WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio has placed a hold on the Senate confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to become the deputy secretary of the Interior Department over concerns about the agency’s plans to expand offshore drilling, his office said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) questions U.S. Secretary of
LONDON (Reuters) – Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel on Wednesday urged Britain to accept the rules of EU single market or face a potential cliff-edge exit in a year’s time. Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel reacts as he arrives for the NATO leaders summit in Watford, Britain December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls Speaking at a
NEW YORK (Reuters) – In the latest James Bond movie, “No Time to Die,” Daniel Craig dons the famed tuxedo of the iconic British secret agent 007 for his fifth and final time. The actor, cast and crew of the highly anticipated film, the franchise’s 25th and scheduled for release in April 2020, revealed little
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – A New York state bishop who had been at the center of a sex abuse crisis stepped down on Wednesday after learning the conclusions of a Vatican investigation, becoming the latest high-ranking prelate toppled by the decades-old scandal. Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo, New York,
FILE PHOTO: Following midterm elections, Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp reacts after appearing at his election night party in Athens, Georgia, U.S. November 7, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Aluka Berry (Reuters) – The Republican Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, on Wednesday named conservative businesswoman Kelly Loeffler as the state’s next U.S. senator, picking her over U.S. President
U.S. first lady Melania Trump prepares Christmas decorations with children as she visits the Salvation Army Clapton centre, as the NATO summit takes place in Watford, in London, Britain, December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. First Lady Melania Trump was greeted by dozens of school children in northeast London on Wednesday when
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats in Congress will begin proceedings on Wednesday that are widely expected to end in impeachment charges against President Donald Trump, a day after they accused him of abusing his office in a bid to secure his re-election in 2020. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump heads to the Marine One helicopter
FILE PHOTO: Signal strength of Deutsche Telekom 5G is displayed on a mobile device at the IFA consumer tech fair in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2019. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo BERLIN (Reuters) – Deutsche Telekom has put a hold on all deals related to 5G networks, it said on Wednesday, as it awaits resolution of Germany’s
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global reinsurers are stepping up their warnings to life insurer clients about the potential risks of vaping, putting pressure on underwriters to charge certain vapers higher rates than smokers, or even exclude them altogether. U.S. authorities said last month that there had been 47 deaths this year from a lung illness
(Reuters) – In 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau faced a pivotal choice in its plan to digitize the nation’s once-a-decade population count: build a system for collecting and processing data in-house, or buy one from an outside contractor. FILE PHOTO: An informational pamphlet is displayed at an event for community activists and local government leaders
Britain’s Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell speaks during general election campaign event in Birmingham, Britain December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Phil Noble LONDON (Reuters) – All the evidence the opposition Labour Party has suggests that Britain’s public health service is on the table in trade negotiations with the United States, its finance policy chief, John McDonnell, said on
TOKYO (Reuters) – The women’s marathon at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and all the race walks have been rescheduled, following the controversial decision taken in October to move the events out of the capital 800 kilometers north to the city of Sapporo. FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing the yukata, or casual summer kimono, walks past
WATFORD, England (Reuters) – NATO leaders gathered at a golf resort near London on Wednesday for a summit acrimonious even by the standards of the Trump era, aiming to tackle disagreements over spending, future threats including China, and Turkey’s role in the alliance. NATO leaders and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg pose for the family picture
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean actor Cha In-ha was found dead in his home, police said on Wednesday, the country’s third young celebrity to die in the past two months amid growing debate about the intense social pressures artists face. South Korean actor Cha In-ha is seen in this undated picture provided by his agency
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at the opening of the NATO summit in Watford, Britain December 4, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with President Donald Trump late on Tuesday, and said in response to a question on why he was avoiding being photographed with the U.S. leader
LONDON (Reuters) – Investors cheered Spanish group Repsol’s (REP.MC) pledge to slash net carbon emissions to zero by mid-century, saying they hope it will pile pressure on rival oil and gas companies to follow suit in the fight against climate change. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Spanish energy giant Repsol SA is seen during the
FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Nintendo is displayed at Nintendo Tokyo, the first-ever Nintendo official store in Japan, at at SHIBUYA PARCO department store and shopping mall complex, during a press preview in Tokyo, Japan November 19, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Japan’s Nintendo Co said on Wednesday it will officially launch its
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Sergio Garcia wants professional golfers to be allowed to wear shorts during tournaments to better connect the pro game with the millions of amateurs around the world, the former Masters champion said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Golf – The 148th Open Championship – Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland – July
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean actor Cha In-ha was found dead in his home, police said on Wednesday, the country’s third young celebrity to die in the past two months amid growing debate about the intense social pressures artists face. South Korean actor Cha In-ha is seen in this undated picture provided by his agency
BENGALURU/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Capital investment by Chinese firms has ground to its slowest pace in three years, as a weakening economy, tight credit and prolonged trade war with the United States dent sales growth and cash reserves, a Reuters analysis showed. FILE PHOTO: A man walks on the bund in front of the financial district
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments that a trade deal with China might have to wait until late 2020 raised fresh doubts on when the dispute might end, while a U.S. House bill targeting camps for Muslims in Xinjiang drew Beijing’s ire. FILE PHOTO: A Chinese police officer takes his position by the
FILE PHOTO: A man walks past electric poles lying on the main highway after Typhoon Kammuri hit Camalig town, Philippines, December 3, 2019. REUTERS/Nino Luces MANILA (Reuters) – The death toll from a typhoon that hit provinces south of the Philippine capital rose to 10, disaster agencies said on Wednesday, pointing to precautions and compulsory
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump solicited foreign interference to boost his re-election chances, undermined national security and ordered an “unprecedented” campaign to obstruct Congress, Democrats said on Tuesday in a report that lawmakers will use as the basis of any formal impeachment charges. In the 300-page report, Democrats leading the House of Representatives
WILMINGTON, Del(Reuters) – Local governments in regions hard hit by the U.S. opioid epidemic have opted out of massive litigation taking aim at the drug industry over the crisis, potentially weakening a novel legal mechanism created to help settle thousands of lawsuits. FILE PHOTO: A full syringe, empty syringe and spoon sit on the roof
MADRID (Reuters) – A surprise drop in coal use in the United States and Europe has helped to slow the growth of global carbon dioxide emissions this year, with softening demand in China and India also contributing, according to a study published on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Chimney of Laziska Power Station, a thermal power plant,
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathon runner in history, the world record holder and only man to go under two hours for the distance, has told Reuters he will defend his Olympic title in Tokyo next year – if selected. FILE PHOTO: Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge, the marathon world record holder, is seen among
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Financier Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of girls and young women began as early as 1985 and targeted victims as young as 13 years old, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday by nine accusers against his estate. FILE PHOTO: U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New
FILE PHOTO: Xiaomi branding is seen on a carrier bag at a UK launch event in London, Britain, November 8, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville (Reuters) – Two fast-growing Chinese phone brands said on Tuesday that they will adopt Qualcomm Inc’s (QCOM.O) newest 5G chip in their flagship devices early next year. Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK) and Oppo
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday handed President Donald Trump another defeat in his bid to keep his financial records secret, directing Deutsche Bank AG (DBKGn.DE) and Capital One Financial Corp (COF.N) to comply with subpoenas from congressional Democrats demanding the material. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s administration has sued New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, accusing the fellow Democrat of dumping his city’s population of homeless people on New Jersey’s biggest city. FILE PHOTO: Athletics – New York City Marathon – New York, United States – November 3, 2019 New York City Mayor
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