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Air India cleared for privatisation by Delhi2017-06-28 11:53:06
The Indian cabinet has approved a sale of the government's stake, but details remain unresolved.
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Pound jumps on Bank of England Governor's rate rise hint2017-06-28 10:59:22
Sterling rises above $1.29 after Mark Carney says a rate rise will be debated in "coming months". -
JP Morgan leads Dow Jones higher2017-06-28 10:16:50
Wall Street shares edge higher on Wednesday, with financial stocks leading the way. -
Tax software blamed for cyber-attack spread2017-06-28 09:09:58
Was the cyber-attack that hit countries around the world sourced in malware-laden tax software? -
Tesco to axe 1,200 head office jobs2017-06-28 07:46:51
The UK's biggest supermarket will cut a quarter of its workforce in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. -
Co-operative Bank agrees £700m rescue package2017-06-28 07:18:41
Hedge fund investors have agreed to swap their debt for a stake in the Co-operative Bank. -
Watchdog cracks down on £7tn investment industry charges2017-06-28 06:44:26
The City regulator shakes up the asset management sector, which oversees the savings of millions. -
Arrests in UK over Microsoft scam calls2017-06-28 06:30:03
Two men and two women are arrested after a probe into an IT support scam. -
Dixons Carphone reports record full-year profits2017-06-28 05:30:52
The owner of Currys and PC World said electrical sales offset a "challenging" mobile market. -
Toshiba sues Western Digital over memory chip sale2017-06-28 01:55:07
Japanese giant says the US firm is stopping the sale of its memory chip business -
Global ransomware attack causes turmoil2017-06-28 00:38:02
Banks, retailers, energy firms and Kiev airport say they have been targeted by malware attacks. -
More for less?2017-06-27 19:14:07
A weak pound may be luring clothes shoppers to the UK, but how are shops coping with the change?
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Canada's top court rules Google must block some results worldwide2017-06-28 12:05:36
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian courts can force internet search leader Google to remove results worldwide, the country's top court ruled on Wednesday, d -
Monsanto profit tops expectations as soybean sales surge2017-06-28 11:59:37
(Reuters) - U.S. seeds and agrochemicals company Monsanto Co , which is in the process of being bought by Germany's Bayer AG , reported a stronger-th -
Meat processor cuts deal with ABC in 'pink slime' defamation case2017-06-28 11:58:46
(Reuters) - Beef Products Inc has settled a closely watched defamation lawsuit against American Broadcasting Co and its reporter Jim Avila, the meat p -
Meal-kit company Blue Apron slashes IPO valuation expectations2017-06-28 11:29:16
(Reuters) - Blue Apron Holdings Inc slashed its valuation expectations for its initial public offering by a third on Wednesday, as Amazon.com's $13 -
Wall St. higher as banks, consumer stocks rise2017-06-28 11:21:51
(Reuters) - Wall Street was higher in late morning trading on Wednesday as financial and consumer stocks led a broad rally among the major sectors. -
BMW to streamline car equipment levels to pay for R&D2017-06-28 10:28:43
MUNICH (Reuters) - BMW will streamline its manufacturing process, offering fewer variants of engines and equipment, to offset high research and deve -
Despite weak oil prices, OPEC still pockets more dollars2017-06-28 09:34:05
LONDON (Reuters) - With world oil inventories swelling despite a global pact on cutting output and crude prices falling by a fifth in the past month, -
Alibaba spending $1 billion to raise stake in Southeast Asia's Lazada2017-06-28 08:28:37
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding is investing an additional $1 billion in Southeast Asian online retailer Lazada -
Exclusive: Halliburton in talks to buy billionaire Kaiser's equipment firm - sources2017-06-28 06:04:56
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Halliburton Co is in late-stage talks to acquire a fast-growing U.S. oilfield equipment supplier backed by Oklahoma energy and ba -
Japan, EU press ahead on free trade pact to counter U.S. protectionism2017-06-28 03:01:19
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese and European Union negotiators meeting in Tokyo aim to reach a free trade deal that would stand against a protectionist tid -
Japan Tobacco tries to catch up with rival in smokeless tobacco2017-06-28 01:06:07
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Tobacco Inc said on Wednesday it hoped to catch up with Philip Morris International Inc in smokeless tobacco by expanding th -
Oil pipeline firms' discounts rile clients, roil markets2017-06-28 01:01:42
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. pipeline operators are selling their underused space at steep discounts to keep crude flowing - angering shippers and distor
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UN recognizes young entrepreneurs on Day for micro-, small, medium-sized enterprises2017-06-27 01:00:00
United Nations agencies today launched a new campaign to make it easier for the 70 million unemployed youth to get financing and learn new skills to s -
Scientific collaboration 'essential' to achieving world free from nuclear threat, UN-backed forum told2017-06-27 01:00:00
