Libyan PM Sarraj hopes for easing of arms embargo Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj said on Thursday that he was hopeful that a U.N.-imposed arms embargo would be partially lifted against some branches of the country’s military. The Libyan government is allowed to import weapons and related materiel with the […]
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Mattis, in Seoul, says U.S. can’t accept nuclear North Korea Mattis, in Seoul, says U.S. can’t accept nuclear North Korea:- U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Saturday that he could not imagine United States ever accepting a nuclear North Korea, warning that its rapidly advancing nuclear and missile programs […]
Indonesia seeks answer to why U.S. blocked military chief’s travel Indonesia seeks answer to why U.S. blocked military chief’s travel:- Indonesia on Monday said it was still awaiting a detailed explanation why the United States barred its military chief from traveling to the U.S., despite having a visa and an […]
U.S. Treasury outlines sweeping reform of capital markets U.S. Treasury outlines sweeping reform of capital markets:- The U.S. Treasury on Friday unveiled a blueprint for sweeping reforms of the U.S. capital markets as it looks to implement Republican President Donald Trump’s agenda to promote economic growth by slashing red tape. […]
U.S. business groups say WTO unable to curb many Chinese trade practices U.S. business groups say WTO unable to curb many Chinese trade practices:- U.S. business groups expressed frustration on Wednesday with what they said are China’s efforts to tilt the economic playing field in favor of domestic companies, adding […]
Wall St. extends run of record highs, services data upbeat Wall St. extends run of record highs, services data upbeat:- Wall St. extends run of record highs, services data upbeatU.S. stocks edged up to extend their run of record closing highs on Wednesday as data on the services sector added […]
U.S. financial regulator must beef up cyber security U.S. financial regulator must beef up cyber security:- The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), one of Wall Street’s top regulators, must strengthen its protections against hacking, according to a report the agency’s internal inspector released on Wednesday as the financial sector […]
Internet giants, once above the fray, on the defensive in Washington Internet giants, once above the fray, on the defensive in Washington:- Internet giants, including Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O) and Facebook (FB.O), are moving to compromise on several major policy issues as they adjust to an abrupt shift in the political […]
U.S. majority backs military action vs. North Korea U.S. majority backs military action vs. North Korea:- A majority of Americans support military action against North Korea if economic and diplomatic efforts fail, according to a Gallup poll released on Friday amid rising tension over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program and recent […]
Harvey barrels into Texas as Category 4 hurricane Harvey barrels into Texas as Category 4 hurricane:- Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast as a Category 4 storm on Friday, bringing life-threatening winds and the likelihood of catastrophic flooding as the most powerful storm in over a decade to hit […]
