Artillery strike kills two civilians in Ukraine’s Luhansk region, says governor
(Reuters) – An artillery strike on the front line town of Zolote in Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk region killed two civilians on Saturday and wounded two others, Governor Serhiy Haidai said in an…
Luhansk region governor says shelling kills two, injures four in eastern town of Zolote
Reuters – At least two people were killed and four have been injured on Sunday in the shelling of the eastern Ukrainian town of Zolote, the local governor said. “In one of…
Libya halts operations at El Feel oilfield, Zueitina port due to protests
BENGHAZI – Libya halted oil production from its El Feel oilfield on Sunday and two sources at Zueitina oil port said exports there had been suspended after protesters calling for Tripoli-based Prime…
Russia calls increased NATO military activity in the Arctic worrying, warns of “unintended incidents” – TASS
(Reuters) – Russia is worried about increased activity of NATO forces in the Arctic and sees risks of “unintended incidents” occurring in the region, TASS news agency cited Russian ambassador-at-large Nikolai Korchunov…
New bird flu cases identified in Pennsylvania and Utah, USDA says
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON – New bird flu cases were detected in a commercial chicken flock in Pennsylvania and a backyard flock in Utah, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday,…
Six bodies retrieved, 29 migrants presumed dead in boat shipwreck off Libya -IOM
CAIRO – A small wooden boat carrying about 35 migrants capsized off the Libyan coast and six bodies have been retrieved, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Saturday. The 29…
Taliban authorities summon Pakistani envoy to protest military strikes
KABUL – Taliban authorities on Saturday summoned Pakistan’s ambassador in Kabul to protest against military strikes inside Afghanistan by Pakistani forces, the Afghan foreign ministry said. A local Taliban official and residents…
IDB board votes to probe allegations against chief Claver-Carone – sources
By Andrea Shalal and Cassandra Garrison WASHINGTON -The board of governors of the Inter-American Development Bank has approved a resolution to hire an outside firm to investigate allegations that IDB President Mauricio…
Exclusive-Warshaw-led consortium in $1.2 billion bid for Cumulus Media -sources
By Greg Roumeliotis and Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) -A consortium led by U.S. radio station industry veteran Jeff Warshaw has offered to acquire Cumulus Media Inc for close to $1.2 billion, including debt,…
New York State backs long-term Canadian hydropower project
(Reuters) – New York State on Thursday approved a multi-billion-dollar, long-term project by Montreal-based public utility Hydro-Quebec to deliver hydropower to parts of New York City. Hydro-Quebec said its U.S. partner, Transmission…
Police in Michigan release video of Black man’s shooting death
By Dan Whitcomb (Reuters) – Police in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday released three videos of a police officer shooting a Black man dead as the two men fought in the rain…
Analysis – Sri Lanka bondholders brace for big losses in debt restructuring
By Jorgelina do Rosario and Karin Strohecker (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s creditors face losing a third to half of their investment in the country’s dollar bonds, after the government announced it would…
Southern Copper says Peru mine remains halted despite latest deal to end protests
By Valentine Hilaire (Reuters) – Southern Copper Corp said on Wednesday that its Peruvian mine remains closed after six weeks of a standoff with protesters, accusing Peru’s government of failing to intervene…
New Zealand manufacturing improves a touch in March
WELLINGTON – Manufacturing activity in New Zealand in March improved a tad due to strong new orders and positive employment, a survey showed on Thursday. The Bank of New Zealand-Business NZ’s seasonally…
Illinois men sentenced to less than minimum for Minnesota mosque bombing
By Tyler Clifford (Reuters) – A federal judge in Minnesota on Tuesday sentenced two Illinois men to much less than mandatory minimum 35-year prison sentences after they pleaded guilty to roles in…
Activist Litt ends plans to push for board seats at LXP
BOSTON – Shareholder activist Jonathan Litt ended plans to win board seats at LXP Industrial Trust, the company said on Wednesday, less than a week after it suspended plans to explore strategic…
Clinton-aligned lawyer charged by U.S. prosecutor loses bid to toss case
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON -A U.S. judge on Wednesday declined to throw out a criminal case against Michael Sussmann, a Democratic Party-linked lawyer accused of lying to the FBI, setting the stage…
Tornado rips through Central Texas, injuring 23
(Reuters) – A small Central Texas town will assess on Wednesday the damage left by a tornado that injured 23 people and caused significant damage to buildings, uprooted trees and downed power…
Major blizzard pummels U.S. Northern Plains, flights canceled
By Dan Whitcomb (Reuters) – A major blizzard slammed North Dakota on Tuesday with snow, high winds and whiteout conditions, and meteorologists said the spring snowstorm could rage into Thursday, becoming one…
Former DHS official to pay $10,000 to resolve federal ethics probe
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – A former senior official at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday agreed to pay $10,000 to resolve civil allegations that he violated federal conflict…
Factbox-Six facts about Sunset Park, site of the New York subway shooting
(Reuters) – Tuesday’s New York City subway shooting occurred in Sunset Park, a multicultural Brooklyn neighborhood known for its thriving Asian cafes and shops, Statue of Liberty views and a sprawling Industry…
Russia’s LNG plans face rethink after EU sanctions on equipment -analysts
(Reuters) – Russia will need to rethink its aim of a 20% share of the global LNG market after EU sanctions targeted equipment it needs to expand production, analysts said. Russia had…
Dubai utility DEWA rises 20% above IPO price
DUBAI – Shares in Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) surged about 20% on their market debut on Tuesday after its $6.1 billion initial public offering (IPO), the region’s biggest since Saudi…
U.S. surpasses Germany as top Swiss export market as pharma booms
ZURICH – The United States overtook Germany as Switzerland’s biggest export market last year, mainly thanks to strong growth in chemical and pharmaceutical products over the last two decades, the Swiss customs…
Indonesia’s GoTo falls as low as 3.14% on 2nd day of trading
JAKARTA – Shares of Indonesia’s biggest tech firm PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia fell as much as 3.14% on its second day of trading on Tuesday, after raising $1.1 billion in an initial…
Pendal says Perpetual’s offer significantly undervalues investment manager
(Reuters) -Pendal Group Ltd said on Tuesday the A$2.40 billion ($1.78 billion) non-binding takeover offer from asset manager Perpetual Ltd “significantly undervalued” the Australian investment manager. The A$6.23 per share offer for…
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