store personal possessions…
[ad_1] Hurricane Hector was recently upgraded to a major hurricane, as its winds surged to an incredible 120mph. The deadly hurricane has alarmed metereologists who claim that Hawaii, already savaged by the Kilauea Volcano eruptions, is in its predicted path. A collision between the huge hurricane and the fragile volcano threatens Hawaii residents with flooding, mudslides…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks around the world advanced on Friday on strong earnings, with consumer staples results boosting Wall Street, though a trade spat between the United States and China along with weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs numbers capped gains and weighed on the dollar. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New…
[ad_1] The survey found that the economic climate for the euro area fell from 31.1 balance points to 19.6 balance points. Although experts’ assessments of the current economic situation only weakened slightly, their expectations dropped to their lowest level since the end of 2012. In Germany, Italy and the Netherlands experts significantly reduced their economic…
[ad_1] Martial left United’s pre-season tour of the United States to attend the birth of his second child but Mourinho later vented his frustrations at the Frenchman for not returning to the squad. The incident sparked waves of rumours over the 22-year-old’s future but the star hit back at his manager and revealed the reason…
[ad_1] Severe weather in Lynchburg, Virginia, has caused the College Lake Dam to fill to near capacity. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the Blackwater Creek below the dam has been issued until 3:15 a.m. If a complete failure of the dam occurs, the water depth at Lynchburg could exceed…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street was set to open lower after tech and industrial stocks fell, as fears of a trade spat between the United States and China failed to let up after President Donald Trump proposed 25 percent tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. Traders work on the floor of the New…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Fears of an escalating trade dispute between the United States and China spread from Asian markets to Europe on Thursday, triggering a fall in bonds yields and stocks, particularly among exporters. FILE PHOTO: The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks fell and the dollar strengthened on Wednesday on fears of an imminent escalation in the U.S.-China tariff war, although strong corporate earnings eased investor concerns about a recent sell-off in the tech sector. FILE PHOTO: A trader sits in front of the computer screens at his desk at the…
[ad_1] SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Asian shares gave up ground on Wednesday, with weak data in the region and fears of an imminent escalation in the tariff war between the United States and China pulling markets lower even as strong earnings out of the U.S. provided some support. A woman walks in strong wind caused by…
[ad_1] SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Most Asian shares crept higher on Wednesday following a firm Wall Street finish, but gains were curbed by weak data in the region and intensifying fears over volatile Sino-U.S. trade relations. A woman walks in strong wind caused by Typhoon Lan, past an electronic board showing the graphs of the recent…
[ad_1] Sainsbury’s has issued a statement over the products[Getty] Sainsbury’s has recalled two varieties of their own-brand breakfast bars over fears one unlisted ingredient could trigger an allergic reaction. Sesame is not listed on the biscuits’ packaging, meaning someone with an allergy to the ingredient could have a reaction if they were to eat them.…
[ad_1] Nelson Chamisa, 40 and 75-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa were the main contenders in Monday’s election, the first since long-ruling Robert Mugabe was removed in a bloodless coup in November. Armen Georgian, an International Affairs Editor, warned armed forces veterans who remember the “struggle for independence” are likely to not have confidence in the younger…
[ad_1] J.P. Morgan chief executive officer Jamie Dimon said that he feared the administration’s trade policies could derail the economic progress it has made. “I’m a little worried it could create negative outcomes,” Dimon said Monday on CNBC’s “Closing Bell.” “I think it could offset some of the benefits” of the tax overhaul and other…
[ad_1] Vladimir Putin marked the monumental Helsinki summit meeting with Donald Trump by giving his counterpart a World Cup football as a diplomatic gift. When they exchanged greetings, Mr Putin joked to Mr Trump that “now the ball is in your court”. Sceptics of the alliance between the two questioned what the purpose of the Russian gift…
[ad_1] THE victim of a notorious “black widow’’ killer fears she will go after him if released from jail, despite prison officials lauding her as a “role model” for fellow prisoners. Twenty five years after Patricia Margaret Byers shot John Victor Asquith in the head as he slept, the convicted killer may walk free in…
[ad_1] The Bible contains references to the Moon turning into blood and some ultra-Orthodox Jews consider lunar eclipses ominous and a cause for moral contemplation. According to Hindu beliefs, celestial bodies such as the Sun and the Moon give out negative energy during an eclipse. To avoid any risk some Indian temples have shut down…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks struggled to gain traction on Friday, following a mixed Wall Street finish and as the worsening Sino-U.S. trade dispute kept investors in the region cautious, despite signs of rapprochement between the United States and Europe. A woman walks in strong wind caused by Typhoon Lan, past an electronic board…
[ad_1] The Flemish Wildlife Agency stopped the application for a second nudist beach in the country on the grounds that bathers “subsidiary activities” would pose a threat to a rare bird. The Belgian Naturist Federation hit back saying bathers do not pose any real threat. The plans to open a naturist beach near Westende, about…
[ad_1] Following a number of reports on XRP’s classification by the Securities and Exchange Commission, a spokesman from Ripple, an associated but entirely separate entity to the XRP token, told Express.co.uk: “Everyone is free to say what they want or pursue their own agenda in the media, but ultimately the facts around XRP will win…
[ad_1] Liverpool boss Klopp wanted Fekir to join last month, with the Lyon hitman appearing to have his heart set on an Anfield move. The Reds looked likely to pull off the signing with pictures of Fekir in the club’s colours surfacing on social media. Liverpool have since managed to sign Alisson Becker and Xherdan…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The amount investors must pay to insure their debt holdings in Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) against declining credit quality rose on Monday to its second-highest price ever, implying the company is at a greater risk of default following a report that sparked concern that Tesla may need to raise funds. FILE…
[ad_1] US crude strengthened late in the session as the dollar index slipped to a four-day low, on reports US President Donald Trump worries that the Federal Reserve will raise rates twice this year. “The dollar was a one-way ticket for the last couple of weeks and basically reversed directions, giving us some strong support,”…
[ad_1] Arsenal boss Emery has already spent big to sign the likes of Stephan Lichtsteiner, Bernd Leno, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi. However, the Gunners know more is required if they are to land a first Premier League title since 2004. Arsenal have fallen down the ladder of English football in recent years,…
[ad_1] Higuain to Chelsea could happen this summer with Juventus ready to cash in on their Argentine hitman. The Old Lady sent shockwaves around the footballing world earlier this summer, spending £88million to lure Cristiano Ronaldo away from Real Madrid. Chelsea could now benefit with Higuain surplus to requirements given Ronaldo is expected to play…
[ad_1] Android could be replaced with a new mobile operating system that Google are working on right now, according to shock new claims. Android is one of the most used pieces of software in the world. At the Google I/O developer conference in 2017 it was revealed that more than two billion devices use Android…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks were largely unchanged on Friday as escalating trade anxieties driven by U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats against China offset a string of robust earnings led by Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O). FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York,…
[ad_1] The U.S. president took his second shot in as many days at the man he hand-picked to run his central bank on Friday, saying the Federal Reserve’s current plan to raise interest rates will “hurt” his administration and “penalize” the economy. In a series of tweets on Friday, Donald Trump complained about the Fed’s…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after President Donald Trump toughened his stance against China and said he was ready to impose levies on $500 billion worth of goods from the Asian nation. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S.,…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – The Chinese yuan skidded to one-year lows on Friday, unnerving investors in Asian stock markets and stoking concerns Beijing’s currency management could become the next flash point in a fierce trade dispute with the United States. A man looks at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – The Chinese yuan skidded to one-year lows on Friday, shaking up Asian share markets and stoking concerns Beijing’s currency management could become the next flash point in a fierce trade dispute with the United States. A man looks at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Shanghai,…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks eked out modest gains on Friday as investor caution prevailed amid concerns about the European Union imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods while U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve policy knocked the dollar. A man looks at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks dropped on Thursday after earnings disappointed and trade jitters escalated over worries that the European Union could slap retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the United States. Officials from the EU Trade Commission, due in Washington next week for trade talks, are said to be preparing a list…
[ad_1] Tensions are on the rise in Pakistan with hundreds arrested and suicide bombings killing two party leaders. Voters go to the polls on July 25 amid allegations interfering judiciary, military and intelligence agencies are favouring ex cricketer Imran Khan over the incumbent party. The independent Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) warned there were…
[ad_1] China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) announced the manoeuvres through a notice published by the Zhejiang Maritime Safety Administration to warn vessels to avoid a stretch of sea spanning from Zhoushan to Wenzhou – off the coast of Taiwan. The exercises reportedly comprise an area the size of Taiwan and are scheduled to last from…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s exports to the United States fell for the first time in 17 months and Japanese business sentiment soured amid worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies. FILE PHOTO: People walk through a shopping district in Osaka, western Japan October 22, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/File Photo Exports to the United…
[ad_1] The Global Compact For Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration has been approved by every UN member state, apart from the US which withdrew from the agreement last year. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said: “The pact is entirely against Hungary’s security interests.” He also claimed the pact “could inspire millions” of migrants and was…
[ad_1] Nicaraguan national police and armed pro-government civilians laid siege Tuesday to a symbolically important neighbourhood that has recently become a centre of resistance to President Daniel Ortega’s government. Government forces began advancing on the Monimbo neighbourhood in the city of Masaya, about 26 km southeast of the capital, Managua, before dawn. The same district’s residents rose up…
[ad_1] Manchester United want Real Madrid forward Bale to balance their attack next season, with Jose Mourinho and Ed Woodward both keen for the Wales international to make the move to Old Trafford. It is, however, a time of uncertainty over at the Bernabeu after the high-profile departures of both manager Zinedine Zidane and talisman…
[ad_1] Real Madrid star Bale is on Manchester United’s transfer wishlist, with the Red Devils determined to lure the player to Old Trafford. The player grew frustrated with life at the Bernabeu under Zinedine Zidane, being benched for the last two Champions League finals against Juventus and Liverpool respectively. Real Madrid have already lost Cristiano…
[ad_1] Barcelona want Chelsea bulldozer Kante as they eye a midfield overhaul following Andres Iniesta’s shock departure. The Catalan giants have seen Iniesta move to Japan to pursue a new challenge with Vissel Kobe, having spent his entire career at the Nou Camp. Barcelona have reportedly earmarked Kante as a target, with the France international…
[ad_1] SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Asian shares fell on Monday as new data showed China’s economy slowed slightly in the second quarter, compounded by fears of a full-scale Sino-U.S. trade war looming over markets. FILE PHOTO: An investor holds onto prayer beads as he watches a board showing stock prices at a brokerage office in Beijing,…
[ad_1] A MASSIVE iceberg drifting off Greenland has triggered fears of flooding if it breaks up, leading the authorities to evacuate a high-risk zone. The authorities have urged residents of the Innaarsuit island settlement with houses on a promontory to move away from the shore over fears that the 100-metre (over 300 feet) high iceberg,…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar dipped against a basket of currencies on Friday, fading from a two-week peak which was tied to news of a record Chinese trade surplus that may fuel U.S.-China trade tensions and that briefly spurred safe-haven bids for the greenback. A money changer counts U.S. dollar banknotes at a…
[ad_1] The mass deployment of 110,000 riot police, soldiers and medical emergency staff was ordered as France remains on high alert for terrorist attacks. The annual Bastille Day military parade, which salutes the attack on the Bastille fortress during the French Revolution on July 14, 1789, will take place on Saturday, followed by World Cup…
[ad_1] The killer has cut up the tiny chicks and then carefully placed the wings next to their bodies to give the appearance of an angel. Residents in Porthleven, Cornwall, fear it has all the hallmarks of the infamous cat killer who is thought to have killed, dismembered and decapitated nearly 500 cats across England…
[ad_1] RAFAEL NADAL and Novak Djokovic will play under the roof at Wimbledon as officials fear rain could reap havoc this evening. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Most Asian share markets rose on Friday, heartened by gains on Wall Street fueled by expectations of strong U.S. earnings, but China’s markets wobbled as investors braced for the impact of broadening, tit-for-tat Chinese-U.S tariffs. FILE PHOTO: People walk past an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average outside a brokerage in…
[ad_1] Back in 2016 Michael Douglas told the press that Kilmer was “dealing with” throat cancer. The actor’s weight loss and voice issues have contributed to the concerns, although Kilmer himself initially dismissed the commens by his “misinformed” fellow star. Last year Kilmer appeared to finally confirm the reports in a Reddit open fan interview…
