» Unbowed, Trump intensifies attacks on four Democratic congresswomen
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
President Donald Trump intensified his vilification of four liberal lawmakers as un-American at a raucous rally on Wednesday, underscoring that the attacks will be a key part of his strategy for winning re-election in 2020.

» Asian stocks wobble, bond yields fall on earnings woes, trade worries
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Asian shares wobbled in early Thursday trading as Wall Street stocks dropped on early signs that the U.S.-China trade war could hurt corporate earnings, helping to underpin solid demand for safe-haven U.S. Treasuries.

» In El Chapo's home state, Mexicans bemoan his punishment far from home
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is never going back home to Sinaloa.

» Japan may take South Korea wartime labor dispute to International Court of Justice: NHK
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Japan is considering taking a dispute with South Korea over its compensation of wartime forced laborers to the International Court of Justice as the deadline for seeking third-country arbitration passes on Thursday, public broadcaster NH...

» U.S. removing Turkey from F-35 program after its Russian missile defense purchase
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
The United States said on Wednesday that it was removing Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet program, a move long threatened and expected after Ankara began accepting delivery of an advanced Russian missile defense system last week.

» U.S. officials to brief diplomats on maritime security initiative for Gulf
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
U.S. officials will speak to members of the Washington diplomatic corps on Friday about a new initiative to promote freedom of navigation and maritime security around the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department said on Wednesday.

» Syrian rebels say Moscow deploys ground forces in Idlib campaign
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Russia has sent special forces in recent days to fight alongside Syrian army troops struggling to make gains in a more than two month assault in northwestern Syria to seize the last opposition bastion, senior rebel commanders said.

» Protesters vent anger at NY mayor, U.S. DOJ after chokehold decision
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Several hundred people took to the streets of New York on Wednesday to protest the U.S. Department of Justice's decision not to bring charges against a New York City policeman in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man in 2014.

» Netflix shares plunge as global growth falls short, U.S. customers shrink
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Netflix Inc said on Wednesday it lost U.S. streaming customers for the first time in eight years and missed targets for new subscribers overseas, an announcement that jarred investors ahead of looming competition.

» Hundreds protest in New York after police officer avoids charges in chokehold case
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Several hundred people took to the streets of New York on Wednesday to protest a decision by the U.S. Department of Justice not to bring federal charges against a policeman accused in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man in 2014.

» U.S. officials to brief diplomats on new maritime security initiative for Gulf
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
U.S. officials will speak to members of the Washington diplomatic corps on Friday about a new initiative to promote freedom of navigation and maritime security around the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department said on Wednesday.

» From Iraq to Yemen, drones raise U.S. alarm over Iranian plans
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
The increased use of drones by Iran and its allies for surveillance and attacks across the Middle East is raising alarms in Washington.

» House holds Barr, Ross in criminal contempt over census documents
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt for defying congressional subpoenas related to the U.S. census.

» U.S. plans different approach in leading G7 in 2020: White House official
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
The Trump administration plans to adopt shorter communiques and generally revamp how the Group of Seven rich nations does its work when the United States leads the body in 2020, a White House adviser said.

» Unbowed, Trump forecasts more attacks on four Democratic congresswomen
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
President Donald Trump may not have planned it this way, but his attacks on four liberal lawmakers as un-American have emerged as a major strategy of his 2020 re-election campaign, and more thunder from him was expected at a rally on Wed...

» California settles decades-long lawsuit over lead paint, but outcome is bittersweet
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
When Californian counties and cities first sued paint makers in 2000, they wanted the companies to pay billions to remove dangerous old lead paint from hundreds of thousands of homes.

» Massachusetts prosecutors drop Kevin Spacey sex assault case
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Massachusetts prosecutors on Wednesday dropped a criminal case accusing former "House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man at a Nantucket bar in 2016 after the alleged victim refused to testify.

» House holds Trump officials in contempt over census docs
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt for defying congressional subpoenas related to the U.S. Census.

» House votes to hold Trump officials in contempt over census dispute
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt for defying congressional subpoenas related to the U.S. Census.

