All Wires articles, Tuesday 9 May

• ap Sale of Trump Caribbean property revives ethics concerns WASHINGTON (AP) - For sale: Luxury waterfront escape. Comes with two villas and five acres of paradise. And perhaps a bit of goodwill from the president of...
• ap UK leader says she's prepared to allow a vote on fox hunting LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday that she's prepared to allow a vote in Parliament on whether to lift Britain's ban on fox hunting -...
• ap Pupils wouldn't need doctor's note for sunscreen under bill PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow students to take sunscreen into schools without a doctor's...
• ap The Latest: Female senators will be included in health group WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the Republican health care overhaul in Congress (all times local):5:20 p.m.Female senators will apparently be included in the...
• pa Manchester United `won´t comment´ on Paul Pogba transfer investigation reports FIFA has reportedly asked United for clarification on all aspects of Pogba´s £89million move to United last summer.
• ap Niece of France's Le Pen held as rising star quits politics PARIS (AP) - The niece of defeated far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen announced Tuesday that she's leaving political life, at least...
• reuters Bomb threat causes panic on Saudi airliner CAIRO, May 9 (Reuters) - An apparently mentally unstable man caused panic among passengers on a airliner heading for Cairo from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on...
• reuters U.S. increasingly convinced that Russia hacked French election: sources By Mark HosenballWASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - Hackers with connections to the Russian government played a role in an effort to damage centrist French...
• reuters News Corp quarterly revenue beats estimates May 9 (Reuters) - News Corp reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue as the owner of the Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal saw an...
• ap Folks in 'S-Town' have some words of their own for podcast WOODSTOCK, Ala. (AP) - Attention is often a hard-won commodity out in the country, and sometimes it's the last thing a little town wants.Residents puff out...
• ap Feds expand charges against Philadelphia's top prosecutor PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Federal authorities have expanded a bribery case against the city's top prosecutor but say they don't plan to delay his scheduled May 31...
• reuters Walt Disney hurt by ESPN costs, shares dip May 9 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co reported a smaller-then-expected rise in quarterly revenue and lower profit from its cable TV operation on Tuesday as it...
• pa Juventus reach Champions League final by beating Monaco The Serie A leaders never looked like letting slip a 2-0 advantage from the first leg.
• pa Girl, 11, dies after falling from water ride on school trip to Drayton Manor The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it was making initial inquiries alongside the emergency services.
• pa Chris Froome unhurt after hit-and-run incident The three-time Tour de France winner posted a picture of his broken bike on Twitter but said he was not hurt in the incident.
• ap Phoenix serial killings suspect: 'I'm innocent' PHOENIX (AP) - A former city bus driver suspected in a string of nine deadly shootings that spread fear in Phoenix declared "I'm innocent" as residents of...
• ap The Latest: FBI corrects Comey testimony on Clinton aide WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on FBI Director James Comey's statements on Clinton email investigation (all times local):5:10 p.m.The FBI has sent a letter to...
• ap US fishing industry retracted a bit in 2015; $208B in sales PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - America's fishing industry declined slightly in 2015 as fishermen contended with environmental and market forces, the federal...
• ap The Latest: Non-essential workers being sent home early SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The Latest on an accident at the Hanford Nuclear Waste facility in Washington state (all times local):2 p.m.Non-essential workers are...
• ap Chelsea Manning releases 1st statement since clemency win KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The soldier imprisoned for leaking hundreds of thousands of classified military documents to WikiLeaks released her first statement...
• afp Colts to retire Manning's No.18 jersey The Indianapolis Colts announced Tuesday they planned to retire Peyton Manning's No.18 jersey and unveil a statue of the legendary quarterback outside the...
• reuters U.S. Democratic senators seek probe into Icahn´s biofuel credit dealings By Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - Eight Democratic senators asked U.S. regulators on Tuesday to launch an investigation into billionaire Carl...
• reuters Soccer-Inspired Alves leads Juventus into Champions League final By Brian HomewoodTURIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Juventus defender Dani Alves produced in an inspired display capped by a stunning volleyed goal in a 2-1 win over...
• reuters Standard Life Aberdeen integration to cut 800 jobs By Carolyn Cohn and Subrat PatnaikMay 9 (Reuters) - Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management expect to cut 800 jobs, nearly 10 percent of the firms'...
• reuters Ousted Venezuelan governor threatens government with shamanic curse By Diego OréCARACAS, May 9 (Reuters) - An ousted opposition governor from Venezuela's Amazonas state vowed to put a shamanic curse on leaders of the...
• ap Nigeria spokesman says 1 Nigeria Chibok girl refused release ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - One of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 and who had the opportunity to be released on Saturday chose to stay with...
• ap Mexico strategy against fuel theft includes targeting buyers MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's treasury secretary says the country is embarking on a strategy to combat illegal pipeline thefts that includes going after not...
• afp UPS announces Dubai venture, eyes Middle East growth UPS announced a partnership Tuesday to provide logistics at the 2020 World's Fair in Dubai, a venture it sees as a springboard to a bigger presence in the...
• reuters Inter Milan sack manager Stefano Pioli - club statement May 9 (Reuters) - Inter Milan have sacked manager Stefano Pioli after a run of seven league games without a win, the club said in a statement on Tuesday. It...
• reuters 2-South Korea president winner Moon vows to unify bruised country By Ju-min Park and Cynthia KimSEOUL, May 9 (Reuters) - Liberal politician Moon Jae-in decisively won South Korea's presidential election on Tuesday, ...
• reuters U.S. agency warns celebs Klum, Vergara, others about social media ads By Diane BartzWASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara, supermodel Heidi Klum, former basketball star Allen Iverson and other...
• pa FIFA makes changes to ethics committee while London gets 2017 awards night A raft of FIFA Council decisions were announced in Bahrain on Tuesday.
• ap Railroad says it's taken steps to thwart Chicago gun thieves CHICAGO (AP) - A leading U.S. railroad says it has implemented new security measures at a Chicago rail yard where thieves in recent years have stolen about...
• ap Seattle mayor abandons re-election campaign after sex claims SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle Mayor Ed Murray on Tuesday dropped his re-election bid after four men claimed he sexually abused them when they were teenagers,...
• ap White House says longtime curator set to retire next month WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House announced Tuesday that its longtime curator plans to retire next month after more than 40 years with the federal...
• ap How major US stock market indexes fared on Tuesday The Nasdaq composite index ticked higher to another record Tuesday, but a drop in energy stocks held other indexes back. It was the third straight day that...
• reuters U.S. dollar, yields rise; stocks slip from record highs By Dion RabouinNEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - A fall in oil prices knocked Wall Street stocks down a peg after touching record highs on Tuesday with European...
• reuters News Corp reports 4.6 pct rise in quarterly revenue May 9 (Reuters) - News Corp reported its first revenue rise in three quarters as the owner of the Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal saw an...
• ap FIFA requests info from United in look into Pogba's transfer MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) - FIFA says it has requested information from Manchester United as part of an examination of Paul Pogba's world-record transfer from...
• ap Ex-doctor acquitted of sexually assaulting patients in exams WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - A former Massachusetts doctor has been acquitted of charges he sexually assaulted two patients during medical examinations.The...
• ap Ag Dep't delays animal welfare standards for organic meats WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is delaying for six months a rule that would require organic meat and egg producers to abide by stricter animal...
• afp US will aggressively enforce trade rules: Ross The Trump administration will enforce trade rules more aggressively than any previous government in its efforts to reduce the trade deficit, but does not...
• reuters Daimler drops bid to win approval to sell U.S. 2017 Mercedes diesels By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - German automaker Daimler AG said on Tuesday it had dropped plans to seek U.S. approval to sell 2017...
• ap US Appeals court holds crisis bailout of AIG lawful WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court has upheld as lawful the government's bailout of American International Group in the heat of the financial crisis....
• ap Texas votes to give immigration lockups child care licenses AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas lawmakers are advancing a proposal to license family immigrant detention centers as child care providers.The state Senate voted...
• ap Tunnel with nuclear waste collapses in Washington state SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A portion of an underground tunnel containing rail cars full of radioactive waste collapsed Tuesday at a sprawling storage facility in...
• afp Chelsea Manning thanks Obama ahead of impending release Chelsea Manning, the transgender army private jailed for one of the largest leaks of classified documents in US history, said Tuesday she can finally imagine...
• afp New York luxury loos are a hit after $254,000 makeover Classical music, framed watercolors and vases overflowing with fresh flowers -- welcome to New York's poshest public toilets refitted with a $254,000...
• reuters Chipmaker Nvidia's revenue beats estimates, shares jump May 9 (Reuters) - Nvidia Corp reported a better-than-expected 48.4 percent jump in quarterly revenue, helped by strong demand for its graphics chips and...
• ap Juventus beats Monaco 2-1 to reach Champions League final TURIN, Italy (AP) - Dani Alves inspired Juventus to a 2-1 win over Monaco on Tuesday to send the Italian club to its second Champions League final in three...
• ap ACLU warns Texas travelers about 'sanctuary city' law AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union has issued a warning about traveling to Texas because of the state's new law banning so-called...
• reuters Inspired Alves leads Juventus into Champions League final By Brian HomewoodTURIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Juventus defender Dani Alves produced in an inspired display capped by a stunning volleyed goal in a 2-1 win over...
• reuters UPDATE 1-U.S. Commerce's Ross says 3 pct GDP growth not achievable this year By David Lawder and Jennifer AblanWASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy won't achieve the Trump administration's 3 percent growth goal this year...
• pa Toby Flood heading back to Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards believes the capture of Flood displays the desire at Newcastle to challenge for honours.
• ap GOP lawmakers upset by gag rule memo to Health employees WASHINGTON (AP) - An internal memo instructing Health and Human Services employees to consult with senior department personnel before talking to Congress has...
• ap Cities choosing 'welcoming' over 'sanctuary' for immigrants BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A rural town in south-central Idaho that's become a hotbed of refugee support and opposition has opted to take a softer stance in...
• ap Trump preparing certified letter attesting to no Russia ties WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump is sending a certified letter to Sen. Lindsey Graham attesting that the president has no...
• afp Libya minister says rival general must accept civil rule Libya's foreign minister said Tuesday a rival general must accept civilian rule in order to play a role in the country's future.Field Marshal Khalifa "Haftar...
• reuters US STOCKS-Wall Street loses oomph but Apple crosses $800-billion mark By Noel RandewichMay 9 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 fell on Tuesday after edging up to an intra-day record high for the second straight session, while Apple...
• reuters Odebrecht presents Argentina plea deal offer BUENOS AIRES, May 9 (Reuters) - Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht said it presented a leniency deal offer to Argentine judges on Tuesday as it seeks to...
• reuters TripAdvisor's quarterly revenue rises 5.7 pct, shares up May 9 (Reuters) - Travel review website operator TripAdvisor Inc reported a 5.7 percent rise in quarterly revenue as it earned more from click-based...
• ap Brazil Judge denies request to delay ex-president's hearing SAO PAULO (AP) - A federal judge refused a request Tuesday by lawyers for ex-former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to delay his hearing on the...
• afp Tunnel collapses at US nuke site, no radiation leak Hundreds of workers at a nuclear site in the US state of Washington were ordered to take cover Tuesday after a storage tunnel filled with contaminated...
• ap Disney beats 2Q profit forecasts BURBANK, Calif. (AP) - The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $2.39 billion.On a per-share basis, the Burbank,...
• reuters South Sudan president replaces army chief JUBA, May 9 (Reuters) - The president of South Sudan has replaced army chief Paul Malong with a general who is a member of an ethnic minority, the defence...
• reuters Vivint Solar reports quarterly profit on lower costs May 9 (Reuters) - U.S. solar company Vivint Solar Inc reported a quarterly profit on Tuesday compared with a year-ago loss, helped by lower costs.The...
• reuters Home Capital to sell C$1.5 billion worth of mortgages By Alastair Sharp and Matt ScuffhamMay 9 (Reuters) - Canada's biggest non-bank lender Home Capital Group Inc, said an unnamed buyer intends to purchase up...
• reuters Betis sack Sanchez del Amo after "shameful" defeat to Leganes By Richard MartinBARCELONA, May 9 (Reuters) - Real Betis have sacked coach Victor Sanchez del Amo after six months in charge with two games remaining in the...
• pa Tim Farron boards hovercraft in quest for tide of support Liberal Democrat leader addressed supporters on the beach at Burnham-on-Sea.
• ap FIFA judge, prosecutor decry ousting, future of ethics cases MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) - FIFA ousted its judge and prosecutor on Tuesday in a move the disgruntled pair said jeopardizes the governing body's integrity and the...
• ap Union pilots say they'll help restore Spirit operations FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Irate passengers swarmed ticket counters and some started a near-riot at Fort Lauderdale's airport after Spirit Airlines...
• afp South Sudan president sacks controversial army chief South Sudan President Salva Kiir sacked his powerful, hardline army chief Paul Malong on Tuesday, a government spokesman said.General Paul Malong, long...
• afp Landslide win for Moon in South Korea election Left-leaning former human rights lawyer Moon Jae-In won South Korea's presidential election by a landslide Tuesday, sweeping to power and vowing unity after...
• afp US mulling extending carry-on computer ban to Europe US authorities are considering banning carry-on computers on European flights to the United States, widening the security measure introduced for flights from...
• reuters Soccer--FIFA´s chief ethics investigator and ethics judge replaced By Simon EvansMANAMA, May 9 (Reuters) - The ruling council of world soccer's governing body ousted chief ethics investigator Cornel Borbely and ethics judge...
• reuters Chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly revenue jumps 48.4 pct May 9 (Reuters) - Nvidia Corp reported a 48.4 percent jump in quarterly revenue, helped by strong demand for its graphics chips and its diversification...
• reuters Apple tops $800 billion market cap for first time By Chuck MikolajczakNEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - Apple Inc became the first U.S. company to top the $800 billion mark in market capitalization on Tuesday,...
• reuters FIFA asks Man United for details of Pogba deal MANAMA, May 9 (Reuters) - FIFA have asked Manchester United for information about Paul Pogba's world record transfer from Juventus, following leaks which...
• reuters Ex-AIG CEO Greenberg loses appeal over 2008 bailout By Jonathan StempelMay 9 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court threw out a ruling that the U.S. government illegally bailed out insurer American ...
• pa Premier League responds to Accrington chairman Andy Holt after criticism In a series of furious tweets Holt repeatedly accused the Premier League of "destroying the game".
• ap Fox harassment claims create clouds around Sky takeover bid LONDON (AP) - A U.K. scandal torpedoed Rupert Murdoch's first attempt to take control of British-based broadcaster Sky. Now claims of sexual harassment at...
• ap Burglar arrested at rapper 50 Cent's Connecticut mansion FARMINGTON, Conn. (AP) - Authorities say they have arrested a suspected burglar at rapper 50 Cent's mansion in Connecticut.Farmington police say the suspect...
• ap Senate to vote on FDA head dogged by financial questions WASHINGTON (AP) - Dr. Scott Gottlieb is on track to win Senate confirmation to head the Food and Drug Administration despite Democratic questions about his...
• afp McIlroy signs sponsor deal with TaylorMade World number two Rory McIlroy has signed a long-term sponsorship deal with US golf equipment manufacturer TaylorMade, the company confirmed Tuesday.The deal,...
• reuters SunPower Corp posts bigger quarterly loss May 9 (Reuters) - U.S. solar company SunPower Corp reported a bigger loss on Tuesday, hurt in part by higher costs.The company, which is majority owned by...
• ap Sheriff: Officer kills man who said he wasn't going to jail LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a police officer has shot and killed a suspect in South Carolina who told people he was not going to go back to jail...
• ap Money to prep poor kids for college? Sorry, wrong font HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Dozens of universities and organizations that applied for federal grants to help young people from poor families prepare for college...
• ap Judge extends house arrest for Panama ex-dictator Noriega PANAMA CITY (AP) - A judge in Panama has extended the house arrest conditions for former strongman Manuel Noriega to one year following his surgery to remove...
• ap US digs for evidence of Haiti immigrant crimes WASHINGTON (AP) - As the Trump administration weighs extending humanitarian protections for thousands of Haitian immigrants, officials are digging for...
• ap The Latest: Zinke may recommend Utah monument be repealed MONTICELLO, Utah (AP) - The Latest on U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's visit to Utah to tour two of the 27 national monuments under review (all times...
• ap Sturgill Simpson leads nominees with 3 at Americana Awards NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Grammy-winning country singer Sturgill Simpson leads the Americana Honors and Awards nominees with three nominations, including...
• ap Markets Right Now: US stocks end mostly lower The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):4:00 p.m.Stocks are ending mostly lower on Wall Street after modest gains from the morning...
• ap Trump's '8th wonder of the world' sold for fraction of cost ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Donald Trump wrote "The Art Of The Deal," but it was Florida's Seminole Indians who made a truly amazing deal to buy the opulent...
• ap Teacher accused of kidnapping teen in court in Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A teacher charged with kidnapping a 15-year-old student and taking her to California is back home in Tennessee, facing charges that...
• afp FIFA delays decision on Israel West Bank clubs FIFA said on Tuesday it was "premature" to take any final decision on the controversial issue of Israeli clubs in the West Bank, according to a statement.The...