[ad_1] Chelsea have supposedly axed Conte and are expected to bring in former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as his successor. The Blues allowed the Italian to return to their Cobham training base to oversee pre-season preparations despite uncertainty over his future. However, various reports claim Chelsea and Conte have now parted ways. And the Daily…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks remained under pressure on Thursday from fears of an escalation in the U.S.-China trade war, while the dollar stood stall after rallying against its peers amid the turmoil in broader markets. FILE PHOTO: People walk past an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan,…
[ad_1] The dramatic $25 trillion increase has rattled an international financial system already struggling to deal with rising US interest rates, widening spreads for borrowers and a strengthening US dollar. And fears of a debt crisis will hit emerging markets over the coming months with investors turning their backs on currencies and bonds in countries…
[ad_1] A property dispute between neighbours Scott Lynch and Howell Morris ended with a bizarre tractor chase. Mr Morris embarked on the tractor in an attempt to chase after Mr Lynch but was quickly outrun by his neighbour due to the sluggish nature of the tractor. The event, which unfolded in Augustine, Florida, on June…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday as the market put aside trade tension fears and focused on the Labor Department’s expectation-beating inflation report, which increased prospects that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates another two times this year. A U.S. Dollar note is seen in this June 22, 2017…
[ad_1] Donald Tusk, the EU Council chairman, made the remarks in Brussels on Monday ahead of the most important NATO summit in years. On Monday, Tusk said: “Russia’s image must not only depend on the organisation of football championships but on what is the reality – the substance of its politics.” His comments are viewed…
[ad_1] This has left the pound euro exchange rate trading at €1.130. The new pairing is not a weekly high but better than yesterday’s current weekly low of €1.124. Today’s Sterling appreciation is mainly due to currency traders’ belief that there will not be an imminent challenge to Prime Minister Theresa May’s leadership. Such a…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares reversed early gains on Tuesday as anxieties about the Sino-U.S. trade war recast their long shadow over investor sentiment, while several high-profile resignations from Britain’s government kept sterling on the defensive. FILE PHOTO: People walk past an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan,…
[ad_1] Chris Edwards, who started the business on a Wakefield market stall in 1974 before selling a majority stake to US private equity firm TPG Capital in a £150million deal three years ago, had tabled a deal to save 186 stores, along with 3,000 jobs. But despite contacting the administrator four weeks ago, Edwards’ team…
[ad_1] Federer and Nadal could both face each other in the Wimbledon final as they continue their battle for Grand Slam supremacy. Defending champion Federer breezed past Adrian Mannarino in their last-16 clash yesterday, sweeping the Frenchman aside 6-0, 7-5, 6-4 to win in straight sets. Nadal, meanwhile, was similarly impressive, dispatching Czech Republican star…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Monday, on track for third day of gains in a row, after last week’s strong U.S. jobs data helped investors brush aside trade concerns. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., July 6, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan…
[ad_1] The unique features of your face can allow you to unlock your new iPhone, access your bank account or even “smile to pay” for some goods and services. The same technology, using algorithms generated by a facial scan, can allow law enforcement to find a wanted person in a crowd or match the image…
[ad_1] SINGAPORE/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States and China slapped tit-for-tat duties on $34 billion worth of each other’s imports on Friday, with Beijing accusing Washington of triggering the “largest-scale trade war” as the world’s two biggest economies sharply escalated their conflict. FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers at Pier J at the Port of Long…
[ad_1] BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S.-China trade fight resulting in duties on $34 billion worth of each other’s imports was seen dragging on for a potentially prolonged period, as Washington and Beijing flexed their muscles with no sign of negotiations to ease tensions. Friday marked the start of the U.S. duties that were promptly met…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rose broadly on Thursday as the United States dialed back its stance on tariffs on European cars while moving to impose duties on Chinese goods worth $34 billion. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., June 28, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks inched higher on Thursday with investors mulling Washington’s stance on trade as it looked to dial back tariff threats on European cars while moving to impose duties on Chinese goods worth $34 billion. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York,…
[ad_1] There is a limited amount of UK economic news today, so the pound US dollar gains are instead attributable to US dollar weakness on growing trade war concerns. Tensions are high in the US, ahead of tomorrow’s imposition of tariffs on imports by both the US and China. Both nations have threatened to impose…
[ad_1] Author Gordon Chang said claims that North Korea is strengthening its nuclear arsenal, rather than scaling it down, is “incontrovertible”. Speaking on Fox News, Mr Chang said: “Those satellite images taken from June 21, nine days after the summit show that they are improving the cooling system of the Yongbyon five-megawatt reactor and that clearly is…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Chinese stocks went into a tail spin on Tuesday as turbulence gripped equity markets in Asia, which sank to nine-month lows as investors feared the Sino-U.S. trade row could derail a rare period of synchronized global growth. Investors look at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares dropped in tentative morning trade on Tuesday as sentiment remained fragile in the face of tense trade relations between the United States and major economies, with investors braced for another potentially rocky day for Chinese markets. Investors look at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house…
[ad_1] Emerging markets have sold off on trade war fears, and for noted investor Mark Mobius that means it could be time to buy. “There is concern about these markets and what’s happening. But what a lot of people forget is that this opens up opportunities,” the co-founder of Mobius Capital Partners said on CNBC’s…
[ad_1] The bill is called “United States Fair and Reciprocal Tariff Act”, which would give Trump unilateral power to ignore the two most basic principles of the WTO and allow him a bigger hand to wage a trade war. A source familiar with the bill said: “It would be the equivalent of walking away from…
[ad_1] “History shows we will be involved in a major deployment…I’d say it will be in Mali and the Sahel area, where Islamic fundamentalism is a major problem,” said Gen Lord Dannatt. It is the latest salvo in a row over defence. MPs say Britain should increase spending on the Armed Forces to at least…
[ad_1] Davinson Sanchez has played alongside Kane since joining Spurs from Ajax last summer for a fee which could increase beyond £40m. But he admits from seeing Kane every day in training that the current leader in the Golden Boot competition is capable of finding a way past any defence, even if he is not…
[ad_1] “I’ve been thinking it’s better to face death in Mexico than to continue in this place,” says Mexican journalist Emilio Gutiérrez-Soto who, with his son Oscar, is being held in immigration detention in Texas. “Every day here we are waiting to die.” In 2008, Gutiérrez-Soto was a journalist in Mexico, writing about corruption in…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks slumped to nine-month lows on Thursday as investors worried that the Trump administration’s approach to trade is harming global economic growth – even as the White House approach to Chinese investment in U.S. technology companies appeared to be softening. FILE PHOTO: People walk past an electronic board showing Japan’s…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks slumped to nine-month lows on Thursday on growing worries the U.S. administration’s approach to trade is harming global economic growth even as it appeared to be modifying its approach to curb Chinese investments in U.S. technology firms. FILE PHOTO: People walk past an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian share markets were under pressure on Wednesday as weakness in Chinese stocks and the yuan weighed on sentiment in the region, while oil climbed as the United States pressured allies to stop buying Iranian crude. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average outside a…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares were subdued on Wednesday as weakness in Chinese stocks and the yuan weighed on sentiment, while oil held hefty gains as the United States pressured allies to stop buying Iranian crude. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average outside a brokerage in Tokyo,…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Monday as a move to curb Chinese investments in U.S. technology firms further raised tensions between the United States and its trading partners. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., June 19, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan…
[ad_1] Groups of demonstrators have already began throwing stones at riot police despite votes still being counted. Fires have been started in the streets and flares have been hurled as officers battle to control the crowds with tear gas and water cannons in the wake of today’s vote that will see a shock new government…
[ad_1] The Swiss ace admitted to being tired in his quarter-final win over Matthew Ebden yesterday as he set up a clash with Denis Kudla today (10.30am) at Gerry Weber Stadion. His exertions in Germany follow a Stuttgart Open success last week in which he was taken to three sets twice inside four games in…
[ad_1] The thing about U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence is that he can keep a straight face while serving the baloney. And so it was when Pence stood next to Donald Trump Wednesday as the president signed an executive order to end the separation of families entering the country illegally. Pence solemnly said that he and…
[ad_1] But chairman Tony Pidgley warned: “London starts are about 30 percent lower than two years ago. It is telling that some funders and builders are choosing to exit the market when faced with the degree of risk and regulation that now confronts development… macro and political uncertainty are leading to caution. “One year ago,…
[ad_1] SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Stocks in Asia rebounded from recent losses on Wednesday as investors sought bargains, a day after the specter of a U.S.-China trade war rattled global markets, but significant uncertainty around the trade outlook is capping gains. FILE PHOTO: Men exchange greetings in front of an electronic board displaying the Nikkei average…
[ad_1] The market erased its gains for the year after Tuesday’s dip, but the economy remains on solid footing, analysts said. “We are seeing a lot of capital expenditures,” Karyn Cavanaugh, senior market strategist at Voya Investment Management, told CNBC. “We are seeing companies going out there and spending more. That’s going to increase productivity.…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as a sharp escalation in the trade dispute between the United States and China rattled markets and put the Dow Jones Industrial Average back in negative territory for the year. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 10 percent tariff on another $200 billion of…
[ad_1] J.B. Forbes | St. Louis Post-Dispatch | TNS | Getty Images Truck driver Marion Howard watches soy beans load into his truck on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at Chris Crosskno’s farm near Denton, Mo. Soybean futures plunged Tuesday to their lowest in more than nine years following renewed concerns about a U.S.-China trade war.…
[ad_1] Stock markets across the world have dipped sharply lower as investors increasingly fear Donald Trump is poised to start a trade war by slapping tariffs on a number of products the US imports in significant volumes. David Madden, market analyst at CMC Market told the BBC: ”Tensions between the US and China are escalating,…
[ad_1] On Friday, China threatened a response after Donald Trump announced tariffs on more than $50billion (£37.68billion) worth of Chinese goods coming into the US. The tariffs, expected to be on US energy products could crash the US energy and fossil fuel markets. One expert has called the threatened energy tariffs “a big development” in…
[ad_1] In a hugely unpopular move which has been met with strong public opposition for over a decade, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in Moscow on Thursday that a draft bill to raise the national pension age will be delivered to parliament “in the nearest future”. The announcement was made immediately after Russia’s 5-0…
[ad_1] Critics have been urging companies involved in the creation of artificial intelligence to develop a code of ethics before it’s too late. Now Google is complying, following backlash over its work with the U.S. Pentagon developing a system to analyze military drone visuals. But is this new set of principles enough to calm people’s fears about…
[ad_1] As the German economy continues to falter as global trade war fears mount, the Bundesbank has announced that it expects German GDP growth of 2.0 percent this year, a significant climb-down from the 2.5 percent it forecast in December. Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann has warned that the German Eurozone’s largest economy is back under pressure…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares eased on Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and took a more hawkish tone in forecasting a slightly faster pace of tightening, while concerns about U.S.-China trade frictions kept investors on edge. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past electronic boards showing Japan’s Nikkei average (L), the Dow…
[ad_1] North Korea’s state-run media KCNA announced the two leaders will also discuss other issues of mutual concern. The report by the media agency said Kim was accompanied by his foreign minister Ri Yong Ho, defence minister No Kwang Chol and sister Kim Yo Jong. Both Trump and Kim have arrived in Singapore for their…
[ad_1] An outbreak of the illness has already claimed the lives of 17 people in the Indian state of Kerala. Non-profit organisation EcoHealth Alliance yesterday published a contagion map demonstrating how easily the illness could travel to other continents via a network of international flights. Kuwait is 10th on the list of countries most closely…
[ad_1] Manchester United reportedly want Ronaldo back, with the 33-year-old ready to turn his back on Real Madrid after nine successful seasons in Spain. The Portugal international is understood to be angry at the club’s refusal to raise his salary to the same levels as Neymar and Lionel Messi. As a result, talk is rife…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes edged higher in a choppy trading session on Friday as investors placed bets ahead of a busy week of central bank meetings and appeared to shrug off concerns about global trade. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes dipped on Friday as fears over a trade war escalated ahead of the G7 summit in Canada and shares of Apple and its suppliers fell, following a report that the iPhone maker was planning to produce fewer phones this year. Traders work on the floor of the New York…
[ad_1] This appears to yet further evidence of the Eurozone’s continuing economic slowdown in the second quarter, following on from the bloc’s weak performance at the start of the year. Germany’s figures were particularly worrying for EUR investors, as production contracted at a much faster pace than expected, with growth plummeting from 1.7 percent to…