Scientific collaboration is essential to achieving a world free from the nuclear threat, the Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the -
Experts head to Vienna to discuss advances in monitoring, verification under UN nuclear test-ban treaty2017-06-26 01:00:00
Scientists and technical experts from all over the world are gathering this week in Vienna, Austria, for a meeting convened by the United Nations part -
With hidden lives vital to our own, 'seafarers matter,' says UN on International Day2017-06-25 01:00:00
Highlighting the challenges faced by seafarers – women and men sailing and working aboard ships – the United Nations International Maritim -
Sri Lanka's food gap widens in wake of regional floods and drought, UN agencies warn2017-06-22 01:00:00
An extreme drought followed by floods has affected large swathes of cropland in Sri Lanka, United Nations agencies reported today, warning that the di -
World population to hit 9.8 billion by 2015, despite nearly universal lower fertility rates – UN2017-06-21 01:00:00
The world population is now at least 7.6 billion, up from 7.4 billion last year, spurred by the relatively high levels of fertility in developing coun -
UN spotlights health benefits of yoga, ancient practice that can ease stress of our modern 'laptop' lives2017-06-21 01:00:00
Recognizing the universal appeal of yoga, the United Nations today marked the 2017 edition of the International Day of Yoga, which aims to integrate t -
World population to hit 9.8 billion by 2050, despite nearly universal lower fertility rates – UN2017-06-21 01:00:00
The world population is now nearly 7.6 billion, up from 7.4 billion in 2015, spurred by the relatively high levels of fertility in developing countrie -
Bees, hens and greenhouses help restore livelihoods in Iraq – UN agriculture agency2017-06-20 01:00:00
Thousands of vulnerable Iraqi and Syrian refugee families affected by conflict in northern Iraq aim to profit from new livelihood ventures of the Unit -
'BRICS' countries well placed to help lead global efforts to tackle hunger – UN agency2017-06-16 13:25:00
As the clock ticks towards the 2030 deadline for meeting global goals to eradicate hunger and poverty, the United Nations agriculture agency today ass -
Switzerland tops world innovation index; India and other emerging markets on the rise – UN agency2017-06-15 01:00:00
Innovation is a key development tool that could boost economies and provide a way out of the growing squeeze on the world's food resources – on -
Closing gender gap at work can open doors to incredible benefits, UN report shows2017-06-14 01:00:00
Reducing gender disparities at workplaces by 25 per cent by 2025 could inject nearly $5.8 trillion into the global economy and boost tax revenues, a n
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German army receiving more Future Soldier System equipment2017-06-28 12:13:15
Germany has ordered equipment to bring its soldiers into the network-enabled warfare loop. -
Elbit Systems demos unmanned counter-mine vessel2017-06-28 11:17:09
Elbit Systems' Seagull counter-mine vessel demonstrates its capabilities in Europe. -
Huntington Ingalls awarded contract for Flight III destroyers2017-06-28 11:07:38
Huntington Ingalls has received a modification to an existing contract to build the under-construction DDG 125 Jack H. Lucas to the Flight III baselin -
Australia seeks specially-equipped Gulfstream aircraft2017-06-28 10:30:34
A possible $1.5 billion deal for the purchase of up to five specially-equipped Gulfstream G550 aircraft by Australia has won U.S. State Department app -
Mixed start for crude oil prices as investors examine competing data2017-06-28 10:05:18
A brief rally in crude oil prices came under pressure early Wednesday as the broker market responded to a surprise build in inventory levels. -
No problem, Russian oil company says after cyberattack2017-06-28 09:11:44
Russian oil producer Rosneft, one of the first to admit its systems were hit by Tuesday's cyberthreat, said production was unaffected by the attack. -
Washington: An energy-dominant U.S. is free from external shocks2017-06-28 08:34:39
An energy-dominant United States means the country is self-reliant and isolated from countries that aim to use energy as a weapon, the energy secretar -
Gazprom reviews role in Turkish gas business2017-06-28 07:42:57
Russian natural gas company Gazprom said it was reconsidering its direct role in the Turkish market, but remained keen on Turkey as a transit partner. -
New gas coming from revitalized North Sea region2017-06-28 07:09:32
Getting natural gas delivered on time from a field in the British waters of the North Sea re-establishes the area as a regional hub, a Spanish company -
Africa-focused Tullow Oil cuts spending guidance by 20 percent2017-06-28 07:02:49
Africa-focused oil and gas explorer Tullow said it was trimming its spending plans as the company's chief executive officer focuses on financial disc -
Lundin barely holds on as operator of North Sea field2017-06-28 05:58:45
The Norwegian subsidiary of Lundin Petroleum said Wednesday it nabbed more than $90 million for a stake in a North Sea operation. -
House Appropriations defense subcommittee bill could mean more ships, planes2017-06-27 18:08:50
The defense spending bill approved Tuesday by the House Appropriations defense subcommittee would provide greater funding the Navy requested.