• reuters US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-S&P slips from record high; Apple tops $800 bln NEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 dipped on Tuesday after edging up to an intra-day record high for the second straight session, while Apple...
• reuters Walt Disney profit rises 11.4 percent May 9 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co reported an 11.4 percent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, helped by the success of its latest fairy tale adaptation...
• reuters Gambia central bank governor, other top bank officials fired BANJUL, May 9 (Reuters) - Gambia's central bank governor and three other senior bank officials who served under ex-strongman leader Yahya Jammeh were...
• ap The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com Audible.com best-sellers for week ending May 5:Fiction1. Into the Water by Paula Hawkins, narrated by Laura Aikman, Rachel Bavidge, Sophie Aldred, Daniel...
• ap Colbert has good week in ratings despite controversy NEW YORK (AP) - A storm over a crude remark Stephen Colbert made about President Donald Trump didn't hurt the late-night host in the ratings - to the...
• ap Bystanders lift SUV off girl, 9, pinned in crash PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Good Samaritans banded together to lift an SUV off a 9-year-old girl after a crash in Philadelphia.The girl and her 10-year-old sister...
• ap Column: Day ready to start the climb back toward No. 1 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Jason Day used to think no one could beat him, and there wasn't much evidence to prove him wrong.When he won The Players...
• ap After 49 years, Israel news show scrapped hour before airing JERUSALEM (AP) - With an emotional signoff, Israel's longest running TV news program aired its last episode Tuesday after a sudden cancellation following a...
• afp Trump delays decision on Paris climate deal President Donald Trump delayed a decision to honor or walk away from the Paris climate accord until he returns from Europe late this month, leaving global...
• reuters EA forecasts current-quarter revenue below estimates May 9 (Reuters) - Video-game publisher Electronic Arts Inc forecast current-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates on Tuesday, and announced a new $1.2...
• ap Abortion foes cheer series of advances, as opponents protest PHOENIX (AP) - From the U.S. Capitol and the White House to far-flung battlegrounds in Arizona, Iowa and elsewhere, it's been a dramatic fortnight in the...
• ap $45M settlement between BP, Louisiana parish over oil spill NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A coastal Louisiana parish has announced a $45 million settlement with BP over damages from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil spill.Plaquemines...
• ap Man sentenced to life in S. Carolina police officer's death COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Jarvis Hall had no intention of speaking Tuesday as he agreed to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a police officer in...
• reuters UN aviation agency looks at global approach to laptop ban By Allison LampertMONTREAL, May 9 (Reuters) - A United Nations agency has launched efforts to craft global guidance for the use of laptops and other...
• reuters Bins, cooking, the bedroom - Britain's May offers glimpse of private life By Elizabeth PiperLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - He takes the garbage out, she cooks at weekends and work never enters the bedroom - British Prime Minister...
• reuters EU urges U.S. not to cut U.N. funds, stay committed to climate deal By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS, May 9 (Reuters) - The European Union urged the United States on Tuesday to keep funding U.N. agencies and stay committed...
• reuters Fights erupt at Florida airport after Spirit flights canceled By Gina CherelusMay 9 (Reuters) - Spirit Airlines Inc passengers brawled in a Florida airport late on Monday after the budget carrier, which is in dispute...
• reuters Goldman "best positioned" if Glass-Steagall Act returns-Blankfein to CNBC May 9 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc is best positioned if the Glass-Steagall Act returns, Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein said in an interview to...
• pa Charles hails `harmony of differences´ on Northern Ireland visit Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall began a four day trip to the island.
• pa PM `makes husband do boys´ jobs around the house´ Both of the Mays agreed it was love at first sight when they were introduced at an Oxford University student disco.
• ap Teen arrested in recorded death of Utah girl SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A Utah teenager was arrested for investigation of murder after using cellphone video to record the death of a 16-year-old girl found...
• ap The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store App Store Official Charts for the week ending May 7, 2017:Top Paid iPhone Apps:1. Minecraft: Pocket Edition, Mojang2. LightX, Andor Communications Private...
• reuters Tunnel collapses at Washington nuclear waste plant; no radiation released By Tom James and Scott DiSavinoMay 9 (Reuters) - A tunnel partly collapsed on Tuesday at a plutonium-handling facility at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation ...
• ap Judge tosses Aaron Hernandez's conviction in 2013 murder FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - A judge on Tuesday erased a 2013 murder conviction against former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, ruling that case law in Massachusetts...
• ap Review: Guy Ritchie reinvents 'King Arthur' to mixed results Deep into Guy Ritchie's "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword ," a bad guy who we've never met before informs Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) and his mates that they'd...
• ap NAmerica may face rivals for 2026 World Cup in rapid process MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) - North America's request for an accelerated awarding of the 2026 World Cup without facing a challenge is on hold, for a few months at...
• afp Safety concerns for one in three US drugs Almost one in three newly approved drugs in the United States turns out to have a safety issue after it is allowed on the market, US researchers said...
• reuters U.S. Commerce's Ross says 3 pct GDP growth not achievable this year By David LawderWASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy won't achieve the Trump administration's 3 percent growth goal this year and not until all of...
• reuters UPDATE 1-Infant mortality and malaria soar in Venezuela, according to government data By Alexandra UlmerCARACAS, May 9 (Reuters) - Venezuela's infant mortality rose 30 percent last year, maternal mortality shot up 65 percent and cases of...
• ap Paul Ryan visits New York school run by charter advocate NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan has visited a prominent New York City charter school run by a Democrat who was briefly in the running to be...
• ap Brewers: Outsiders shouldn't tap 'Vermont' for beer names MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont brewers have a message for the rest of the industry: Don't go describing a brew as a Vermont beer if it's not from the Green...
• ap Census director abruptly quits people-counting agency WASHINGTON (AP) - The director of the people-counting Census Bureau is leaving his job just as the agency steps up its once-a-decade tally, the Commerce...
• ap Big schools, community groups denied Education Dept money Dozens of universities and other organizations that help prepare low-income students for college are staring at a five-year funding gap after the U.S....
• afp Goulart double puts Evergrande into knock-outs A Ricardo Goulart double steered two-time winners Guangzhou Evergrande into the AFC Champions League last 16 as they drew 2-2 with Suwon Samsung Bluewings on...
• reuters Soccer-FIFA keeps bidding options open for 2026 World Cup By Simon EvansMANAMA, May 9 (Reuters) - FIFA are to leave open the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup until August, it said in a statement on Tuesday,...
• reuters Higher U.S. crude output to cap oil prices through 2018 -EIA By Catherine NgaiNEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - Higher crude output from the United States should limit any upside to global oil prices through the end of...
• pa Man held with knives in Westminster charged with preparing terrorist acts Khalid Mohammed Omar Ali, of north London, is due to appear on remand at Westminster Magistrates´ Court on Wednesday.
• pa In video: General election round-up - May 9 Jeremy Corbyn was in Manchester launching his party´s official General Election campaign.
• ap Credit Suisse gets $40m in tax breaks, adds 1,200 jobs in NC MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Credit Suisse announced 1,200 more jobs for its North Carolina technology hub on Tuesday, saying a partial repeal of the state's law...
• ap Amazon gives voice-enabled speaker a screen, video calling NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon is giving its voice-enabled Echo speaker a touch screen and video-calling capabilities as it competes with Google's efforts at...
• ap Giro d'Italia Results MOUNT ETNA, Italy (AP) - Giro d'Italia Results on Tuesday:1. Jan Polanc, Slovenia, UAE Team Emirates, 4:55:58.2. Ilnur Zakarin, Russia, Katusha-Alpecin, :19...
• ap Boy, 10, donates thousands of comic books to military base FORT DIX, N.J. (AP) - A young comic book aficionado is sharing his passion with the military.Ten-year-old Carl Scheckel organized a campaign that gathered...
• reuters 1-Tennis-Madrid Open men's singles results May 9 (Gracenote) - Results from the Madrid Open Men's Singles matches on Tuesday Round 2 8-Dominic Thiem (Austria) beat Jared Donaldson (U.S.) 6-3 6-4 ...
• reuters Oil falls as concern grows over battle of OPEC vs U.S. shale By Scott DiSavinoNEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Tuesday, rattled by concern over slowing demand, a rising U.S. dollar and increasing U.S....
• pa Anti-racism campaigners criticise FIFA over response to Muntari case The episode has damaged the Italian game´s already poor record in this area.
• ap Amtrak engineer won't be charged in deadly crash PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The speeding Amtrak engineer involved in a derailment that killed eight people and injured about 200 others in Philadelphia won't face...
• reuters What Sally Yates knew By Tim WeinerMay 9 (Reuters) - It´s been 70 years since Congress has heard testimony about the Kremlin´s influence on America akin to what former acting...
• reuters Latin singer Prince Royce gears up for his summer tour By Alicia PowellNEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - Latin pop star Prince Royce will tour 21 U.S. cities this summer to showcase his new music, which he says has a...
• ap Fireworks cache explodes in Mexico, killing at least 14 MEXICO CITY (AP) - An errant firecracker landed on a cache of fireworks and touched off a powerful explosion at a home in central Mexico, killing at least 14...
• ap Cleveland pushes back on officer body cams for off-duty jobs CLEVELAND (AP) - When the Cleveland police department asked for volunteers willing to wear their city-issued body cameras while moonlighting, none of the 630...
• ap Police: Woman charged after firing at deputy, trooper BUMPASS, Va. (AP) - Authorities say a woman who shot at Virginia law enforcement officers and was seriously wounded when they returned fire has been charged...
• afp X Japan leader, famed for intense drumming, needs surgery Yoshiki, the force behind Japanese rockers X Japan who is known for such intense drumming he sometimes collapses on stage, on Tuesday canceled upcoming shows...
• reuters Bitcoin surges to all-time high above $1,700 By Gertrude Chavez-DreyfussNEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - Digital currency bitcoin hit a record high on Tuesday as demand for crypto-assets soared with the...
• ap Recent rout of Real Madrid boosts Atletico's hopes MADRID (AP) - A match more than two years ago is keeping Atletico Madrid hopeful of a comeback against Real Madrid in the Champions League...
• reuters U.S. to arm Syrian Kurds battling Islamic State, despite Turkish ire By Phil StewartVILNIUS, May 9 (Reuters) - Despite fierce opposition from NATO ally Turkey, U.S. President Donald Trump has approved supplying arms to...
• ap The Latest: Colleagues say slain doctor was 'compassionate' BOSTON (AP) - The Latest on the killings of two engaged Boston doctors (all times local):3:15 p.m.Colleagues of one of two doctors who were killed in their...
• reuters CEO pay still dwarfing pay of U.S. workers - union report By Ross Kerber and Peter SzekelyBOSTON/NEW YORK May 9 (Reuters) - A wide and longstanding gap between the earnings of U.S. CEOs and workers shows no signs ...
• ap South African government approves 2023 Rugby WCup bid CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - South Africa's sports minister has lifted a ban on the rugby union hosting major events, opening the way for it to submit a...
• ap Disney gambles on Avatar theme park, 8 years after hit movie NEW YORK (AP) - Disney has wagered a reported $500 million that people will line up for a new theme-park attraction based on the 2009 movie "Avatar," which...
• reuters Quebec says Bombardier must listen to pension fund concerns on governance By Allison Lampert and Matt ScuffhamMONTREAL/TORONTO, May 9 (Reuters) - Bombardier Inc faced fresh pension fund opposition to the re-election of its ...
• reuters Linde chairman expects Praxair merger agreement in weeks By Georgina Prodhan and Jörn PoltzMUNICH, Germany, May 9 (Reuters) - The chairman of German industrial gases group Linde expects its merger agreement with...
• pa Fee for Chelsea-bound 15-year-old Billy Gilmour could rise above £1million Rangers admitted defeat after the schoolboy prospect made it clear he wanted to move to the academy set-up at Stamford Bridge.
• ap Abedin didn't send as many emails as Comey said WASHINGTON (AP) - A top aide to Hillary Clinton did not forward "hundreds and thousands" of emails to her husband's laptop as FBI Director James Comey...
• ap Kings XI still in race for IPL playoffs, beat Knight Riders MOHALI, India (AP) - Kings XI Punjab kept their playoffs hopes alive with a 14-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in a must-win Indian Premier League...
• ap Brazilian squad Chape makes emotional return to crash scene MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) - Chapecoense, the scrappy Brazilian soccer club that was devastated by an air tragedy in Colombia last year, made an emotional...
• reuters Trump to meet with Abu Dhabi crown prince on May 15 -White House WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will host Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, for a meeting at the...
• reuters US state could become first to enact blanket ban on child marriage - activists By Sebastien MaloNEW YORK, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A measure to ban child marriage could become law this week in New Jersey, which would...
• ap Predators' playoff drive forces venue change for CMT Awards NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators' playoff drive is resulting in a change of venue for the annual CMT Music Awards.CMT announced Tuesday that...
• ap South Sudan says divisive army chief of staff removed NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - South Sudan's army chief of staff, who had been accused of directing last year's fighting in the capital that left hundreds dead and...
• reuters US STOCKS-Wall Street loses steam after S&P 500 touches record By Noel RandewichMay 9 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 slipped marginally on Tuesday after edging up to an intra-day record high for the second straight...
• reuters Germany detains second soldier suspected of planning "extremist" attack By Joseph NasrBERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - German police on Tuesday detained a second soldier suspected of involvement in a plan by an army officer and a...
• reuters New fund group to be called Standard Life Aberdeen post merger May 9 (Reuters) - The combination of Standard Life Plc and Aberdeen Asset Management Plc will be called Standard Life Aberdeen plc when the two fund groups...
• ap The Latest: Senior senator backs weapons decision on Kurds VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - The Latest on Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' meetings on Syria (all times local):3 p.m.A senior Republican senator is firmly backing...
• ap 5 killed, including officer, bystander, in northern Mexico MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican authorities near the U.S. border say a state police officer and four other people have been killed in a shootout.The clash...
• reuters Explosion at Mexico fireworks depot kills 14, mostly kids MEXICO CITY, May 9 (Reuters) - At least 14 people were killed, including 11 children, and scores more were injured in an explosion at a house where...
• ap Review: Paul Weller's 'Kind Revolution' highly creative set Paul Weller, "A Kind Revolution" (Warner Bros.)Paul Weller's "A Kind Revolution" is an excellent set from the soon-to-be 59-year-old Modfather, 10...
• ap Dance mom to dance con: Abby Lee Miller gets year in prison PITTSBURGH (AP) - Former "Dance Moms" reality TV star Abby Lee Miller was sentenced Tuesday to a year and a day in prison for hiding $775,000 worth of income...
• reuters Trump to make decision on Paris climate pact after G7 summit By Valerie VolcoviciWASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will not make a decision on whether to pull the United States out of the...
• reuters U.S. Republican Graham curious on Trump business deals WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said on Tuesday he wants to know more about President Donald Trump's business dealings...
• ap Senate GOP discussing health overhaul's Medicaid provisions WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans trying to craft a health care overhaul discussed Tuesday how to ease provisions in the House-passed bill phasing out...
• ap History of Hanford nuclear waste site in Washington state RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) - An emergency was declared at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in southeastern Washington state after the partial collapse of a storage...
• ap Trump delaying decision on Paris climate deal WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is delaying a decision on whether to withdraw from the landmark international climate deal struck in Paris under the...
• ap The Latest: Man sees justice as Seattle mayor drops bid SEATTLE (AP) - The Latest on Seattle mayor dropping re-election bid (all times local):11:16 a.m.A man who claimed that Seattle Mayor Ed Murray sexually...
• pa Danny Brough banned for two matches over dangerous play offences He will begin his suspension at the Magic Weekend in Newcastle on Sunday, May 21.
• ap Fiscal discipline? Not now, as GOP pushes tax cuts WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans relentlessly complained about big budget deficits during Democratic President Barack Obama's two terms, but now a growing...
• reuters Le Pen's niece will not seek re-election as French lawmaker By John Irish and Ingrid MelanderPARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Failed French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's niece Marion Marechal-Le Pen has decided not...
• reuters Intelligence leaker Chelsea Manning speaks out ahead of prison release By Chris KenningMay 9 (Reuters) - A transgender soldier has issued her first statement since former President Barack Obama commuted her 35-year prison...
• pa 3.42 million shares on Twitter makes call for chicken nuggets top retweeted post His tweet has been retweeted more than previous record holder Ellen DeGeneres´ famous Oscar selfie.
• ap The Latest: Prosecutor to appeal Hernandez conviction ruling FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - The Latest on defense attorneys' efforts to erase Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction following his death (all times local):2:30...
• pa Councillors grant licence to zoo where nearly 500 animals died The committee granted the licence to CZCL - subject to David Gill either withdrawing his own licence appeal or surrendering his licence.
• pa Zinedine Zidane warns Real Madrid will not sit on lead against Atletico Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick at the Santiago Bernabeu last week to put Real Madrid in control.
• pa Andy Murray battles past Marius Copil to reach Madrid Open third round He won in straight-sets in one hour and 24 minutes.
• ap Lawmaker behind misogynistic forum: "I've never hated women" CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A New Hampshire legislator under fire for creating a misogynistic online forum said Tuesday he doesn't hate women or condone rape, and...
• ap Rep. Raul Labrador joins Idaho governor's race BOISE, Idaho (AP) - U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador on Tuesday joined the growing list of candidates running for Idaho governor in 2018, entering the fray just days...