[ad_1] This means the pairing has steadily appreciated since a dip to around $1.330 seen on 4 June. This pound appreciation has mainly been caused by US dollar weakness. There are concerns that Brexit Secretary David Davis could resign over the length of a Brexit ‘backstop’. The issue is that this contingency measure might keep…
[ad_1] The host of fears and uncertainty about the future of artificial intelligence is groundless, Salesforce’s chief scientist said this week. While well-known names like Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, have warned that AI technology poses a “fundamental risk to human civilization,” Salesforce’s Richard Socher explicitly disagreed. “What some folks like Elon Musk…
[ad_1] Murray has pulled out of another tournament as he battles back to fitness and form after a year out, and his chances of being ready for Wimbledon are hanging by a thread. The former world No1 is aiming to make his comeback, after hip surgery in January, at the Fever Tree Championships at Queen’s…
[ad_1] Messi played a key role as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to the La Liga and Copa del Rey titles last term. Real still, however, were able to usurp their achievement by lifting the Champions League. Los Blancos are currently on the lookout for a new boss with Liverpool’s Klopp supposedly in their sights. And…
[ad_1] Mr Netanyahu has continuously lashed out at the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, and has embarked on a three-day trip around Europe to lobby support against the agreement. On Tuesday, Mr Netanyahu met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris for talks, in a bid to convince European signatories – Britain, France and Germany – to…
[ad_1] Guatemala’s Fuego volcano, located only 27 miles from Guatemala City, has suffered its most violent eruption in decades and thousands of people have been forced to evacuate. A volcano survivor, Consuelo Hernadez, who appears to be covered in head to toe with ash and mud, said she fears her family have been buried after…
[ad_1] Locals took to social media to report feeling a “sharp jolt” from the quake, with many of them in the La Habra area of Orange County. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake, which had a depth of 4.8 miles, hit at 8:21am local time (4:21pm UK time). Twitter user Michael Kim…
[ad_1] Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling certain packages of No Name brand chicken burgers out of what the retailer calls “an abundance of caution.” The company says the burgers, which have a best before date of Feb. 6, 2019, may pose a risk of salmonella if they aren’t prepared properly. The products were sold across…
[ad_1] Italy, one of the world’s largest economies, already has a huge 132 percent debt to GDP ratio – second only to Greece on 180 percent. Any moves to up its spending could lead to a downgrade by credit agencies, potentially triggering a financial crisis in the country and spreading around the EU. Today, German…
[ad_1] Mr Juncker reassured the public that the eurozone would not be affected, despite the anti-establishment 5-star Movement and right-wing nationalist Lega’s power grab in Italy. Speculation is rife the alliance will seek to leave the euro and bring back the lira, while there is also growing anticipation the government will scrap austerity measures. In…
[ad_1] The head of a steel empire that started in Harrow, Ont. thinks he can withstand American tariffs in the short-term. But if they’re prolonged, Atlas Tube CEO Barry Zekelman says he may have to shift production across the border. The Canadian-born billionaire believes the 25 per cent tariff that took effect today is not really about…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian equities sagged on Friday as worries about U.S. trade policy hit global financial markets, which were already shaken this week by political turmoil in Italy. Market prices are reflected in a glass window at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Tokyo, Japan, February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Toru Hanai Wall Street shares…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks fell on Thursday after the United States moved to impose tariffs on metal imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union, prompting retaliatory measures from some of its trading partners. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S.,…
[ad_1] WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday said it will impose tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union, ending months of uncertainty about potential exemptions and reigniting fears of a global trade war. The move, announced by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in a telephone briefing on…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Blues star Eidur Gudjohnsen, who admits he’s afraid the winger could leave Stamford Bridge this summer. Eden Hazard has forged a reputation as one of the world’s top creative talents since joining Chelsea from Lille back in 2012. But he was unable to inspire them to defend their Premier…
[ad_1] Pound traders also remain on edge because over what the EU will ultimately deliver for the UK and its citizens after Brexit. PricewaterhouseCoopers senior economic advisor Andrew Sentance said: “The UK now seems to be in a prolonged phase of disappointing growth performance, and it may well be that the current policy of keeping…
[ad_1] The Spanish giants want to maximise Bale’s value to finance their ambitious attempts to sign Brazilian superstar Neymar from Paris St Germain. And on top of any transfer fee, United would have to match Bale’s £650,000-a-week wages – he has four years left on a five-year contract at the Bernabeu. If the Welshman signed…
[ad_1] EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini has said that the interests of the Italy are the same as the interests of the EU. Brussels is trying to regain its control as Italy descends into political chaos following a shock veto that triggered the collapse of the prospective government. Ms Mogherini appeared to hit out at those…
[ad_1] The magma reached the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) last night and was within 200 yards of production wells that have been plugged in a desperate effort to save them from Mount Kilauea. David Mace, a spokesman for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said: “I think it’s safe to say authorities have been concerned about…
[ad_1] Sleep Tight is a shooter that reminds you of the fears you had as a kid at bedtime. It’s about the monsters that lurk in your closet and under your bed, but this time, you have the power to stop them. This twin-stick shooter blends base-building with intense combat. You craft fortresses out of…
[ad_1] Hawaii County Civil Defence officials continued to warn the public to be aware of the laze, which is a mixture of gas and glass particles which is created from the plumes created when lava hits water. Laze contains tiny shards of volcanic glass and killed two people in Hawaii in 2000 after they ventured…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – A U.S. threat that it may introduce tariffs on foreign auto imports drew strong criticism on Thursday from the country’s main business lobbying group, which warned of a “staggering” blow to the industry and the prospect of a global trade war. Automobiles are on a truck for delivery to a car lot…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World shares crept higher on Thursday as cars become the latest focus of U.S. protectionism worries, while Turkey’s lira slumped back after a huge emergency interest rate hike failed to stem its problems. An investor sits in front of an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Nanjing,…
[ad_1] That’s what Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s assistant Peter Krawietz thinks. The German duo have long worked together and will be in the dug-out for their second final after losing to Bayern Munich in 2013 while working at Borussia Dortmund. Klopp and Krawietz have now helped guide the Reds to the final of the elite…
[ad_1] Indian health officials were checking on Wednesday if a rare, brain-damaging virus had spread to a second state after two suspected cases reported in southern Karnataka, as the death toll in adjacent Kerala, where the outbreak began, rose to 11. The world’s second most populous country suffers hundreds of deaths from infectious diseases every year…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Investors sold equities on Wednesday and raced to buy yen and government bonds from the United States and Germany on fears that setbacks to U.S-China trade talks would undermine increasingly fragile-looking world growth. People walk past an electronic board showing exchange rate between Japanese Yen and U.S. Dollar outside a brokerage…
[ad_1] Last week, French economic minister Bruno Le Maire warned the EU’s single currency bloc risks collapse unless it is significantly reformed. He is hoping to secure a Franco-German agreement for reforms of the 19-member Eurozone, based on reforms by Mr Macron. The French President wants to create a Eurozone-wide finance minister and budget as…
[ad_1] A statement by the County of Hawaii confirmed that lava from Fissure 22 had crossed on to the property of Puna Geothermal Venture, which is described as “a geothermal energy conversion plant bringing steam and hot liquid up through underground wells”. A spokesman added: “County, state, and federal partners have been collaborating closely to…
[ad_1] CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. farmers said they would push ahead with plantings planned before U.S.-China trade tensions eased and, now that the two countries have resumed talks, take a wait-and-see approach to President Donald Trump’s promises for more sales to China. FILE PHOTO: Corn is seen in a field in Morocco, Indiana, U.S. September…
[ad_1] Washington and Beijing both claimed victory on Monday as the world’s two largest economies stepped back from the brink of a global trade war and agreed to hold further talks to boost U.S. exports to China. Over the weekend, the two sides pledged to keep talking about how China could import more energy and…
[ad_1] A series of earthquake have hit the region of Hawaii close to the Kilauea volcano, amid warnings from experts that the volatile site could unleash a huge eruption at any moment. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has also revealed that the rate of eruptions on Big Island has increased in recent days. The latest earthquakes, which registered…
[ad_1] The Israeli wrote “F*** Turkey” on the popular social media network. Yair appears to have deleted his account but numerous screenshots of the vulgar text, which appears on a backdrop of the Turkish flag, have been shared on social media. The Prime Minister’s Office commented on the post saying: “Yair Netanyahu is a private…
[ad_1] HANOI (Reuters) – Rosneft Vietnam BV, a unit of Russian state oil firm Rosneft (ROSN.MM), is concerned that its recent drilling in an area of the South China Sea that is claimed by China could upset Beijing, two sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: The logo of…
[ad_1] A batch of children’s booster seats are being recalled [Getty] The Venture Three Stage Mini Booster Seat has been recalled over two separate concerns. The booster seat is being pulled from shelves over fears the packaging could cause children to suffocate, and the seat also having an “inadequate” locking system. This faulty system could cause…
[ad_1] Hawaii’s erupting Kilauea volcano has destroyed dozens of homes and sparked the evacuations of thousands of people, amid fears a new blast could send boulders flying hundreds of metres through the airs. Last week scientists warned the lava level in the Hawaii volcano‘s crater was dropping, indicating a possible build-up of pressure before a…
[ad_1] Pyongyang’s state news agency, KCNA, quoted from Pyongyang’s first vice minister of foreign affairs Kim Kye Gwan who insisted bilateral relations between the US and North Korea “would be clear” if Donald Trump speaks of a Libya-style denuclearisation. KCNA’s statement added the Republican firebrand would be a “failed President” if he acted in the…
[ad_1] New data from the Federal Statistics Office shows that the German economy has slumped back to growing at its slowest rate since 2016. A Reuters poll of 34 economists pointed to expected average expected growth of 0.4 percent, with forecasts ranging from 0.2 percent to 0.5 percent. DekaBank analyst Andreas Scheuerle remains confident and…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks fell on Tuesday as investors digested soft Chinese economic data and a lack of progress in U.S.-China trade talks, while a rise in U.S. borrowing costs supported the dollar. FILE PHOTO: The German share price index, DAX board, is seen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, March 16,…
[ad_1] In a statement published by the Foreign Ministry on North Korea’s state news agency KCNA, the country plans to shut down the test site between 23 and 25 May by using explosives to collapse the tunnels, and blocking all entrances to the site. They also plan on dismantling research facilities, observation posts and guard…
[ad_1] The leader of the Germany Free Democratic Party told a rally in Berlin that most nations are afraid of clashing with Putin. He said: “No sane person has a serious wish to engage in confrontation with Russia”. The opposition party leader also suggested that Russia could have a place in the G8 again, either…
[ad_1] The Irish politician slammed pro-European figures across the continent for branding as “populist” any challenger of the European Union project. Mr Broughan argued that Brussels should have “examined” the reasons behind the Brexit vote to better address the concerns for the future expressed throughout the bloc but did not do so. Speaking to colleagues…
[ad_1] Network gear maker Cisco Systems is pulling all online ads from YouTube due to fears of the ads appearing on sensitive content on the platform, Cisco’s chief marketing officer, Karen Walker, said in a blog on Wednesday. The blog on Thursday seemed to have been removed from Cisco’s website. The company did not respond to…
[ad_1] Saudi foreign minister Adel Al-Jubeir said his country stood ready to “do whatever it takes to protect our people”. He told CNN: “We have made it very clear that if Iran acquires a nuclear capability we will do everything we can to do the same.” The threat of a new nuclear arms race comes…
[ad_1] Kilauea has been belching forth ash and lava for days, with almost 2,000 people having been evacuated since Thursday, and 26 homes having been destroyed. NASA scientist David Pieri and his colleagues have been using satellite images to keep track of the eruption. He said: “Hawaii, of course, is of special heightened interest, because…
[ad_1] The Eurozone bloc is gripped by economic uncertainty after the leading Sentix survey pointed to a severe dip in investor confidence over recent economic data and the possible introduction of US tariffs on key export industries. A separate Sentix survey for Germany also fell for the fourth month in a row, hitting its lowest…
[ad_1] Following the withdrawal of the US from the Obama-era Iranian nuclear deal, there is concern a nuclear arms race could be triggered – despite Donald Trump’s assertion he was withdrawing to prevent such actions. The President said: “If I allowed this deal to stand, there would soon be a nuclear arms race in the…
[ad_1] As energy stocks rose on Wednesday after President Donald Trump exited the Iran nuclear deal, CNBC’s Jim Cramer wanted to explain the simultaneous rally in the technology sector. The “Mad Money” host said it all started with a research note released by Morgan Stanley. The analysts wrote that near-term conditions for semiconductors and the…
[ad_1] The latest outbreak of the deadly disease has been recorded in Bikoro, on the shores of Lake Tumba. All the cases were reported at a clinic at Ilkoko Ipponge, located about 30 kilometres from the city, which according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) is limited in its capabilities to deal with the disease.…
[ad_1] Lyse Doucet, BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, warned that she did not see what could calm escalating World War 3 tensions between Iran and Israel. She said: “Iranian militias are in every Israeli city. “As we speak Israel is ordering people to take to bomb shelters in the north. The threat alert is rising. “There…
