The U.S. dollar might have skidded to a three-year low but its depreciation is not worrying for Europe just yet, a top-ranking EU official told CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The euro was 0.2 percent higher against the dollar Thursday morning, trading at $1.2432. This after […]
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China says it agrees to joint tanker collision probe with Panama, Iran, Hong Kong
The Sanchi tanker ablaze in open waters after colliding with a Chinese bulk ship. Korea Coast Guard/Yonhap via REUTERS January 25, 2018 BEIJING (Reuters) – The maritime authorities of China, Panama, Iran and Hong Kong on Thursday signed an agreement to jointly investigate a collision in the East China Sea […]
Colorado police officer fatally shot responding to call
A Colorado sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed on Wednesday after responding to a call, officials said. A manhunt was reportedly underway for as many as two suspects, according to Denver ABC affiliate KMGH, but officials have not provided any details about potential suspects. The officer, an Adams County sheriff’s […]
Grumpy Cat snatches lump of cash in California court
SANTA ANA, Calif. – It still won’t make her smile, but Grumpy Cat has won some scratch. Continue Reading Below A California jury gave the furry frown queen more than $700,000 this week in a federal lawsuit over the use of her identity. According to documents obtained by The Washington […]
Wall Street wobble, weak dollar pull Asian shares lower
TOKYO – Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday after stocks wobbled on Wall Street. A dip in the dollar’s value against other currencies and talk of a more nationalist U.S. trade policy by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross hit exporters’ shares. The dollar sagged against other currencies after Treasury Secretary Steven […]
Manhunt after deputy shot dead north of Denver
Last Updated Jan 25, 2018 2:19 AM EST Authorities have taken a suspect into custody and are looking for two others after a sheriff’s deputy was shot to death during a confrontation north of Denver. A spokesperson for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to an “assault […]
Don’t expect a more hawkish ECB just yet, analysts say
The European Central Bank (ECB) is not expected to make any major policy announcements Thursday, despite signaling a growing appetite for revising its policy message in “early” 2018. “We are about to begin of one of the most interesting phases for the ECB in a long time,” Claus Vistesen, chief […]
Tennis-Cornet charged with anti-doping violation
Tennis – Australian Open – Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Australia, January 19, 2018. Alize Cornet of France hits a shot against Elise Mertens of Belgium. REUTERS/Issei Kato January 25, 2018 MELBOURNE (Reuters) – France’s Alize Cornet has been charged by the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (TADP) after allegedly missing three out-of-competition drug […]
Alibaba, U.S. grocer Kroger had early business development talks: source
Jack Ma, Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group Holding, attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 24, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse January 25, 2018 (Reuters) – Chinese e-commerce and technology company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and U.S. grocer Kroger Co have had early discussions on working together, […]
Trump warns Erdogan to avoid clash between U.S., Turkish forces
Turkish forces are seen near Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin, Syria. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi January 25, 2018 By Idrees Ali and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump urged Turkey on Wednesday to curtail its military operation in Syria and warned it not to bring U.S. and Turkish forces […]