BERLIN – German factory orders rose for a second consecutive month in September, powered by a large increase in demand from other eurozone countries. Continue Reading Below The Economy Ministry said Monday that orders were 1 percent higher than the previous month, following a 4.1 percent rise in August. Orders […]
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Kobe Steel executives to decide whether to resign after external probe: sources
The Kobe Steel (Kobelco) logo is seen on the company’s headquarters in Kobe, western Japan October 24, 2017. Picture taken October 24, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White November 6, 2017 By Yuka Obayashi and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) – Kobe Steel <5406.T> executives, including President Hiroya Kawasaki, will decide whether to resign […]
South Korea imposes sanctions on 18 North Koreans, a day before Trump visit
The North Korea flag flutters next to concertina wire at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 9, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su November 6, 2017 By Christine Kim SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea imposed unilateral sanctions on 18 North Koreans on Monday, barring any financial transactions between those sanctioned […]
Trump: Texas church massacre “a mental health problem”
President Trump called the mass shooting at a Texas church on Sunday a “mental health problem at the highest level,” and said the gunman was a “deranged” individual. Officials have said 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelley opened fire inside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, killing 26 people and wounding […]
Trump: Church massacre “a mental health problem”
President Donald Trump called the mass shooting at a Texas church on Sunday a “mental health problem at the highest level,” and said the gunman was a “deranged” individual. Officials have said 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelley opened fire inside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, killing 26 people and […]
What we know about the victims
A small town is reeling in the wake of a shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, where at least 26 people died and at least 20 others were injured Sunday. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called the attack the deadliest mass shooting in his state’s history and President […]
Texas church shooting victims: What we know so far
A small town is reeling in the wake of a shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, where at least 26 people died and at least 20 others were injured Sunday. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called the attack the deadliest mass shooting in his state’s history and President […]
Texas suspect got assault weapon despite apparent domestic violence conviction
The suspect in a deadly rampage at a Texas church was able to purchase an assault rifle despite a law that restricts firearms from people convicted of domestic violence. Under U.S. law, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is prohibited from possessing firearms, […]
Taiwan hopes to find ‘natural way’ to engage with China’s Xi at APEC
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing session of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China October 24, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee November 6, 2017 TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan hopes to find a “natural way” to exchange views […]
China offers tax-free interest income in bid to spur lending to small firms
FILE PHOTO: A China yuan note is seen in this illustration photo May 31, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo November 6, 2017 BEIJING (Reuters) – China will exempt banks’ interest income from loans to small firms and rural households from value added tax, authorities said on Monday, in the latest step […]