» House votes to set aside impeachment resolution against Trump
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to table an impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump, effectively killing the measure for now but not burying the issue that has divided Democrats.

» U.S. lawmakers challenge Facebook over Libra cryptocurrency plan
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
U.S. lawmakers bashed Facebook on Wednesday over its planned cryptocurrency, saying the company had not shown it could be trusted to safeguard the world financial system and consumers' data.

» Bank of America trims net interest income guidance
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Bank of America Corp lowered its annual net interest income guidance on Wednesday to reflect a weakened interest rate environment as the second-largest U.S. lender reported higher-than expected earnings fueled by strong consumer trends.

» Man sentenced for threatening to bomb Harvard ceremony for black students
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
An Arizona man was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Wednesday after admitting he made online threats to bomb Harvard University and shoot students at its first commencement ceremony for black students in order to "end their pro-black ...

» Croatia PM reshuffles cabinet, proposes six new ministers
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on Wednesday ordered a reshuffle of his cabinet with six new ministers, just over a year before his government's term in office expires in late 2020.

» Wall St. falls as CSX results signal damage from trade tensions
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
U.S. stock indexes fell on Wednesday as weak results from CSX Corp stoked concerns that the protracted trade war between the United States and China could hurt corporate earnings.

» UK's Johnson declines to comment on plan to facilitate a no-deal Brexit
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Boris Johnson, favorite to be the next British prime minister, on Wednesday refused to say whether he would seek to shut Parliament to facilitate a no-deal Brexit but agreed such a plan could be convenient for him.

» UK ministers could resign in battle over suspending parliament: BBC reporter
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Some British cabinet ministers could resign on Thursday to vote to block Theresa May's successor as prime minister from suspending parliament, the political editor of BBC's Newsnight program said.

» Biden versus Sanders: Top 2020 contenders snipe over healthcare policy
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and rival Bernie Sanders are waging a public battle this week over universal healthcare, staking out competing turf on an issue that has become the most divisive in the party's primary campa...

» Criticizing populism, Britain's May has Brexit advice for successor
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Prime Minister Theresa May launched a broadside against populism on Wednesday, using a valedictory speech to encourage her successor to embrace compromise to secure Britain's exit from the European Union.

» UK arrests Manchester bomber's brother after Libya extradition
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
The brother of a suicide bomber who attacked a concert in the British city of Manchester in 2017 was extradited from Libya on Wednesday and arrested in London on suspicion of helping plan the blast, police said.

» Ukraine says transport organizer of missile that shot down MH-17 plane in jail
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Ukraine said on Wednesday a rebel who organized the trailer carrying the missile that shot down a Malaysian airliner in 2014 had been captured two years ago and was now serving a sentence in Ukraine.

» Five years on, flight MH17 families call for justice
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Family members of those aboard the downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 called on Wednesday for those responsible to be brought to justice, as they marked the fifth anniversary of the tragedy.

» Macaws offer feathered 'therapy' to suffering Venezuelans
17/07/19 22:50 from World News Review
Looking for an escape from the daily realities of crisis-ridden Venezuela, Carmen Borges finds solace receiving visitors on the roof of her Caracas apartment building every morning: groups of blue and gold macaws that arrive at daybreak.

» Crude futures fall after strong build in U.S. oil products stocks
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending declines into a fourth day, after official data showed U.S. stockpiles of products like gasoline rose sharply last week, suggesting weak demand during the peak driving season.

» Australian property firm LendLease lands $15 billion deal with Google
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Australian construction firm LendLease Group on Thursday said it has secured a contract from Alphabet Inc's Google to jointly undertake development of properties worth $15 billion in the U.S. state of California.

» G7 finance chiefs pour cold water on Facebook's digital coin plans
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Group of Seven finance chiefs cast a cloud over prospects for Facebook's Libra digital coin on Wednesday, insisting tough regulatory problems would have to be worked out first.

» Japan urges G7 to think beyond existing rules in dealing with Libra
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso on Wednesday urged his G7 counterparts to make a comprehensive assessment of Facebook Inc's Libra digital currency for any fresh challenges that could be overlooked by existing regulations.