• reuters Trump will make decision on Paris climate pact after G7 summit WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will not make a decision on whether the United States should remain in the Paris climate...
• reuters Brazil on edge as ex-president Lula squares off with judge Moro By Brad HaynesSAO PAULO, May 9 (Reuters) - When Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Judge Sergio Moro meet for the first time in a...
• ap The Latest: Serial killer suspect documents kept secret PHOENIX (AP) - The Latest on an arrest in a series of shooting in Phoenix (all times local):11:20 a.m.A prosecutor says some information about the arrest of...
• ap The Latest: White House congratulates SKorea president-elect SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The Latest on South Korea's presidential election (all times local):3:30 a.m.The White House is congratulating South Korea's Moon...
• reuters Murray into Madrid Open third round with straight sets victory By Richard MartinMay 9 (Reuters) - World number one Andy Murray beat Romanian Marius Copil 6-4 6-3 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.The...
• reuters EDF hopes for UK-style support for new French nuclear plants By Geert De ClercqPARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - French utility EDF hopes for UK-style subsidies for the construction of new nuclear plants in France and expects...
• ap Giant air tanker used to attack growing Georgia wildfire Firefighters called up a giant air tanker to attack a rapidly growing wildfire that threatened homes Tuesday on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp near the...
• afp US sees sharp fall in illegal immigration from Mexico: officials Illegal immigration across the US-Mexico border fell for the fifth straight month in April as the Trump administration's crackdown takes root, the Department...
• reuters Credit Suisse to add 1,200 jobs in Raleigh, North Carolina ZURICH, May 9 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse plans to add around 1,200 jobs in North Carolina, partly by moving positions from New York City, the Swiss bank...
• ap Harsher sentences could result from guidance weighed by US WASHINGTON (AP) - Justice Department officials have been weighing new guidance that would encourage prosecutors to charge suspects with the most serious...
• reuters U.S. does not see Moon win in S.Korea significantly changing ties WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - South Korea´s election of a new president favoring a more conciliatory approach toward North Korea could add volatility to...
• reuters U.S. gun stocks surge, Sturm Ruger results give bulls fresh ammo By Noel RandewichSAN FRANCISCO, May 9 (Reuters) - Shares of gun makers surged on Tuesday after Sturm Ruger & Company Inc's quarterly results suggested...
• reuters Amazon cuts free shipping minimum to $25 May 9 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said on Tuesday it cut the threshold for free shipping to $25 from $35, upping the ante against Wal-Mart Stores Inc in a...
• ap Slovenia's Polanc wins Giro fourth stage ETNA, Sicily (AP) - Slovenian rider Jan Polanc produced a remarkable ride after making an early breakaway to win stage four of the Giro d'Italia on the...
• afp Bahrain sends first civilian case to military court Bahrain has referred its first civilian case to a military court following a constitutional amendment approved by the king last month, Amnesty International...
• reuters Soccer-Real going out to attack Atletico - Zidane By Richard MartinMay 9 (Reuters) - Real Madrid will attack city rivals Atletico Madrid in their Champions League semi-final second leg and not sit back and...
• pa May adopting presidential style? Five things we learned from election campaign A win for Mrs May´s team could be bad news for foxes.
• ap 4 UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic UNITED NATIONS (AP) - A Christian rebel group in the Central African Republic ambushed a U.N. convoy sparking a firefight and kidnappings that left four...
• ap Sri Lanka removes wasps ahead of Modi's visit COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lankan authorities has taken steps to remove thousands of wasps in a bid to avoid any possible attack during this week's visit...
• afp Palestinians seek Pizza Hut boycott for 'mocking hunger strike' Palestinians called for a boycott of Pizza Hut on Tuesday after the company's franchise in Israel was accused of mocking hunger-striking prisoners.The...
• reuters Norwegian firms Yara, Kongsberg to build self-steering container ship OSLO, May 9 (Reuters) - Norwegian fertilizer producer Yara and maritime technology firm Kongsberg Gruppe are teaming up to build what they said would be...
• reuters Germany's Schaeuble says will support Macron to strengthen EU BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Germany will do what it can to help French President-elect Emmanuel Macron strengthen the European Union and its monetary union,...
• ap Murray advances to 3rd round in Madrid Open MADRID (AP) - Top-ranked Andy Murray made his debut at the Madrid Open with a comfortable 6-4, 6-3 win over wild card Marius Copil of Romania in the second...
• ap Always Dreaming checks into Pimlico's Stall 40 for Preakness BALTIMORE (AP) - Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming has made himself right at home at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course in Stall 40, which has sheltered...
• afp US man arrested over series of fatal Arizona shootings Police in Arizona have arrested a 23-year-old man accused of spreading terror around the state capital Phoenix with a series of random shootings that left...
• reuters Pentagon says it will arm Syrian Kurds, despite Turkey's objections VILNIUS, May 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has authorized arming Kurdish fighters in Syria "as necessary to ensure a clear victory" in a planned ...
• afp Four UN peacekeepers killed in C.Africa Three more UN peacekeepers have been found dead after an attack on a convoy in the Central African Republic, UN officials said Tuesday, bringing the death...
• afp Workers at US nuclear site take cover after tunnel collapse Hundreds of workers at a nuclear site in the US state of Washington were ordered to take cover Tuesday after a tunnel filled with contaminated material...
• ap American man slain in troubled Mexican state of Veracruz MEXICO CITY (AP) - A U.S. citizen and environmental activist has been killed in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz, a hotbed of violence and extortion and by...
• afp US teen breaks internet record, spurred by love of nuggets An American teenager has broken the world record for the most retweets, in a crusade to win a year's supply of his favorite food: chicken nuggets.Beating out...
• reuters Nearly 10,000 Yazidis killed, kidnapped by Islamic State in 2014, study finds By Lin TaylorLONDON, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - At least 9,900 of Iraq's Yazidis were killed or kidnapped in just days in an Islamic State attack...
• ap Body found in Central Park lake named for Jackie Kennedy NEW YORK (AP) - New York City police say a body has been found in the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park.Police say the decomposed body was...
• ap Wife, children plead guilty to charges in Ohio man's death CLEVELAND (AP) - The wife and three children of a bedridden man who authorities say died from gross neglect have pleaded guilty to charges in a Cleveland...
• ap Stocks drift around record highs in another listless day NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stock indexes drifted around their record highs Tuesday as markets lazed through yet another day of listless trading. Treasury yields...
• afp EU tells US: Funding UN more important than defense spending European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Tuesday urged the United States to maintain funding for UN agencies, saying relief work was...
• reuters Italian glasses maker Safilo Q1 sales hit by delivery disruption May 9 (Reuters) - Italy's Safilo, which makes glasses for Boss, Fendi and other fashion brands, reported a steep drop in first quarter net sales after a...
• reuters Mexico's 2016 murder tally exceeds those of many countries at war -study MEXICO CITY, May 9 (Reuters) - Mexico had the second-highest number of murders last year among countries considered in "armed conflict," more than Iraq and...
• ap Venezuelan major leaguers speak against crackdown back home CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - A group of major leaguers from Venezuela is speaking out against President Nicolas Maduro's crackdown on anti-government protests,...
• ap US reports another drop in arrests at Mexico border WASHINGTON (AP) - Arrests of people caught trying to enter the United States from Mexico without authorization declined again last month, a likely sign that...
• ap Trump names 2 to serve on embattled energy panel WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has tapped an aide to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and a veteran Pennsylvania official to serve on the...
• afp White House approves supply of weapons to YPG in Syria: US official US President Donald Trump has approved the supplying of weapons to Kurdish forces battling the Islamic State group in Syria, a US official said Tuesday.The...
• reuters Buffett's fledgling biBERK pursues online insurance 'experiment' By Jonathan StempelOMAHA, Neb., May 9 (Reuters) - It has been decades since anyone thought of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc , or even its...
• reuters FIFA keep bidding options open for 2026 World Cup By Simon EvansMANAMA, May 9 (Reuters) - FIFA are to leave open the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup until August after rejecting an attempt by the...
• pa Thibaut Courtois: Chelsea title win will be more special after last season Chelsea went on to finish 10th as Leicester claimed a surprise crown last term.
• reuters Romanian museum celebrates the creativity of kitsch BUCHAREST, May 9 (Reuters) - Visitors to Romania who yearn for a taste of communist era kitsch now have an entire museum to enjoy.From the mundane -...
• reuters Asian Champions League group A results and standings May 9 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Asian Champions League Group A matches on Tuesday Tuesday, May 9 Al Ahli Dubai...
• reuters Germany eyes new North Korea sanctions - government sources BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Germany will tighten economic sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear programme in line with a U.N. resolution passed in...
• reuters -FIFA´s chief ethics investigator and ethics judge replaced - FIFA source By Simon EvansMANAMA, May 9 (Reuters) - FIFA´s chief ethics investigator and ethics judge were both replaced on Tuesday by the ruling council of global...
• pa Inverness´ Horner charged with betting against own team He has already admitted to club chiefs he has a gambling problem.
• reuters White House approves arms for Kurdish YPG fighters -U.S. official May 9 (Reuters) - Despite fierce opposition from NATO ally Turkey, the White House has approved supplying arms to Kurdish YPG fighters to support an...
• reuters French prosecutors investigate hacking of Macron campaign PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the leak of large quantities of hacked data from Emmanuel Macron's campaign...
• ap Cops: Woman entered wrong house, bed after night of drinking LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (AP) - Police in Pennsylvania say a woman who decided to walk rather than drive after a night drinking ended up at the wrong house and in...
• afp US alerted France to Russia hack targeting Macron: NSA The head of America's National Security Agency said Tuesday that Russia was behind the 11th-hour hack of French President-elect Emmanuel Macron's campaign...
• ap The Latest: Judge orders pilots to stop boycotting flights FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The Latest on fights that broke out a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after Spirit Airlines canceled nine...
• reuters Le Pen's niece says will not seek re-election as French MP - press PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Marine Le Pen's niece Marion Marechal-Le Pen will not stand for re-election in June's legislative elections in France and will...
• pa England Test captain Joe Root relishing one-day international bowling role He confirmed he gets a real kick out of taking wickets.
• afp Judge vacates Hernandez murder conviction A US judge on Tuesday overturned the 2015 murder conviction of former American football star Aaron Hernandez, three weeks after he committed suicide in...
• reuters EU regulators to approve $5.5 bln Broadcom, Brocade deal - sources By Foo Yun CheeBRUSSELS, May 9 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Broadcom is set to win EU antitrust approval for its $5.5 billion bid for Brocade after agreeing to...
• ap Ex-New Hampshire lawmaker gets 3-10 years in drug, sex case BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) - A former New Hampshire lawmaker was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to charges of drug...
• reuters Germany's Schaeuble vows to support Macron to strengthen EU BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Germany will do what it can to help French President-elect Emmanuel Macron strengthen the European Union and its monetary union,...
• reuters SocGen, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse to lead ALD Automotive IPO -sources PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Societe Generale, JP Morgan and Credit Suisse have been appointed as global coordinators for the initial public offering of ALD...
• reuters In nod to Russia, new Uzbek leader revives V-day celebrations TASHKENT, May 9 (Reuters) - Uzbekistan resurrected its V-day celebrations on Tuesday in a move signalling warmer ties with Russia, as the Central Asian...
• ap Texas adoption bill OK's rejection of non-Christian parents AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Many state-funded Texas adoption agencies routinely deny non-Christian, gay, and unmarried applicants on religious grounds - and now...
• afp Kabila names new government under power-sharing deal Congolese President Joseph Kabila named an expanded new government on Tuesday, with almost all his old team retained, as part of power-sharing deal to end a...
• reuters People, not politicians key to fighting climate change - Obama By Umberto BacchiMILAN, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The actions of ordinary people, not politicians, are key to fighting global warming, former...
• pa Andrew Flintoff says mental health can be a struggle but is not a stigma Flintoff has frequently discussed his struggles with depression and opened up again on the subject for Mental Health Week.
• ap Oregon's timber counties cut costs as federal aid evaporates ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) - So much timber money once flowed into this rural Oregon county that its leaders set up committees to find ways to spend it.Today,...
• ap Czech minister resigns over scandal that hit football PRAGUE (AP) - The Czech education minister says she is resigning over a scandal that involves the head of the country's football federation.Katerina...
• reuters Former North Korean propaganda artist turns his skills to satire By Emma BathaLONDON, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - For seven years North Korean artist Song Byeok painted propaganda posters glorifying the world's...
• ap Iowa Rep. Rod Blum quits interview over town hall questions DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Rep. Rod Blum stormed out of a TV interview when pressed about why he screens those who attend his public meetings. He then held...
• afp US small businesses worry about trade policy, too Small business owners trying to break into international markets say US trade policies and the strong dollar affect their ability to export, states a report...
• pa Rory McIlroy setting sights high after equipment change The world number two has decided to use Taylor Made for all his equipment.
• ap St. Louis to turn Chuck Berry's one-time home into museum ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis is planning to convert Chuck Berry's one-time home into a museum and to create a cultural district around it honoring the rock 'n'...
• ap Correction: Alaska-Abortion story JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - In some versions of a story May 8 about an Alaska lawmaker's comments about abortion, The Associated Press incorrectly used a male...
• ap IIHF president hopes NHL changes its mind over 2018 Olympics PARIS (AP) - The NHL still has a couple more months to reverse its decision and opt to participate in next year's Olympics in South Korea.International Ice...
• reuters Nigeria should simplify taxes, cut fees to boost tech sector - Google By Alexis AkwagyiramLAGOS, May 9 (Reuters) - Nigeria's government should simplify taxes and reduce fees involved in laying fibre optic cables to encourage...
• reuters Venezuela releases 2016 health data showing soaring infant mortality and malaria By Alexandra UlmerCARACAS, May 9 (Reuters) - Venezuela's infant mortality rose 30 percent last year, maternal mortality shot up 65 percent and cases of...
• reuters Le Pen's niece will not seek re-election as French MP - media PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Failed French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's niece Marion Marechal-Le Pen, a National Front member of parliament, will not...
• ap Daring deer licks barrel of Indiana turkey hunter's shotgun DANVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Some daring deer approached a group of hunters in central Indiana and one was so unafraid that it licked the barrel of a shotgun and...
• reuters US STOCKS-Wall Street pares gains as energy shares slip By Yashaswini SwamynathanMay 9 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq trimmed gains after touching record highs for the second straight day on Tuesday...
• reuters Four UN peacekeepers killed, eight wounded, in Central African Republic By Kieran GuilbertDAKAR, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Four United Nations peacekeepers in Central African Republic have been killed and eight...
• reuters Girl dies after UK theme park accident LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - A girl died after she fell into water at a theme park in central England on Tuesday, emergency services said.Paramedics and...
• reuters Allergan posts loss as it writes down Teva holdings By Michael Erman and Natalie GroverMay 9 (Reuters) - Botox-maker Allergan Plc posted a first-quarter loss on Tuesday as it took a nearly $2 billion ...
• pa Paralympian Charlotte Henshaw swaps swimming for canoeing and targets Tokyo 2020 Henshaw won 100 metres breaststroke bronze in Rio last summer.
• pa PM: Energy bills cap will not guarantee end to yearly price hikes Mrs May insisted her plan was different from the energy freeze proposed by Labour in 2015.
• ap Nobel Prize winner to step down as chair of peace group HELSINKI (AP) - Nobel Peace Prize winner Martti Ahtisaari says he's stepping down as chairman of the peace organization he founded 17 years ago to help...
• afp Chibok girl refused to be part of release deal: Nigeria A schoolgirl who was among more than 200 kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 refused to be part of a release deal because she is now married to a militant...
• reuters Prosecutors will not charge engineer in deadly 2015 Amtrak derailment May 9 (Reuters) - Prosecutors will not file criminal charges in the 2015 derailment of an Amtrak train in Philadelphia that killed eight people and injured...
• pa Further child sex abuse charges for former football coach Barry Bennell The former Crewe Alexandra coach has previously denied 20 child sex offences during a hearing at Chester Crown Court.
• ap Keith Urban, Ballerini, Rhett top contenders at CMT Awards NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban lead the 2017 CMT Music Awards nominations with four each, including nods in the video...
• afp US task force recommends against thyroid cancer screening Screening for thyroid cancer is not recommended for adults with no symptoms, because there is no evidence it boosts survival and can lead to over-diagnosis...
• afp Amazon's new Alexa speaker has a screen too Amazon on Tuesday unveiled the latest member of its family of devices powered by its Alexa digital assistant -- this one with a touchscreen.The new device...
• reuters India government panel rejects Boston Scientific plea on stent price caps By Aditya KalraNEW DELHI, May 9 (Reuters) - Boston Scientific Corp stands to lose millions of dollars on its high-end heart stent in India after a...
• pa England hoping World Cup draw is a little kinder this time around After going out in the group stages of 2015, England will be aiming to get much further in 2019.
• ap Goulart double saves Guangzhou's Asian Champs League hopes Guangzhou Evergrande got the point it wanted and a berth in the Asian Champions League playoffs by drawing with Suwon Samsung Bluewings 2-2 on...
• ap Former UN chief concerned by Trump's go-it-alone policies NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump's go-it-alone foreign policy is weakening America's standing at a time of tumult, Kofi Annan told The Associated Press...
