Etihad Airways says bookings to U.S. healthy despite laptop ban Etihad Airways says bookings to U.S. healthy despite laptop ban:- Etihad Airways' bookings to the United States are healthy despite last month's introduction of a ban on most electronics from the cabins of passenger flights to the United States, the […]
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Fannie, Freddie may write down $21 billion due to U.S. tax cut Fannie, Freddie may write down $21 billion due to U.S. tax cut:- U.S. mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae (FNMA.PK) and Freddie Mac (FMCC.PK) may write down $21 billion of tax-related assets if there is a deep cut in […]
Paris commuter train tracks France's political divide Paris commuter train tracks France's political divide:- A 90-minute train ride from the Gare de Lyon station in Paris traces a political gulf between big-city voters and the rest, a divide that has shaken up Britain and the United States and has an […]
U.S. economic growth revised higher, boosted by consumer spending U.S. economic growth revised higher, boosted by consumer spending:- U.S. economic growth slowed less than previously reported in the fourth quarter as robust consumer spending provided a boost that was partially offset by the largest gain in imports in two years. […]
Tillerson seeks to keep focus on Islamic State in delicate Turkey visit Tillerson seeks to keep focus on Islamic State in delicate Turkey visit:- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held talks with Turkey's leaders on Thursday in a one-day visit to a NATO ally crucial to the fight against […]
Asia shares retreat from nearly two-year peak, dollar firms Asian shares turned lower on Thursday after touching near two-year highs, while the dollar benefited from waning expectations that the European Central Bank was poised to end its easy policy. Financial spreadbetters expected some of the gloom to extend to European […]
U.S. business spending picking up, but may slow in second quarter U.S. business spending picking up, but may slow in second quarter:– New orders for U.S.-made capital goods unexpectedly fell in February, but a surge in shipments amid demand for machinery and electrical equipment supported expectations for an acceleration in […]
Trump greenlights Keystone XL pipeline, but obstacles loom Trump greenlights Keystone XL pipeline, but obstacles loom:- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration approved TransCanada Corp's (TRP.TO) Keystone XL pipeline on Friday, cheering the oil industry and angering environmentalists even as further hurdles for the controversial project loom. The approval reverses a […]
Amazon.com wins $1.5 billion tax dispute over IRS Amazon.com wins $1.5 billion tax dispute over IRS:- Amazon.com Inc on Thursday won a more than $1.5 billion tax dispute with the Internal Revenue Service over transactions involving a Luxembourg unit more than a decade ago. Judge Albert Lauber of the U.S. […]
Tillerson ends China trip with warm words from President Xi Tillerson ends China trip with warm words from President Xi:- With warm words from Chinese President Xi Tillerson ends China trip with warm words from President XiJinping on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ended his first trip to […]