Today: May 16, 2024
Today: May 16, 2024

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'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger,' China trolls new US tariffs

China's measured response to the U.S. move to hike tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese goods from syringes to batteries suggests relations between the

'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger,' China trolls new US tariffs

House Republicans propose to boost tariffs on Chinese-made drones

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A group of House Republicans on Wednesday proposed legislation that would hike U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made drones by 30% and bar imports of drones that

House Republicans propose to boost tariffs on Chinese-made drones

House signs off on FAA bill that addresses aircraft safety and the refund rights of passengers

Congress has passed a bill that is designed to add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories and to give air travelers automatic refunds for canceled or long-delayed flights

House signs off on FAA bill that addresses aircraft safety and the refund rights of passengers

Brief clashes erupt after pro-Palestinian march to Israeli embassy in Athens

Greek police clashed with protesters after a pro-Palestinian march to the Israeli embassy in Athens on Wednesday, Reuters witnesses and police officials said.

Brief clashes erupt after pro-Palestinian march to Israeli embassy in Athens

US questions China's no-first-use nuclear call given buildup

China has not responded to U.S. nuclear-weapons risk-reduction proposals and Washington has questions about Beijing's call for no-first-use talks while China continues to build

US questions China's no-first-use nuclear call given buildup

Hamas chief says Israeli amendments on ceasefire proposal led to deadlock

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh blamed Israel on Wednesday for a deadlock in Gaza ceasefire negotiations and reiterated key demands including that any agreement

Hamas chief says Israeli amendments on ceasefire proposal led to deadlock

How Boeing could face the criminal prosecution it avoided in 2021

The U.S.

How Boeing could face the criminal prosecution it avoided in 2021

Ukraine plans record power imports after Russian attacks on energy system

Ukraine plans record high electricity imports on Wednesday after significant energy infrastructure damage from recent Russian strikes on its energy system, the

Ukraine plans record power imports after Russian attacks on energy system

US House committee advances bill to restrict BGI, WuXi AppTec

By Karen Freifeld (Reuters) -U.S. legislation that would restrict business with China's BGI, WuXi AppTec and certain other biotech companies on national security grounds was approved by a U.S.

US House committee advances bill to restrict BGI, WuXi AppTec

South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election

By Nqobile Dludla and Nellie Peyton PRETORIA (Reuters) -South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage, hailing it as a

South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election

Bernanke urges Bank of England to debate publishing rate projections

Former U.S.

Bernanke urges Bank of England to debate publishing rate projections

NBA fines Gobert $75,000 for making another money gesture in frustration over a foul call

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $75,000 by the NBA for another “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” suggesting a lack of integrity with the league and its game officials

NBA fines Gobert $75,000 for making another money gesture in frustration over a foul call

EU extends subsidy allowances to end-2024 to help farmers

The European Union will extend subsidy allowances by six months until the end of 2024 to support the region's agricultural sector following protests from farmers seeking better

EU extends subsidy allowances to end-2024 to help farmers

More funds needed for US telecoms to remove Chinese equipment, says FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Thursday nearly 40% of U.S. telecom companies getting federal support need additional government funding

More funds needed for US telecoms to remove Chinese equipment, says FCC

Donald Trump asks New York’s high court to intervene in fight over gag order in hush money trial

Donald Trump is seeking to have New York’s highest court intervene in his fight over a gag order that has seen him fined $10,000 and threatened with jail for violating a ban on commenting about witnesses, jurors and others connected to his hush money criminal trial

Donald Trump asks New York’s high court to intervene in fight over gag order in hush money trial

US FTC seeks more information on Novo Nordisk parent-Catalent deal

(Reuters) -The U.S.

US FTC seeks more information on Novo Nordisk parent-Catalent deal

Berkshire pares huge Apple stake as cash, operating profit set records

By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Neb.

Berkshire pares huge Apple stake as cash, operating profit set records

IAEA chief seeks tougher nuclear checks in Iran, with limited leverage

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi flew to Iran on Monday hoping to bolster his agency's oversight of Tehran's atomic activities after various setbacks,

IAEA chief seeks tougher nuclear checks in Iran, with limited leverage

EU approves $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon

(Reuters) -The European Commission on Monday approved U.S.

EU approves $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon

FDIC's Gruenberg vows reforms after 'sobering' review of workplace conduct

U.S.

FDIC's Gruenberg vows reforms after 'sobering' review of workplace conduct

Morgan Stanley pushes Fed rate cut expectation to September from July

Morgan Stanley said it now expects the U.S.

Morgan Stanley pushes Fed rate cut expectation to September from July

Main maternity hospital in Rafah stops admitting patients

By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) -The main maternity hospital in the Gaza Strip's crowded southern city of Rafah has stopped admitting patients, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said on

Main maternity hospital in Rafah stops admitting patients

US House Speaker Johnson survives ouster attempt, but future uncertain

U.S.

US House Speaker Johnson survives ouster attempt, but future uncertain

Kansas governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a measure that could have earmarked up to $5 million for certain gun-detection software in schools

Kansas governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology

Biden administration, civil groups sue Iowa over immigrant arrest law

By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) -The administration of U.S.

Biden administration, civil groups sue Iowa over immigrant arrest law
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