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23rd of July 2017
Economy
BBC News - Business
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Bank of America picks Dublin for EU hub2017-07-21 11:15:21
It becomes the first US bank to confirm the Irish capital as its preferred site for post-Brexit operations. -
Congo's mining revenue 'missing' - Global Witness2017-07-21 10:36:36
The money is allegedly being distributed through corrupt networks linked to President Joseph Kabila. -
Mastercard £14bn 'overcharge' legal action fails2017-07-21 10:31:54
The claim was that 46 million consumers were overcharged by Mastercard between 1992 and 2008. -
General Electric weighs on Wall Street2017-07-21 10:25:38
Quarterly profits at the US conglomerate fell almost 60%, disappointing investors. -
Kenya's colourful bus journeys2017-07-21 09:35:17
Nairobi's matatu taxis are inspiring its public bus network to embrace bold artwork. -
Audi offers diesel emissions upgrade for 850,000 cars2017-07-21 07:11:56
The VW subsidiary offers a free upgrade which it says will counteract possible bans on diesel cars. -
UK government borrowing rises in June2017-07-21 06:05:44
The government's budget deficit grew by more than expected after inflation pushed up its interest bill. -
N Korea economy grows at fastest rate in 17 years2017-07-21 03:43:40
The mining and energy sectors helped push the growth rate to 3.9% - its strongest level in 17 years. -
UK air traffic controllers warn of over-crowded skies2017-07-21 02:55:38
Air traffic controllers are expected to guide a record 8,800 flights across the UK on Friday. -
New agreement will allow US rice exports to China2017-07-21 00:27:33
Agreement includes strict measures to prevent pests and plant diseases being brought into China. -
Brexit transition deal: 'The sooner the better' says Goldman exec2017-07-20 19:36:34
The government should agree a Brexit transitional deal as soon as possible, Goldman Sachs International boss Richard Gnodde tells the BBC's Simon Jac -
Microsoft profits jump on cloud strength2017-07-20 19:18:12
The firm has been focusing its efforts on its fast growing cloud computing business.
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Madrid asks anti-trust watchdog to probe Uber's new airport service2017-07-22 21:11:50
MADRID (Reuters) - Authorities in Madrid asked Spain's anti-trust watchdog on Saturday to investigate whether Uber's new low-cost airport transfer s
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World Bank orders Argentina to pay $320 million over seized airline: newspaper2017-07-22 13:31:00
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The World Bank's arbitration tribunal has ordered Argentina to pay $320 million plus interest and legal fees to Spanish trav -
India's Delhi government tells Philip Morris to remove all ads2017-07-22 13:16:59
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The state government in India's capital told Philip Morris International Inc and other tobacco companies on Saturday to remove -
Opel defends inclusion of employee leases in sales data2017-07-22 11:48:00
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German carmaker Opel, which is being bought by French rival PSA Group from General Motors , said on Saturday that its sales fi -
Seat chief says sees CNG cars as possible diesel alternative: report2017-07-22 11:39:24
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Carmaker Seat sees compressed-natural-gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel to diesel, the chief executive of the Spanish Volkswagen -
EU antitrust regulators say probing possible German car cartel2017-07-22 08:56:44
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators are investigating allegations of a cartel among a group of German carmakers, the European Commission said -
Scaramucci awaits U.S. approval for China deal2017-07-21 23:41:20
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anthony Scaramucci, the Trump administration's new communications director, has yet to get approval from U.S. regulators to sell -
Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan to pay $148 million to end yen Libor cases in U.S.2017-07-21 21:27:54
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co have agreed to pay a combined $148 million to end private U.S. antitrust litigatio -
Exclusive: U.S. weighs financial sanctions to hit Venezuela's oil revenue - sources2017-07-21 20:36:04
HOUSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is considering financial sanctions on Venezuela that would halt dollar payments for the country's oi -
U.S. fines American, Delta, Frontier for consumer rule violations2017-07-21 19:00:55
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been fined for violating U.S. Transportation Department airline c -
Small-cap rally could shrink on earnings, tax reform hurdles2017-07-21 18:46:14
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Optimism is souring around small-cap stocks for some investors, with a host of factors conspiring to up-end gains that have taken -
Democrats in U.S. Congress urge review of Amazon's Whole Foods deal2017-07-21 16:49:17
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of Democrats in Congress urged the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission in a letter this week to con