• pa Toxicology samples could be involved in forensics lab `data manipulation´ The Crown Prosecution Service has been warned that a number of cases due in court soon need retesting of samples.
• ap Germany to clamp down on North Korea's Berlin operations BERLIN (AP) - The German government is planning on clamping down on North Korea, which has been using parts of its Berlin embassy as a youth hostel and...
• ap Attorney: Officer wants report released on fatal shooting NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An attorney for a white police officer who shot and killed an armed African-American man in Nashville in February said his client...
• reuters Allies fret as Canada drags feet on troops for U.N. Mali mission By David LjunggrenOTTAWA, May 9 (Reuters) - Canada, fearful of possible casualties, is taking months longer than expected to decide whether to send troops...
• reuters CORRECTION-Uganda seeks $2 billion for South Sudan refugees at planned summit By Elias BiryabaremaKAMPALA, May 9 (Reuters) - Uganda hopes to raise $2 billion in donations at a U.N. refugee summit next month to help fund relief...
• pa In video: Racism is a disease that must be fought - Sulley Muntari He was sent off last week for leaving the field after claiming he was racially abused during a game with Cagliari.
• ap Rioters and police clash in Johannesburg protest JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Violent protests have erupted in South Africa's biggest city for a second day, with police firing rubber bullets at demonstrators who...
• ap Jury awards $6.6M to woman hurt in O'Hare train accident CHICAGO (AP) - A jury has awarded more than $6 million to a woman seriously injured when a Chicago Transit Authority train derailed at O'Hare International...
• pa Great Britain´s Geraint Thomas moves into second place at Giro d´Italia Jan Polanc wins stage four, but Luxembourg´s Bob Jungels takes the pink jersey.
• reuters French outbound M&A driven to decade high by big deals LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - French companies have spent more on overseas acquisitions so far this year than in the same period over the past decade, marking...
• pa Theresa May pledges free vote on bid to overturn hunting ban The Prime Minister made the comments about the outlawed activity while visiting a factory in Leeds.
• ap The Latest: Life, no parole for man in officer's death COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Latest on a man's guilty plea in the fatal shooting of a police officer at a South Carolina mall (all times local):12:05 p.m.A...
• reuters FTSE ends at one-month high but May's energy pledge hits Centrica, SSE By Helen ReidMay 9 (Reuters) - Energy companies Centrica and SSE were among the worst-performing stocks on Britain's FTSE on Tuesday, after British Prime...
• reuters Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia points classification after stage 4 May 9 (Gracenote) - Points Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 4 on Tuesday 1. Andre Greipel (Germany / Lotto) 81 2. Daniel...
• reuters Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia mountain classification after stage 4 May 9 (Gracenote) - Mountain Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 4 on Tuesday 1. Jan Polanc (Slovenia / UAE Team Emirates) 43 2. ...
• reuters Top Indian telco Bharti Airtel posts smallest quarterly profit in 4 yrs on competition By Sankalp PhartiyalMUMBAI, May 9 (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel, India's largest mobile telecoms network operator, reported its smallest quarterly profit in...
• reuters Voters in Canada's British Columbia head to polls in dead-heat race By Nicole MordantVANCOUVER, May 9 (Reuters) - Voters in Canada's British Columbia went to the polls to choose a new provincial government on Tuesday in a...
• reuters Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 4 May 9 (Gracenote) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 4 on Tuesday 1. Bob Jungels (Luxembourg / Quick-Step) 19:41:56" 2. Geraint...
• reuters South Africa captures 4 of 5 lions that escaped Kruger park JOHANNESBURG, May 9 (Reuters) - Four out of five lions that escaped from South Africa's main national park this week have been captured, the South African...
• reuters Copper edges up after steep losses on worries over China By Maytaal AngelLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Copper inched up on Tuesday after falling to a four-month low in the previous session due to data showing a sharp...
• ap The Latest: 3 charged in fights at Fort Lauderdale airport FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The Latest on fights that broke out a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after Spirit Airlines canceled nine...
• ap US watched Russia hack French systems during election WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States watched Russians hack France's computer networks during the election and tipped off French officials before it became...
• ap No dancing this time: Zac Brown returns to country roots NEW YORK (AP) - If there's any doubt about the style of music Zac Brown has made on his band's new album, just look at the title.The burly, bearded country...
• afp More than 7,000 migrants detained in Libya Between 7,000 and 8,000 migrants mostly from sub-Saharan Africa are being held in Libyan detention centres after entering the country illegally, an official...
• reuters EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real, Mexican peso rebound from lows; U.S. rates eyed By Bruno Federowski SAO PAULO, May 9 (Reuters) - The Brazilian and Mexican currencies inched higher on Tuesday, rebounding from the previous day's...
• ap Moon's turbulent life before winning S. Korean presidency SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Moon Jae-in, who declared victory in Tuesday's South Korean presidential election, has led a life as turbulent as that of the...
• ap British man linked to 'Jihadi John' convicted in Turkey ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - The British Embassy says a Turkish court has convicted a British man - who has been linked to the Islamic State militant known as...
• afp Diddy sued by ex-chef over 'post-coital' dining Rap mogul Diddy has been sued by a personal chef who says she worked long hours without extra pay and was made uneasy by serving meals after sex...
• reuters French ex-prime minister Valls offers to back Macron in elections By Richard BalmforthPARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - French president-elect Emmanuel Macron won an offer of support from Socialist ex-prime minister Manuel Valls...
• reuters EU urges U.S. not to cut UN funds, stay committed to climate deal By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS, May 9 (Reuters) - The European Union foreign policy chief urged the United States on Tuesday to keep funding U.N....
• reuters Campari's U.S. push lifts earnings, shares hit record high By Francesca Landini and Maria Pia QuagliaMILAN, May 9 (Reuters) - Campari's strategy shift to focus more on the U.S. market helped the drinks group to ...
• reuters Mystery illness in Liberia appears to be meningitis -minister MONROVIA, May 8 (Reuters) - Medical samples from four of the victims of a disease in Liberia that initially baffled scientists have tested positive for a...
• reuters UN reports sharp drop in Cuban exports of refined oil products By Marc Frank and Marianna ParragaHAVANA/HOUSTON, May 9 (Reuters) - Cuban exports of refined oil products fell about 97 percent between 2013 and 2016, ...
• reuters Obama confident U.S. will move in right direction on climate By Giulia SegretiMILAN, May 9 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he was confident that the United States would keep moving "in...
• reuters Athletics-Hansen admits "mixed" response to record rewrite proposal May 9 (Reuters) - A proposal to rewrite the world record books because of doping concerns has been met with "mixed reactions", acknowledged Svein Arne...
• pa Liberal Moon Jae-in wins South Korean presidential election It follows months of political turmoil caused by ousted president Park Geun-hye´s corruption scandal.
• pa Man admits charges over dog attack that left two-year-old girl badly injured Toddler and her aunt were hurt during the incident in Toxteth, Liverpool.
• ap Rolling Stones heading back on the road, this time in Europe LONDON (AP) - The Rolling Stones are going back on the road, this time staying a bit closer to home with a European tour.The rock stalwarts said Tuesday they...
• ap Rules coming to try to save southern New England lobstering PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - New restrictions are coming to southern New England's lobster fishery in an attempt to save the area's population of the...
• ap Don't look down! NYPD unit does its work at dizzying heights NEW YORK (AP) - Police Sgt. John Flynn didn't even flinch as he started his descent from the top of the Brooklyn Bridge, briskly walking down a narrow...
• ap Ex-CIA operative, author puts New Mexico home on the market SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Former CIA operative, author and activist Valerie Plame Wilson is selling her home in New Mexico.Sotheby's International Realty has the...
• reuters Greek, Turkish Cypriots build trust through basketball By Marc JonesNICOSIA, May 9 (Reuters) - With Cyprus reunification talks once again stuck in the doldrums, a basketball initiative that draws young players...
• reuters Lebanon election uncertainty no risk to oil, gas tenders-minister, oil body By Lisa BarringtonBEIRUT, May 9 (Reuters) - Lebanese authorities said on Tuesday they will press ahead with the country's first oil and gas licensing round...
• ap Zooey Deschanel a mom of 2 after welcoming baby boy Charlie LOS ANGELES (AP) - Zooey Deschanel is now a mom of two after welcoming a baby boy.Deschanel's publicist has confirmed a People magazine report that Deschanel...
• ap AP Analysis: Uniting S. Koreans daunting job for new leader SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - New South Korean leaders are used to governing from the shambles of their predecessors' failed presidencies, given the country's...
• ap FIFA's uphill struggle to regain trust of soccer, sponsors MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) - Even after a year under new leadership, FIFA is still pleading with the world: Trust us.The message is proving as hard to sell as...
• afp UN Security Council expected to meet on Syria safe zones deal Japan and Sweden have requested a UN Security Council meeting to obtain specific details of a Russia-backed agreement on establishing safe zones in Syria,...
• afp US drone back on Earth after nearly two years in space After a nearly two-year sojourn in space, the US military drone X-37 B is back on Earth, fueling wild ideas about its mystery mission.Looking like a small...
• reuters 'American Idol' to make comeback on ABC TV in 2018 By Melissa FaresNEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - "American Idol," the most popular music reality show in U.S. television history, will return to the screen on...
• reuters Cycling-Polanc wins Giro stage on Mount Etna, Jungels has overall lead May 9 (Reuters) - Slovenian Jan Polanc led almost from start-to-finish to claim victory in the fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia on top of Sicily's Mount...
• reuters London exhibition celebrates 50 years of Pink Floyd May 9 (Reuters) - A new exhibition celebrating the career of Pink Floyd, featuring a raft of memorabilia and tributes to the rock group's famously surreal...
• reuters Turkish parliament strips membership of pro-Kurdish lawmaker ANKARA, May 9 (Reuters) - A pro-Kurdish lawmaker was stripped of her status as a member of Turkey's parliament on Tuesday because she faces charges...
• ap Moments that led to S. Korea's historic presidential vote SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Koreans have elected Moon Jae-in as their new leader in the nation's first-ever presidential by-election, according to an...
• ap Carter fears global effect of US approach to human rights ATLANTA (AP) - Jimmy Carter says he's concerned that the Trump administration's approach to foreign policy will hasten declining support for human rights in...
• reuters French bank Natixis' Q1 net income climbs 40 pct on trading surge PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Natixis reported a 40 percent rise in net income for the first quarter on Tuesday, as trading activity at the French bank surged,...
• reuters Massachusetts judge overturns ex-NFL star Hernandez's murder conviction BOSTON, May 9 (Reuters) - A Massachusetts judge on Tuesday overturned former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez's conviction on charges of murdering...
• reuters Labour leader promises good EU deal, won't say he would lead Britain out LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Tuesday his Labour Party would negotiate a divorce deal with the EU to secure tariff-free...
• pa Barbarians bring in Steffon Armitage to face England in Twickenham clash Barbarians coach Vern Cotter has also called up Ulster duo Ruan Pienaar and Charles Piutau.
• ap Liberal claims victory in South Korea presidential election SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Moon Jae-in declared victory in South Korea's presidential election Tuesday after his two main rivals conceded, capping one of the...
• ap Brazil appoints new head of Indian Affairs Agency SAO PAULO (AP) - The Brazilian government has appointed an Army Reserve General as interim president of the Indian Affairs Agency less than a week after it...
• afp White House delays decision on Paris climate deal A crunch White House meeting to help decide whether or not the United States pulls out of the Paris climate accord was postponed Tuesday, as President Donald...
• reuters Afghan forces try to push back Taliban from Kunduz city By Mirwais HarooniKABUL, May 9 (Reuters) - Afghan security forces are battling Taliban insurgents blocking a main route into the northern city of Kunduz...
• reuters British PM May vows energy price cap if re-elected By Kate Holton and Karolin SchapsLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May pledged on Tuesday to cap household energy prices if she is ...
• ap In Wisconsin, ID law proved insurmountable for many voters MILWAUKEE (AP) - State Sen. Mary Lazich was adamant: The bill Republicans were about to push through the Wisconsin state Senate, requiring that voters...
• reuters US STOCKS-S&P, Nasdaq hit record highs as risk appetite improves By Yashaswini SwamynathanMay 9 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq touched record highs for the second straight day on Tuesday following a spate of...
• afp 34 dead of suspected cholera as Yemen outbreak spreads Thirty-four people have died of cholera-related causes and more than 2,000 have been taken ill in Yemen, as humanitarian organisations warned Tuesday that...
• reuters U.S. upbeat after Turkey talks on Syria, Mattis: "We'll work it out" By Phil StewartCOPENHAGEN, May 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's defense secretary emerged upbeat on Tuesday from talks with a Turkish official...
• reuters Amazon adds video calling with Echo Show May 9 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc launched Echo Show, a touchscreen device that will allow users to video call and watch clips from CNN, the latest in the...
• reuters Swiss court upholds sentence in "stealthing" condom case ZURICH, May 9 (Reuters) - A Swiss court has upheld a 12-month suspended sentence for a man convicted of deliberately removing his condom during sex with an...
• reuters Iceland plans to lift limit for offshore crown transfers STOCKHOLM, May 9 (Reuters) - Iceland has proposed a further easing of capital controls imposed during the global financial crisis by raising the amount of...
• reuters Turks in Germany not allowed to vote on death penalty - Merkel BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Turks living in Germany will not be allowed to vote in any referendum on reinstating the death penalty in Turkey, Chancellor...
• reuters Spain's Cortefiel reports rising turnover ahead of potential sale By Sonya Dowsett and Andrés GonzálezMADRID, May 9 (Reuters) - Spanish clothing retailer Cortefiel said on Tuesday sales and core earnings rose during its...
• pa `Brexit´ sightseeing tour of London offered by New York Times journalists A pint in a pub near Parliament is part of the six-day tour.
• ap Ask Brianna: How do we budget with a surprise pregnancy? "Ask Brianna" is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I'm here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off...
• ap Woman videotapes kangaroo grabbing girl at animal park HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - A woman says her 9-year-old daughter was attacked by a kangaroo at an animal park in Alabama, and she's got video to prove...
• afp Surprise resignation for Tunisia vote chief Tunisia's election chief Chafik Sarsar resigned Tuesday for being unable to work "independently and impartially" just months before the country is due to...
• reuters Germany eyes new sanctions against North Korea-German media BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - The German government plans to implement new economic sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear programme, German newspaper...
• reuters Drugmaker Valeant raises profit forecast; shares spike By Ankur Banerjee and Rod NickelMay 9 (Reuters) - Canada's Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc raised its 2017 earnings forecast and reported its...
• pa Corbyn backpeddles on vow to carry on as leader if Labour lose election The Labour leader launched his party´s official General Election campaign in Manchester.
• pa Maria Sharapova set for Aegon Classic wild card - reports The Russian had no ranking on her return from a 15-month doping ban and is currently relying on wild cards for entry into WTA Tour events.
• ap Dutch appeals court rules Russia knowingly bankrupted Yukos THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A Dutch appeals court ruled Tuesday that Russian authorities knowingly plunged oil giant Yukos into bankruptcy in 2006 by...
• ap Christophe Galtier stepping down as Saint-Etienne coach SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) - Christophe Galtier is stepping down as coach of Saint-Etienne at the end of the season after more than 350 games in charge.The...
• reuters Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia stage 4 results May 9 (Gracenote) - Results from Giro d'Italia (Cefalu - Etna, 181 km) on Tuesday 1. Jan Polanc (Slovenia / UAE Team Emirates) 4:55:58" 2. Ilnur...
• ap Governor: It's unfair that Narcan is free but EpiPens aren't AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Maine's Republican governor says people on opiates who get free shots of Narcan have an advantage over people with allergies who have...
• reuters German bond scarcity could tip the ECB taper debate, data suggests By Dhara RanasingheLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - As fading political risks and a stronger economy fuel talk that the ECB may scale back its massive monetary...
• reuters Body pulled from river as Quebec battles floods; toddler still missing May 9 (Reuters) - Quebec police continued the search on Tuesday for a toddler swept away in a swollen Quebec river and said her stepfather's body had been...
• ap Retail by the numbers compared to the Great Recession NEW YORK (AP) - The bad news for retail has been relentless of late. But don't blame it on the economy like during the Great Recession. It has more to do...
• ap Job openings increase slightly in March WASHINGTON (AP) - Steady job growth has left U.S. employers with an increasingly shallow pool of unemployed workers to consider hiring, something that could...
• reuters New generic drugs power Endo's results; shares jump By Divya GroverMay 9 (Reuters) - Endo International Plc reported a higher-than-expected quarterly adjusted profit, driven by strong demand for its newly...
• reuters Iran Guards look beyond election to next supreme leader By Babak DehghanpishehBEIRUT, May 9 (Reuters) - Determined to protect a dominant security role and vast economic interests, Iran's Revolutionary Guards...
• ap Retail funk: Stores face biggest challenges since recession NEW YORK (AP) - It's starting to look a lot like the Great Recession redux for retailers.More than twice as many stores have closed this year than at the...
• ap Kevin Spacey says new 'House of Cards' is among 'best' done LOS ANGELES (AP) - Has Donald Trump made "House of Cards" obsolete? Don't count on it, says Kevin Spacey.The actor, who stars as a power-hungry South...
