AIG sees third-quarter catastrophe losses of about $3 billion AIG sees third-quarter catastrophe losses of about $3 billion:- American International Group Inc (AIG.N) said on Monday it expected to book pre-tax catastrophe losses of about $3 billion in the third quarter mainly related to hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. AIG’s […]
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Scant oversight, corporate secrecy preceded U.S. weed killer crisis Scant oversight, corporate secrecy preceded U.S. weed killer crisis:- As the U.S. growing season entered its peak this summer, farmers began posting startling pictures on social media: fields of beans, peach orchards and vegetable gardens withering away. The photographs served as […]
Venezuela opposition plots “zero hour” after big anti Venezuela opposition plots “zero hour” after big anti:- Energized by a massive vote against President Nicolas Maduro in an unofficial plebiscite, Venezuela’s opposition mulled on Monday how to escalate protests and block a new congress it fears may enshrine Socialist Party hegemony. […]
Philippines says bodies of beheaded civilians found in rebel-held town Philippines says bodies of beheaded civilians found in rebel-held town:- The decapitated bodies of five civilians have been found in a Philippine city occupied by Islamist rebels, the military said on Wednesday, warning the number of residents killed by rebel […]
Trump, Modi seek rapport despite friction on trade, immigration U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold their first face-to-face meeting in Washington on Monday, seeking to boost U.S.-Indian relations despite differences over trade, the Paris climate accord and immigration. Their White House session promises less […]
