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15th of November 2018
Economy
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Global trade hopes lift shares, Turkey test awaits2018-09-13 06:31:02
World markets calmed after signs of movement in the U.S.-China trade stand-off and ahead of major central bank meetings on Thursday, including emergin -
U.S. firms in China feeling 'clear and far reaching' trade war pinch: survey2018-09-13 06:28:58
American companies in China are being hurt by tariffs in the growing trade war between Washington and Beijing, according to a survey of hundreds of fi -
Ryanair expects only small number of cancellations if crew strike2018-09-13 06:26:34
Ryanair will seek to minimize disruption to passengers by cancelling a small number of flights in advance if cabin crew in five countries go through -
Pilots in Italy to join Ryanair cabin crew strike: unions2018-09-13 06:26:34
Italian pilots for Ryanair will join a cabin crew strike across five countries on Sept. 28 and unions may continue with industrial action once a month -
Walmart's Jet.com to offer Nike products in bid for urban consumers2018-09-13 06:11:42
Walmart's Jet.com said on Thursday it will sell Nike Inc products and offer more delivery options, beginning in its top market of New York City, in a -
Ryanair cabin crew to strike September 28 in five countries: union spokesman2018-09-13 06:05:27
Seven Ryanair cabin crew unions from five countries will hold a 24-hour strike on Sept. 28, a Belgian union spokesman said on Thursday. -
Tennis star Osaka named Nissan ambassador, gives hope to biracial Japanese2018-09-13 06:02:40
Japan's Nissan Motor Co has signed U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka as its next brand ambassador, the automaker said on Thursday, tapping the tennis st -
China welcomes U.S. invite for trade talks, Asian markets relieved2018-09-13 05:56:31
China said on Thursday that it welcomed an invitation by the United States to hold a new round of trade talks, as Washington prepares to further escal -
Takeda weighs sale of Shire's eye care business to cut debt: Bloomberg2018-09-13 03:37:34
Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical is considering selling Shire Plc's eye care business once it closes its $62 billion purchase of the London-listed dr -
China says Beijing, Washington do not want to see trade war escalate further2018-09-13 03:35:14
China's commerce ministry believes China and the United States do not want to see their trade war escalate further, it said on Thursday. -
China to parade aviation prowess at November expo, but C919 jet a no-show2018-09-13 03:22:39
China will show off its growing military aviation strength at its biggest airshow in November, with fighter jet flypasts and its largest display of we -
China welcomes U.S. invitation for trade talks2018-09-13 03:16:53
China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the government has received an invitation from the United States for trade talks, and welcomes it.
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Amid fires and hurricanes, price of climate change begins to hit home2018-08-20 15:34:56
Climate change, which many skeptics argue is more bark than bite, is starting to demonstrate an impact on economies – and perceptions. -
US economy: How strong is it?2018-08-20 15:34:56
The most recent GDP report was the best since 2014. The White House predicts growth topping 3 percent for the calendar year, which would be a first si -
Small organic dairy farms fight to stay in business2018-08-20 15:34:56
Farmers running small-scale organic farms say lax regulations have allowed large confined animal operations to dominate the industry, leaving smaller -
NYC moves to regulate app-based ride services with cap on vehicles2018-08-20 15:34:56
The one-year halt of new licenses for Uber and other ride-hail services is the first attempt by a US city to regulate the rapidly changing industry. T -
For Arkansas town desperate for investment, trade dispute with China hits home2018-08-20 15:34:56
Two years ago, a Chinese company committed to creating thousands of jobs in Arkadelphia, Ark., with the construction of a paper mill in the small town -
New York's shrinking garment district hangs on by a thread2018-08-20 15:34:56
To revive New York's dying garment industry, a new plan proposes preserving at least 300,000 square feet of the garment district for manufacturing. T -
The future of payday in the US may be flexible-pay services2018-08-20 15:34:56
For workers living paycheck to paycheck, one modest financial setback can lead to severe financial hardship. Flexible-pay services allow workers to ta -
Who's left to employ? Tight job market scoops up those on the margin2018-08-20 15:34:56
A tight job market means opportunity – including for Americans with prison records, disabilities, or health challenges. And their participa -
'Outlaws' no more: How a driver shortage transforms big-rig work2018-08-20 15:34:56
Freight trucking has long been economically vital but fraught with hardship. Now a driver shortage is bringing new racial and gender diversity – -
Facebook stock plunges in biggest one-day drop in stock market history2018-08-20 15:34:56
The $119 billion drop has stirred up questions about the future of the social media giant as it grapples with big existential questions ranging from u -
US, EU agree to more talks to avert trade war over autos2018-08-20 15:34:56
President Trump announced he will withhold new tariffs on European auto imports and in return the EU has promised to buy US soybeans, easing -
Is there a conservative case for a carbon tax?2018-08-20 15:34:56
When a Republican congressman from Florida proposed a tax on carbon emissions, a conservative backlash followed. Yet many GOP voters and businesses su