• ap Senate panel approves Trump's pick for US envoy to China WASHINGTON (AP) - A Senate panel on Tuesday easily approved Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad's nomination to be the U.S. ambassador to China, a move that all but...
• ap US suspends aid to Kenya's health ministry over corruption NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The U.S. Embassy in Kenya says it has suspended approximately $21 million in assistance to Kenya's ministry of health because of...
• reuters Congo's Kabila names transitional govt, defying main opposition By Aaron RossKINSHASA, May 9 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila on Tuesday named a new transitional government, state...
• ap Obama: Private sector is key to tackling climate change MILAN (AP) - Former U.S. President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he is "confident that the United States will continue to move in the right direction" on...
• reuters Exchange operator CBOE beats estimates on higher transaction fees May 9 (Reuters) - CBOE Holdings Inc, the operator of the largest U.S. options exchange, reported a quarterly profit that beat analysts' estimates, as...
• reuters After Macron hack, German cyber agency reaffirms warning to parties By Andrea ShalalBERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - The German government has warned political parties to step up their defences against hacking after last week's...
• pa 3,100 tonnes of waste searched in hunt for missing Corrie McKeague The search is now in its 10th week, and a force spokesman said it would continue for "at least a further week".
• ap Best-selling authors discuss art of 'the beach read' NEW YORK (AP) - The "beach read" is short-hand for disposable page turners but Erin Hilderbrand and others who write them have long-held rules and standards:...
• reuters Gunmen attack S.Sudan vice president's convoy, injuring bodyguards NAIROBI, May 9 (Reuters) - Gunmen attacked the vice president's convoy in South Sudan on Tuesday and wounded three of his bodyguards, a government official...
• reuters Earnings gap over U.S. workers grows for S&P 500 CEOs - union report By Ross Kerber and Peter SzekelyBOSTON/NEW YORK May 9 (Reuters) - The average S&P 500 chief executive made $13.1 million last year, 347 times more than...
• reuters CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as energy stocks, Open Text weigh TORONTO, May 9 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Tuesday as energy stocks weighed with lower oil prices and as software company Open Text Corp...
• reuters German court refers publishers' case vs Google to European court BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - A court in Berlin on Tuesday referred to the European Court of Justice a dispute in which German publishers want search engine...
• reuters Senior U.S. senator pushes Trump on Russia, French election WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - A senior U.S. lawmaker pushed President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday to respond to concerns that Russia was...
• reuters Italy names 31-men squad for summer tour against Scotland, Fiji and Australia May 9 (Reuters) - Italy coach Conor O'Shea announced on Tuesday he was leaving captain Sergio Parisse out of a 31-man squad for this year's summer tour...
• pa Sheepdog and orphaned lamb go missing after forming friendship Bottle-feeding spring lamb had been paired with Border Collie by owners.
• ap 1 pregnant woman found to have Zika after DC testing error WASHINGTON (AP) - District of Columbia officials say a pregnant woman tested positive for the Zika virus after initially being told she tested negative last...
• reuters Banks prepare debt financing as IK launches Schenck sale - sources FRANKFURT, May 9 (Reuters) - Buyout group IK Investment Partners has launched the sale of German measuring technology group Schenck Process, a potential...
• reuters Fraport to expand Frankfurt airport as low-cost carriers grow By Victoria BryanBERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Frankfurt airport operator Fraport will bring forward plans to build a docking pier to cope with the expected...
• afp Alaska's tundra releasing more CO2 than it takes in: study The Alaskan tundra appears to be emitting more carbon dioxide than it captures, a dynamic that could accelerate climate warming as vast stores of CO2 trapped...
• reuters Avalanche in French Alps kills 3 skiers PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - An avalanche swept away a group of cross-country skiers in the French Alps on Tuesday, killing three people, emergency services...
• reuters U.S. suspends aid to Kenyan health ministry over corruption concerns By Katharine HoureldNAIROBI, May 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has suspended $21 million in direct aid to Kenya's Ministry of Health amid concern over...
• pa Ex-Royal Navy colleague recalls serving with `very randy´ Duke of Edinburgh Former naval commander Keith Evans, 97, was full of jokes.
• ap With Lacoste, Mont Blanc, socialist Cuba has 1st luxury mall HAVANA (AP) - The saleswomen in L'Occitane en Provence's new Havana store make $12.50 a month. The acacia eau de toilette they sell costs $95.20 a bottle....
• ap Romania minister: State can't afford high parent leave pay BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romania's labor minister says the country can't afford to pay large sums to parents who take leave to raise children under age...
• ap County settles lawsuit for police sexual harassment for $20K CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina county has settled a lawsuit with a woman who says she was sexually harassed by a former police detective by agreeing to...
• reuters U.S., European stocks touch record highs as calm backs risk rally By Dion RabouinNEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq touching all-time intraday peaks, as U.S....
• ap UN: Up to 245 missing after 2 Mediterranean shipwrecks ROME (AP) - Two wrecks of migrant ships in the Mediterranean have claimed as many as 245 lives, including those of at least five children, according to...
• ap South African wildlife officials locate escaped lions JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Officials in South Africa are rounding up five male lions that escaped from Kruger National Park, the country's biggest wildlife...
• ap Syrian troops and rebels clash near Jordan border BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian government forces and U.S.-backed opposition fighters clashed on Tuesday in a remote desert area near the borders with Iraq and Jordan,...
• ap Moon's comments that colored South Korean presidential race SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Here are some comments made during the presidential campaign by Moon Jae-in, set to be South Korea's next leader after his main...
• reuters Sanofi pegs U.S. drug price rises to below healthcare inflation By Ben HirschlerMay 9 (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi has pledged to peg U.S. drug price rises to below healthcare inflation in a move that limits...
• reuters Italy builds new detention centres to speed up migrant deportations By Steve SchererROME, May 9 (Reuters) - Italy will open new detention centres across the country in the next few months as part of its push to speed up...
• pa Jeremy Corbyn cautious over sending more UK troops to Afghanistan Labour leader calls for political solution to resolve violence in the war-torn nation.
• afp Grammys to move to New York for 60th edition in 2018 The Grammys will move next year from Los Angeles to New York to mark the 60th edition of the music industry's premier awards, the Recording Academy announced...
• reuters INSIGHT-On Gatsby´s North Shore, Chinese luxury home buyers pause as curbs bite By Koh Gui Qing and Elias GlennJERICHO, N.Y./BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - Among the sprawling colonial homes and well-tended lawns on the north shore of New ...
• pa Sean Dyche insists Burnley are under no pressure to sell Michael Keane The England centre-back continues to be linked to the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Everton after a stellar season.
• ap Zinke questions using monument status to save sacred land BLANDING, Utah (AP) - U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says he values national monuments. But as he tours America's newest and most hotly contested one, he...
• afp US, China must 'lead the way' on climate: Obama The United States and China have to lead the way in the fight against climate change, former US president Barack Obama said Tuesday.Speaking as the future of...
• reuters Laws to tackle climate change exceed 1,200 worldwide - study OSLO, May 9 (Reuters) - Nations around the world have adopted more than 1,200 laws to curb climate change, up from about 60 two decades ago, which is a...
• ap South Koreans watch vote count with Game of Thrones, hip hop SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Koreans don't need to be bored by hours of vote-counting and punditry that fill airtime ahead of the announcement of a winner...
• reuters Key figures in South Korea President-elect Moon's camp By Se Young LeeSEOUL, May 9 (Reuters) - South Korean liberal human rights lawyer Moon Jae-in won the presidency in an election on Tuesday, exit polls...
• reuters India's IndiGo to fly to smaller cities in strategy shift By Aditi ShahMUMBAI, May 9 (Reuters) - Indian airline IndiGo said it plans to start flying smaller planes to second-tier towns and cities later this year,...
• ap S. Korea's next leader will engage North, reconsider THAAD SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Some of the key policies of Moon Jae-in, who is set to be South Korea's next president after his main rivals conceded following...
• reuters Former Bulgarian foreign minister charged with mismanagement SOFIA, May 9 (Reuters) - Bulgarian prosecutors on Tuesday charged former Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov with mismanagement that led to state losses of about...
• ap Veteran editor Barrett appointed head of AP's Nerve Center NEW YORK (AP) - Associated Press editor Amanda Barrett, a newsroom manager with years of experience leading innovative journalism, has been promoted to the...
• ap Lawsuit accuses Minnesota bishop of suppressing abuse report MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A man who says he was abused by a priest 46 years ago is suing Bishop Michael Hoeppner (HEP'-ner) and the Diocese of Crookston in...
• reuters Jakarta's Christian governor jailed for blasphemy against Islam By Fergus Jensen and Fransiska NangoyJAKARTA, May 9 (Reuters) - Jakarta's Christian governor has been sentenced to two years in jail for blasphemy, a ...
• reuters China's President Xi says to uphold global climate deal BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping told French President-elect Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on Tuesday that he would uphold the...
• ap Macron buses highlight new French president's mixed legacy ON THE A10 HIGHWAY, France (AP) - They're dubbed the Macron buses, cheap long-distance rides across France that were among Emmanuel Macron's few notable...
• ap Suspect in doctors' slayings once worked at their posh condo BOSTON (AP) - The man suspected of killing two engaged doctors in their luxury penthouse condominium once held a security job there, police said.A Boston...
• afp India's largest airline buys 50 planes to reach regions India's largest airline IndiGo Tuesday announced a deal to buy 50 small planes from French manufacturer ATR as it eyes a growing domestic market for...
• reuters Labour leader refuses to say he would lead Britain out of EU-BBC LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, refused to confirm on Tuesday that he would take Britain out...
• reuters Olympics-Los Angeles ready to shine for IOC evaluation visit By Steve KeatingLOS ANGELES, May 9 (Reuters) - It will be lights, camera, action with the Los Angeles 2024 Olympic bid in the spotlight when the...
• pa Big summer ahead for Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson Defeat at Chelsea on Monday evening ensured Boro will return to the Sky Bet Championship next season.
• pa Steve Agnew describes the dejection of relegation after Middlesbrough defeat Boro suffered a record-equalling fourth demotion from the Premier League as they lost to the league leaders.
• ap Poland faces criticism at UN human rights forum GENEVA (AP) - The United States and other countries criticized Poland at the U.N.'s Human Rights Council on Tuesday for new laws that are seen as limiting...
• ap Toshiba wrangles with Western Digital over chips unit sale TOKYO (AP) - Money-losing Japanese electronics company Toshiba is sparring with its U.S. joint venture partner Western Digital over the planned sale of...
• reuters EBRD investments in Greece to hit 2 bln euros by 2018 NICOSIA, May 9 (Reuters) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expects its financing in Greece to keep growing and to reach the 2.0...
• reuters Atlantia to submit takeover bid for Abertis within days - sources By Pamela Barbaglia, Paola Arosio and Robert HetzLONDON/MILAN/MADRID, May 9 (Reuters) - Italian toll road operator Atlantia is planning to submit a takeover...
• reuters US STOCKS-S&P, Nasdaq hit record highs as volatility drops By Yashaswini SwamynathanMay 9 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record intraday highs for the second day in a row on Tuesday as market ...
• pa Tax and school standards putting people off settling in Scotland: Ruth Davidson Scottish Conservative leader responds to questions about Theresa May´s target of reducing net migration.
• ap Kenya police: 4 arrested in South Sudan for going to join IS NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - A Kenya police official says South Sudanese security agents have arrested three Kenyans and a Somali refugee for allegedly attempting...
• reuters Iraqi forces chip away at last Islamic State-held districts in Mosul By Ahmed AbouleneinMOSUL, Iraq, May 9 (Reuters) - Fly-blown corpses of Islamic State militants (IS) littered the streets of a district in Mosul on Tuesday...
• reuters Office Depot profit beats as fewer stores help tighten costs May 9 (Reuters) - Office supply chain Office Depot Inc reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly profit as expenses fell, in part due to a lower store...
• ap Euro dodges new crisis with Macron win, but needs fixes LISBON, Portugal (AP) - Vitor Rodrigues remembers when they told him in the 1990s that the euro would bring affluence. The owner and only full-time employee...
• ap Obama starts defining his new role in the age of Trump WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Barack Obama is starting to define his new role in the age of Donald Trump.After dropping out of sight for a pair of...
• afp US suspends Kenya health aid over corruption fears The US has suspended millions of dollars of aid for Kenya's beleaguered health service following repeated allegations of corruption and mismanagement,...
• reuters Emirates, Cargolux sign agreement to share cargo capacity DUBAI, May 9 (Reuters) - Dubai-based airline Emirates said on Tuesday it had signed an agreement with Cargolux to share cargo capacity.The deal will give...
• ap UK's Labour leader says he won't try to reverse Brexit LONDON (AP) - The leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party promised Tuesday to correct a "rigged" economic system if it wins next month's...
• ap 2018 Grammy Awards returning to NYC after 14 years in LA NEW YORK (AP) - The Grammy Awards are in a New York State of Mind.The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the 2018 Grammys would return to New York City...
• reuters Blasphemy verdict sinks Jakarta governor, elevates Islamic hardliner By Tom Allard and Gayatri SuroyoJAKARTA, May 9 (Reuters) - As the panel of five judges delivered the verdict condemning Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja ...
• pa Greens will shun `progressive alliances´ after Labour expulsions, says Lucas Labour members in South West Surrey were expelled for backing a GP who is standing against Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
• ap Wish you were here? V&A museum puts Pink Floyd on show LONDON (AP) - The Victoria & Albert Museum's new exhibition is a psychedelic time capsule of a show devoted to the band Pink Floyd, complete with floating...
• ap Sharapova more disappointed to lose early than to detractor MADRID (AP) - To Maria Sharapova, the most disappointing part of leaving the Madrid Open was doing so in the second round.Not losing to arch critic Eugenie...
• reuters Florida airport falls into disarray after Spirit flights canceled May 9 (Reuters) - A busy Florida airport descended into chaos after Spirit Airlines Inc canceled nearly a dozen flights due to a labor dispute with pilots,...
• reuters South Korean President-elect Moon's main policy pledges By Cynthia Kim and Jane ChungSEOUL, May 9 (Reuters) - South Korean liberal human rights lawyer Moon Jae-in won the presidency in an election on Tuesday, ...
• pa More forces veterans seeking mental health help after Harry campaign Help for Heroes said they were dealing with nearly 70 new cases every month.
• ap Museum gets big early 20th century Woodstock art collection ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The New York State Museum is getting a large collection of artwork from the Woodstock Art Colony of the early 20th century.Officials at...
• ap Germany arrests second soldier in alleged far-right plot BERLIN (AP) - German authorities arrested a second soldier Tuesday on allegations he was part of a far-right plot to assassinate prominent political figures...
• pa 5 memorable Champions League knockout-stage comebacks Atletico Madrid have it all to do after Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick at the Bernabeu last week.
• ap Rabbi accused of raping student ordered to testify at trial HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A Connecticut rabbi has been ordered to testify at a civil trial on allegations he repeatedly sexually assaulted a teenage boy.Jury...
• ap Teen earns college degree before high school diploma HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania girl has earned an associate's degree at a community college even before she has received her high school...
• ap Girl says she stuck fingers up gator's nose to escape ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A 10-year-old Florida girl says she shoved her fingers up an alligator's snout to escape after the almost-9-foot-long reptile bit...
• reuters Kenya parliament seeks plan to curb rising food prices ahead of polls By Duncan MiririNAIROBI, May 9 (Reuters) - Kenya's parliament is pondering proposals to curb climbing food prices, officials said on Tuesday, with the...
• reuters MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets creep higher, Saudi gets boost from Jarir's strong Q1 results By Celine AswadDUBAI, May 9 (Reuters) - Shares of companies that beat quarterly earnings estimates outperformed on Tuesday with electronics and bookstore...
• reuters Yemen war adds to rising fears for ships in Horn of Africa By Jonathan SaulLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Yemen's worsening conflict is contributing to a spike in piracy in the region, with Somali pirates taking...
• pa Eugenie Bouchard happy after beating Maria Sharapova in Madrid Open grudge match The Canadian called Sharapova "a cheater" prior to the Russian´s return to competitive action after a doping ban.
• ap Parents of black brothers sue district over alleged racism ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) - The parents of two black brothers say in a lawsuit that Pennsylvania school officials didn't shield the boys from racist taunts,...
• reuters Syrian planes strike rebel outposts near Jordanian border By Suleiman Al-KhalidiAMMAN, May 9 (Reuters) - Syrian government warplanes struck rebel outposts near the Jordanian border early on Tuesday, rebels said,...
• reuters Stirring portraits of communist Albania's women recall different reality By Jeremy GauntATHENS, May 9 (Reuters) - Three women stare down from the gallery wall - colourful, defiant and imbued with a spirit of working for the many...
• ap Trump's Muslim comments could haunt him in travel ban appeal RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The first federal appeals court to hear a challenge to President Donald Trump's revised travel ban appeared unconvinced that it should...
• reuters Protesters over lack of jobs, houses clash with South African police JOHANNESBURG, May 9 (Reuters) - Police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets at protesters in southern townships of Johannesburg on Tuesday to quell the...
• reuters Wikipedia appeals to Turkish constitutional court over website's blocking - CNN Turk ANKARA, May 9 (Reuters) - Online encyclopedia Wikipedia has appealed to Turkey's constitutional court against a government decision to block access to its...
