China, France agree to strengthen economic ties
PARIS/BEIJING (Reuters) – French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and her Chinese counterpart Qin Gang agreed on the need to “develop an economic relationship that is …
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Spain’s unions and employers agree to raise wages by 4% in 2023
MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s main unions and representatives of employers reached a preliminary agreement on Friday to grant a 4% wage increase across the board …
South Korea, Indonesia central banks agree to promote local currency transactions
SEOUL (Reuters) – The central banks of South Korea and Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to cooperate on promoting the use of …
U.S. and South Korea agree to minimise chipmakers’ uncertainties on subsidy requirements -ministry
SEOUL (Reuters) – The U.S. secretary of commerce and her South Korean counterpart agreed to “minimise uncertainties” of chipmakers’ investments amid new U.S. semiconductor subsidies, …
UAE and Cambodia agree terms for bilateral trade deal
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Cambodia have agreed on the terms of a bilateral trade deal, as the Gulf state looks …
German public sector workers agree to wage deal with employers
BERLIN (Reuters) – German public sector workers have agreed on a wage deal with employers, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and the Verdi union said on …
University Warns Students They ‘May See People With Viewpoints’ They ‘Don’t Agree With’ Before Conservative Event
University Warns Students They ‘May See People With Viewpoints’ They ‘Don’t Agree With’ Before Conservative Event Alexa Schwerha on April 20, 2023 San Francisco State University …
CBP and Customs Administrations Agree on Strengthening Supply Chain Security
BOSTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) signed Monday a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with the Customs Administrations of Guatemala and Colombia at the Trade Facilitation …
US, Mexico agree to ramp up fight against fentanyl and arms trafficking
By Adriana Barrera and Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico and the United States on Thursday agreed to ramp up the fight against fentanyl …
US, Panama, Colombia agree plan to curb migration in Darien Gap
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – The United States, Panama and Colombia will launch a two-month campaign to tackle undocumented immigration through the jungle region separating Colombia …
Ford and union in Mexico agree to 8.2% salary increase
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The Ford Motor Co. and its union in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua have reached a deal for the U.S. …
Stellantis, unions agree on layoffs, hiring at Italy’s Atessa plant
MILAN (Reuters) – Italian metalworkers unions said on Wednesday they had reached an agreement with Stellantis for up to 120 layoffs through voluntary redundancies at …
Stellantis, Daimler Truck agree with Mexico union on pay raise of about 9%
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Automakers Stellantis and a Mexican unit of Daimler Truck have reached deals with one of Mexico’s biggest unions to raise wages …
Japan, Germany agree to carefully monitor markets, coordinate as needed
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and Germany agreed on Saturday to coordinate closely on financial jitters stemming from problems among Western banks while …
‘Ocean Emergency’: Countries Agree To UN-Backed Global ‘High Seas’ Treaty
‘Ocean Emergency’: Countries Agree To UN-Backed Global ‘High Seas’ Treaty Jason Cohen on March 6, 2023 More than 190 countries agreed to a historic treaty …
Nissan and Mexican workers agree to 9% raise at Morelos plant, union says
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Labor representatives at a Nissan Motor Co Ltd plant in the central Mexican state of Morelos have reached an agreement with …
Israel and Palestinians agree to deepen ties to avert violence
AMMAN (Reuters) – Israel and Palestinian officials pledged to work towards reviving efforts to reach a “just and lasting peace” deal at the end of …
Americans Still Agree Race Should Not Be Factored Into College Admission: POLL
Americans Still Agree Race Should Not Be Factored Into College Admission: POLL Alexa Schwerha on February 15, 2023 A majority of Americans still oppose using …
Colombia, Panama agree to step up anti-crime operations in Darien border region
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia and Panama have agreed to increase joint military operations in the Darien jungle region to tackle drug trafficking, illegal mining, and …
Nissan, Renault agree to overhaul alliance, putting themselves on equal footing
(Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co and Renault SA have agreed to a sweeping revamp of their two-decade-old automaking alliance that will put them on an …
Honda, GS Yuasa agree to collaborate in lithium-ion batteries
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd and battery maker GS Yuasa Corp on Monday said they will collaborate in the high-capacity, high-output …
Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley Postal Workers Agree to Repay Fraudulently Obtained Unemployment Assistance Benefits
PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Jaire Chance, 27, of Philadelphia, has agreed to a consent judgment of $100,399, and …
Jet Medical and Related Companies Agree to Pay More Than $700,000 to Resolve Medical Device Allegations
WASHINGTON – Pennsylvania-based medical device distributor Jet Medical Inc. (Jet) agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve criminal allegations relating to a migraine headache treatment, and …
China, Philippines agree to handle disputes peacefully, boost cooperation
By Yew Lun Tian and Neil Jerome Morales BEIJING/MANILA (Reuters) -China and the Philippines have agreed to set up a direct communications channel between their …
Booker, Kim agree more New Jerseyans, children going hungry under Biden-led record inflation
TRENTON, NJ – A report published by Hunger Free America says hunger is soaring in New Jersey due to the rising cost of food and …
Parties Agree to Pay $150 Million Toward Clean Up of Lower Passaic River in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – The Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a proposed consent decree with 85 potentially responsible parties, requiring …
