FILE PHOTO: Migrant labourers work at a construction site at the Aspire Zone in Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2016. REUTERS/Naseem Zeitoon/File Photo October 25, 2017 DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar has signed 36 worker protection agreements with countries that provide much of its labour force, state media reported on Wednesday, weeks […]
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The Note: Two senators say ‘enough’ to Trump, but will others agree?
The TAKE with Rick Klein “Enough.” That was the plea from Sen. Jeff Flake on the Senate floor, capping an extraordinary day that saw not one but two Republican senators all but declare that the president of the United States is unfit for the presidency. Viewed one way, the exits […]
New law allows NY to restrict oil tanker Hudson anchorages
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new law allows New York state to create guidelines that will restrict where oil tankers can anchor on the Hudson River. Continue Reading Below Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation that lets the state establish guidelines for “tanker avoidance zones.” The Democrat says the new […]
2 dead after campus shooting at Grambling State University
Two men were fatally shot early Wednesday morning on the campus of Grambling State University in northern Louisiana, authorities said. The suspect fled the scene, according to the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Department, which said it doesn’t believe the suspect was a GSU student. The suspect has not been apprehended. Police […]
UK economy picks up slightly, making rate hike more likely
LONDON – Britain’s economy grew by slightly more than expected in the three months through September, official figures showed Wednesday, making it more likely that the Bank of England could raise interest rates next month for the first time in a decade. Continue Reading Below The Office for National Statistics […]
Egyptian president meets with French business leaders
PARIS – Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi met Wednesday with French finance minister Bruno Le Maire and a dozen business leaders on the third day of his official visit to France. Continue Reading Below Several French companies, including oil giant Total and underground metro operator RATP, were hoping to secure future […]
Eyes on European earnings, as Kering shares jump on sales surge
The German share price index, DAX board, is seen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, October 24, 2017. REUTERS/Staff/Remote October 25, 2017 By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – Earnings were the main driver for European stocks on Wednesday, with luxury conglomerate Kering shining after sales at Gucci surged, as […]
Kenya crisis deepens as vote delay petition goes unheard
A general view shows the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Kenya October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya October 25, 2017 By George Obulutsa and Katharine Houreld NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya plunged deeper into a political crisis on Wednesday as its Supreme Court said it could not hear a case to delay a […]
German business optimism hits new record high in October
BERLIN – A closely watched survey shows German business optimism hit a new record high in October, buoyed by a strong economy. Continue Reading Below The Munich-based Ifo institute said Wednesday its business climate indicator climbed to 116.7 points in October, from 115.3 points the previous month. Ifo President Clemens […]
Senate GOP votes to repeal consumer rule
WASHINGTON – In a further rollback of Obama-era regulations, the Republican-led Senate voted narrowly to repeal a banking rule that would have allowed consumers to join together to sue their bank or credit card company to resolve financial disputes. Continue Reading Below Vice President Mike Pence cast the final vote […]