• ap Back on TV, Kimmel zings critics of his health care plea LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jimmy Kimmel zinged his critics as he returned to late-night TV and resumed arguing that Americans deserve the level of health care given...
• ap Polish unemployment rate falls to lowest level in 25 years WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Polish government statistics show the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent in April, the lowest level in a quarter century.Poland,...
• ap Climbing Mount Tai: 6,000 steps up China's sacred mountain TAISHAN, China (AP) - Taishan, or Mount Tai, is China's most sacred mountain. For centuries, emperors climbed it to pay homage to heaven and earth....
• pa Drought concerns downplayed by Environment Agency despite dry April The dry spell is not expected to last, with some rain expected to fall later this week.
• ap Libyan general's forces lose 17 in push to take Benghazi BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) - Forces loyal to a powerful Libyan general say they have lost 17 fighters in their two-day push to clear central parts of Benghazi from...
• reuters Q&A-Mother-daughter charity team has that Pittsburgh Steelers spirit By Beth PinskerNEW YORK, May 9(Reuters) - As part-owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cindy Citrone had the connections to get help when she wanted to raise...
• ap CERN launches new accelerator to help boost data output GENEVA (AP) - Scientists at the world's biggest atom smasher have inaugurated their newest particle accelerator, a key step toward churning out greater...
• ap Wenger feels sorry for forgotten man Perez LONDON (AP) - Two English Premier League starts.Nine appearances as a substitute.One league goal.Not a first season in England that Lucas Perez hoped...
• ap Surgeons reattach ear of Buffalo officer hit by gunfire BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Surgeons have reattached a Buffalo police officer's ear after it was nearly shot off by a man who pulled out a gun during a traffic...
• reuters Real will attack Atletico despite Champions League tie lead - Zidane By Richard MartinMay 9 (Reuters) - Real Madrid will attack city rivals Atletico Madrid in their Champions League semi-final second leg and not sit back and...
• reuters One UN peacekeeper killed, eight wounded, in Central African Republic By Kieran GuilbertDAKAR, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A United Nations peacekeeper in Central African Republic was killed and eight others wounded...
• pa `Hundreds stranded´ after security scanner faults at Stansted Airport A fault with the X-ray machines delayed passengers at the Essex airport for almost four hours.
• ap Jason Aldean expecting 1st child with wife Brittany Kerr Jason Aldean and wife Brittany Kerr have a bun in the oven, literally.The country music star announced Kerr's pregnancy with an Instagram photo of Kerr...
• reuters U.S. 10-year yield hits 5-week peak ahead of supply NEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached a fresh five-week high early Tuesday, while the 30-year yield climbed its highest since...
• reuters NEWSMAKER-South Korea's shy new President Moon hits the spotlight By Hyunjoo Jin and Cynthia KimSEOUL, May 9 (Reuters) - South Korean human rights lawyer Moon Jae-in never felt comfortable being at the Blue House when he...
• pa Royal Marine at a loss to explain why he took life of Taliban fighter Alexander Blackman has spoken about the fatal shooting of an injured Taliban insurgent in 2011 that saw him jailed for life.
• reuters Greek debt relief "closer than ever" but creditors must act, Greek prime minister says By Renee Maltezou and Lefteris PapadimasATHENS, May 9 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras kept up his demand for debt relief from international ...
• reuters UK's John Lewis sets aside 36 mln pounds for possible breach of wage rules LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - British retailer John Lewis said it has set aside 36 million pounds ($47 million) to cover possible costs as it may have breached...
• ap Russia's anti-cloud program defeated on Victory Day MOSCOW (AP) - Clouds 1, Russian air force 0.That was the score at this year's Victory Day parade over Red Square, where thick clouds blocked most warplanes...
• ap 'I signed up for this?' Reporter scales Brooklyn Bridge NEW YORK (AP) - Rain is normally nothing more than a mild annoyance for a reporting assignment outdoors. But this was no normal day. I was supposed to climb...
• afp China's Xi vows to defend climate pact in call with Macron Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to protect the Paris Agreement on curbing climate change during a phone call with French President-elect Emmanuel Macron...
• pa Brian Lenihan pens new Hull deal The 22-year-old right-back has been dogged by injury since joining from Cork City in 2014.
• ap Prison sentence increased for Czech who attempted to join IS PRAGUE (AP) - A Prague appeals court has increased a prison sentence to six years for a Czech man convicted of an attempt to join Islamic State group...
• reuters Aramco to cut June oil supplies to Asia by about 7 mln barrels - source NEW DELHI, May 9 (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco will cut oil supplies to Asia by about 7 million barrels in June, a source with direct knowledge of the matter...
• reuters Asian Champions League group H results and standings May 9 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Asian Champions League Group H matches on Tuesday Tuesday, May 9 Adelaide United...
• reuters Asian Champions League group G results and standings May 9 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Asian Champions League Group G matches on Tuesday Tuesday, May 9 Guangzhou Evergrande...
• ap Pat Howard to stay on as Australia high performance manager SYDNEY (AP) - Pat Howard will remain Cricket Australia's high performance manager through 2019 after signing a two-year contract extension.The 43-year-old,...
• ap Ninkovic to return to Sydney on 1-year marquee deal SYDNEY (AP) - Serbia midfielder and A-League player of the year Milos Ninkovic has been signed by Sydney FC to a new one-year contract as a marquee...
• ap Scientists in South Africa reveal more on human-like species JOHANNESBURG (AP) - A species belonging to the human family tree whose remnants were first discovered in a South African cave in 2013 lived several hundred...
• afp DR Congo police surround opposition HQ in 'tomb row' About 100 riot police surrounded the main opposition party HQ in the DR Congo capital Kinshasa Tuesday, an AFP correspondent said, while a party spokesman...
• reuters AerCap still sees good demand for most popular wide-body jets PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - The world's largest independent aircraft leasing company, AerCap, sought on Tuesday to dampen concerns over recent U.S. publicity...
• reuters Hedge fund goes to court seeking to oust Akzo Nobel chairman By Toby SterlingAMSTERDAM, May 9 (Reuters) - Elliott Advisors, the hedge fund that has been pushing Dutch paint maker Akzo Nobel to enter takeover talks...
• ap Turkey seeks 40 separate life terms for nightclub attacker ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's state-run news agency says prosecutors in Istanbul are demanding 40 consecutive life sentences for the man who attacked a...
• ap 'Drop dead gorgeous' teen girl shows up for prom in coffin PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey high school student who hopes to become a funeral director has surprised her classmates by arriving at her prom in an...
• ap French ex-PM Valls wants to join Macron's movement PARIS (AP) - Manuel Valls, the former French prime minister, said Tuesday he wants to turn his back on the Socialists and run under President-elect Emmanuel...
• ap Stock markets rise on strong German trade data TOKYO (AP) - Stocks mostly rose on Tuesday on the back of upbeat trade data in Germany and as investors digest a string of strong earnings in the U.S.KEEPING...
• afp Fossils suggest hominids may have lived alongside modern humans Primitive hominids may have lived in Africa at the same time as humans, researchers said Tuesday, in new findings that could change the understanding of...
• reuters American Airlines raises Q2 forecast for key revenue metric May 9 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group on Tuesday raised its forecast for total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM), a key revenue metric, for the...
• reuters Chinese military conducts live-fire drills, weapons tests BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - China's military has conducted live-fire drills and weapons tests in the northeastern Bohai Sea close to the Korean peninsula,...
• pa More than 1m applications to register to vote made since election called Almost a third of the 1,038,877 applications submitted since April 18 have been from under-25s.
• ap Boro lacked the quality to survive in Premier League LONDON (AP) - Dour, defensive and devoid of wins, Middlesbrough is going down.The northeastern team, which was promoted to the Premier League last year, is...
• ap Conte entertains as Chelsea closes in on EPL title LONDON (AP) - Every time Premier League leader Chelsea plays, entertainment is guaranteed on the field, but on the sideline its manager Antonio Conte puts on...
• reuters E.ON looks to turn around troubled British energy unit By Christoph SteitzFRANKFURT, May 9 (Reuters) - German energy company E.ON is increasing efforts to win customers in Britain, it said on Tuesday, hoping to...
• reuters GRAPHIC-Markets doubt ECB's inflation staying power By John Geddie and Vikram SubhedarLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation has jumped back into the European Central Bank's target range this year, ...
• pa Fraser Forster is back to his best, says Southampton boss Claude Puel Goalkeeper´s form was under scrutiny earlier this season following some unconvincing displays.
• pa Jamie Roberts `immensely honoured´ to captain Wales against Tonga and Samoa The Welsh Rugby Union announced that 91 times-capped Roberts will lead a 32-man squad.
• ap Germany indicts Swedish 'Laserman' with killing 25 years ago BERLIN (AP) - Prosecutors in Germany say they have indicted a 63-year-old Swedish man over the killing of a Jewish woman in Frankfurt 25 years ago.The...
• reuters Russia denies one of its servicemen executed in Syria by Islamic State MOSCOW, May 9 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry denied on Tuesday that a Russian serviceman had been captured and executed by the Islamic State group...
• reuters "When the cat catches the sun": Translated forecasts aim to aid Africa's farmers By Laurie GoeringLONDON, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When farmers in northern Burkina Faso speak about the direction of the wind, they refer to...
• ap Fox News anchor Shepard Smith opens up on sexuality OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Longtime Fox News anchor Shepard Smith has opened up about his sexuality and the impact it has had on his career.Smith mentioned in a...
• ap ABC announces revival of 'American Idol' next season NEW YORK (AP) - ABC says it will revive "American Idol" after it has spent only one year off the air.The network announced Tuesday that the music competition...
• reuters Palestinian hunger strike heightens tension with Israel By Luke Baker and Nidal al-MughrabiJERUSALEM/GAZA, May 9 (Reuters) - A hunger strike by more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners over their treatment in...
• reuters Gibraltar says it plans for hard Brexit, end of access to EU market By Francesco GuarascioBRUSSELS, May 9 (Reuters) - Gibraltar is preparing for a post-Brexit setup in which its firms will have no longer access to the...
• reuters Home Capital says third party plans to buy C$1.5 bln in mortgages May 9 (Reuters) - Home Capital Group Inc said a third party intends to buy up to C$1.5 billion ($1.10 billion) in mortgages, at a time when Canada's...
• reuters Kidnapped Pakistani workers from Polish company plead for help By Saud MehsudISLAMABAD, May 9 (Reuters) - Six Pakistanis working for a Polish oil company who were kidnapped by Taliban militants in November pleaded for...
• pa LGBT have higher levels of anxiety, survey finds Three in every 10 who describe themselves as bisexual reported their anxiety as "high".
• ap Bald eagle euthanized after being shot in Virginia CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) - A popular bald eagle hatched at Virginia's Norfolk Botanical Gardens had to be euthanized after being shot.The Virginian-Pilot reports...
• ap Kidnapping survivor Michelle Knight writing second book NEW YORK (AP) - Michelle Knight, one of three survivors from being kidnapped and held for years in a Cleveland house, is writing a follow-up to her...
• reuters Germany charges Swedish killer with 25-year-old murder STOCKHOLM, May 9 (Reuters) - German prosecutors charged one of Sweden's most notorious criminals on Tuesday with murdering a woman 25 years ago.John...
• pa Three accused over `botched burglary´ shooting death remanded in custody Guy Hedger was killed in the early hours of April 30 at his home in Dorset.
• afp Activist, lawyer, president: South Korea's Moon The projected winner of South Korea's presidential election is a former special forces soldier, pro-democracy activist and human rights lawyer.An exit poll...
• reuters Sanofi pegs U.S. price increases to below healthcare inflation May 9 (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi said on Tuesday it would peg U.S. drug price rises to below healthcare inflation in a move limiting price...
• reuters Car bomb wounds 60 at supermarket in southern Thailand PATTANI, Thailand, May 9 (Reuters) - Muslim militants fighting for a separate state in the south of predominantly Buddhist Thailand were suspected of...
• reuters WIDER IMAGE-London's river and its secrets LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - London's River Thames has been the lifeblood of the British capital since the city's origins as a Roman garrison town around...
• reuters Pentair to spin off its electrical business May 9 (Reuters) - UK-based pump manufacturer Pentair Plc said on Tuesday it would spin off its electrical business into a separate publicly traded company,...
• pa Manhunt under way for trio suspected of plotting attack in France No arrests were made after police in Paris descended on a train from Valenciennes in northern France.
• ap Palestinians stay on hunger strike despite 'snacking' claims JERUSALEM (AP) - More than 880 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel remained on a hunger strike on Tuesday, the 23rd day of their protest - a number that's...
• ap Australia plans major spending plus surplus in 3 years CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia's government announced Tuesday plans for major infrastructure spending including a new Sydney airport and an inland...
• afp Iraq forces advance in west Mosul Iraqi forces announced on Tuesday they had retaken yet another neighbourhood of western Mosul, tightening the noose around jihadists holed up in the Old...
• afp Seven anti-corruption activists kidnapped in Baghdad Armed men have kidnapped seven young Iraqi anti-corruption activists in central Baghdad, security sources and a civil society leader said...
• ap Valeant tops 1Q profit forecasts LAVAL, Quebec (AP) - Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. is reporting first-quarter net income of $628 million, after reporting a loss in the same...
• afp Jakarta governor: popular leader targeted by hardline anger Jakarta's Christian governor, who was jailed for blasphemy Tuesday, won much praise for his efforts to clean up the traffic-choked megacity but his...
• reuters Roberts to lead Wales on summer tour against Tonga and Samoa May 9 (Reuters) - Harlequins centre Jamie Roberts will captain Wales on their two-test summer tour as coach Robin McBryde named 13 uncapped players in his...
• reuters EU watchdog urges tougher euro clearing oversight after Brexit By Huw JonesLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - A draft European Union law on tightening supervision of euro clearing houses in Britain after Brexit would better...
• reuters ANALYSIS-Once tainted, Portugal's cork industry fights back By Andrei KhalipLISBON, May 9 (Reuters) - A decade ago, shares in the world's largest cork producer, Corticeira Amorim, didn't look like a great bet.Its...
• reuters Russia set to play awkward guest at EBRD party By Marc JonesNICOSIA, May 9 (Reuters) - Prickly relations with Russia and lagging reforms in Ukraine risk souring the mood for the European Bank for...
• reuters Market calm underpins risk-on rally By Jamie McGeeverLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - European stocks and global bond yields rose on Tuesday, with investor sentiment bolstered by historically low...
• ap Car bomb in Thailand's Muslim-dominated south wounds over 50 PATTANI, Thailand (AP) - Suspected insurgents in Thailand detonated a car bomb Tuesday outside a busy shopping center in the south of the country, wounding...
• ap Liz Weston: Why you need 3 savings accounts Some of us hoard cash while paying 18% interest on a credit card balance. Others blow through a tax refund as if it were free money when it's actually a...
• ap French police seek 3 men suspected in Paris attack plot PARIS (AP) - French police searched Tuesday for three men suspected of plotting an Islamic State group-inspired attack after authorities conducted a major...
• reuters Duke Energy's quarterly profit edges past estimates May 9 (Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp, the biggest U.S. power company by generation capacity, reported a quarterly profit that edged past estimates, partly...
• reuters Options exchange operator CBOE's profit slumps 69.3 pct May 9 (Reuters) - CBOE Holdings Inc, the operator of the largest U.S. options exchange, reported a 69.3 percent fall in quarterly profit, hit by higher...
• reuters Duterte's old soldier seeks middle path to settle Philippine mining malaise By Manolo Serapio JrMANILA, May 9 (Reuters) - The new Philippines environment minister on Tuesday said he wants to balance conservation and mining...
• pa Sam Billings to stay in England this week instead of returning to the IPL Wicketkeeper will not fly back to play for the Delhi Daredevils and is available for Kent.
• ap 10 Things to Know for Today - 09 May 2017 Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. POST-PARK ERA UNFOLDING IN SOUTH KOREAExit polls in...
• reuters UPDATE 2-Commerzbank gets one-off boost as core business struggles By Arno SchuetzeFRANKFURT, May 9 (Reuters) - Commerzbank beat forecasts with a 28 percent rise in first-quarter net profit, as a one-off boost at its asset...
• ap Roberts leading Wales on 2-test rugby tour in June CARDIFF, Wales (AP) - Centre Jamie Roberts will captain Wales for the first time when he leads them to the south Pacific for rugby tests against Tonga and...
• ap Romanian leader: we are not a second-rate EU state BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romania's president says his country is not a second-class European Union nation and citizens should stop thinking that.In an...
• ap OSCE observers begin monitoring Albania's June 18 vote TIRANA, Albania (AP) - An international security agency has formally launched its election observation mission for Albania's June 18 parliamentary...
• reuters US STOCKS-Futures rise as risk-on sentiment improves By Yashaswini SwamynathanMay 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as a favorable French election outcome and a robust first-quarter...
• reuters New poll setback for German Social Democrats before state vote BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Germany's Social Democrats (SPD), stung by defeat in a state election on Sunday, fell to their lowest level in more than three...
• reuters UPDATE 1-Basketball-NBA opens first academy in cricket-mad India By Amlan ChakrabortyNEW DELHI, May 9 (Reuters) - The National Basketball Association (NBA) opened its first academy in India on Tuesday, hoping the facility...