[ad_1] The document, revealed by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), highlighted India’s defence spending has increased by 5.5 per cent to £47 billion ($63.9 billion) in 2017, giving India one of the world’s top five military budgets. The report said: “The Indian government plans to expand, modernise and enhance the operational capability of…
[ad_1] The hermit kingdom’s official news agency quoted a Foreign Ministry spokesman who warned recent American claims are a “dangerous attempt” to ruin a prospective detente on the Korean peninsula. The official added the US was deliberately provoking the North by suggesting sanctions will not be lifted until Kim Jong-un surrenders his devastating weapons arsenal.…
[ad_1] Barcelona signed Suarez from Liverpool back in the summer of 2014 on the back of a campaign where the Uruguayan had struck 31 times across all competitions. The 31-year-old has been a huge hit at the Nou Camp, firing them to three La Liga titles and the Champions League in 2015. However, Spanish outlet…
[ad_1] Saoirse Ronan says young people should be released from pressure to have sex before they are ready Saoirse Ronan says young people should be released from pressure to have sex before they are ready. ‘There’s no getting away from what we are exposed to in the media, music videos and everything on social media.…
[ad_1] The US Geological Survey declared that the huge natural disaster occurred at 12.32pm local time on Friday. The earthquake was initially reported at a 6.0 magnitude but was later upgraded to 6.9. It was later downgraded to a 5.8 magnitude in the USGS’ latest revision. Hawaii’s County Civil Defence Agency insisted the incident was…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The three major U.S. stock indexes rose more than 1 percent on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. wage growth helped to calm investor fears about rising interest rates and inflation, though the S&P 500 and Dow Industrials still posted losses for the week. Apple Inc (AAPL.O) provided the biggest boost as…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Apple and other technology stocks led a rally on Wall Street on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. wage growth data eased concerns about faster interest-rate hikes. Trader Michael Capolino shouts out a bid on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 3, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan…
[ad_1] Trade tensions between the United States and China and the normalization of U.S. interest rates are the top concerns for developing Asia, government officials from across the region told CNBC this week. As U.S. and Chinese officials meet for trade talks in Beijing, Asia is watching negotiations closely for signs of mutual concessions that…
[ad_1] POPULAR concern about free trade with China has focused on the loss of manufacturing jobs in America and Europe. Policymakers have an additional worry: that China’s rise is hurting innovation in the West. This fear is among the small set of issues that unites American Democrats and Republicans. In 2016 Barack Obama’s commerce secretary…
[ad_1] “I watched them against Juventus and tactically they are so vulnerable,” Bellamy said. “The way Madrid play will suit Liverpool. They don’t track runners – you can run off the back of them. “Experience will be important but this Madrid team aren’t as good as the Madrid teams of the last two, three years.…
[ad_1] The US President’s administration supplied the weapons after shrugging off Putin’s warning whisking them off to Kiev could escalate a four-year smouldering war in the region. Ukraine’s defence minister General Stepan Poltorak was united with Mr Trump and quipped he would waste no time in training his troops to use the highly sophisticated Javelin…
[ad_1] Bol Foods product has been recalled from Tesco stores across the country [Getty] A curry ready meal from Bol Foods has been recalled after becoming a potential health risk, and is stocked in both in Tesco and Ocado. The Food Standards Agency issued a recall on the product as the BOL Caribbean Jerk Curry had…
[ad_1] The reinforcements were spotted by naval observer Yörük Işık en route to Tartus on the north Syrian coast. Mr Işık said: “BSF Tapir class LST Nikolai Filchenkov 152 transits Med-bound Bosphorus en route to Tartus, Syria for its second deployment in 2018 carrying military vehicles above deck.” The naval observer previously spotted a Project…
[ad_1] Chipmaker stocks jumped late Tuesday after Apple reported steady iPhone sales, easing fears of a significant decline. Skyworks Solutions climbed 3 percent in after-hours trading, following gains of 4.77 percent during Tuesday’s session. The VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) climbed 0.8 percent. Micron Technology shares rose more than 1 percent, shares of Cirrus Logic…
[ad_1] In the second half of Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday, Lukaku was caught by a tackle from debutant Konstantinos Mavropanos. After treatment on the pitch, Lukaku was forced to come off with Marcus Rashford coming on to replace him. United face Chelsea on May 19 in the FA Cup final and…
[ad_1] Lukaku was injured in a tackle with Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos in United’s 2-1 victory over the Gunners on Sunday. The Belgian striker had to leave the field with Marcus Rashford replacing him. United confirmed after that they face ‘an anxious wait’ to find out the severity of Lukaku’s injury with his availability for…
[ad_1] The two high street giants are in “advanced talks” to create a combined business which would become Britain’s biggest supermarket group. Details of the £10billion deal are set to be announced today. But fears were raised yesterday over consumer choice and the impact it may have on jobs. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable…
[ad_1] A popular Kodi add-on service looks certain to face legal action after an appeal was rejected by a US court in Texas. TVAddons and ZemTV have been accused of copyright infringement by US broadcaster Dish Network. The two services had claimed that, because they aren’t based in America, the case should be dissolved. The…
[ad_1] Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met at Peace House in the border truce village of Panmunjom to discuss a peace settlement, an improvement to inter-Korea relations, and nuclear disarmament. North Korea’s previous five nuclear tests were carried out at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site, with the September 2017 test causing a…
[ad_1] The Commission raised concerns about the proposed acquisition, due to the combination of Shazam’s peak position in the music recognition app market and Apple’s leading position in the music streaming service sector. Margrethe Vestager, Commissioner in charge of competition policy, commented on the investigation saying: “The way people listen to music has changed significantly…
[ad_1] Donald Trump’s choice to replace Rex Tillerson with former CIA chief Mike Pompeo has infuriated anti-nuclear war campaigners Beyond the Bomb. The group said his confirmation as Secretaty of State was a dark day for the Senate, who approved the appointment, and the world as a whole. Spokesman John Qua said: “The Senate’s decision…
[ad_1] QINGDAO, China (Reuters) – When Dalian Wanda, the Chinese conglomerate, announced in 2013 that it would build an $8 billion film studio in China to lure U.S. film producers, it did so with Hollywood flash. FILE PHOTO: Wang Jianlin, chairman of Chinese property developer Dalian Wanda Group, sits in a meeting room as he…
[ad_1] Islamabad told New Delhi to take steps to resume bilateral talks and refrain from “provocative” statements. Mohammad Faisal, the spokesman for Pakistan’s ministry of foreign affairs, declared: “India should walk the talk and refrain from provocative statements. “Our armed forces practice restraint but have the capacity and are ever vigilant to give a befitting…
[ad_1] Wall Street’s second biggest bull is predicting a market comeback is in the works. Despite investor skittishness over Caterpillar CEO comments suggesting an economic slowdown and rising Treasury yields signaling inflation risks, Federated Investors’ Phil Orlando contends stocks will return to record territory this year. “This is the best earnings season we’ve seen in…
[ad_1] Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered the blow during a duel with Aleksandar Kolarov in the first half of Liverpool’s 5-2 win over Roma last night. The England midfielder was stretchered off by the medical team after several minutes of treatment on the pitch. And amid the delight over the win, Klopp’s thoughts were with the 24-year-old as…
[ad_1] They confirmed their romance in March on a romantic Tenerife getaway, after weeks of speculation. However, it looks as though things could already be over for Megan McKenna and Mike Thalassitis who unfollowed each other on Instagram this week. The couple have also appeared to delete pictures of each other from the social media site,…
[ad_1] The 70,000-tonne Type 001A CV-17 vessel is a reverse-engineered ship, and much more powerful version of China’s other aircraft carrier, the Soviet-built Liaoning Type 001 CV-16. The ship is now expected to be taken to a designated testing zone in the Bohai Sea for further trials, an area designated as a “no go zone”…
[ad_1] Victory in the Old Firm meeting at Parkhead will see the Hoops clinch their seventh league championship in a row. Amoruso was captain of the Gers side who lifted the title at Celtic Park in 1999 – the last time the flag was won in a Glasgow derby. He said: “It is frustrating for…
[ad_1] Mark Roberts, the national lead for football policing, fears tense relations between London and Moscow in the wake of the poisoning of former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, plus the recent air strikes on Syria, mean overt displays of patriotism are likely to trigger a violent response. Mr Roberts, the deputy chief…
[ad_1] The action was taken after videos were posted online showing gunfire in a neighbourhood where a royal palace is located. A spokesman of the Riyadh police, quoted by the official Saudi News Agency, said one of the security screening points noticed an unauthorised small recreational drone fyling at 7:50pm loacal time, leading the security…
[ad_1] Liverpool want Roma shotstopper Becker with Jurgen Klopp targeting a Premier League title challenge next term. The Reds’ current No 1 Loris Karius is supposedly in line for a new contract but, with Simon Mignolet expected to leave, a new goalkeeper could be incoming. And Spanish website Don Balon say Liverpool are already working…
[ad_1] GETTY•GOGLE MAPS Australia warships were confronted by the Chinese navy as they passed through the South China Sea Australia’s HMAS Anzac, HMAS Toowoomba and HMAS Success were challenged by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s navy as they were transiting towards Vietnam for a three-day goodwill visit. Defence sources said the confrontation occurred while China…
[ad_1] The ‘Schild and Schwert’ (Shield and Sword, or SS) gathering in Ostritz, near the Polish and Czech borders, is likely to attract Eastern European extremists, as well as Germans. But anti-fascist protesters have vowed to come out in force to oppose the gathering. The initiative ‘Rechts Rockt Nicht’ said online: “We will not stand…
[ad_1] Caroline Thomas will welcome a baby girl very soon [Caroline Thomas] Hi guys! I hope you’re all enjoying the beautiful weather this week! I’ve been quite busy because I was away in the Easter holidays, and I’m trying to organise my hospital bag but I suddenly remembered there’s still so much I need. After…
[ad_1] The current exemption runs out on May 1, 2018, and a spokesman for the German government said on Friday the matter had become urgent. Spokesman Steffen Seibert has stressed the importance for the European Union and the United States to continue to engage in dialogue, and a spokesman for the Finance Ministry said it…
[ad_1] Donald Trump celebrated the brave service members from the UK and France while claiming Syria “hit none” of the missiles fired at chemical weapon targets. President Trump said: “This evening I want to send a message to all of the brave service members from the US, France and the United Kingdom, who were involved…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Rupert Murdoch’s Twenty-First Century Fox Inc, which agreed in December to sell most of its assets to Walt Disney Co for $52.4 billion, had previously rejected a bid from Comcast Corp over concerns about the regulatory risks and its stock value, a regulatory filing on Wednesday showed. FILE PHOTO: A screen shows…
[ad_1] Tel Aviv’s Education Minister, Naftali Bennett, attacked Iran for trying to “break our spirit” as tensions between the two nations continue to spike causing renewed World War 3 fears. He stated: “The Iranian octopus is trying to strangle us and break our spirit.” Mr Bennett then sent a stark warning to “not try us”,…
[ad_1] Shock photos today revealed Iran’s military might, including the fearsome S-200 and S-300 air defence missile system. The Soviet-built systems have a range of over 150 miles and can shoot shown anything Iran’s rivals throw at the country. A huge number of troops also took part in today’s military games, which are held to…
[ad_1] The 1980s pop rock group were set for a sold out UK tour starting this month, but now fans are going to have to wait almost a year. Scheduled concerts have been pushed back into 2019 on “doctor’s orders.” It’s not clear at this stage whether the “unforeseen health concerns” affect band member Roland…
[ad_1] A futuristic weapon called the “European high power laser effector”, capable of blowing off someone’s head, is in the works and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has put a June deadline for a “consortium of scientists”. The scientists will also be given €90million (£79million) in taxpayer funds for the EU Preparatory Action for Defence…
[ad_1] The Manchester City and Argentina striker has had surgery on a knee problem that has restricted him to just three substitute appearances since early March. Aguero, who flew to Barcelona for consultation with City’s favoured doctor, Ramon Cugat last week, went under the knife on Monday to address cartilage damage. After missing four matches,…
[ad_1] The ECB has made Deutsche the first bank under its supervision to report on the cost and consequences of its investment bank’s exit from the global markets. The ECB’s concern stems from the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008, and regulators are known to scrutinise large, struggling institutions like Deutsche Bank over their potential…
[ad_1] If the UK quits the customs union then wine and spirits traded between the EU and the UK will be subject to tariffs. A report conducted by the Committee of European Agricultural Organisations and Cooperatives has found the sectors in Italy at risk from Brexit are bovine meat, dairy, wine, fruit and vegetables and…
[ad_1] Football ultras, or extreme football hooligans, have made themselves known across Europe as the world prepares for the summer championship in June in Russia. Angry thugs at football games have become increasingly violent by the day and a near-fatal incident in Poland shows they are not afraid to shed blood in broad daylight. Over…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with technology and healthcare shares leading the way as investors appeared less concerned about possible retaliation for the U.S.-led missile attack in Syria. Traders react on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid The weekend’s air…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rose on Monday on waning fears that the weekend’s U.S.-led missile attack on Syria would escalate into a broader conflict and a rise in healthcare shares after Merck’s positive update on a cancer drug. Traders react on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S.,…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks opened higher on Monday as investors bet the weekend’s U.S.-led missile attack on Syria would not escalate into a broader conflict, while turning their focus to the earnings season. Traders react on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Oil fell nearly 2 percent on Monday after U.S. drilling activity rose and fears waned about escalating tensions in the Middle East following air strikes on Syria over the weekend. FILE PHOTO: Oil pumping facilities are seen at Venezuela’s western Maracaibo lake in Venezuela, November 5, 2007. REUTERS/Isaac Urrutia/File Photo The…
