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U.S. judge affirms Monsanto weed-killer verdict, slashes damages
World
October 23, 2018
U.S. judge affirms Monsanto weed-killer verdict, slashes damages
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Monday affirmed a verdict against Bayer AG unit Monsanto that found its glyphosate-based weed-killers…
Trump says US ready to bolster nuclear arsenal after vowing treaty pullout
World
October 23, 2018
Trump says US ready to bolster nuclear arsenal after vowing treaty pullout
President Donald Trump said Monday the United States is ready to build up its nuclear arsenal after announcing it…
Two Koreas, U.N. forces agree to remove weapons at border
World
October 23, 2018
Two Koreas, U.N. forces agree to remove weapons at border
SEOUL (Reuters) – North and South Korea and the U.N. Command agreed on Monday to withdraw firearms and guard posts…
Sisi, top US companies discuss investment in Egypt
Egypt
October 23, 2018
Sisi, top US companies discuss investment in Egypt
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with representatives of major US-based companies on Tuesday, to discuss their investment opportunities in…
Trump to cut Central America aid as migrant caravan rolls on
World
October 23, 2018
Trump to cut Central America aid as migrant caravan rolls on
President Donald Trump said Monday the United States will start cutting aid to three Central American countries as a…
China denounces Pompeo’s ‘malicious’ Latam comments amid influence battle
World
October 22, 2018
China denounces Pompeo’s ‘malicious’ Latam comments amid influence battle
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese state media sharply criticized U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday after he made comments…
Bolton faces tense talks with Russia over nuclear treaty
World
October 22, 2018
Bolton faces tense talks with Russia over nuclear treaty
MOSCOW (AP) — US National Security Adviser John Bolton faces two days of high-tension talks in Moscow beginning Monday…
U.S. Treasury calls reveal ‘deep concern’ over South Korea banks’ North Korea plans: document
World
October 22, 2018
U.S. Treasury calls reveal ‘deep concern’ over South Korea banks’ North Korea plans: document
SEOUL (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department is “deeply concerned” about planned financial cooperation between North and South Korea and…
Saudi Arabia has ‘no intention’ of 1973 oil embargo replay: TASS
Middle East
October 22, 2018
Saudi Arabia has ‘no intention’ of 1973 oil embargo replay: TASS
LONDON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has no intention of unleashing a 1973-style oil embargo on Western consumers and will isolate…
Trump would prefer to pick a woman for UN envoy
World
October 21, 2018
Trump would prefer to pick a woman for UN envoy
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would prefer to pick a woman to take over the job of…