S&P mini futures fell as much as 0.85 percent on the news before paring losses a tad to trade 0.65 percent below its close yesterday, when it was little changed as investors tried to assess the fallout from Tropical Storm Harvey. Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.9 percent to four-month low at […]
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Every now and then Michael Tubbs comes across news of the other Michael Tubbs. And he cringes. “I’m someone very interested in diversity, equity, social justice and getting rid of white supremacy,” said Tubbs, the 27-year-old mayor of Stockton, California. “We have the same name but a completely opposite aim […]
Sauli Niinisto had to explain to the US leader that the reporter he chose to take a question from was not the same journalist who had asked a question previously. The gaffe came after the US President prompted his guest to pick a reporter to receive a question from but […]
The treasure was the property of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria, and was lost when the vessel sank in the River Inn in May 1648. Several new expeditions have been launched this month to try to find it after newspaper articles about the sinking stoked fresh interest in it. Cornelia […]
Every now and then Michael Tubbs comes across news of the other Michael Tubbs. And he cringes. “I’m someone very interested in diversity, equity, social justice and getting rid of white supremacy,” said Tubbs, the 27-year-old mayor of Stockton, California. “We have the same name but a completely opposite aim […]
The German Chancellor’s handling of the refugee crisis has taken centre stage ahead of the September 24, Bundestag election. Mrs Merkel announced a curb on illegal immigration, while defending her decision to take in refugees in 2015. She told Welt am Sonntag newspaper: “Germany acted humanely and correctly in a […]
Mr Tajani said the cash would be used to “to promote an agreement between the two rival Libyan governments in Tripoli and Benghazi” and to neighbouring Niger and Chad to help them close the Libyan corridor. He called for the creation of United Nations-run registration centres where migrants could be […]
The party unveiled its first detailed fiscal policy today, just weeks away from the September 23 national election. The election is shaping up to be a tight race as the centre-left Labour closes in on the governing National Party following the promotion of charismatic Jacinda Ardern to the Labour leadership […]