Newsmax Finance - Economy
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Lacy Hunt: Fed Has Undermined Economy's Ability to Grow2017-06-28 11:30:29
The Fed has created very significant unintended consequences, which have undermined the US [economy’s] ability to grow and lift the standard of -
Buffett: 'Economy Is Doing Well, but All Americans Aren't Doing Well'2017-06-27 15:37:16
Investment guru Warren Buffett sees wealth inequality as the most serious problem in the country. -
Larry Kudlow: GOP Healthcare Bill Will Cut Taxes, Boost Economy2017-06-27 15:30:01
Larry Kudlow, the economist and former adviser to President Ronald Reagan, said the Republican plan reform the healthcare system and roll back parts o -
Atlanta Fed Leaves Second Quarter GDP Growth View at 2.9 Percent2017-06-27 10:25:29
The U.S. economy is growing at a 2.9 percent annualized pace in the second quarter based on the latest data on durable goods orders and new home sales -
WSJ: US Fracking Revolution Revives American Plastics Industry2017-06-26 14:10:38
The fracking revolution that has resurrected energy drilling in the U.S. is having broader effects on reviving American industry, according to The Wal -
Leading Economic Indicators Index Rises for Fifth Consecutive Month2017-06-22 14:58:14
Reflecting widespread improvement, the Conference Board released a report on Thursday showing that its index of leading U.S. economic indicators rose -
Jack Ma: Artificial Intelligence Could Spark WWIII, But 'Humans Will Win'2017-06-21 13:13:27
Alibaba founder Jack Ma predicts that in 30 years. people will work "four hours a day and maybe four days a week." -
Ron Insana: Fed Should Be Fighting Deflation as Prices Fall2017-06-21 12:36:33
Fed faces a return of deflation despite its aggressive monetary policies; Crude oil and other commodity prices are collapsing; Grocery prices are next -
Larry Kudlow: Republicans Need to Focus on Business Tax Cuts2017-06-20 15:31:09
Larry Kudlow, the economist and former adviser to the Reagan White House, said he is optimistic that Congressional Republicans can approve business ta -
Aging Is Greatest Threat to US Budget and Deficits2017-06-20 11:35:04
The largest single contributing factor to our rising debt and deficits is aging. -
Solar, Wind Power Generated Record 10 Percent of US Electricity in March2017-06-20 11:13:56
Wind and solar power generated more than 10 percent of U.S. electricity for the first time in March, according to Energy Information Administration da -
Goldman CEO Blankfein: 'Things Are Pretty Good' With US Economy2017-06-20 08:55:08
Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein said the thinks “things are pretty good” in today's economy.
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Cabinet green light to Air India disinvestment2017-06-28 11:39:00
Group of ministers to decide exact stake to be sold, process of disinvestment -
Petya ransomware attack: JNPT, other Indian firms affected2017-06-28 10:16:00
Impact on more Indian companies is still being observed -
Good news for govt employees: Cabinet clears 7th pay panel recommendations2017-06-28 10:15:00
4.7 mn central government employees to benefit from implementation of the Pay Commission suggestions -
Aadhaar-PAN linking: Only 2 days left! Here is how to do it in easy steps2017-06-28 09:35:00
It's mandatory to link Aadhaar with PAN. Here's why -
Oil block licensing: Open acreage replaces NELP as new policy regime2017-06-28 08:02:00
The govt has decided to replace the controversial profit model with a revenue-share model -
Election Commission ties up with Facebook to register voters from July 12017-06-28 07:55:00
A notification of the 'voter registration reminder' will be sent on July 1 -
Sensex ends 124 points lower, Nifty below 9,500 a day before expiry2017-06-28 06:08:00
Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, HDFC and ONGC were top losers among Sensex stocks -
1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies of cardiac arrest2017-06-28 06:07:00
Dossa was convicted along with 5 others in second leg of trial in the 1993 serial blasts case -
China to further relax curbs on foreign investment2017-06-28 05:29:33
China on Wednesday removed the number of restricted items for foreign investment by about a third, allowing more access into its services, manufacturi -
GST launch mock drill today: Know how Team Jaitley is preparing for July 12017-06-28 05:20:00
GST war room is an important element in the government's launch effort -
Trinamool to boycott midnight GST function, Congress and others might too2017-06-28 04:41:00
The June 30 midnight event is a function and therefore not mandatory for members to attend -
Target 2019: Does Opposition need Nitish Kumar more than he needs them?2017-06-28 01:01:00