Physician and Office Manager Agree to Pay More Than $420,000 to Settle Kickback Allegations Involving New Jersey, Texas, and South Carolina Laboratories
NEWARK, N.J. – A Texas doctor and his office manager, who was also his wife, have agreed to pay more than $422,789 to resolve False …
EDF, Fortum agree to study nuclear newbuild in Finland and Sweden
PARIS (Reuters) – French power group EDF and energy group Fortum said on Thursday they had signed an framework agreement to study opportunities for cooperation …
Three Central Coast Health Care Providers Agree to Pay $22.5 Million for Alleged False Claims to Medi-Cal Program
LOS ANGELES – Pursuant to two settlements announced today, several Central Coast health care providers have agreed to pay a total of $22.5 million …
Prince Harry and UK newspaper publisher agree pause of libel case
By Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) – Prince Harry and Associated Newspapers, one of Britain’s biggest media publishers, have agreed a temporary pause in his libel …
G7 justice ministers agree to coordinate Ukraine war crime probes
(Reuters) – The Group of Seven wealthy democracies (G7) agreed on Tuesday to set up a network to coordinate investigations into war crimes, as part …
IMF, Guinea-Bissau agree on $36.3 million, three-year loan program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund said it reached a staff-level agreement with Guinea-Bissau for a three-year, $36.3 million extended credit facility to create fiscal …
Drake, 21 Savage agree not to use ‘Vogue’ trademarks to promote No. 1 album
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – Drake and 21 Savage have stopped using Vogue trademarks to promote their new No. 1 album “Her Loss,” …
Exclusive-Glencore, Chad creditors agree in principle on terms of debt treatment – source
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Switzerland-based Glencore, China and Chad’s other creditors have reached an agreement in principle on restructuring the African country’s nearly $3 …
U.S., Ecuador agree to establish fair trade working group
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Ecuador have agreed to establish a fair trade working group and explore potential negotiations on labor, environment, and …
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree not to use force, stick to peace deals – RIA
(Reuters) – The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed on Monday not to use force and stick to earlier agreements that sought to end fighting …
Goldman, banker agree settlement terms over London dismissal lawsuit
By Kirstin Ridley LONDON (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs and a banker are drawing a line under a London lawsuit over the former employee’s dismissal last …
Oklahoma City Home Health Company and Two Former Corporate Officers Agree to Pay $22.9 Million to Settle Federal False Claims Act and Kickback Allegations Arising From Improper Payments to Referring Physicians
OKLAHOMA CITY – CHC Holdings, LLC d/b/a Carter Healthcare, an Oklahoma limited liability company that provides home healthcare through subsidiaries in multiple states, including Texas …
U.S., EU agree to speed up steel talks, keep discussing EVs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and her European counterpart, Valdis Dombrovskis, agreed to speed up talks on global steel issues, among other …
Palestinian rivals agree to hold elections but doubts persist
By Lamine Chikhi and Nidal al-Mughrabi ALGIERS/GAZA (Reuters) -Rival Palestinian factions signed an agreement in Algiers on Thursday aimed at resolving 15 years of discord …
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to civilian EU mission alongside border
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Council on Friday said Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a civilian EU mission alongside the countries’ border, where the …
Elon Musk, Twitter agree to postpone Musk’s Thursday deposition
WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) – Elon Musk and Twitter Inc agreed to postpone the billionaire’s deposition scheduled for Thursday as they try to reach an agreement …
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Hegelmann agree order of 50 long-haul e-trucks
BERLIN (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Hegelmann Group have signed a letter of intent for the order of 50 battery-electric long-haul trucks, which are to …
Biden and UK’s Truss agree on continued support for Ukraine -Truss’s office
LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Liz Truss and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions highlight the need for …
Sudan generals agree in principle to civilians naming prime minister, head of state
CAIRO (Reuters) – Sudan’s military leaders agreed on the appointment of a prime minister and head of state by civilian political forces, General Mohamed Hamdan …
Duncan Information Technology Company and Its Owners Agree to Pay $54,000 to Settle Allegations of Submitting False Claims Involving Federal Communications Commission Program
OKLAHOMA CITY – Omega Technology Center, Inc. (“Omega”) and its owners Todd and Kristie Greenway (the “Greenways”) agreed to pay $54,000 to settle civil claims stemming …
Lufthansa and pilots agree wage deal, no strike on Wednesday – ntv
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Lufthansa and the pilots union VC have agreed a wage deal, averting a strike on Wednesday, broadcaster ntv reported. (Writing by …
G7 finance ministers agree to Russian oil price cap
BERLIN (Reuters) – The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers plan to implement a price cap on Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products, they confirmed …
Medicaid Recipients Agree to Pay $130,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Health Care Benefit Fraud
Jackson, Miss. – Darren J. LaMarca, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced today that Manpreet Kamboj and Gurdev Kamboj (aka David …
Group of EU countries agree on boost to offshore wind power capacity
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Eight European Union countries bordering the Baltic Sea have agreed to increase offshore wind power generation capacity sevenfold by 2030 to decrease …