U.S. says joint South Korea war games not on the negotiating table U.S. says joint South Korea war games not on the negotiating table:- The United States and South Korea will go ahead with joint military drills next week, the top U.S. military official said on Thursday, resisting pressure from […]
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Philippines war on drugs and crime intensifies, at least 58 killed in three days Philippines war on drugs and crime intensifies, at least 58 killed in three days:- At least 26 people died overnight in police operations in the Philippines capital Manila, authorities said on Thursday, a second night of […]
Assad’s march east compounds West’s Syria dilemma Assad’s march east compounds West’s Syria dilemma:- Syria’s war has entered a new phase as President Bashar al-Assad extends his grip in areas being captured from Islamic State, using firepower freed by Russian-backed truces in western Syria. Backed by Russia and Iran, the […]
Saudi Arabia to open border to Qatar pilgrims, Qatar media silent Saudi Arabia to open border to Qatar pilgrims, Qatar media silent;- Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it would welcome Qatari pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform the haj this season, amidst a feud that severed transport links between the […]
Lawsuit over false online data revived after U.S. top court review Lawsuit over false online data revived after U.S. top court review:- A federal appeals court on Tuesday revived a California man’s lawsuit accusing Spokeo Inc of publishing an online profile about him that was filled with mistakes. The 9th […]
Amazon adds Instant Pickup in U.S. brick-and-mortar push Amazon adds Instant Pickup in U.S. brick-and-mortar push:- Amazon.com Inc is rolling out U.S. pickup points where shoppers can retrieve items immediately after ordering them, shortening delivery times from hours to minutes in its latest move into brick-and-mortar retail. The world’s largest […]
Tech companies ramp up NAFTA lobbying on eve of trade talks Tech companies ramp up NAFTA lobbying on eve of trade talks:- Technology companies, such as Microsoft (MSFT.O) and Cisco Systems (CSCO.O) have ramped up lobbying ahead of talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, looking to avoid […]
Man beaten at protest says police were indifferent to attack Man beaten at protest says police were indifferent to attack:- A Virginia man says police failed to come to his aid as he was beaten by white supremacists during Saturday’s violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led to three deaths. […]
Bond investors give Tesla a $1.8 billion endorsement Bond investors give Tesla a $1.8 billion endorsement:- Bond investors on Friday gave a $1.8 billion boost to Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) balance sheet by snapping up the electric car maker’s first foray into the U.S. junk bond market, where yield-hungry investors have […]
Amazon looks to new food technology for home delivery Amazon looks to new food technology for home delivery:- Amazon.com Inc is exploring a technology first developed for the U.S. military to produce tasty prepared meals that do not need refrigeration, as it looks for new ways to muscle into the […]