[ad_1] Russia issued a dire warning to the West in the aftermath of joint US, British and French bombardment of Syrian weapon facilities in response to the alleged chemical attack carried out by Bashar al-Assad’s forces earlier this month. President Vladimir Putin cautioned the actions are stoking the fires of “chaos in international relations” after…
[ad_1] Current leader Kim Jong-un is known for marking key dates in the hermit state’s calendar with crackdowns on his rivals or even rocket launches. So the world has taken a deep breath today as North Korea marks the Day of the Sun, with some fearing a new launch while attention is fixed on Syria.…
[ad_1] Screens were put up around Saint Are in front of one of the Aintree fences during the big race today. Medics carried out treament and it left Twitter users fuming with real concern over a potential tragedy. One wrote: “I don’t normally let my emotions get the best of me but f**k the grand…
[ad_1] They weathered the storm when their marriage was rocked by the scandal that Wayne was out partying with another woman while pregnant Coleen was at home. And despite moving on from this, Wayne has now been said to be concerned about the rumours his wife Coleen, both 32, joining Strictly line-up according to The…
[ad_1] US president Donald Trump has said air strikes against Syria are “underway”. In a statement from the White House, Trump said the strikes were in response to the alleged chemical weapons attack in the town of Douma last Saturday. The President said: “A combined operation of the armed forces of France and UK is…
[ad_1] Manchester City striker Aguero went down under a heavy tackle from Young during the clash with Manchester United. United won the game 3-2 and in the dying stages Young planted a rash tackle on Aguero. The Argentine looked in pain from the incident but referee Martin Atkinson refused to give a penalty. And Guardiola…
[ad_1] The draft law, set to be discussed in the lower house of parliament next week, proposes restricting imports of US-made software and farm goods, US medicines that can be sourced elsewhere, and tobacco and alcohol. State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said Moscow was laying out “tit for tat” retaliatory measures against Donald Trump. He…
[ad_1] DONGGUAN, China (Reuters) – Allan Chau, the general manager of a Chinese factory making precision metal parts for U.S. customers, is still calling it a “proposed” trade war, but that hasn’t stopped him from planning for the worst. A worker checks tailor-made magnetic stainless steel inside a factory in Dongguan, China April 10, 2018.…
[ad_1] ON APRIL 6th America imposed harsh new sanctions on Russia in response to its “malign activity” abroad. Rattled investors sent stocks tumbling when the Moscow exchange reopened on April 9th. The principal stockmarket index fell by 8.3% that day. The rouble sank sharply. Oleg Tinkov, a banker, lost $250m, but brushed it off with…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Technology and financial stocks led a rally on Wall Street on Thursday as President Donald Trump toned down his views on attacking Syria and investors focused on what could be the strongest earnings reporting season in seven years. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the…
[ad_1] Liverpool star Salah is on Real Madrid’s radar as the La Liga giants ponder a stunning summer swoop. The Reds lost Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in January for a huge £142million. And Spanish website Don Balon say Liverpool fear Salah jumping ship just like his old team-mate. Express Sport understands the Egypt international is…
[ad_1] The pound has been unable to make greater gains against the US dollar due to trader concerns that UK growth levels could disappoint in 2018. These fears stem from the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR) GDP growth rate estimate for Q1 2018, which was revealed on Wednesday. Analysts at the NIESR…
[ad_1] Tesco have issued a recall [Getty] Tesco have recalled a Carousel Drive and Talk Emergency Vehicles over “choking hazard” fears. The recall comes after the supermarket was one of many who recalled the Red Kite three way baby carrier, which can put baby’s at risk. Tesco have revealed the products affected include a police car,…
[ad_1] The news follows escalating tensions over an alleged chemical weapons attack which has been blamed on the Assad regime. The airline said on Twitter: “Kuwait Airways wishes to inform its distinguished travellers that, on the basis of serious security warnings received from the Cypriot authorities, it is dangerous to fly the atmosphere surrounding the…
[ad_1] American officials revealed small US drones had experienced jamming ater a horrifying chemical attack on innocent civilians in Syria last week. They said Russian military officers took the measures after they became concerned the US would retaliate to the attacks. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb said: “Russia wants to undermine our interests at every turn. …
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks were firm on Wednesday as investors lapped up the positive mood in markets after China’s President Xi Jinping helped ease fears over a U.S.-China trade row, while the euro hovered near two-week highs. FILE PHOTO: Market prices are reflected in a glass window at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)…
[ad_1] There are multiple reports of coalition aircraft in the air over Iraq and Jordan, heading towards Syria. There is also news of airstrikes in the Idib Province and Russian planes in the air – although these reports are unconfirmed so far. Fox News has also announced “imminent action” on live TV. Geopolitical and security…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks climbed on Tuesday as investor concerns about rising trade tensions between the United States and China eased after Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to cut import tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 428.76 points, or 1.79 percent, to 24,407.86, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 43.69 points, or 1.67…
[ad_1] The Fifa World Cup 2018 will kick off in Moscow this summer amid fears the safety of international football fans cannot be guaranteed. A deep dive into Russian social media sites has exposed the shocking reality of the behind-the-scenes brutality and hatred of football hooligan extremists. The most stunning example of this is the…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks were higher on Tuesday as investor concerns about rising U.S.-China trade tension eased after Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to cut import tariffs. The three main indexes, however, were off their session highs as investors locked in some gains ahead of the start of the earnings season this week. Nine…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday after Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to cut import tariffs, soothing investor concerns about rising U.S.-China trade tensions. Ten of the 11 major S&P sectors were higher, with technology and energy stocks leading the gainers. The three major U.S. indexes were all up more than a…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures rose more than a percent on Tuesday after Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to cut import tariffs, soothing investor concerns about rising U.S.-China trade tensions. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid…
[ad_1] Morata joined Chelsea in a club record deal from Real Madrid last summer and made a solid start to his career with six goals in his first 10 games. But the goals began to dry up with just five scored between September 30 and March 18 and Morata has cut a frustrated figure on…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Global equity markets rallied and the Japanese yen fell on Tuesday as Chinese President Xi Jinping’s promise to cut import tariffs eased investor concerns about an escalating U.S.-China trade row. The German share price index, DAX board, is seen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Staff/Remote Russian assets…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Global equity markets rallied and the Japanese yen fell on Tuesday as Chinese President Xi Jinping’s promise to cut import tariffs eased investor concerns about an escalating U.S.-China trade row. The German share price index, DAX board, is seen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Staff/Remote Russian assets…
[ad_1] President Xi Jinping is reportedly eyeing a base in the Pacific nation where Chinese naval ships would dock to be serviced, refuelled and restocked at a Vanuatu port, with the agreement eventually leading to a full military base. Australia’s Fairfax Media reported there had been informal discussions between China and Vanuatu, but no formal…
[ad_1] POLICE brutality such as that seen last week with the release of CCTV footage of a disability pensioner allegedly being pinned down, beaten with a baton, capsicum sprayed, then hosed by Victorian police is nothing new for African migrants, ABC’s Q & A heard on Monday night. RELATED: Cops suspended over police brutality incidents…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street was on track to open higher on Monday, recovering from last week’s trade tariff driven selloff, after officials of the Trump administration stressed the dispute with China could be resolved through talks. FILE PHOTO – Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York,…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday ahead of the start of earnings season, pointing to an easing of last week’s selloff after officials of the Trump administration stressed the trade dispute with China could be resolved through talks. FILE PHOTO – Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock…
[ad_1] She made the brave decision to undergo a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with a mutated BRCA2 gene in 2012. And Michelle Heaton has admitted it ‘kills her’ everyday to think her daughter Faith, six, could grow up at risk of suffering from breast or ovarian cancer if she is found to have inherited the…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Global stocks rose on Monday as the U.S. government played down fears of a trade war with China that has roiled markets over the last week. The DAX (German stock index) logo is seen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, March 23, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach The two countries have threatened…
[ad_1] Barcelona, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all expected to cruise through to the next round of the Champions League this week. The Catalan giants beat Roma 4-1 at the Nou Camp last night, in a game where Suarez scored, meaning only a miracle will stop them reaching the last four. Liverpool and Real Madrid,…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks dropped about 2 percent on Friday, with the Dow falling more than 570 points, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat on Chinese imports fueled increasing concern over a U.S. trade war with China. Stocks added to losses and hit session lows in afternoon trading after Federal…
[ad_1] Output in Angela Merkel’s nation fell by 1.6 percent in February. This came after an original prediction of a rise of 0.3 percent but this proved to be well wide of the mark. And it comes after the January output had seen a revised production output with an increase of 0.1 percent. The German…
[ad_1] Caroline Thomas pregnant: Adam Thomas’ wife opens up about pregnancy in OK! Online blog [Caroline Thomas] Hey guys, Hope you’re all well! I’m currently in Spain enjoying some family time with Teddy before the baby comes. Adam is still away in LA, and so the past week has been quiet. Caroline Thomas ad Adam…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes opened lower on Friday as renewed fears of a trade conflict between the United States and China outweighed a lower-than-expected March jobs data that eased concerns over aggressive interest rate hikes. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., April 5,…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Dow and the S&P 500 posted gains for a third day in a row on Thursday, the longest streak in about a month, as investors’ worries of an escalating trade conflict between the United States and China eased and their focus on upcoming earnings grew. The Cboe Volatility Index…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street rose on Thursday afternoon as investors shrugged off fears of an escalating trade conflict between the United States and China and looked forward to the quarterly earnings season. Boeing (BA.N), among the worst hit stocks on Wednesday after China retaliated with $50 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods, rose 2.4…
[ad_1] That’s the verdict of former Arsenal ace Martin Keown, who doubts whether the midfielder will start Saturday’s contest at the Etihad. Paul Pogba has struggled to justify his £89m price tag once again this term and rumours of a rift with Jose Mourinho have swirled. The 25-year-old has suffered with injuries alongside a lack…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks on Thursday looked set to add to late-session gains from a day earlier as concerns over a trade war between the United States and China eased on signs that the world’s two biggest economies were open to negotiations on tariffs. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock…
[ad_1] Peugeot and Citroen maker PSA, which bought Vauxhall and Opel from General Motors last year, is expected to invest about £100million in the plant, with the UK Government providing £9million towards its expansion. This will secure 1,400 existing jobs at Britain’s only van plant, as well as creating up to 450 additional roles. Capacity…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares bounced from two-month lows on Thursday as world equities recovered from a selloff triggered by escalating Sino-U.S. trade tensions, with investors hoping a full-blown trade war between the world’s two biggest economies can be averted. FILE PHOTO: A pedestrian casts a shadow in front of an electronic stock quotation…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares bounced from two-month lows on Thursday as world equities recovered from a selloff triggered by escalating Sino-U.S. trade tensions, with investors hoping a full-blown trade war between the world’s two biggest economies can be averted. FILE PHOTO: A pedestrian casts a shadow in front of an electronic stock quotation…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares bounced from two-month lows on Thursday as world equities recovered from a selloff triggered by escalating Sino-U.S. trade tensions, with investors hoping a full-blown trade war between the world’s two biggest economies can be averted. FILE PHOTO: A pedestrian casts a shadow in front of an electronic stock quotation…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street’s three major indexes staged a comeback to close around 1 percent higher on Wednesday as investors turned their focus to earnings and away from a trade conflict between the United States and China that wreaked havoc in earlier trading. Traders react as they work on the floor of…
[ad_1] Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the threat after Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman said Israelis were entitled to live peacefully on their own land. In response to bin Salman’s comments, Khamenei branded Israel an “oppressive regime” and urged the Saudis not to negotiate with the Jewish state. He said: “Movement toward negotiation with the…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street’s three major indexes staged a big comeback to close higher on Wednesday as investors turned their focus towards earnings and away from a trade conflict between the United States and China that wreaked havoc early in the session. Traders react as they work on the floor of the…
[ad_1] Russia will take its complaints over the Salisbury nerve agent attack to The Hague the day after the Porton Down military research facility said it could not trace the agent’s precise source. An extraordinary meeting of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has been called by Russia to “address the situation…
