By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day, warning against what he called an alarming rise in antisemitism after the Oct. …
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Colorado voters vying to bar Trump from ballot file US Supreme Court brief
by Reutersby ReutersBy John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Six Colorado voters who argue that Donald Trump is ineligible for the presidency because he engaged in insurrection urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday …
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US House bill would curb genetic info sharing with China’s Wuxi Apptec, BGI
by Reutersby ReutersBy Karen Freifeld (Reuters) – A congressional committee focused on China has introduced a bill that would restrict federally funded medical providers from allowing China’s BGI Group, WuXi Apptec and …
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Explainer-What Republicans and Democrats want to do on US-Mexico border security
by Reutersby ReutersBy Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republicans in the U.S. Congress are blocking emergency funding for Ukraine as lawmakers try to negotiate a deal to tighten security along the U.S.-Mexico border. …
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UK antitrust regulator begins investigation of Vodafone-Hutchison merger
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation into the $19 billion merger between Vodafone’s UK operation and CK Hutchison’s Three UK, reviewing whether the deal will hurt competition, …
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Lonza chairman to step down, drugmaker confirms targets, shares soar
by Reutersby ReutersBy Tristan Veyet and Chiara Holzhaeuser (Reuters) -Lonza said on Friday Chairman Albert Baehny will step down in May after six years in the job, in a second senior management …
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By Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) – U.S. federal prosecutors have charged dozens of people across the nation with taking part in major drug trafficking operations, including a narcotics ring run by …
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South African president hails ruling against Israel as step toward justice
by Reutersby ReutersBy Bhargav Acharya and Nellie Peyton JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the World Court ruling on Friday imposing emergency measures against Israel over the war in Gaza …
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Japan’s Kubota hit with $2 million penalty over false ‘Made in USA’ claims
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday said tractor maker Kubota North America Corp will pay a $2 million civil penalty for falsely labeling some of its …
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White House’s Sullivan, China’s Wang to talk ties, Taiwan in Bangkok
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -U.S.-China ties and Taiwan will be topics raised at a meeting between U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bangkok, building on …
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By Shristi Achar A and Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -European shares rose over 1% on Friday, boosted by upbeat quarterly updates from luxury group LVMH and spirits maker Remy Cointreau, while …
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Austin to make scheduled hospital visit on Friday after cancer treatment -Pentagon
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit the hospital for a scheduled follow-up appointment on Friday after his recent prostate cancer treatment, the Pentagon said in a statement. …
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Ferrari negotiated with Italy terms of enhanced voting rights scheme, sources say
by Reutersby ReutersBy Giuseppe Fonte and Giulio Piovaccari ROME/MILAN (Reuters) – Ferrari held talks with the Italian government to amend measures in Rome’s capital markets bill that would help the luxury sports …
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Suffolk County, NY – Suffolk County authorities have announced the indictment of Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock, both 38, from Holbrook, on drug possession charges after their 14-month-old child was …
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Red Sea, China risks to US economy seem contained, White House says
by Reutersby ReutersBy Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States risks some exposure to China’s economic slowdown and shipping disruptions in the Red Sea, but they appear contained, President Joe Biden’s …
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AmEx forecasts upbeat 2024 profit as credit card spending stays resilient
by Reutersby ReutersBy Sri Hari N S and Niket Nishant (Reuters) -American Express forecast a better-than-expected profit for 2024 on hopes that its affluent customers will be resilient with their spending even …
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Colombia central bank expected to cut rate for second time – Reuters poll
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s central bank is forecast to make a second cut to its benchmark interest rate at its meeting next week – taking advantage of …
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Cruise operator Carnival flags impact to operations amid Red Sea tensions
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Cruise operator Carnival on Friday joined the growing list of companies flagging a potential hit to their operations following attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the …
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By Elviira Luoma (Reuters) -Finnish elevator and escalator maker Kone forecast 2024 sales in line or slightly above last year’s level on Friday, after its fourth quarter orders beat expectations. …
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House Speaker Johnson says border deal ‘dead on arrival’ in current form -CNN
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the border deal being negotiated in the Senate is “dead on arrival” in its current form, CNN reported on Friday, citing …
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Exclusive-Russia struggles to sell Pacific oil, 14 tankers stuck – sources, data
by Reutersby ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) – • This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine More than a dozen tankers loaded with 10 million …
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Exclusive-Canada to re-start Turkey arms exports after Sweden NATO backing -sources
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonathan Spicer ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Canada and Turkey have reached a deal to restart Canadian exports of drone parts in exchange for more transparency on where they are used, …
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By Ann Saphir (Reuters) – Inflation is cooling, but not quite quick enough to allow the U.S. central bank to deliver its first interest-rate reduction by March, with traders betting …
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By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) -Investors dived back into top luxury shares on Friday, adding some $70 billion to their market value as LVMH’s latest sales figures reassured investors about …
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(Corrects spelling of Erdogan in headline) ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey’s president finally approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Thursday, ending months of delay and leaving only Hungary standing in the …