» Global drone market estimated to reach $14 billion over next decade: study
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
The worldwide non-military drone market, dominated by manufacturers in China, will triple in size to $14.3 billion in sales over the next decade, a study released on Wednesday said, even as U.S. officials warn of national security risks.

» MercadoLibre preps to offer investment platform for e-wallet users
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
MercadoLibre Inc, Latin America's top e-commerce platform, is taking its latest step into the world of banking, saying on Wednesday that it would start allowing Mexican users of its e-wallet to earn interest on money saved in its app by ...

» Netflix to roll out cheaper mobile-only plan in India
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Netflix Inc said on Wednesday it would roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India, tapping into a price-sensitive market where data consumption on smartphones is surging.

» Japanese official says negotiators working hard on U.S.-Japan trade deal
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
U.S. and Japanese officials are working hard to reach agreement on a bilateral trade agreement, a senior Japanese official told Reuters on Wednesday, adding he was looking forward to news on the deal in the near future.

» Cloud growth fuels IBM profit beat
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
International Business Machines Corp beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, propped up by recurring growth in its high-margin cloud business.

» EBay beats estimates as more shoppers flock to site, shares rise
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
EBay Inc beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on Wednesday, as efforts to make its platforms easier to navigate attracted more customers, coupled with growth in its advertising and payments businesses.

» G7 finance leaders voice skepticism over Libra: Japan finance minister
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Wednesday that various voices of skepticism over Facebook Inc's Libra digital currency surfaced at a gathering of Group of Seven (G7) finance leaders.

» Boeing to make $50 million in payments to 737 MAX crash victims' families
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Boeing Co said on Wednesday it will dedicate half of a $100 million fund it created after two crashes of its 737 MAX planes to provide payments to families of those killed, with veteran U.S. compensation expert Ken Feinberg hired by the ...

» Cloud growth fuels IBM profit beat, shares rise
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
International Business Machines Corp beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, propped up by recurring growth in its high-margin cloud computing business, sending its shares up as much as 4% in extended trading.

» Netflix shares tumble as it misses global subscriber forecasts
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Netflix Inc added fewer quarterly subscribers than Wall Street expected and its U.S. customer base shrank as its programming failed to draw new viewers, jarring investors ahead of looming competition.

» Paint makers reach $305 million settlement in California, ending marathon lead poisoning lawsuit
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
After a 19-year legal struggle, three former makers of lead paint have agreed to a $305 million settlement with California county and city governments to mitigate poisoning dangers still present in old housing.

» EBay beats second-quarter revenue estimates
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
EBay Inc beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday, as a multi-year effort to make its platforms easier to use attracted more customers.

» IBM revenue falls as weak legacy businesses offset cloud growth
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
International Business Machines Corp posted a 4.2% fall in quarterly revenue, in line with analysts' estimates, as weakness in its legacy businesses of selling hardware and software offset growth in its high-margin cloud computing unit.

» Wall Street falls on fears of trade war earnings impact
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
U.S. stock indexes fell on Wednesday as weak results from CSX Corp stoked concerns that the protracted trade war between the United States and China could hurt corporate earnings.

» Netflix adds fewer-than-expected subscribers in second quarter; shares tumble
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Netflix Inc added fewer paid subscribers than expected in the second quarter as the video streaming pioneer raised prices in some of its major markets, including the United States, sending its shares down nearly 10% in extended trading.

» Trade, earnings worry drag on stocks; U.S. Treasury yields fall
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
A gauge of global equities retreated for a second straight session and U.S. Treasury yields fell as simmering trade concerns gained steam and the pace of the U.S. corporate earnings season picked up.

» Netflix adds fewer-than-expected subscribers in second quarter
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Netflix Inc added fewer paid subscribers than expected in the second quarter as the video streaming pioneer raised prices in some of its major markets, including the United States.

» Boeing to make $50 million in payments to 737 MAX crash victim families
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Boeing Co said on Wednesday it will dedicate half of a $100 million fund it created after two crashes of its 737 MAX planes to provide payments to families of those killed, with compensation expert Ken Feinberg hired by the world's large...