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INTERVIEW: Education, women's empowerment 'top priorities' for UN in India, says senior official2017-07-21 01:00:00
To meet the challenges of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), India should prioritize women's empowerment and education, the United Nation's d -
'A healthy planet' is birthday wish for UN development agency advocate and 'Game of Thrones' star2017-07-20 01:00:00
As part of his 47th birthday celebrations, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador and the actor playin -
UN deputy chief highlights importance of public institutions in reaching development goals2017-07-18 01:00:00
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed today urged public institutions to embrace the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its -
As ‘drivers’ of innovation, youth need skills and capacity – UN General Assembly President2017-07-17 19:36:08
Underscoring the importance of well trained and capable youth to realize the opportunities offered by advances in technology and innovation, the Presi -
FEATURE: Sustainable Development Goals through the lens of students2017-07-17 17:32:36
Prize-winning photographs taken by students from around the world – currently exhibited at United Nations Headquarters in New York – enca -
Leveraging ICTs critical to achieve Global Goals, UN highlights in new report2017-07-13 01:00:00
Underscoring the importance of information and communication technologies (ICT) in today's world, the heads of over 20 United Nations agencies and of -
Tourism key to foster trade for least developed countries – UN-backed report2017-07-13 01:00:00
A United Nations-backed report released today stressed the need for greater recognition of tourism as a key service export in order to attract technic -
Asia-Pacific moving in ‘wrong direction’ on some development targets, notes UN regional report2017-07-11 18:23:19
Despite an impressive track record, the Asia-Pacific region will need to scale up development efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SD -
UN political forum opens with focus on eradicating poverty and forming partnerships2017-07-10 01:00:00
Senior government representatives are at the United Nations today for the start of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to track -
New UN report encourages African countries to harness growing tourism sector2017-07-05 16:08:41
African governments should make it easier and safer for Africans to travel within the continent, the United Nations said in a new report released toda -
On International Day, UN promotes cooperative solutions for social inclusion2017-07-01 01:00:00
Cooperatives help to build inclusive economies and societies, and can help to eliminate poverty and reach the other Sustainable Development Goals (SDG -
‘Disproportionate emphasis’ on security would undercut sustaining peace in Sahel – UN deputy chief2017-06-28 15:43:35
The United Nations deputy chief today stressed the need to “avoid a disproportionate emphasis on security” when carrying out a strategy to
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Watch live: Trump speaks, Navy commissions USS Gerald R. Ford2017-07-22 09:36:06
With President Donald Trump, the U.S. Navy is commissioning the new aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford into service today at Naval Station Norfolk in -
82nd Airborne tests in-flight communication system for paratroopers2017-07-21 16:19:18
The U.S.Army's Global Response Force successfully conducted an airborne exercise using the En Route Mission Command tactical networking system. -
White House to issue executive order on defense industry sourcing2017-07-21 13:52:05
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order this afternoon ordering a review of the defense industrial base and supply chains. -
White House issues executive order on defense industry sourcing2017-07-21 13:52:05
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday ordering a review of the U.S. defense industrial base and supply chains -
Army opens cybersecurity research laboratory2017-07-21 13:42:15
A new laboratory that provides access to sensitive, live cybersecurity data has been opened by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. -
Army plans November fielding of new Sig Sauer pistol2017-07-21 12:33:01
The U.S. Army is to begin fielding its new Sig Sauer XM17 modular handgun to troops in November, starting with the 101st Airborne Division. -
BAE awarded $45.2 million ICBM contract2017-07-21 11:10:22
BAE Systems received a $45.2 million contract for development work on the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent intercontinental ballistic missile replacem -
OPEC jitters put $50 per barrel in the rearview mirror2017-07-21 10:17:16
Market jitters about what happens next with the OPEC-led production deal acted Friday as a spoiler for the recent rally in crude oil prices. -
Hydroid receives Mk 18 Kingfish countermine UUV Navy contract2017-07-21 09:50:26
Hydroid Inc. has been awarded a $27.3 million contract for engineering and technical services for product improvements for Mk18 unmanned underwater ve -
Driller sees strength concentrated outside North America2017-07-21 08:59:49
Though North America is robust, exploration and production strength is emerging in Siberia and the Persian Gulf, the world's biggest services company -
GE's renewables not enough to boost overall revenue2017-07-21 08:25:27