[ad_1] Prince Philip, 96, is at King Edward VII Hospital in London for a planned hip operation today, sparking concerns for his welfare. While the Duke of Edinburgh, who is the husband and consort of Queen Elizabeth II, is known to be in good health, a palm reading expert said this could change quickly, according…
[ad_1] Morgan Stanley cut its price target on Facebook shares to $200 from $230, citing concerns about the social media company’s ad sales after its recent data scandal. “Following FB’s recent data/privacy issues and its announcement that it will end partnerships with third party data providers, we sense growing investor concern about near-term ad revenue,”…
[ad_1] Arsenal star Ramsey has emerged as a Manchester United target with the Wales international yet to sign a new contract. The player’s current deal expires in the summer of 2019 but there are already fears he may be off. Arsenal could also lose Jack Wilshere, with the England international also yet to commit his…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian share markets faltered on Wednesday as simmering fears of a Sino-U.S. trade war overshadowed a bounce on Wall Street and left investors reluctant to take positions in anything. A board displaying stock prices is seen at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2018. REUTERS/David Gray Safe-haven…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares were trying to bounce on Wednesday as investors underwent another of the mercurial mood swings that have plagued markets recently, and one could prove just as fleeting given simmering fears of a trade war. A board displaying stock prices is seen at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Sydney,…
[ad_1] Nitesh Shah, a commodities strategist warned that tensions between the two nations was spiralling out of control and could have a dire impact on international oil prices and destroy OPEC’s pact to keep oil affordable. He told CNBC: “Saudi Arabia-Iran tensions appear to be intensifying. While this provides a geopolitical premium in oil for…
[ad_1] GETTY Contactless cards are being “skimmed” meaning someone gets hold of your bank details And criminals can gain access to the equipment by purchasing it legally for just £20 online. One of the biggest threats to consumers using contactless cards is that there details can be very easily “skimmed”, this is when a criminal…
[ad_1] The Russian leader has unveiled a new air defence missile said to be capable of stopping nuclear weapons from striking Moscow. The latest boast comes just days after Putin launched his fearsome ‘Satan’ rocket that can travel at 20 times the speed of sound and carry 12 nuclear warheads up to 6,000 miles. Major…
[ad_1] Stock markets took a tumble Monday after China raised import duties on U.S. pork, apples and other products. It’s too soon to call it the beginning of a trade war, but for now, investors aren’t sticking around to find out. Formerly high-flying technology companies like Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon and Alphabet fell. Intel dove 5.7…
[ad_1] FREE NEWS Russia’s new Terminator tanks have been launched Vladimir Putin ratcheted up Russia’s military capabilities recently, following the poisoning of double agent Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, England, last month. And today, Russian authorities sent their new ‘Terminator’ tanks to reinforce military capabilities and sex up the Red Square Victory Day parade in May.…
[ad_1] As government negotiators move toward clarity over the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU, the so-called Brexit risks associated with the Pound and clues to a potential rise in the Bank of England interest rates, have sent Sterling rising 3.9 percent versus the dollar this quarter, its best performance since mid-2015. Against the…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street was set to start the second quarter on a downbeat note on Monday as China’s decision to raise import tariffs on U.S. products revived global trade war fears and technology stocks remained under pressure. FILE PHOTO – Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in…
[ad_1] Mr Orbán has been able to strike a chord with his countrymen as he warns them of a dystopian future where civilisations clash. He has claimed that his nationalist government is battling international forces that are set on “breaking” Hungary down. Mr Orbán addressed his supporters at a rally saying: “Europe is now under…
[ad_1] Lallana has only recently returned from a long-term lay-off and Klopp was easing his attacker back into the team. But during today’s 2-1 win against Crystal Palace the former Southampton man suffered a damning blow. The 29-year-old was introduced as a substitute on the 65th minute with the score tied at 1-1. But within…
[ad_1] Arzu Ozkose is caught in a dilemma she says no mother should have to face. Her 10-year-old daughter, Alara, suffered debilitating seizures caused by Dravet syndrome, but has improved dramatically while taking a cannabis oil being tested as part of a clinical trial at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. Yet once the study ends…
[ad_1] Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Tuesday pledged to prevent to fighters from the YPG Kurdish militia based in the north of the country from staging cross-border attacks against Turkey. Mr Abadi’s pledge, made during a phone call with Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, came a day after Ankara threatened to intervene directly if the…
[ad_1] Monday’s pound to euro exchange rate gains were largely down to the weak US dollar pushing up demand for Sterling, but this influence has since faded. The primary focus has been on a possible de-escalation of the tough-talk on trade between the United States and China, which saw a marked escalation at the end…
[ad_1] WAM said the General Civil Aviation Authority had condemned the “provocative action”, which it said followed two similar incidents that had been reported by the UAE to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the United Nations’ aviation agency. Qatar denied the claim in a statement by its civil aviation authority saying that the UAE…
[ad_1] According to the latest FSB Small Business Index (SBI), revenue, investment and export expectations are all up compared to the last set of results, and confidence among small UK firms is rebounding against a backdrop of lower inflation, progress on Brexit talks and a positive Spring Statement. Key findings from the report point to…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street scored its best day in 2-1/2 years and the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw its third-biggest point gain ever on Monday, as trade war fears eased on reports the United States and China are willing to renegotiate tariffs and trade imbalances. The rally, fueled by technology stocks, came…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Technology stocks led Wall Street’s rebound on Monday as fears over a potential trade war were calmed following reports the U.S. and China are willing to renegotiate tariffs and trade imbalances. All three major U.S. indexes were up more than 2 percent on the heels of their worst weekly performance…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks were higher on Monday as fears about a trade war between the United States and China eased following reports that the two countries were willing to negotiate tariffs and trade imbalances. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 26, 2018.…
[ad_1] ULSAN, South Korea (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor’s (005380.KS) union chief warned its workers may face a similar crisis to the one hitting General Motors’ (GM.N) South Korean unit as sales in key markets slide, adding that electric cars were ‘evil’ and will destroy jobs. Ha Bu-young, Hyundai Motor’s South Korean union chief speaks during…
[ad_1] This is a slightly better start than last week’s pairing high of $1.416. Despite the pound advancing against the US dollar and other peers such as the euro today, the latest UK economic news has been broadly negative. Data from New York based think tank the Conference Board suggests that UK productivity levels will…
[ad_1] The earthquake measured 7.0 on the richter scale. The quake struck 180 km west of the town of Rabaul, on New Britain island, at a shallow depth of 10 km. The quake occurred 86 miles east of the port town of Kimbe. It comes after a massive earthquake rocked the country this weekend and…
[ad_1] Messi has played a pivotal role for Ernesto Valverde’s side this season as they’ve chased glory on three fronts. And he’ll be hoping to follow up a potential La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey treble by impressing at the World Cup this summer. Lionel Messi sat out of Argentina’s 2-0 win over…
[ad_1] Lucy Fallon has revealed her fears over developing chickenpox[Getty] Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon fears she has chicken pox – something more common in children – after revealing her neck and shoulder have become covered in red rashes. The 22 year old took to Instagram Stories to share her concern, posting a photo of her shoulder to…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares were hammered again on Monday as fears of a trade war between the United States and China took their toll, but the safe haven yen came off its highs and U.S. stock futures climbed as investors saw some light at the end of the tunnel. People walk past an…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Fears of a full-blown trade war between the United States and China battered Asian shares again on Monday, keeping the safe haven yen near a 16-month peak as investors fretted over the fate of global growth. People walk past an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average outside a brokerage at a…
[ad_1] Counter-terror officials are hunting for Mathlouthi Atef, 42, after he was flagged up as a “possible bomber”, according to local media. A mugshot of the Tunisian suspect has been circulated over fears he could strike bars, train stations and shopping centres in Rome. The alert came after the Italian embassy in Tunisia’s capital, Tunis,…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street tumbled on Friday with more than 1,000 points knocked off the Dow in two days as investors, increasingly nervous about a potential U.S. trade war with China, shied away from risk ahead of the weekend and sought shelter from further losses. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street on Friday struggled to shake off fears of a global trade war after the United States moved to slap tariffs on China and as technology stocks took another hit with Micron’s results weighing on chipmakers, though oil prices gave some succor. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the…
[ad_1] North American markets headed lower on Friday afternoon, failing to bounce back from steep losses this week as concerns about the start of a potential trade war and the risk of the U.S. government shutting down put a cap on overall gains. China, the world’s second largest economy, responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan on Thursday to…
[ad_1] The tariffs could hit over $50billion of Chinese imports as America hits back over what it claims is years of intellectual property theft. China said it was ready to retaliate with “necessary measures”. The FTSE 100 Index fell below the 7,000-point barrier for the first time since December 2016, closing down 86.38 at 6952.59…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – The threat of a global trade war sent stock markets sliding and investors rushing for the safety of currencies like the yen and government bonds on Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on up to $60 billion of Chinese goods. The German share price index, DAX board, is seen…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – The rumblings of a global trade war sent shivers through stock and currency markets on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced long-promised tariffs on Chinese goods and China retaliated with a pledge to fight to the end any such war. FILE PHOTO – People walk past an electronic stock quotation…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Stock markets slid and perceived havens such as government bonds and the yen gained on Friday as investors rushed to safety after U.S. President Donald Trump announced long-promised tariffs on Chinese goods, stoking fears of a global trade war. FILE PHOTO – People walk past an electronic stock quotation board outside…
[ad_1] Before opening, the Nikkei 225 was sitting at 21,588.10 points but immediately free fell to 20,968.369 and crashed again to 20,934.4. The market had appeared to be trading steadily before the close yesterday but has now dramatically fallen. Points have continued to fall since the reopening – the market is sitting at 20,926.230 at…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Stock markets slid and perceived havens such as government bonds and the yen gained on Friday as investors rushed to safety after U.S. President Donald Trump announced long-promised tariffs on Chinese goods, stoking fears of a global trade war. FILE PHOTO – People walk past an electronic stock quotation board outside…
[ad_1] After the Dow Jones industrial average’s 700-point plunge on Thursday, CNBC’s Jim Cramer knew he had to determine the causes of the sell-off for investors. The main issue seemed to be President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs on Chinese goods, which spooked companies that do business in the People’s Republic. While the “Mad Money”…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks slid on Thursday, but were off session lows, after President Donald Trump said he planned to impose tariffs on up to $60 billion of Chinese imports, but his action was far removed from threats that could have ignited a global trade war. Trump, according to a presidential memorandum he signed,…
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to lay the foundation for tariffs on Chinese imports worth around $50 billion on Thursday, in a move likely to trigger retaliation from Beijing and stoke fears of a global trade war. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testifies before a Senate Finance Committee hearing on…
[ad_1] The Dow, S&P and Nasdaq all slumped more than 1.5 percent as President Donald Trump prepares to sign off on tough new tariffs on steel and aluminium. The markets have reacted by dropping sharply, putting the three main indexes on course for their steepest drop in six weeks. Mr Trump announced plans for the…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock futures were sharply lower on Thursday, with technology stocks dropping on fears of increased regulations in the wake of Facebook Inc’s (FB.O) data privacy issues, while the Trump administration’s move to impose import tariffs on China stoked fears of a global trade war. Traders work on the floor of the…
[ad_1] Investors should see February’s market jitters as a wake-up call that some risks still exist in an otherwise strong economy, according to Credit Suisse’s global chief investment officer. Speaking to CNBC at the bank’s Asian Investment Conference in Hong Kong, he said: “The jitters of February was a little bit of a wake-up call.…
[ad_1] Real Madrid are already planning a mass shake-up of their squad in the summer following a disappointing La Liga campaign. A number of blockbuster signings are apparently set to arrive to bolster their hopes of catching Barcelona next season. However, the future of Ronaldo has been up in the air with suggestions of a…
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on Chinese imports on Thursday, a White House official said, in a move aimed at curbing theft of U.S. technology that is likely to trigger retaliation from Beijing and stoke fears of a global trade war. U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the crowd before…
[ad_1] Sweden has proposed hundreds of millions of pounds worth of investment towards its defence programme, which has become somewhat underfunded since the end of the Cold War. But, like neighbours Finland, Sweden is once again pumping funds into the programme amid an ever-escalating threat from the east. This month’s horrific Salisbury nerve agent attack…