» U.S. solar sector launches lobbying push to preserve key subsidy
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
The U.S. solar industry on Wednesday kicked off a lobbying push aimed at convincing Congress to extend a generous tax credit for solar energy systems that is set to begin phasing out next year.

» Qualcomm set to face second EU antitrust fine shortly: sources
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Qualcomm , the world's no.1 chipmaker, could be hit with a second EU antitrust fine as soon as Thursday for blocking a rival from the market more than a decade ago, people familiar with the matter said.

» 'Wizard' cybersecurity expert charged with record hack of Bulgarian tax agency
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
A 20-year-old Bulgarian cybersecurity worker has been arrested and charged with hacking the personal and financial records of millions of taxpayers, officials said on Wednesday, as police continue to investigate the country's biggest-eve...

» Wall St. falls as CSX results point to damage from trade tensions
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
U.S. stock indexes dipped on Wednesday as weak results from CSX Corp stoked concerns that the protracted trade war between the United States and China could hurt corporate earnings.

» Oil prices fall more than 1% after U.S. fuel inventories build
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Oil futures fell more than 1% on Wednesday, extending a more than 3% drop in prices the previous session, after U.S. government data showed large builds in refined product stockpiles.

» Italy to drop emergency legislation on 5G golden powers
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Italy has bowed to pressure from Chinese telecoms equipment makers Huawei Technologies and ZTE and will drop emergency legislation strengthening state powers to intervene in the development of 5G services, lawmakers said on Wednesday.

» Amazon under EU antitrust fire over use of merchant data
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Amazon's use of merchants' data triggered an EU antitrust investigation on Wednesday, as regulatory concerns mount around the world on how tech giants exploit customer information to reinforce their market power.

» Global stocks fall on trade, earnings worry; U.S. Treasury yields fall
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
A gauge of global stocks declined for a second straight session and U.S. Treasury yields fell as trade concerns began to percolate and the pace of the U.S. corporate earnings season picked up.

» Smaller cryptocurrencies feel pain as criticism of Facebook's Libra grows
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Bitcoin hasn't been the only casualty of the backlash by the world's major economic powers against Facebook's plans for a cryptocurrency, with smaller digital coins also feeling the burn.

» Wall Street falls as railroads slide after CSX signals trade impact
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
U.S. stock indexes retreated for the second day on Wednesday as weak results from CSX Corp pressured railroad stocks and highlighted the wide-ranging impact of the protracted trade war between the United States and China.

» New man on the board to clean up Deutsche Bank's act
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
The Qatari-backed lawyer tasked with trying to draw a line under Deutsche Bank's regulatory scandals has risen rapidly at the German bank, jumping to the management board after three years as a "sparring partner" on the bank's supervisor...

» Oil prices edge lower after U.S. fuel inventories build
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Oil futures fell on Wednesday, extending a more than 3% drop in prices the previous session, after U.S. government data showed large builds in refined product stockpiles.

» Takeda kicks off sale of Western European drugs: sources
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Co has reached out to prospective bidders for a portfolio of drugs for sale in western Europe as it seeks to trim its debt following the $59 billion purchase of Shire, sources close to the matter told Reuters.

» Explainer: What is the EU's antitrust investigation into Amazon about?
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Amazon's use of sensitive data from independent retailers who sell on its marketplace is in breach of EU competition rules.

» Trade concerns dent stocks; U.S. Treasury yields fall
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
A gauge of global stocks declined for a second straight session and U.S. Treasury yields fell as trade concerns again began to bubble and U.S. earnings season picked up steam.

» Consensus among G7 ministers to tackle Facebook's Libra: French chair
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
G7 ministers meeting in France on Wednesday agreed on the need to confront the emergence of digital currencies following Facebook's plans to launch its Libra digital coin, a French G7 presidency source said on Wednesday.

» IMF says regulators must address possible risks from Facebook's Libra
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Facebook Inc's planned cryptocurrency, Libra, could help boost financial inclusion, but also raises concerns about consumer protection, data privacy, and potential "backdoor dollarization," the IMF's chief economist said on Wednesday.