• reuters England's Bairstow unlikely to start in Champions Trophy - Morgan May 9 (Reuters) - England wicket-keeper batsman Jonny Bairstow's impressive knock against Ireland is unlikely to earn him a Champions Trophy starting spot...
• pa Middlesbrough are relegated as dominant Chelsea close in on title Diego Costa scores the opener as leaders cruise at Stamford Bridge.
• reuters Gladbach sign French teenager Cuisance on five-year deal BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Borussia Moenchengladbach on Tuesday signed French youth international Mickael Cuisance on a five-year deal from next season, the...
• ap South Korea's ousted leader alone, kept in dark on election SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's ousted leader is expected to spend Tuesday's presidential election alone in a solitary detention cell without any...
• ap Ohio university OKs concealed weapons on campus CEDARVILLE, Ohio (AP) - Trustees at a small university in Ohio have approved allowing faculty and staff with permits to carry concealed weapons on...
• pa Broadchurch star praises Corbyn as man who `gives a toss´ The former Coronation Street actor spoke at the launch of the Labour party´s General Election campaign.
• afp Car bomb hits Thailand's troubled south, injures 51 More than 50 people including children were injured on Tuesday when a car bomb exploded outside a supermarket in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south, police...
• reuters S.Korean TV exit polls show liberal Moon expected to win presidency SEOUL, May 9 (Reuters) - Exit polls in South Korea's presidential election showed Moon Jae-in, a liberal human rights lawyer and advocate of a moderate...
• reuters Iceland's last capital controls may be gone by year-end By Marc JonesLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Iceland's remaining capital controls should be ended by the end of the year, a top finance official said,...
• pa Election day ahead: PM in TV interview with husband Philip Jeremy Corbyn says he will remain Labour leader whatever the result on June 8 and the Greens launch their health policy.
• pa Jeremy Corbyn vows to stay on as Labour leader regardless of election result He had previously sought to avoid questions about his own future if Labour is defeated.
• reuters Germany detains third man suspected of planning 'extremist' attack BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - German police have detained a third man suspected of involvement in a plan by an army officer and a student to carry out an...
• reuters Allergan's quarterly revenue rises 5.1 percent May 9 (Reuters) - Botox-maker Allergan Plc reported a 5.1 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, as sales of its newer medicines helped offset...
• reuters Europe's ATR signs provisional order for $1.3 bln IndiGo plane deal PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - European turboprop maker ATR has signed a provisional order to sell 50 ATR 72-600 aircraft, worth more than $1.3 billion at list...
• reuters Tax benefit helps Valeant post quarterly profit vs. yr-ago loss May 9 (Reuters) - Canada's Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc reported a first-quarter profit on Tuesday, compared with a year-ago loss, due to a ...
• pa Tommy Fleetwood sets sights higher after fast start to the season Fleetwood has enjoyed a rapid rise over the last eight months, shooting up the world rankings from 188th to 28th.
• ap Jakarta governor sentenced to 2 years prison for blasphemy JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - An Indonesian court sentenced the minority Christian governor of Jakarta to two years in prison on Tuesday for blaspheming the...
• afp 11 South Korean, Chinese children killed in China bus crash Eleven South Korean and Chinese kindergarteners and their driver were killed when a school bus crashed and burst into flames in a tunnel in eastern China on...
• reuters Qatar says Syria "de-escalation" plan not an alternative to political transition DOHA, May 9 (Reuters) - Qatar's foreign minister on Tuesday welcomed a Russian-brokered agreement for "de-escalation" zones in Syria but said the plan was...
• reuters Cycling-Froome unhurt but bike "totaled" after hit-and-run case May 9 (Reuters) - Tour de France champion Chris Froome said on Tuesday that he had escaped unhurt while having his bike written off by an impatient car...
• reuters Knights swing swords on the red carpet for 'King Arthur' LOS ANGELES, May 9 (Reuters) - King Arthur's knights rode out of the pages of legend and onto Hollywood Boulevard on Monday, as director Guy Ritchie's new...
• reuters Office Depot profit more than doubles on store sales, lower costs May 9 (Reuters) - Office supply chain Office Depot Inc reported its first-quarter profit more than doubled, helped by the sale of some stores and lower...
• reuters Soccer-Dutch turn to Advocaat for World Cup rescue mission AMSTERDAM, May 9 (Reuters) - Veteran coach Dick Advocaat is to take charge of the Dutch national team for a third time to try to revive their faltering...
• pa In video: Suspected pickpockets at work in Bromley Metropolitan Police have released CCTV footage of two people accused of stealing a phone from a shopper.
• pa Can´t see the house for the trees: Property engulfed in ivy sells for £500,000 Only the front door and downstairs window are visible from the street.
• ap On Victory Day, Putin calls for international unity MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday told the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square that the horrors of World War II demonstrate the...
• reuters Loss-making Europcar "cautious" on Britain as EU talks loom By Manon JacobMay 9 (Reuters) - Europcar Groupe is "cautious" about the British car rental market as it monitors developments in the UK's negotiations to...
• reuters "We were in the street" - Syrian refugees in Lebanon struggle after eviction By Heba KansoBEKAA VALLEY, Lebanon, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - S itting in a dimly lit room with his three-year-old son on his lap, Taha points...
• reuters In drought-hit Kenya, selling water keeps city youth in business, off drugs By Kagondu NjagiGITHURAI, Kenya, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Now onto his third job since finishing high school a decade ago, Festus Chege is...
• reuters Canadian Pacific changing tracks to win customers By Allison Lampert and Rod NickelMONTREAL/WINNIPEG, May 9 (Reuters) - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd CEO Keith Creel is an operations specialist like his...
• reuters If London were Aleppo - Buckingham Palace destroyed, 4.3 million dead or displaced BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - The bullet-riddled, bombed-out buildings of Aleppo may bear little resemblance to London's gleaming skyscrapers but the two...
• reuters Racist soldier's militant double life shocks Germany By Thomas Escritt and Sabine SieboldBERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - In January 2014, the commander of a French military academy rejected the master's thesis of an...
• ap The Latest: Paris police move 1,600 from refugee tent camps MADRID (AP) - The Latest on immigration into Europe (all times local):12:50 p.m.Paris police have evacuated several makeshift camps with 1,609 migrants...
• ap Netherlands appoints Dick Advocaat as national team coach THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Dick Advocaat has been appointed coach of the Netherlands for the third time, with former captain Ruud Gullit serving as his...
• reuters 'Macho' players need help fighting mental health issues - Gascoigne May 9 (Reuters) - Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne, who has spent several spells in rehab battling alcohol and drug addiction, has called for more...
• pa Q&A: Would price cap pledged by Tories result in lower energy bills? Theresa May has pledged to cap "rip off" gas and electricity prices if the Conservatives return to power.
• ap German president: Moving toward Mideast deal 'truly urgent' RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Germany's president says that it's "truly urgent" to start moving toward a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian...
• ap IS says it has beheaded Russian foreign fighter for spying BEIRUT (AP) - The Islamic State group says it has beheaded a Russian agent who had infiltrated IS ranks as a fighter to spy on the militant group.A gruesome...
• afp Migrants storm border fence from Morocco into Spain About 100 African migrants stormed over a high double fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Tuesday in a violent assault that left...
• reuters Turks in Germany won't be allowed to vote on death penalty- Merkel BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Turks living in Germany will not be allowed to vote in any referendum on reinstating the death penalty, Chancellor Angela Merkel...
• reuters Bank of England to set out plans to open up interbank payments LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Tuesday it will set out plans by the middle of this year to widen access to Britain's interbank...
• reuters UK's Sun ousts Murdoch protege who likened soccer star to gorilla -FT LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Britain's top-selling newspaper The Sun is to oust Kelvin MacKenzie, a provocative columnist and long-time favourite of owner...
• reuters Pakistan State Oil cancels jet fuel tender amid Afghan border dispute By Jessica JaganathanSINGAPORE, May 9 (Reuters) - Pakistan State Oil has cancelled a tender to buy jet fuel for delivery in June amid a border dispute...
• pa Return of Lions and Kangaroos tours announced by rugby league chiefs A Great Britain and Ireland Lions tour to the southern hemisphere has been scheduled for 2019.
• ap The Latest: Crowds mass at jail where Jakarta governor held JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - The Latest on the blasphemy trial of the Indonesian capital's minority Christian governor, Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama (all times...
• reuters Philippines' new c.bank chief signals continuity and reforms By Karen LemaMANILA, May 9 (Reuters) - Incoming Philippine central bank governor Nestor Espenilla vowed on Tuesday to strengthen oversight of the financial...
• reuters Soccer- Advocaat named as new Dutch coach to revive World Cup campaign AMSTERDAM, May 9 (Reuters) - Dick Advocaat has been named as the new coach of the Netherlands, returning for a third spell at the helm of the ailing national...
• reuters Endo posts 7.7 percent rise in quarterly revenue May 9 (Reuters) - Endo International Plc reported a 7.7 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by strong demand for its newly launched generic...
• afp Car bomb hits Thailand's troubled south, injures 40 At least 40 people were wounded Tuesday when a car bomb exploded outside a supermarket in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south, police said, the largest...
• reuters Leicester's Shakespeare to decide future after season ends May 9 (Reuters) - Leicester City interim manager Craig Shakespeare will discuss his contract with the Premier League club after the season ends, the...
• reuters Wenger says exit from Champions League wouldn't harm contract talks May 9 (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Tuesday said that failure to qualify for next season's Champions League would not jeopardise contract...
• pa Arsene Wenger vows he must call the shots at Arsenal Wenger is still yet to be drawn on whether he will sign a new contract to remain at the club beyond the end of the season.
• pa Fugitive British drug baron arrested by police in Thailand Jonathon Moorby was arrested on Koh Samui.
• ap 'I do:" Bride rolls down aisle in wheelchair, hospital gown HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - A West Virginia couple had their hearts set on their wedding date and they weren't going to let a trip to the emergency room get in...
• ap Infantino slams racist 'idiots,' to speak to victim Muntari MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has decried the "idiots" who directed monkey chants at Sulley Muntari and offered to speak to the...
• ap 'Blue Lives Matter' sign up near site of police shooting CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Less than a week after a former South Carolina police officer pleaded guilty in the 2015 death an unarmed black man who ran from a...
• afp Jakarta's Christian governor jailed for two years for blasphemy Jakarta's Christian governor was jailed for two years Tuesday after being found guilty of blasphemy, in a shock decision that has stoked concerns over rising...
• ap Australia vets exposed to atomic tests gain free health care CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australian ex-servicemen who were exposed to radiation during British atomic bomb tests in Australia and during the cleanup of...
• afp Health of Nigeria's president stokes governance concerns President Muhammadu Buhari had warned Nigerians when he returned from nearly two months of medical treatment in London that he was likely to have go back. On...
• reuters Al Shabaab militants attack Somali army base, killing several soldiers By Feisal Omar and Abdi SheikhMOGADISHU, May 9 (Reuters) - Al Shabaab fighters attacked a remote Somali army base northwest of the capital Mogadishu on ...
• reuters Guinea-Bissau President bans cashew sales amid smuggling BISSAU, May 9 (Reuters) - Guinea Bissau President Jose Mario Vaz has ordered a halt to cashew sales just a few weeks into the season amid signs the nuts...
• ap As manhunt ends, top African warlord Kony eludes justice KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Indicted for killing thousands and kidnapping children to become soldiers and sex slaves, Joseph Kony has been Africa's most notorious...
• afp Abbas says ready to meet Israel PM as part of Trump peace efforts Mahmud Abbas said Tuesday Donald Trump was expected to visit the Palestinian territories "soon" and that he was ready to meet Israel's prime minister as part...
• reuters 11 children, several South Korean, die in bus crash in China BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - Eleven young children - five South Korean and six Chinese - were killed along with their driver when their bus crashed and...
• pa Nicola Adams to face Maryan Salazar in second professional fight The double Olympic champion comfortably defeated Virginie Carcamo in her first professional bout last month.
• afp Looters cause chaos at deadly Philippine fire Looters mobbed a deadly slum fire in the Philippine capital on Tuesday, pulling roofing sheets and electric wire from singed homes as firemen scrambled to...
• reuters Towergate's owners to create new UK insurance broking group By Simon Jessop and Carolyn CohnLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - The majority owners of insurance broker Towergate, which restructured its debt two years ago, ...
• reuters Sharapova set for wildcard entry in Birmingham - report May 9 (Reuters) - Former world number one Maria Sharapova will be awarded a wildcard by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to play at next month's Aegon...
• reuters Earnings, resources stocks help European shares hold at 21-month highs By Kit ReesLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - A raft of well-received updates and a recovery in resources stocks helped European shares rebound on Tuesday from the...
• reuters Savills expects UK election to hit housing sales in next few weeks LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - International estate agency Savills said it anticipated housing sales in Britain will be hit by a June 8 general election, but...
• reuters PRESS DIGEST- Canada- May 9 May 9 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their...
• ap AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT A 'war of regime choices': S. Koreans vote for new presidentSEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Koreans voted Tuesday in a presidential election a conservative...
• reuters China's securities regulator launches inspection on brokerages' fund business-sources SHANGHAI, May 9 (Reuters) - China's securities watchdog has launched a nation-wide inspection on brokerages' asset management business, sources said on...
• pa New home found for tarantula abandoned on city street in Leicester RSPCA says the bird-eating Brazilian spider was left in a plastic box, but has been taken on by a specialist exotics keeper.
• ap Danish lawmaker calls for ban on jet skis after fatal crash COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - A lawmaker in Denmark has called for a ban on jet skis off the country's coasts after two American students were killed in a crash...
• reuters German job vacancies hit record high in first quarter BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Job vacancies in Germany hit an all-time high in the first three months of 2017, data showed on Tuesday, climbing above one...
• pa Veteran coach Dick Advocaat back in charge of Holland The announcement sees Advocaat, who turns 70 in September, become his country´s oldest national coach.
• pa In video: Factory explodes just as firefighters arrive At least 15 people were injured, three seriously in the blast.
• ap Several South Korean children killed in China accident BEIJING (AP) - Twelve people, including several South Korean school children, were killed Tuesday when their bus was involved in an accident and caught fire...
• afp Hindu nationalists promise 'superior' Indian babies A Hindu nationalist organisation is promising to help Indian couples conceive "superior" babies with high IQs and fairer skin than their parents, sparking...
• reuters Omitted Lions players still have a chance, says Gatland May 9 (Reuters) - British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has said players that were omitted from the 41-man squad for the New Zealand tour could...
• afp Zimbabwe's Mugabe flies to Singapore for health check: report Zimbabwe's 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe has flown to Singapore for a "routine medical check-up", state media reported Tuesday."President Mugabe...
• ap DP World: 10 hurt in crane collapse at Dubai main cargo port DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Port operator DP World says 10 people were injured when one of the massive cranes at Dubai's largest port toppled over...
• reuters Indonesia president calls for respect of governor blasphemy verdict JAKARTA, May 9 (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday urged all parties to respect the verdict of a court which jailed Jakarta's Christian...
• pa In graphic: Poll of polls with 30 days to go The seven-day rolling average of all published polls shows support for the Conservatives stands at 47%.
• pa Former French PM Manuel Valls pledges allegiance to Emmanuel Macron´s movement Mr Macron beat far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the presidential run-off on Sunday.
• afp China wants its anthem sung, but maybe not at parties China is fine-tuning legislation on the proper way and place to sing its national anthem, tightening rules that already bar people from belting it out at...
• pa `Quite a hassle´ to switch providers, says Energy Secretary Greg Clark said he had never tried to swap to a better household energy deal himself.
• pa Antonio Conte hopes Chelsea wrap up Premier League title at West Brom Chelsea have three chances to secure the three points needed to win the title after opening up a seven-point lead over Tottenham.
• reuters Britain's FTSE at one-month high, Tory energy pledge hits Centrica, SSE By Helen ReidMay 9 (Reuters) - Energy companies Centrica and SSE were among the worst-performing stocks on Britain's FTSE on Tuesday, after British Prime...
• reuters Soccer-Infantino says will talk to Muntari, fight racist 'idiots' By Simon EvansMANAMA, May 9 (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he intends to talk with Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari, the victim of racist...
• pa Mother of Katie Rough pays tribute to `beautiful´ and `amazing´ daughter The York youngster died in January after being found in a playing field with neck and chest injuries.
• ap Iranian state TV: Death toll in mine explosion rises to 42 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iranian search crews have found seven more bodies at the site of last week's coal mine explosion in northern Golestan province, raising...
• ap Pakistan opens border crossing for ailing Afghans to return QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A Pakistani government official says authorities have made an exception for ailing Afghans, allowing them to leave and return home...
• reuters Toshiba ups the ante in chip unit sale with attack on Western Digital By Makiko YamazakiTOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp has told Western Digital Corp not to interfere in the sale of its prized chip unit, rejecting...
• reuters Insurer Hiscox picks Luxembourg for EU base after Brexit By Esha VaishMay 9 (Reuters) - British insurer Hiscox has decided to establish a new subsidiary in Luxembourg to underwrite its retail business in Europe...
• reuters Sterling steadies below $1.30 as focus turns to BoE By Jemima KellyLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Sterling steadied near recent seven-month highs close to $1.30 on Tuesday, as traders looked to a Bank of England...