General Electric said Friday it recorded a 12 percent decline in overall revenues, with its oil and gas division taking a toll on the company's finan -
OPEC to review compliance, Kuwaiti oil minister said2017-07-21 07:51:48
Parties to the OPEC-led effort to ease the glut of oil on the market through production declines will examine compliance next week, Kuwait's oil mini
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Discovery Interest in Scripps Driven by Visions of $3 TV Bundle2017-07-21 08:29:45
Discovery Communications Inc. wants to offer web-TV service for the price of a Starbucks latte and sees HGTV's owner as a key part of it.Discovery is -
US Toughens Stance on Foreign Deals in Blow to China's Buying Spree2017-07-21 07:58:59
A secretive U.S. government panel has objected to at least nine acquisitions of U.S. companies by foreign buyers so far this year, people familiar wit -
CBO: GOP Health Bill's $13,000 Deductibles Would Be Illegal2017-07-21 07:58:48
The deductibles would be so high, in fact, that they’d violate maximums set in U.S. law, an analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Off -
Trump Wants to Sell 700 Million Barrels of US Oil2017-07-21 07:58:37
Can’t see the future so best to keep stash intact, foes say; Debate rages as Strategic Petroleum Reserve turns 40 years old -
Hollyweed: Legal Pot Gains Foothold in Rich California Market2017-07-21 07:58:27
The $6 billion U.S. industry is expected to reach $50 billion by 2026, according to investment bank Cowen & Co. -
Leading Indicators Rise, Reflect Improved Economic Outlook2017-07-20 15:15:09
Leading indicators increased 0.6 percent in June, beating estimates for a 0.4 percent rise according to economists polled by Reuters. -
S&P's Prescient Warning on America's Fiscal Unpredictability2017-07-20 13:40:47
S&P Global Ratings is proving to be a better predictor of U.S. partisan political discord than an adjudicator of creditworthiness in the eyes of t -
Mueller Is Said to Expand Probe to Trump Business Transactions2017-07-20 11:59:10
The U.S. special counsel investigating possible ties between the Donald Trump campaign and Russia in last year's election is examining a broad range -
Jobless Claims Fall to Near 5-month Low in Signs of Strong Market2017-07-20 08:54:52
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, touching its lowest level in nearly five months, suggestin -
Bill Gross Warns of Recession Risk if Highly Levered Economies Hike Rates2017-07-20 08:28:46
Highly levered domestic and global economies including the United States, which have "feasted" on easy monetary policies in recent years, cannot wit -
Trump Cutting Hundreds of Planned Regulations2017-07-20 07:20:14
The Trump administration has withdrawn or delayed 860 proposed regulations in its first five months, the beginnings of a regulatory overhaul meant to -
Americans Say They Back Higher Gas Tax to Fix Crumbling Roads2017-07-20 07:19:35
Congress hasn't raised the federal gas tax since 1993 when Bill Clinton was president, but a narrow majority of Americans would support an increase t
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Bitcoin averts split as miners back new software upgrade2017-07-22 15:07:00
Support for Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 91 reaches nearly 100% -
Scaramucci brings Wall Street pitchman skills to White House2017-07-22 14:38:00
Both enjoy the limelight, attracting attention by writing books and hosting TV shows -
Note ban, GST to widen tax base; focus on clean political funding: Jaitley2017-07-22 14:37:00
At Delhi Economic Conclave, Singapore deputy PM says little late for India in terms of job creation -
Tablez bets on stores to grow global brands in India2017-07-22 14:30:00
Lulu Group unit eyes store expansion in fashion, toys and ice cream segments -
RBI's priority is cleaning up banks, says Viral Acharya2017-07-22 14:24:00
RBI deputy governor said that demonetisation had led to a change in the way Indians saved -
Tata Communications bets big on Internet of Things in utilities, healthcare2017-07-22 14:18:00
IoT devices don't require high bandwidth but absolute intolerance to network outages -
For RIL, Jio may be focus, but core business will run the show2017-07-22 14:07:00
The company announced plans to invest Rs 40,000 crore in its upstream business -
Amtek Auto loss widens to Rs 889 cr2017-07-22 13:48:00
Total income from operations during the quarter under review stood at Rs 446.84 cr -
Vijaya Bank Q1 net jumps over 57% to Rs 255 crore2017-07-22 13:35:00
Gross NPAs of Vijaya Bank fell to 7.305 of the gross advances as on June 30 from 7.31% a year ago -
GAAR, GST can impact your compensation2017-07-22 13:27:00
Your employer might need to relook at the salary structure to comply with the new changes in laws -
PNB not looking to sell its 7% stake: PNB Housing Finance MD2017-07-22 12:49:00
Interview with Sanjaya Gupta, managing director, PNB Housing Finance -
Ram temple should be constructed in legal manner: Amit Shah2017-07-22 11:51:00
The party stand is clear and mentioned in last four Lok Sabha election manifestos, says BJP chief
International
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New methods and technology can make elections fairer2017-07-20 10:44:48
TO BE a democracy takes more than free elections. But no democracy can thrive without them. In some places votes are travesties, with incumbents sweep -