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FROM THE FIELD: Rwanda’s Green Villages benefit poorest2018-09-13 13:48:11
An innovative approach to supporting the poorest and most vulnerable in Rwanda, is helping to address environmental problems and achieve ambitious dev -
South-South Cooperation Day focuses in on sustainable development, a ‘new phase of cooperation’2018-09-12 17:15:11
As part of the 40th anniversary of the International Day for South-South Cooperation, the United Nations drew together on Wednesday, more than 100 bes -
Artificial Intelligence: a danger to mankind, or the key to a better world?2018-09-12 16:28:29
Siri, Alexa and Cortana are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Artificial Intelligence (or A.I.), which is playing an increasingly pervasive -
Economy and living standards of Gaza ‘eviscerated’ by crippling blockade – UN trade and development report2018-09-12 16:26:35
The Occupied Palestinian Territory now suffers the highest unemployment rate in the world, with incomes and agricultural production going down, the Un -
Hunger reached ‘alarming’ ten-year high in 2017, according to latest UN report2018-09-11 14:43:31
With food deprivation on the rise due to conflict and climate change, more people went hungry in 2017 than at any time in the previous decade, accordi -
With AI, jobs are changing but no mass unemployment expected – UN labour experts2018-09-04 12:04:05
The rise of frontier technologies like Artificial Intelligence has caused fears of robots taking over blue-collar jobs, but a United Nations expert sa -
Development gains unsustainable without cyber-diplomacy, UN official says2018-08-31 17:59:44
Hacking, child sexual exploitation and other cybercrimes could keep countries from reaching their development goals, warns a United Nations official w -
International tourism arrivals hit record high in 2017, UN agency reports2018-08-27 17:29:11
The number of people travelling abroad has hit its highest level since 2010, according to data from the Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a specialized ag -
Central America: drought, resulting crop losses threaten food security of two million people, UN warns2018-08-24 10:55:15
Recent drought has led to the loss of some 280,000 hectares of beans and maize in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, potentially affecting the food -
Economy on a steady rise in Latin America and Caribbean region ‘despite international turbulence’ – UN report2018-08-23 17:11:16
Amid external uncertainty and volatility, the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by an average of 1.5 per cent this year, thanks t -
‘Think beyond farm jobs’ to reach sustainable development, UN agriculture chief advises African youth2018-08-20 13:20:16
For the African continent to achieve sustainable development, more jobs must be created for its young people, including in the digitalized agriculture
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Northrop Grumman tests new air defense network program2018-09-13 13:42:08
Northrop Grumman successfully tested the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System air defense system at White Sands Missile Range, N. -
Japan successfully tests ballistic missile defense system2018-09-13 13:31:40
The Japanese destroyer JS Atago, with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and Lockheed Martin, have tested an upgraded Aegis Combat System Ballistic Miss -
Evacuations for Florence may squeeze gas supplies, cause price spikes2018-09-13 12:07:03
The large-scale evacuations ahead of Hurricane Florence will cause local gasoline shortages and price spikes if tankers can't reach them fast enough -
U.S. military prepares for post-Florence response2018-09-13 11:24:59
U.S. Northern Command is readying forces to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency in preparation for Hurricane Florence. -
Boeing to provide P-8 training systems for U.S. Navy, Australia2018-09-13 09:31:58
Boeing has been awarded a $194.5 million contract for P-8A Aircrew Training System production for upgrades to support the Navy and the government of -
L-3 Communications receives contract for towed sonar arrays2018-09-12 16:22:22
L3 Technologies Ocean Systems Division has received a $49.4 million contract to provide support, testing and repair services for the TB-23 towed arra -
OPEC ups production as prices rise, supply declines2018-09-12 12:48:55
After years of holding back, OPEC opened the flood gates this summer, increasing crude oil production by 278,000 barrels a day in August compared to -
Armtec receives contract mod for 155mm artillery propellant2018-09-12 12:14:14
Armtec Defense Products has received a $35.9 million contract modification for the production and delivery of M231/M232 combustible case cartridges. -
Lockheed receives contract for Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles2018-09-12 11:15:28
Lockheed Martin has received a $49.6 million modification to an existing contract for the purchase of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles. -
Marine Corps bases cancel evacuation orders for Florence2018-09-12 10:38:39
The U.S. Marine Corps decided Wednesday not to evacuate its bases on the Carolina coast ahead of Hurricane Florence, which is expected to strike on T -
Teledyne Gavia deploys Sonar Transponder Module for ASW training2018-09-11 16:11:29
Teledyne Gavia has announced the recent delivery to an undisclosed military customer of a Sonar Transponder Module for anti-submarine warfare trainin -
Marine Corps training facility at Parris Island evacuated ahead of Florence2018-09-11 13:50:12
Military installations along the east coast of the U.S. are deciding whether to evacuate ahead of Florence, while the South Carolina National Guard p