[ad_1] Kimberley Walsh says her two boys, Bobby and Cole, get along perfectly [Kimberley Walsh Instagram] Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh, 36, who shares two children with her other half Justin Scott, has candidly opened up about her struggles with breastfeeding – and in particular, how she overcame her fear of doing it in public. …
[ad_1] Ronaldo, 33, is thought to be coming to the tail-end of his career and could leave Real Madrid to pursue one final huge contract when his current deal expires in 2021. Rumours have been rife that the Portugal international is unhappy with life at the Bernabeu because he will not be offered a lucrative…
[ad_1] Dene elder Roy Ladouceur’s voice grows quiet as his eyes settle on a cellphone photo of a bison slaughtered by poachers. The animal from the Ronald Lake herd, which grazes in the boreal forest between Fort McMurray and the northern Alberta community of Fort Chipewyan, has been decapitated, its body left to waste away in…
[ad_1] The websites have only opened intermittently since then in Pakistan, it has been claimed. Pakistan has blocked the websites deliberately to prevent Indian diplomats and officials from accessing their own government websites, according to Indian authorities. However, the lack of access to the websites also has meant the Indian high commission has received several…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate has signalled his backing for England fans travelling to Russia this summer by revealing his own family are planning to be at the World Cup to support him and the team. Southgate is trying to keep England’s preparations as normal as possible despite the huge political fallout from the poisoning of Russian…
[ad_1] Manchester United star Herrera has endured a difficult campaign with Jose Mourinho regularly omitting him from his side. The Spain international has never quite hit the heights many expected following his move from Athletic Bilbao in the summer of 2014. Herrera struggled for consistency during Louis van Gaal’s two-year reign and, under Mourinho this…
[ad_1] England manager Gareth Southgate says he is concentrating purely on football amid growing calls for the national team to boycott this summer’s World Cup in Russia. Though Southgate said it is important the players, their families and England supporters feel safe while travelling around Russia, he is keen for his squad are not ‘distracted…
[ad_1] Gareth Southgate may want to focus on the 23 players he plans to select for this summer’s World Cup but the circumstances that have led to the expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats demanded his attention on Thursday. England’s manager acknowledged the gravity of the situation as the political tension continues to escalate between the UK…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures pointed to a flat opening for Wall Street on Thursday as fears that President Donald Trump’s decision to impose fresh tariffs on China may escalate into a trade war weighed on the markets. A trader works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to impose fresh tariffs on China, intensifying fears of a trade war that could raise costs and hurt overseas sales for U.S. companies. A trader works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to impose fresh tariffs on China, intensifying fears of a trade war that could raise costs and hurt overseas sales for U.S. companies. A trader works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New…
[ad_1] Tensions are on a knife-edge between the UK and Russia following an attack using a nerve agent on ex-double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter. And, in an apparent show of strength, Russia has now unveiled a killer robot tank with an unknown level of autonomy. A video by manufacturer Kalashnikov showed the unmanned…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World shares slipped for the second straight day and the dollar held near one-week lows after U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to slap $60 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports reminded investors of the threat to world economic growth. FILE PHOTO – A man walks past an electronic stock quotation board…
[ad_1] Google, the largest provider of digital advertising on the internet, announced, on Tuesday, that the firm plans to alter its advertising policy for certain financial services, including bitcoin. Starting in June, Google plans new restrictions for cryptocurrency products on its platforms, like YouTube, and to third-party websites, where Google sells advertising space. Google said…
[ad_1] Forget last year’s Europa League and EFL Cup triumphs. Manchester United are not the Manchester United of old and it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why. It’s easy to blame Mourinho. Sure, his tactics are a far cry from the swashbuckling methods adopted by Ferguson during his time in charge. But it was not he…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Shares faltered and the dollar skidded on Wednesday as investors fretted over the threat of new U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, brushing aside data that showed the Asian economy got off to a solid start in 2018. FILE PHOTO – A man walks past an electronic stock quotation board outside a…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares faltered on Wednesday amid fears of rising U.S. protectionism as President Donald Trump fired his Secretary of State, regarded as a moderate in his administration, and sought to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese imports. FILE PHOTO – A man walks past an electronic stock quotation board outside a brokerage…
[ad_1] The FA’s medical department spoke to Spurs on Tuesday and await updates Harry Kane suffered the injury during the 4-1 victory against Bournemouth Kane was supposed to have a scan on the injury on Monday but could not By Kieran Gill for MailOnline Published: 18:26 EDT, 13 March 2018 | Updated: 18:26 EDT, 13…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares eased on Wednesday amid fears of rising U.S. protectionism as President Donald Trump fired his Secretary of State, regarded as a moderate in his administration, and eyes hefty tariffs on Chinese imports. FILE PHOTO – A man walks past an electronic stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo,…
[ad_1] The warning has been sounded by the Federation of German Industries (BDI), which is appealing to both sides to thrash out a solution at next week’s crunch European Council meeting. And chief executive Joachim Lang has warned Brexit is already “casting its shadow” – more than year before the UK officially leaves the EU…
[ad_1] International markets have been rocked by the plans, which the White House formalised last week, and longtime US trading partners have been angered, with allies becoming enemies at home and abroad. Mr Trump also provoked fury by exempting Canada and Mexico and saying other countries could avoid the penalties if they negotiate a deal…
[ad_1] Over the last week, Bitcoin has traded down 22.5 per cent against the US dollar. Bitcoin Cash traded 5.6 per cent lower against the dollar and now trades at $1,000.13 or 0.11525900 BTC. One Bitcoin can be bought for $8,772.58 (£6,332.66) on popular exchanges including Korbit, Gemini, Zaif and Bibox. The cryptocurrency has a…
[ad_1] Sunday marks two years since Benitez’s appointment as Toon boss. And Brazilian winger Kenedy bagged a first-half brace to open his account for Newcastle after joining on loan from Chelsea in January. Then Matt Ritchie, who scored his first Premier League goal for the Magpies in the 1-0 win over Manchester United at St…
[ad_1] The number of Russian fighter planes streaking over the Baltic Sea have tripled since 2012, warned General Jarmo Lindberg, Finland’s Chief of Defence. The general said on Saturday several “dark flights” are still being observed in the region, as quoted by Lannen Media. According to the army chief, the Russian planes have avoided contact…
[ad_1] Last weekend’s Italian poll saw no clear winner but support for the Northern league and Five Star Movement rocketed, creating a nightmare for Brussels. Both parties have spoken out against closer EU integration and have made their distaste for the single currency clear. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is refusing to back down on his tariffs…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – To celebrate the bull market’s ninth birthday on Friday, the three major U.S. stock indexes climbed almost 2 percent and the Nasdaq closed at a record high, as February’s jobs report assuaged fears of inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the New…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – To celebrate the bull market’s ninth birthday on Friday, the three major U.S. stock indexes ended up more than 1 percent, with the Nasdaq hitting a record high, as February’s jobs report assuaged fears of inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – To celebrate the bull market’s ninth birthday on Friday, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose more than 1 percent, with the Nasdaq touching a record high, as February’s jobs report assuaged fears of inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the New…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks gained on Friday after payrolls data showed strong job additions in February, but muted wage growth indicated a gradual rise in inflation that tempered expectations of faster interest rate increases. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.,…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 160 points higher after payrolls data showed strong job additions in February, but a slowdown in wage growth pointed to a gradual rise in inflation, tempering expectations of faster interest rate increases. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in…
[ad_1] While the latest UK trade balance showed a smaller-than-expected deficit of -£3.07 billion during January, construction output fell by a much worse-than-expected -3.9 per cent year-on-year during January. Manufacturing and industrial production also disappointed the consensus forecasts. Manufacturing grew 0.1 per cent month-on-month compared to forecasts of 0.2 per cent and industrial production rose…
[ad_1] When it comes to robots, we tend to have two main fears: The first, fueled by media reports, is that they’ll steal all of our jobs. The second, inspired by decades of science fiction lore, is that they’ll rebel and rise up against us. It’s true, robots are getting better at simulating human actions,…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Major Asian nations reacted sharply to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Friday, warning of damage to relations amid industry calls for retaliation. FILE PHOTO: Workers check steel bars at a factory of Dongbei Special Steel Group Co., Ltd. in Dalian, Liaoning province,…
[ad_1] One of the World Cup’s major sponsors is considering reducing its presence in Russia this summer in the aftermath of the Salisbury spy nerve agent attack, as calls for a boycott of the tournament grew on Thursday night. Sportsmail understands that McDonald’s UK – the fast food company – are yet to exercise an…
[ad_1] The devastating quake hit at around 3:40am local time at a depth of six miles (10km), the US Geographical Survey (USGS) said. Officials at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said that, based on the current evidence, there is no tsunami threat to nearby islands. A spokesman said: “A destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street opened higher on Thursday as fears of a global trade war ebbed following signs that President Donald Trump’s proposed hefty import tariffs on steel and aluminum could exclude key trading partners. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 7, 2018.…
[ad_1] England WAGs are ready to snub the team’s World Cup base in a move that is likely to ease security fears going into the tournament. Boris Johnson sparked a wave of protest on Tuesday by suggesting a boycott of the tournament following Russia’s suspected poisoning of double agent Sergei Skripal on British soil. Despite…
[ad_1] 7.45am MORNING HEADLINES Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of all things cryptocurrency, including price, regulation, innovation and financial crime. Cryptocurrencies have suffered another overnight slump amid concern of a regulatory clampdown in Japan and the US. Japan has punished seven cryptocurrency exchanges, ordering two of them to suspend business, to shore…
[ad_1] Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump looked set to impose steep tariffs on imported steel and aluminum this week, a move that could spiral into a global trade war. The markets have been choppy, with the Dow falling more than 300 points at one point during the day,…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump looked set to impose steep tariffs on imported steel and aluminum this week, a move that could spiral into a global trade war. A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S.,…
[ad_1] US stock index futures have posted sharp falls ahead of Wednesday’s open, as another member of President Trump’s team leaves the Whitehouse, unnerving markets worldwide. Dow futures slumped 308 points, indicating a drop of 330.12 points at the open. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures also pointed to deep losses at the open for…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Global stocks and the dollar fell on Wednesday after a strong advocate of free trade resigned from the White House, fanning fears that U.S. President Donald Trump will proceed with protectionist tariffs and risk a trade war. FILE PHOTO: A man shelters under an umbrella as he walks past the London…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Global stocks and the dollar slumped on Wednesday after a strong White House advocate for free trade resigned, fanning fears that President Donald Trump will proceed with protectionist tariffs and risk a trade war. An investor checks stock information on a mobile phone at a brokerage house in Shanghai, China February…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Global stocks and the dollar slumped on Wednesday after a key advocate for free trade in the White House resigned, fanning fears that President Donald Trump will proceed with tariffs and risk a trade war. An investor checks stock information on a mobile phone at a brokerage house in Shanghai, China…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Global stocks and the dollar slumped on Wednesday after a key advocate for free trade in the White House announced his resignation, fanning fears President Donald Trump would go ahead with tariffs and risk a trade war. An investor checks stock information on a mobile phone at a brokerage house in…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher opening on Tuesday on the prospect of talks between North Korea and the United States and increasing resistance to President Donald Trump’s proposed metals tariffs. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.,…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian share regained some ground on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump faced growing pressure from political allies to pull back from proposed steel and aluminum tariffs, easing investor worries about an imminent trade war. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo,…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian share regained some ground on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump faced growing pressure from political allies to pull back from proposed steel and aluminum tariffs, easing investor worries about an imminent trade war. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo,…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rallied on Monday as fears of a global trade war ebbed with investors betting that U.S. President Donald Trump would back down on his threat to impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rallied on Monday as fears of a global trade war ebbed with investors betting that U.S. President Donald Trump would back down on his threat to impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday as investors remained concerned about the increasing likelihood of a global trade war following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose hefty tariffs. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 2, 2018. REUTERS/Andrew…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials futures pointed to a lower opening for Wall Street on Monday, tracking broad losses on world markets due to worries over Italy and concerns that President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks and emerging markets fell for the fifth straight day on Monday, hammered by fears of a global trade war and the prospect of political instability in Europe after inconclusive elections in Italy. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past an electronic stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan,…