To recover lost space within Oppn, JD (U) to take up issues of farmer protests, mob lynchings
International
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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 -
Humanist nuptials are popular in Scotland but only beginning in Ulster2017-06-23 11:59:56
AMONG the world’s more spectacular venues for non-religious weddings are some historic stone buildings dotted along the high points of Ireland&r -
Tall buildings are becoming more common. They need not be dangerous2017-06-22 09:43:35
A LITTLE after midnight on June 14th, London’s fire brigade was called to a fire at Grenfell Tower, a 24-storey apartment block built in the 197 -
Why Europe’s Muslims do not chant in unison, as its politicians would like2017-06-18 11:41:58
IN THE realm of European Islam, nothing is going quite to plan. In the perfect scenario of the continent’s mainstream politicians, the law- -
Tim Farron’s resignation raises questions about the line between public policy and private belief2017-06-16 12:10:37
FOR anyone interested in the boundary between faith and public policy, Tim Farron’s resignation merits careful study. When he stepped down as le -
Britain’s election is the latest occasion to bash pollsters2017-06-15 10:53:57
WESTMINSTER was agog. On May 31st, eight days before Britain’s general election, the Times splashed on YouGov’s forecast of a hung parliam -
Stop being soft on our despot, Venezuela’s bishops tell Francis2017-06-11 11:55:26
AN UNEXPECTED item popped up on the agenda of Pope Francis in recent days. Although the meeting did not feature in his pre-announced weekly schedule, -
The clerical roots of the Democratic Unionist Party2017-06-09 09:14:36
UK politicsRead more British election coverageON THE face of things, the two parts of Ireland have never looked more different. As noted in a previous -
How Israel spots lone-wolf attackers2017-06-08 10:46:07
HIS last Facebook post was perhaps the only clue of Raed Jaradat’s yearning for vengeance: it showed a Palestinian teenager lying dead with her -
Tech giants are under fire for facilitating terrorism2017-06-08 10:46:07
AFTER last weekend’s terrorist attack in London Theresa May, Britain’s prime minister, declared that “enough is enough.” She w -
The ebb and flow of religious power in the Irish republic2017-06-05 12:27:33
NEWS that Ireland is about to have a young, openly gay, half-Indian taoiseach (prime minister) came as more of a surprise to the rest of the world tha -
In Greece and Russia, the veneration of saintly remains is a huge phenomenon2017-06-02 09:21:49
IF YOU consult “The Orthodox Church”, a standard introduction for English-speakers penned by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, you will learn t
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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 -
Chinese food regulation sparks disapproval from 37 nations2017-06-23 19:24:32
In a recent proposal of a WTO regulation regarding foreign food, China asked for an additional inspection guarantee on all imported goods. Those oppos -
As Millennials take leadership roles, it spells change in corporate culture2017-06-23 19:24:32
As young workers move toward the C-suite, companies are making big changes to retain and nurture them – from moving downtown to better -
Uber CEO resigns, company hopes to embrace a new chapter of growth2017-06-21 21:31:13
The world's largest ride-service company attempts to end a string of scandals and avoid further toxic leadership as Uber's CEO Travis Kalanick -
With Amazon deal, retailing revolution aims at your dining table2017-06-20 01:14:41
A year ago, 28 percent of Millennials said they sometimes shop for groceries online. This year it's 43 percent. That doesn't spell the end of physic -
Grocery wars: Amazon set to expand its delivery with purchase of Whole Foods2017-06-16 21:03:01
Whole Foods has been struggling to stay competitive in the organic marketplace. Amazon wants to expand its online grocery-delivery markets. Now the on -
Renters and would-be homeowners face increasingly tough housing market, study finds2017-06-16 21:03:01
A report from Harvard University reveals why housing is a growing struggle for homeowners and prospective buyers alike: More people are spending more -
Chaos at Uber reverberates in industry known for ‘frat-boy’ culture2017-06-15 00:35:03
Even by Silicon Valley standards, Uber is an outlier for its volume of harassment charges and other ethical controversies. But the scrutiny is resulti -
Trump administration pushes for apprenticeships2017-06-14 02:30:04
President Trump wants to reform American attitudes toward skilled trades that don’t require four-year college degrees. But can the administratio
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