Boris Johnson Cancels 2020 Tax Cut for Businesses: U.K. Votes
(Bloomberg) — Sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast.U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his Conservatives are canceling plans to cut corporation tax next April so the government can save money to spend …
Group: Sudan crackdown may amount to crime against humanity
A leading human rights group says the deadly crackdown in Sudan against pro-democracy protesters in June may have amounted to a crime against humanity. Human Rights Watch said on Monday that Sudan’s military rulers at the time planned the violent disp…
North Korea says it won’t give Trump a summit for free
North Korea on Monday responded to a tweet by U.S. President Donald Trump that hinted at another summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying it has no interest in giving Trump further meetings to brag about unless it gets something substantial …
Iran ‘calmer’ despite more riots over oil price hikes
Iran said it still faced riots even though the situation was “calmer” Monday after days of violent protests sparked by a shock decision to hike petrol prices in the sanctions-hit country. Officials have confirmed the deaths of two people — a civilian…
‘No One Believes Anything’: Voters Worn Out by a Fog of Political News
Paying attention to the impeachment inquiry and other developments means having to figure out what is true, false or spin. Many Americans are throwing up their hands and tuning it all out.
TikTok’s Chief Is on a Mission to Prove It’s Not a Menace
Alex Zhu, the head of the Chinese-owned viral video app, is trying to assuage Washington’s fears. “I am quite optimistic,” he said.
Etihad launches more fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Abu Dhabi’s flagship carrier Etihad has partnered with Boeing to launch what they say will be one of the world’s most fuel-efficient long haul airplanes as the company seeks to save costs on fuel and position itself as a more environmentally-conscious …
Iran condemns US show of support for ‘rioters’
Iran condemned the United States’ support for “rioters” in a statement issued late Sunday, after two days of violent protests in the Islamic republic against a petrol price hike. The foreign ministry said that it was reacting to US Secretary of State …
How Moderates Are Seizing the Moment in the Democratic Primary
New entrants into the race. A nod from Barack Obama. Centrist victories in governor’s contests. Moderates sense a favorable shift.
What Scares Business More: Brexit or Corbyn? U.K. Campaign Trail
(Bloomberg) — Sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast.What worries business the most: A large regulatory border between the U.K. and the European Union after Brexit or a Labour government led by Jeremy Corbyn? Th…
UPDATE 1-U.S., S.Korea resume defence cost-sharing talks amid protests of ‘robbery’
South Korean and U.S. officials resumed talks on Monday to narrow a $4 billion gap in how much they want Seoul to pay for the cost of hosting the American military amid public protests of “highway robbery” against sharply increased U.S. demands. U.S. …
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