[ad_1] Mothercare have sadly been facing financial difficulty [Getty] In more sad high street news, fears are growing rapidly for high street store Mothercare. It’s reported the mum and baby shop have been holding crisis talks after being forced to close half their stores across the country and with share prices plummeting. According to The…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian investors dumped shares and drove to the safety of the yen and gold on Monday amid fears of a global trade war and worries of political uncertainty in Italy, risks that cloud the outlook for world growth. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past an electronic stock quotation board outside a…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares stumbled to near three-week lows on Monday amid fears of a global trade war, while the euro was unsteady in currency markets due to worries that an anti-establishment coalition government could emerge from elections in Italy. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past an electronic stock quotation board outside a…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – The dollar stayed on a slippery slope on Monday amid fears of a global trade war, while the euro dipped briefly but rebounded quickly after results of exit polls for Italy’s elections pointed to a hung parliament. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past an electronic stock quotation board outside a brokerage…
[ad_1] Jin Qiangyi, from the Yanbian University in China, stated that if the Asian superpower continues to pile the pressure on the hermit kingdom, there “might be a crisis”. He stated: “North Korea doesn’t let the outside world see, but things have started to become very difficult. “If we push it harder, we should consider…
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The S&P 500 ended another turbulent week on an upbeat note Friday, but major indexes posted their worst week of losses since early February as President Donald Trump’s threat to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminum rattled investors. FILE PHOTO – Traders work on the floor of the New…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – The Dow and S&P 500 fell on Friday and were on track for weekly losses as investor anxiety built over a possible global trade war following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminum. FILE PHOTO – Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange,…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stock indexes recouped some losses on Friday, but were on track to end the week in the red as investors fretted over a possible global trade war following President Donald Trump’s promise to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminum. FILE PHOTO – Traders work on the floor of the New…
[ad_1] Stock markets in North America continued to sink on Friday, extending the previous day’s losses as fears of a global trade war escalated after U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his plan to introduce hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum. Trump used Twitter again on Friday to rant about the tariffs saying “trade wars are good and easy to win.“…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – The Dow industrials fell more than 1 percent for a fourth straight day on Friday on mounting fears of a global trade war following President Donald Trump’s promise to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminum. FILE PHOTO – Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks opened sharply lower on Friday as investors fretted President Donald Trump had launched a global trade war with his promise to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminum. FILE PHOTO – Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., February 26, 2018.…
[ad_1] Ortiz was forced to pull out of the original date for the contest – November 4 – because he tested positive for a banned substance. However, he avoided a ban after the World Boxing Council ruled he had taken banned diuretics chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure, although they did hand him a…
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – The specter of a global trade war sent world stocks tumbling on Friday and drove investors toward the traditional safe plays of government bonds and the Japanese yen. FILE PHOTO: A man shelters under an umbrella as he walks past the London Stock Exchange in London, Britain August 24, 2015. REUTERS/Suzanne…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Stock markets in Asia on Friday extended a Wall Street rout, as investors were spooked by the specter of a global trade war after President Donald Trump announced the United States would impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Investors look at computer screens showing stock information at a brokerage…
[ad_1] SEOUL/SYDNEY (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on steel and aluminum will distort global trade and cost jobs, Australia’s trade minister said on Friday, highlighting the risk of retaliatory measures as Asian exporters sought more detail on the plans. FILE PHOTO: Steel pipes for sale are displayed at a shop in the…
[ad_1] SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian steel exporting nations took a wait-and-see approach to plans announced by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying they would talk to U.S. officials and see details of the plans before responding. FILE PHOTO: Steel pipes for sale are displayed at a shop in…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Stock markets in Asia on Friday extended a Wall Street rout as investors were rattled after President Donald Trump announced the United States would impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, raising the specter of a global trade war. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic stock quotation board…
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump announced on Thursday he would impose hefty tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to protect U.S. producers, risking retaliation from major trade partners like China, Europe and neighboring Canada. Fears of a trade war triggered a selloff on Wall Street. Trump said the duties, 25 percent on steel…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Stock markets in Asia extended a selloff on Wall Street as investors were rattled after President Donald Trump’s announced the United States would impose hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, raising the specter of a global trade war. Early on Friday, MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan .MIAPJ0000PUS…
[ad_1] Welcome to The National Today newsletter, which takes a closer look at what’s happening around some of the day’s most notable stories. Sign up here and it will be delivered directly to your inbox Monday to Friday. TODAY: Vladimir Putin unveils new high-tech weapons in state-of-the-nation speech ahead of Russian presidential election, saying the world has “failed…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks fell on Thursday after Wall Street marked its worst monthly performance in two years as the impact from new Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell’s hawkish-sounding comments reverberated across the broader risk asset markets. Investors have been on edge in recent weeks amid concerns higher interest rates in advanced economies,…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks skidded on Thursday after comments from the Federal Reserve’s new chief rekindled fears about the pace of U.S. monetary tightening this year, sending Wall Street tumbling for its worst performance in two years and lifting the dollar. For weeks investors have been on edge, with the recent rout in…
[ad_1] World Cup organisers will offer fans free travel between games on trains The offer will be given to those with tickets due to limited capacity to fly them The 20-hour ‘football special’ trains pose a major risk of alcohol-related disorder There will be a high security presence on these trains with Russian officers determined to confine…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks skidded on Thursday after comments from the Federal Reserve’s new chief rekindled fears about the pace of U.S. monetary tightening this year, sending Wall Street tumbling for its worst performance in two years and lifting the dollar. For weeks investors have been on edge, with the recent rout in…
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks skidded on Thursday after comments from the Federal Reserve’s new chief rekindled fears about the pace of U.S. monetary tightening this year, sending Wall Street tumbling for its worst performance in two years and lifting the dollar. For weeks investors have been on edge, with the recent rout in…
[ad_1] BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Automaker Geely’s purchase of a $9 billion stake in Mercedes maker Daimler rekindled fears in Germany on Monday of its highly-prized expertise falling into Chinese hands. Economy minister Brigitte Zypries stuck to Berlin’s position that Geely’s [GEELY.UL] swoop was a business matter, but said Germany’s openness must not be not exploited…
[ad_1] Barcelona defender Umtiti is wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea ahead of the summer transfer window. The France international has enjoyed a stellar year but, with Barcelona yet to renew his contract, a move away could be on the cards. Messi deems Umtiti an important player for Barcelona, though United and Chelsea’s interest could…
[ad_1] Exchanges of fire in the Uri sector between the Asian nations has hit a 15 year high with fears that relative peace in the region could be over. Nasir Ahmad Naqash, deputy commissioner of northern Baramulla district, said: “More than 1,000 villagers have fled their homes due to the shelling. “Many people have been…
[ad_1] Horticulturists Rod and Rachel Saunders, who emigrated from the UK in the 1970s, vanished four days after filming with one of the presenters of BBC Gardeners’ World. The couple’s bloodspattered Toyota Land Cruiser has been found and fears are growing they have been murdered. Detectives also discovered £20,000 has been withdrawn from their bank…
[ad_1] The country’s entire banking sector has been put under close scrutiny over allegations it is being used as a conduit for illicit financial activities. US Treasury officials have issued a statement linking some of the alleged activities to North Korea’s ballistic missiles program. The allegations hurt the reputation of a country that has worked…
[ad_1] Apple says the joint venture does not mean that China has any kind of “backdoor” into user data and that Apple alone – not its Chinese partner – will control the encryption keys. But Chinese customers will notice some differences from the start: their iCloud accounts will now be co-branded with the name of…
[ad_1] THE Giants’ horror run with injuries has continued, with talented midfielder Will Setterfield suffering what appeared a serious injury to his left knee in Friday’s practice game against the Swans. The No.5 pick (2016 draft) fell awkwardly in the third quarter and had to be helped from the ground. “It was one of those…
[ad_1] There are currently no reports of injuries or damage to buildings in the surrounding areas. Tsunami warnings were not issued following the horrifying tremors. Last month a devastating 7.9 magnitude quake hit the Gulf of Alaska that sent coastal residents rushing to evacuation centres to seek shelter from a possible tsunami. This is the…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares rebounded on Friday as comments from a Federal Reserve official eased worries about faster rate rises in the United States, while the dollar ticked higher as investors dipped their toes back into riskier assets. Indications were mixed for other global equity markets, with E-Mini futures for the S&P 500…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares rebounded on Friday as comments from a Federal Reserve official eased worries about faster rate rises in the United States, while the safe-haven yen held on to its gains amid heightened volatility across markets. Financial markets have fluctuated wildly this month as investors fretted about how fast the Fed…
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares rebounded on Friday as comments from a Federal Reserve official eased worries that the central bank might raise rates more aggressively this year, while the safe-haven yen held on to its gains amid heightened volatility across markets. Financial markets have fluctuated wildly this month as investors fretted about how…
[ad_1] The France international feels he is being singled out for criticism in training and is taking the blame for some poor results and performances in recent weeks. Pogba was left shocked when Mourinho left him out of his starting line-up for Wednesday’s Champions League clash in Seville. The French superstar was soon called into…
[ad_1] Japan’s Line plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange, a move that comes as regulators investigate such exchanges in the country after hackers stole $530 million (roughly Rs. 3,300 crores) in digital money from Coincheck in one of the world’s biggest cyberheists. Line said in a statement on Wednesday that it has applied to Japan’s financial…
[ad_1] Chelsea would be in a good position to progress to the last eight of the Champions League if they can stop Barcelona from scoring an away goal at Stamford Bridge. Hazard will be tasked with doing the damage at the other end and he is aware of the need to take any chances that…
[ad_1] Despite ratings agency Fitch upgrading Greece’s sovereign credit status on Monday, analysts remain unconvinced that Greece is out of its tumultuous economic period. The positive news may be too little, too late for Greece as analysts’ opinion remains negative. Looking at the medium to long-term prospect of Greece, individuals are sceptical regarding the prospects…
[ad_1] With the World Cup season set to resume in March in Lahti, Finland, Calgary ski jumper Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes will leave Pyeongchang happy with how he represented his sport and his country, although he acknowlegdes the strangeness in celebrating top-30 finishes. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] China is spending billions of dollars to revive its famous Silk Road trade routes in order to increase trade deals around the world in a bid to become a key economic ally of dozens of countries. It is said that serious discussions are now being held by the United States, Australia, India and Japan,…
[ad_1] Yellowstone has been hit by a 2.6 magnitude earthquake this evening, setting alarm bells ringing with the park’s fearsome supervolcano already “under strain” according to one expert. Below the surface of the park lies the fearsome Yellowstone Caldera, a supervolcano which last erupted approximately 630,000 years ago. Experts warn it erupts roughly every million…
[ad_1] Mr McMaster addressed the issue of nuclear weapons development and propagations by the hands of rogue states like North Korea, Syria and Iran. The US National Security Advisor said it was time to act internationally against the Iranian regime fomenting violence in the Middle East. He said: “Now it’s time to address Syria’s flaws in…
[ad_1] Scientists in California have analysed 101 major earthquakes around the Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped geological disaster zone, between 1990 and 2016. They believe a cluster of tremors around the area could indicate a “big one” is due to hit. Earthquakes have already struck in Japan, Tawain, Guam and Indonesia in the past…