At least 4 dead in Taiwan earthquake, 145 missing Rescuers combed through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Wednesday, some using their hands as they searched for about 145 people missing after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near the popular Taiwanese tourist city of Hualien overnight. At least four people […]
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Nigeria’s president signs order to boost local production, employment Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed an executive order on Monday aimed at boosting the domestic production of goods and creating jobs in science, technology and engineering in the west African country. Buhari, a 75-year-old former military ruler, has frequently spoken about […]
China says carries out another anti-missile test China has successfully carried out another test of an anti-missile intercept system, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday, describing it as defensive and not aimed at any country. China has been ramping up research into all sorts of missiles, from those which can […]
Tillerson to visit Peru and Colombia, dogged by Trump aid threat U.S. President Donald Trump’s call this week to cut aid for countries where drugs are produced or trafficked could cast a shadow on Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s South America visit as he heads for top cocaine-producing nations Peru […]
Hopes for talks grow with North Korea’s ceremonial leader to visit South Korea for Olympics North Korea’s ceremonial leader will make an unprecedented visit to South Korea this week, officials said on Monday, as hopes grow for high-level inter-Korean talks during the Winter Olympics that begin in four days. North […]
Russia steps up air raids on Syria’s Idlib province after jet shot down Russian jets intensified their raids on rebel-held towns and cities in Syria’s northern Idlib province on Sunday night, a day after rebels shot down a Russian warplane and killed its pilot. Civil defense sources said air raids […]
Oil market whipsawed as OPEC production discussed Oil market whipsawed as OPEC production discussed:- Benchmark Brent gained while U.S. crude eased slightly on Monday, after the market pushed higher early in the day on reports that Iraq would participate if OPEC extended oil production curbs into the second half of […]
Consumer Reports to consider cyber security in product reviews Consumer Reports to consider cyber security in product reviews:- Consumer Reports, an influential U.S. non-profit group that conducts extensive reviews of cars, kitchen appliances and other goods, is gearing up to start considering cyber security and privacy safeguards when scoring products. […]
Neiman Marcus hires debt restructuring adviser Neiman Marcus hires debt restructuring adviser:- U.S. high-end department store chain Neiman Marcus has hired investment bank Lazard Ltd (LAZ.N) to explore ways to bolster its balance sheet as it seeks relief from $4.9 billion in debt, people familiar with the matter said on […]
PSA agrees to buy Opel from GM, wins board approval PSA agrees to buy Opel from GM, wins board approval:- France's PSA Group struck a deal with General Motors (GM.N) to buy the U.S. carmaker's loss-making Opel division, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The board of PSA, […]
