Signage is seen at an Amazon facility in Bethpage on Long Island in New York, U.S., March 17, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly August 17, 2020 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc’s <AMZN.O> cloud computing unit will help Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> build a platform to help manage and monetize data gathered from […]
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Argentina files amended bond restructuring offer with SEC
FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission logo adorns an office door at the SEC headquarters in Washington, June 24, 2011. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo August 17, 2020 LONDON/BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s government filed its amended bond restructuring offer to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday and […]
Indigenous tribe blocks key Brazil grains export route
Kayapo indigenous people block Brazil’s BR 163 national highway, as they protest against the government measures in the indigenous lands to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Novo Progresso, Para state, Brazil August 17, 2020. The banner reads: “In defense of the Amazon. Without listening to the […]
UK government U-turns on England school exam grades after uproar
FILE PHOTO: An A level student holds a placard during a protest opposite Downing Street, amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain, August 16, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo August 17, 2020 By William James and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – The British government bowed to public […]
U.S. tightening restrictions on Huawei access to technology, chips
FILE PHOTO: A Huawei sign is seen outside its store at a shopping complex in Beijing, China July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo August 17, 2020 By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Monday announced it will further tighten restrictions on Huawei Technologies Co [HWT.UL], aimed at […]
Exclusive: Nigeria’s $1.5 billion World Bank loan delayed over reforms, say sources
August 17, 2020 By Chijioke Ohuocha and Libby George ABUJA/LAGOS (Reuters) – The World Bank is unlikely to approve a much-needed $1.5 billion for Nigeria in August as planned due to concerns over desired reforms, three sources familiar with the talks told Reuters. A delay in financing from multilateral lenders […]
Lowe’s seen gaining on Home Depot in lockdown DIY boom
FILE PHOTO: A view of the sign outside the Lowes store in Westminster, Colorado February 26, 2014. REUTERS/Rick Wilking/File Photo August 17, 2020 By Uday Sampath Kumar (Reuters) – Lowe’s Co Inc <LOW.N> is expected to edge past rival Home Depot <HD.N> with what could be its biggest growth in […]
As Democrats prepare to nominate Joe Biden, widespread fears about unfair election
FILE PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden signs official documents needed to receive his party’s official nomination next week during an event in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., August 14, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria August 17, 2020 By James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With less than 80 days to go before the U.S. […]
TikTok signs music distribution deal with UnitedMasters
August 17, 2020 (Reuters) – TikTok is partnering with U.S. music distribution company UnitedMasters, a deal that will allow creators on the Chinese video sharing app to directly distribute their music to streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. The move comes days after President Donald Trump ordered TikTok’s parent […]
Diageo to buy Ryan Reynolds’ gin through $610 million Davos Brands deal
August 17, 2020 (Reuters) – Diageo <DGE.L>, the world’s largest spirits maker, said on Monday it was buying Aviation American Gin, co-owned by Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, through the acquisition of Aviation Gin LLC and Davos Brands LLC for up to $610 million. Under the deal, Diageo will also own […]