» United says may not receive full delivery of 737 MAX by next year
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
United Airlines Holdings may not receive complete delivery of Boeing Co's 737 MAX even by next year, Chief Financial Officer Gerry Laderman said on a conference call with investors, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the aircraft's...

» Abbott hits record high as diabetes device fuels profit beat
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Abbott Laboratories beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit and lifted its full-year earnings forecast on Wednesday, boosted by a near 64% jump in sales of its blood sugar monitoring device.

» Blue Apron beefs up menu with Beyond Meat, shares surge 35%
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
(This version of July 16th story corrects headline to show closing stock change)

» Wall St. flat as railroads slide after CSX signals trade impact
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
U.S. stocks treaded water on Wednesday as trade-related weakness hurt CSX Corp's profit, leading to a decline in railroad stocks and offsetting gains in shares of Abbott and Qualcomm.

» Italy's government to drop emergency legislation on 5G golden powers: lawmakers
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
The Italian government has dropped plans to pass an emergency decree strengthening its powers on deals regarding the rolling out of fifth-generation (5G) telecom services, lawmakers said on Wednesday.

» Boeing to spend $50 million to support 737 MAX crash victim families
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Boeing Co said on Wednesday it will dedicate half of a $100 million fund it created to address two crashes of its 737 MAX planes to financial relief for the families of those killed, with compensation expert Ken Feinberg hired by the wor...

» Amazon appeases German watchdog, but EU opens new probe
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Amazon has reached a deal with Germany's anti-trust authority to overhaul its terms of service for third-party merchants, acting to appease regulators as the European Union announced its own investigation of the e-commerce giant.

» Nissan, Volvo and FCA lead European sales decline
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
European car sales dropped 7.9% in June, led by bigger declines for Nissan , Volvo and Fiat Chrysler (FCA) , according to industry data published on Wednesday.

» Trade concerns dent stocks; U.S. Treasury yields rise
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
A gauge of global stocks declined for a second straight session and U.S. Treasury yields rose as trade concerns again began to bubble and U.S. earnings season picked up steam.

» Oil prices steady after U.S. fuel inventories build
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Oil prices on Wednesday steadied after plummeting more than 3% in the previous session, but were weighed down by U.S. government data that showed large builds in refined product stockpiles.

» Starting with Netflix, FANG reports to test Wall St rally's mettle
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
(This version of July 16th story has been refiled to fix typographical error in first paragraph)

» Facebook faces more scrutiny from Congress over Libra cryptocurrency plan
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Facebook Inc faces more questioning by U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday over its planned cryptocurrency, after a bruising first bout when senators from both parties condemned the project, saying the company had not shown it could be trusted.

» Microsoft, AT&T sign cloud deal worth more than $2 billion
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Microsoft Corp and AT&T Inc on Wednesday said they reached a deal under which the telecommunications company will tap Microsoft's Azure cloud service for its computing needs and use Microsoft 365, which includes Office productivity softw...

» Poland proposes tightening 5G security standards
17/07/19 22:48 from Markets and Business News Review
Poland has proposed tightening its cyber security standards and could ban certain products or suppliers from key parts of a future 5G network, the country's digital ministry said in a document published on Wednesday.

» US sets tight travel limitations for Iran’s UN diplomats
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
The U.S. is tightly limiting travel by Iranian diplomats visiting and assigned to work at the United Nations, sparking concern from the world body

» Mexico cuts budget for all, from athletes to archaeologists
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
Mexico’s president cutting budgets for all, from athletes to archaeologists

» Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared international health emergency after more than 1,600 deaths

» Fed-up Puerto Ricans march demanding governor resign
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
Thousands of people in Puerto Rico have marched to the governor’s residence in San Juan, carrying the U.S. territory’s flag and chanting demands for Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to resign

» Asylum ban may further strain immigrant detention facilities
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
A dramatic change to US asylum policy may put additional strain on overcrowded detention facilities

» Lawyer to be Mexico’s first body builder at Pan Am Games
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
Carlos Suárez will be the first Mexican to participate in the body-building competition at the Pan American Games and he spends six hours each day getting his body in peak shape, on top of his responsibilities as a workers’ rights lawyer...