A papal confidant triggers a furore among American Catholics2017-07-20 08:03:33
A STRONG tactical alliance between conservative Protestants and conservative Catholics has been a feature of America’s ideological landscape for -
The axis between Russian Orthodox and American evangelicals is intact2017-07-14 09:44:18
While some people fear that relations between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and their respective entourages have been too warm and cosy, others feel th -
How powerful people use criminal-defamation laws to silence their critics2017-07-13 11:21:50
IN OCTOBER 2015, a month before the election that returned Myanmar to a form of civilian rule, a Burmese writer named Maung Saungkha posted a poem on -
Critics of oppressive governments often end up defamed2017-07-13 11:21:50
ANYONE who accused a Malaysian government minister of sexual impropriety would quickly find himself in trouble. The government has charged critics and -
The never-ending argument over what is “real Islam”2017-07-11 11:41:23
IN THE commentariat, the world of higher learning (religious and otherwise) and the corridors of political power, the long-ru -
An American agency denounces the treatment of Muslims in China2017-07-07 07:54:10
At a time when pressing matters of finance and geopolitics dominate the diplomatic agenda, issues of religious freedom hardly ever surface in exchange -
A crackdown on financial crime means global banks are derisking2017-07-06 10:50:07
WHEN some of Latvia’s banks became infected with dirty money, all paid the price. “Correspondent” banks—international banks th -
The search for spiritual meaning in Harry Potter2017-07-02 07:59:45
CHILDREN’S literature and religion have a close but contentious relationship. The stories of Narnia, penned by the Belfast-born writer C.S. Lewi -
The prosecution of an Australian cardinal puts Pope Francis on the spot2017-06-30 12:15:55
It is being described as the gravest crisis in the Holy See since Pope Francis took office in 2013. If you take the original meaning of the word crisi -
Aid brought Liberia back from the brink2017-06-29 10:48:33
DRIVING through the Liberian countryside, on a rare paved highway, two kinds of roadside sign catch the eye. One advertises local Protestant churches. -
UNESCO’s tricky balancing act between religious and secular forces2017-06-26 11:05:47
AS THE would-be guardian of the world’s most precious places and patrimony, UNESCO can hardly avoid entering into the field of religion. But giv
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Summer jobs for teens wane even as research finds big benefits2017-07-20 14:26:55
Summer jobs are still a gateway to vital work habits and opportunities, research shows, but they're much rarer than they used to be. That's especial -
Netflix subscribers continue to grow, so why is the company borrowing to pay its bills?2017-07-18 17:55:06
Netflix logged 5.2 million new subscribers just in the second quarter but projections say it will be a few more years before programming expenses are -
Will Trump restrain steel imports? Why many in GOP wouldn’t mind if he did.2017-07-17 19:51:14
If the US slaps tariffs or quotas on steel imports, the espoused aim would be to strike a blow against unfair trade practices. But it would showcase a -
Unions and lawmakers press Trump to protect workers in NAFTA talks2017-07-17 19:51:14
With NAFTA negotiations to happen next month, the Trump administration is set to release its priorities within the next 30 days under the 'fast-track -
Grocery wars: Amazon set to expand its delivery with purchase of Whole Foods2017-07-17 08:50:26
Whole Foods has been struggling to stay competitive in the organic marketplace. Amazon wants to expand its online grocery-delivery markets. Now the on -
Improvements to Honda Accord could boost sales after decline2017-07-14 14:32:36
Honda says its new Accord brings a new approach to fuel economy, technology, styling, and safety as it charges into a slumping United States sedan mar -
Male nurses? Female firefighters? Yes, as career boundaries erode.2017-07-14 03:25:07
More women are entering male-dominated career fields, and vice versa, according to new research. That increased fluidity could be a promising step tow -
British gig economy workers want job security in changing workplace2017-07-11 19:43:32
A recent government report concludes the 'dependent contractor' should receive additional protection. Unions are skeptical, saying the report is a f -
When auto insurance becomes a social-justice question2017-06-27 23:04:38
Car insurance costs notably more in predominantly African-American neighborhoods, studies conclude. In Detroit, the mayor and citizens seek a fix for& -
Google gets hit with huge fine by EU for its dominance in online searches2017-06-27 11:50:19
The European Commission found evidence that Google's search results give illegal precedence to its own shopping service over rival services, resultin -
Eurozone economy celebrates growth, though progress not uniform2017-06-23 19:24:32
Several countries are celebrating steady growth in the eurozone economy, which just experienced its best quarter in six years. Surveys of France and G -
Venezuela crisis raises question: When is buying bonds unethical?2017-06-23 19:24:32
Goldman Sachs stirred an uproar with a May bond investment in Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, at a time when citizens there face food short
