Obama sanctions Russian officials over election hacking Obama sanctions Russian officials over election hacking:- Responding to evidence that Russia hacked Democratic Party officials during this year’s presidential election, the Obama administration Thursday sanctioned Russian intelligence officials, expelled 35 Russian diplomats suspected of being spies and shut down two Russian facilities […]
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Toshiba shares bonds tumble as second downgrade fans writedown fears Toshiba shares bonds tumble as second downgrade fans writedown fears:- Shares in Toshiba (6502.T) fell more than 19 percent on Thursday, clocking a third day of heavy losses after the Japanese tech-to-nuclear conglomerate said earlier this week it faced a […]
Pending home sales drop to 10-month low in November Pending home sales drop to 10-month low in November:- Contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes fell in November to their lowest level in nearly a year, a sign rising interest rates could be weighing on the housing market, the National […]
U.S. refiners face severe labor shortage for deferred maintenance U.S. refiners face severe labor shortage for deferred maintenance:- After years of running flat out, U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are lining up repairs to plants in 2017 – but facing a severe labor shortage that could delay work, drive up costs […]
Dow 20000 barrier weak European banks dent stocks Dow 20000 barrier weak European banks dent stocks:- European shares, the dollar and bond yields fell on Thursday, with traders using the quiet holiday period to book some profit on the rise that had lifted all three to multi-year and in some […]
In parting shot at Israel, Kerry warns Middle East peace in jeopardy In parting shot at Israel, Kerry warns Middle East peace in jeopardy:- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday said Israel’s building of settlements on occupied land was jeopardizing Middle East peace, voicing unusually frank frustration with […]
Bangladesh police detail suspicions of inside help in central bank heist Bangladesh police detail suspicions of inside help in central bank heist:- A top investigator into the electronic theft of $81 million from the Bangladesh central bank is turning his attention to some IT technicians from the bank whom he […]
U.S. set to announce response to Russian election hacking U.S. set to announce response to Russian election hacking:- The Obama administration plans to announce on Thursday a series of retaliatory measures against Russia for hacking into U.S. political institutions and individuals and leaking information in an effort to help President-elect […]
Turkey aims to establish Syria ceasefire before new year foreign minister says Turkey aims to establish Syria ceasefire before new year foreign minister says:- Turkey aims to establish a ceasefire in Syria before the new year, and will act together with Russia as a guarantor of the deal, Turkish Foreign […]
Iraqi forces launch fresh advance against Islamic State inside Mosul Iraqi forces launch fresh advance against Islamic State inside Mosul:- Iraqi security forces launched a fresh advance on Thursday against Islamic State militants in several southeastern districts of Mosul, where the fight had been stalled for about a month, Interior […]