» 19 mafia suspects arrested in coordinated raids across Italy and New York
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
The operation revealed the resurgence of ties between the Sicilian and New York mafia, Italian authorities said.

» 19 mafia suspects arrested in coordinated raids in Italy and New York
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
The operation revealed the resurgence of ties between the Sicilian and New York mafia, Italian authorities said.

» Asylum ban may further stain immigrant detention facilities
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
A dramatic change to US asylum policy may put additional strain on overcrowded detention facilities

» Confusion, fear spread on Mexico border with new US policy
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
Asylum-seekers gathered on Mexico’s border with the United States are confused and anxious over a new U.S. policy that all but eliminates refugee claims by Central Americans and many others

» This German city had few foreigners. Then refugees changed it in some surprising ways.
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
Three stories from the other Frankfurt.

» AP Explains: Why Ebola is now an international emergency
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
AP Explains: Why deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo is now an international emergency

» Venezuela frees musician jailed after blasting Maduro online
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
Authorities in Venezuela have released from prison a musician who was jailed six weeks ago after taking to social media to vent her frustration against President Nicolás Maduro’s government

» Sanders to urge 2020 rivals to reject health insurance industry donations
17/07/19 22:25 from World News Review
U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, pushing an ambitious "Medicare for All" health plan that has split Democratic White House contenders, will urge his rivals on Wednesday to reject campaign donations from the health insurance an...

» WHO sounds Ebola alarm as risks intensify
17/07/19 21:29 from World News Review
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Congo's Ebola outbreak an international health emergency, sounding a rarely used global alarm after the virus threatened to spread to a major city and into neighbouring countries.

» Ethiopian city braces for protests as activists promise to declare new region
17/07/19 21:29 from World News Review
Activists in Ethiopia were set to declare a new region for their Sidama ethnic group on Thursday in defiance of the central government, with some residents of the southern city of Hawassa worried that it could lead to violence.

» UK's Johnson wants any Brexit transition to end before next election
17/07/19 21:29 from World News Review
Boris Johnson wants Britain to have completed any Brexit transition period and fully left the European Union "well before" the next scheduled election in 2022, the favourite to be the next prime minister said on Wednesday.

» US: Russia refusing visas to teachers of diplomats’ kids
17/07/19 21:16 from World News Review
The U.S. ambassador in Moscow says Russia has refused visas to teachers at a school that educates diplomats’ children

» Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt make final pitch to Conservatives
17/07/19 21:16 from World News Review
The two men competing to be Britain’s next leader have held their final televised event in front of Conservative Party members who will decide the winner

» Turkish diplomat killed by gunmen in northern Iraqi city of Irbil 
17/07/19 21:16 from World News Review
The attack on a restaurant also killed an unidentified Iraqi citizen, according to Iraq’s Foreign Ministry.

» Huawei says Italy's new 5G powers discriminate against it
17/07/19 21:13 from Markets and Business News Review
Chinese telecoms equipment group Huawei Technologies criticised the Italian government's newly beefed-up powers to intervene in the development of fifth-generation (5G) telecom services, saying they discriminated against the company.

» Making sense of chaos? Algos scour social media for clues to crypto moves
17/07/19 21:13 from Markets and Business News Review
After months of relative calm in cryptocurrency markets, bitcoin exploded back into life in April with its sharpest price jump in over a year - but few people could convincingly explain why.

» Venezuela's debts to China, Russia would be restructured through Paris Club: Guaido advisor
17/07/19 20:29 from World News Review
Loans to Venezuela from President Nicolas Maduro's allies Russia and China would be renegotiated though the Paris Club if Maduro leaves power, an advisor to the opposition said on Wednesday, responding to concerns about favorable treatme...

» UK PM May pays tribute to Gibraltar's efforts in detaining Grace 1 tanker
17/07/19 20:29 from World News Review
British Prime Minister Theresa May thanked Gibraltar's Chief Minister for upholding European Union sanctions against Syria by detaining an oil tanker, her office said on Wednesday, adding its independent legal process should be respected.