• reuters Micro Focus shares hit by weak update at software business it is buying LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Shares in British tech firm Micro Focus plunged on Tuesday after revenues at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise's software business,...
• reuters Some 300 migrants storm border fence in Spanish enclave MADRID, May 9 (Reuters) - Around 300 sub-Saharan African migrants stormed the six-metre razor-wire fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla...
• pa In video: Theresa May´s favourite soundbites As the campaign rolls on towards polling day on June 8, we look at some of the key phrases employed by the Tory leader during her speeches.
• reuters TABLE-Merkel's conservatives extend lead over Social Democrats BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - German voters head to the polls on Sept. 24 in what is expected to be a tightly contested national election. Below is...
• ap Thai police arrest wanted British drug trafficker KOH SAMUI, Thailand (AP) - Thai police said Tuesday that they have arrested a British man wanted in his own country on a drug trafficking conviction.Jonathan...
• afp Iran mine accident search ends with 43 dead Iranian rescue workers on Tuesday pulled out the 43rd and last body of victims killed in a mine explosion after six days of round-the-clock digging, the...
• reuters Russia showcases Arctic hardware in Red Square military parade MOSCOW, May 9 (Reuters) - Russia rolled out air defence systems built to operate in sub-zero Arctic conditions on Tuesday as it showcased its military...
• reuters China's c.bank to focus on impact on stability of non-bank financial institutions -working paper BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - China will pay closer attention to the influence of non-bank financial institutions on financial stability, and the impact of...
• pa Gregor Townsend expects Warren Gatland to take more Scotland players Townsend´s first act in charge was naming the 34-man squad he will take with him on this summer´s trip.
• reuters On Gatsby´s North Shore, Chinese luxury home buyers pause as curbs bite By Koh Gui Qing and Elias GlennJERICHO, N.Y./BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - Among the sprawling colonial homes and well-tended lawns on the north shore of New ...
• reuters Islamic State says it beheads Russian officer in Syria-SITE DUBAI, May 9 (Reuters) - Islamic State has issued a video showing the beheading of what it described as a Russian intelligence officer captured in Syria,...
• ap Germany arrests 2 suspected Islamic extremists from Syria BERLIN (AP) - German authorities arrested two Syrians suspected of fighting for extremist groups in their homeland, including one who allegedly administered...
• reuters Reflation trades back on as stock volatility is crushed By Jamie McGeeverLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - European stocks and bond yields rose on Tuesday, boosted by historically low stock market volatility, continuing...
• reuters Airbus looks to upgrades to counter Boeing's new mid-market jet By Tim HepherPARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Europe's Airbus is examining a series of step-by-step improvements to its A320neo family as it prepares to defend its...
• reuters EMERGING MARKETS-Oil and dollar again stall emerging market gains By Sujata RaoLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Emerging markets retreated on Tuesday as oil prices stayed under $50 per barrel and the dollar firmed, with the...
• reuters Redknapp open to extending Birmingham role after survival May 9 (Reuters) - Harry Redknapp has said he is interested in taking charge of Birmingham as a full-time manager after holding initial talks with the club...
• reuters Global default risks mostly receded in past year-StanChart LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Risk perception for most of the world's countries have improved in the past year, according to a Standard Chartered analysis of...
• reuters China says North Korea sending delegation to new Silk Road summit BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that North Korea will be sending a delegation to next week's summit on President Xi...
• reuters EU asks China to meet its globalisation promises with greater market access BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - Europe hopes China will deliver its pro-globalisation pledges by increasing foreign access to its own markets, the European...
• reuters Hughes urges Butland to stay at Stoke for regular football May 9 (Reuters) - Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has urged goalkeeper Jack Butland to stay at the club next season to ensure he gets the maximum playing time...
• reuters Bomb wounds 20 at supermarket in southern Thailand PATTANI, Thailand, May 9 (Reuters) - A bomb exploded in front of a supermarket on Tuesday in the Thai city of Pattani, wounding about 20 people, a military...
• ap Local officials removed after Chinese mine accident kills 18 BEIJING (AP) - Authorities have removed six officials in central China from their positions after 18 workers were killed by a gas leak in a coal mine, state...
• reuters Malaysia woos China's Wanda after Bandar Malaysia deal collapse -sources KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Reuters) - Malaysia is trying to rope in China's Dalian Wanda Group Co Ltd to develop a $1.7 billion Kuala Lumpur property project,...
• reuters Chinese property buyers lead foreign investors in Australia - report SYDNEY, May 9 (Reuters) - Australia approved foreign investments worth almost a third more in fiscal 2016 than the previous year, as more Chinese buyers...
• reuters West Ham eyeing Liverpool upset after Tottenham triumph - Fonte May 9 (Reuters) - West Ham United left Tottenham Hotspur's title hopes in tatters with a shock 1-0 win last week and they have now set their sights on...
• reuters Ten 10 South Korean children killed in traffic accident in China BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - Ten South Korean children and at least one Chinese national were killed in a traffic accident in China's eastern Shandong...
• reuters Adecco sees Macron election fuelling job growth in France By John Miller and Rupert PretterklieberZURICH, May 9 (Reuters) - The election of centrist reformer Emmanuel Macron to the French presidency is poised to...
• afp Briton who tried to kill Trump heard 'screaming voices' A British man jailed after trying to assassinate Donald Trump said Tuesday that screaming voices in his head urged him to lunge for a policeman's gun.Michael...
• reuters Hong Kong stocks rise to 21-month high as resource shares rebound SHANGHAI, May 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks closed on Tuesday at the highest level in 21 months, aided by a sharp rebound in resource shares and...
• reuters Five lions flee South Africa's Kruger park JOHANNESBURG, May 9 (Reuters) - Armed South African wildlife rangers and police scoured farmland around a small town near the Mozambican border on Tuesday...
• reuters Australia's remote Darwin courts China even with US Marines By Tom WestbrookDARWIN, May 9 (Reuters) - When the United States signed an agreement in 2011 to use Australia's tropical port of Darwin as a base for...
• reuters FOREX-Rising yields boost dollar, euro after French vote By Patrick GrahamLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Currency markets swung back to trading on the diverging outlooks for growth and tighter monetary policy on...
• pa More children with mental health problems being treated away from home region The BMA found around 69% of young patients were admitted to hospital away from their homes.
• reuters No high-rises, no concrete jungle in China's new satellite capital BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - China will ban large-scale property development including towering skyscrapers in an ambitious new economic zone near Beijing,...
• afp New Zealand deputy PM tells of dildo protest fears New Zealand's deputy prime minister testified Tuesday that a colleague accused of careless driving feared an attack from a dildo-wielding demonstrator when...
• reuters Early humans co-existed in Africa with human-like species 300,000 years ago By Ed StoddardKROMDRAAI, South Africa, May 9 (Reuters) - Scientists unveiled the first evidence on Tuesday that early humans co-existed in Africa 300,000...
• reuters U.S. lawmakers visit Dalai Lama, highlight situation in Tibet By Douglas BusvineDHARAMSALA, India, May 9 (Reuters) - A U.S. Congressional delegation visited the Dalai Lama at his headquarters in India on Tuesday,...
• ap Kushner firm apologizes for reference to White House ties WASHINGTON (AP) - Plenty can go wrong when foreign money mixes with immigration green cards, real estate deals and political connections.Revelations that the...
• ap Colorado GOP blocks nation's 1st well-mapping requirement DENVER (AP) - Colorado Republicans used a late-night filibuster Monday to block a first-of-its-kind requirement that oil and gas producers provide the...
• ap Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya guilty of disobeying top court NEW DELHI (AP) - India's top court on Tuesday found wanted tycoon Vijay Mallya guilty of disobeying its order barring him from transferring $40 million to...
• reuters Britain's Business secretary says energy market is inefficient LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Britain's energy market is inefficient and gives the biggest players too much power to overcharge customers, Energy Secretary...
• reuters Online improvement helps William Hill make positive start to year May 9 (Reuters) - British bookmaker William Hill Plc , which in March named a new chief executive and finance head, on Tuesday reported a 16 percent rise...
• reuters Liverpool must win last two games, says Milner May 9 (Reuters) - Liverpool have no margin for error in the race for a top-four place and must win their remaining two Premier League games to make sure of a...
• reuters Euro zone bond yields rise as focus tilts back to macro outlook By Dhara RanasingheLONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Borrowing costs across the euro area rose on Tuesday as the decisive outcome to France's presidential election...
• pa Ex-editor Kelvin MacKenzie `set to leave The Sun´ after Ross Barkley column The Sun issued an apology and suspended the columnist after the April 14 opinion piece.
• pa Brexit has added 5p to a litre of fuel, Nick Clegg says The 5p "Brexit" increase worked out at £60 per year for the average motorist.
• ap News guide for Trump-Russia probe focusing on ousted Flynn WASHINGTON (AP) - An FBI investigation and congressional probes into the Trump campaign and contacts with Russia continue to shadow the administration,...
• ap GOP under pressure as Senate weighs vote on drilling rule WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans from energy-producing states are under pressure as the Senate weighs whether to overturn an Obama-era regulation to restrict...
• reuters European shares hold at 21-month highs, Micro Focus slides LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - A raft of well-received updates and a recovery in resources stocks helped European shares rebound early on Tuesday from the...
• ap Former official says she warned White House about Flynn WASHINGTON (AP) - Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates says she bluntly warned the Trump White House in January that new National Security Adviser...
• reuters UPDATE 3-Paris' Gare du Nord reopens after fruitless hunt for militants PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Paris' Gare du Nord - one of the French capital's main railway stations - reopened on Tuesday after police evacuated it late on...
• ap Senate GOP struggles to find challengers for some Democrats DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Senate Republicans landed a top-tier candidate in West Virginia but have struggled to recruit well-known GOP challengers in several...
• pa Bars and stripes warning as scientists say parallel lines may cause migraines Some static patterns could cause negative effects even in the brains of healthy people.
• reuters Philippines' incoming c.bank governor says wants efficient monetary, financial system MANILA, May 9 (Reuters) - The incoming Philippine central bank governor Nestor Espenilla on Tuesday said he will pursue a efficient, resilient and...
• pa Tributes to `tremendous´ British-born doctor killed with fiancee in US penthouse A 30-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder.
• reuters Infantino says will meet with racism victim Muntari By Simon EvansMANAMA, May 9 (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he intends to meet with Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari, the victim of racist...
• ap Warriors await challenge after cruising to 8-0 in playoffs SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Golden State Warriors are four wins from their third consecutive trip to the NBA Finals - and likely a third straight showdown with...
• pa Labour´s position on Brexit `unclear´, says Sadiq Khan The London mayor also stressed the party would fight to keep the UK in the European single market.
• pa Ched Evans returns to Sheffield United on three-year contract Wales international rejoins the Blades for an undisclosed fee.
• reuters Shanghai stocks end flat, regulatory worries linger SHANGHAI, May 9 (Reuters) - Shanghai stocks recouped earlier losses to end flat on Tuesday, snapping a five-day losing streak, but lingering concerns over...
• pa Donald Trump dismisses Russia collusion claims as a total hoax The US president has repeatedly said he has no ties to Moscow.
• afp Q&A: Why is religious intolerance on the rise in Indonesia? A guilty verdict and two-year jail sentence for Jakarta's Christian governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama on blasphemy charges have fuelled concerns about the...
• afp Qantas chief gets pie in face Qantas Airways chief executive Alan Joyce had a cream pie planted in his face Tuesday at a business breakfast, with police detaining an elderly man over the...
• reuters PRESS DIGEST - Bulgaria - May 9 SOFIA, May 9 (Reuters) - These are some of the main stories in Bulgarian newspapers on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch...
• reuters Slovak Republic - Factors To Watch on May 9 BRATISLAVA, May 9 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Slovak financial markets on Tuesday. ...
• reuters Uninvited Taiwan says going to U.N. health meeting, warns China on ties TAIPEI, May 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan will send a delegation to a U.N. health meeting even though it does not have an invitation, the government said on...
• ap German exports, imports reach record heights in March BERLIN (AP) - Germany statistics agency says that the country exported more goods in March than in any previous month, though imports also rose to reach a...
• ap France's new leader untested on foreign policy, but no dummy PARIS (AP) - Elected on a reform agenda for France, President-elect Emmanuel Macron will quickly discover that foreign policy - an area not yet in his...
• pa Ex-acting attorney general `concerned Flynn could be blackmailed by Russians´ Sally Yates said the Russians knew Flynn had misled the vice president.
• reuters Commerzbank gets one-off boost as core business struggles By Arno SchuetzeFRANKFURT, May 9 (Reuters) - Commerzbank beat forecasts with a 28 percent rise in first-quarter net profit, as a one-off boost at its asset...
• ap China official lauds Macau security law in hint to Hong Kong HONG KONG (AP) - China's No. 3 official has lauded Macau's anti-subversion legislation during a visit to the city in a message that appeared aimed at nearby...
• reuters UK Labour leader Corbyn: I won't quit if I lose election LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Jeremy Corbyn, leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party which is currently languishing behind the ruling Conservatives in...
• reuters Bookmakers William Hill says made a positive start to 2017 May 9 (Reuters) - British bookmaker William Hill Plc , which in March named a new chief executive and finance head, on Tuesday reported a 16 percent rise...
• afp Anti-IS coalition meets in Denmark to assess campaign Key members of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria meet in Copenhagen on Tuesday to assess the campaign's next steps as...
• ap Lawyer: Charge of rape at costume parties is 'money grab' PERKASIE, Pa. (AP) - A lawyer for a Pennsylvania man accused of raping an 8-year-old boy at parties for people dressed in animal costumes says the...
• afp Taiwan blames China for WHO invite snub Taiwan said Tuesday it had been excluded from a major World Health Organisation meeting for the first time in eight years, blaming rival China for the snub...
• pa `Special´ medieval text printed by William Caxton found buried in box The only other surviving fragment of the book is held at the British Library in London.
• afp Australia vows 'practical' budget to counter voter frustrations Australia was set to unveil a "practical" budget Tuesday focused on infrastructure spending and housing affordability with the government "listening" to...
• reuters JD.com reports record Q1, warns growth to weaken future profits By Cate CadellBEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - JD.com Inc logged the first profit since its 2014 listing as an expanded product line-up lured more active users,...
• pa May more likely to protect NHS than Corbyn, voters believe More than 40% of those asked backed the Conservative Party leader.
• afp Curry leads Warriors to complete NBA Western Conference sweep Stephen Curry scored 30 points as the Golden State Warriors wrapped up a series sweep with a 121-95 rout of the Utah Jazz on Monday.The Warriors advanced to...
• reuters S.Korean presidential favourite says Seoul shouldn't be a 'sightseer' as US, China talk SEOUL, May 9 (Reuters) - South Korea's presidential frontrunner Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday Seoul should take on a more active role in diplomatic relations...
• reuters New Philippines environment minister says possible to balance mining, nature MANILA, May 9 (Reuters) - The new environment minister for the Philippines said it was possible to strike a balance between allowing mining and protecting...
• reuters Bank of France estimates French Q2 GDP growth at 0.5 percent PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - The Bank of France on Tuesday estimated French second quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth to come in at 0.5 percent,...
• reuters Arsenal not giving up the chase, says Xhaka May 9 (Reuters) - Arsenal know they need a big slice of luck to finish in the Premier League top four but midfielder Granit Xhaka says the London club have...
• ap Man who pretended to be Army vet sentenced to 14 years NEW YORK (AP) - A man who posed as a U.S. Army veteran and claimed to have two doctorates from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been sentenced...
• reuters Kidnapped Indian priest in Yemen pleads for help in video ADEN, May 9 (Reuters) - An Indian priest kidnapped after an attack on a care home in Yemen's southern port city of Aden last year has appealed for help in...
• reuters Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on May 9 PRAGUE, May 9 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Czech financial markets on Tuesday. ...
• ap NBC announces its first new sitcom for 2017-18 TV season LOS ANGELES (AP) - NBC is giving the nod to a new sitcom starring Glenn Howerton of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."NBC said Monday it has ordered the...
• afp Trump insists no evidence of collusion with Russia US President Donald Trump insisted there is no evidence he colluded with Russia after a Senate hearing that highlighted warnings that his former national...
• reuters Zalando reports solid growth helped by male shoppers BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - Zalando, Europe's biggest pure online fashion retailer, saw first-quarter sales grow 23 percent, supported by a marketing...
• reuters After Brexit, underwriter Hiscox picks Luxembourg as EU base May 9 (Reuters) - Lloyd's of London underwriter Hiscox has decided to establish a new EU subsidiary in Luxembourg to underwrite its retail business in...
• ap No snoozing: Yankees pull all-nighter, beat Reds 10-4 CINCINNATI (AP) - The Yankees know how to pull an all-nighter and come up aces.Their Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka won his fifth consecutive start, Brett...
• reuters Baseball-Highlights of Monday's MLB games May 8 (The Sports Xchange) - Highlights of Monday's Major League Baseball games:A's 3, Angels 2Jed Lowrie hit a solo home run with two outs in the 11th...
• reuters Cricket-Proteas wrecking ball Rabada wants to stay the course By Amlan ChakrabortyNEW DELHI, May 9 (Reuters) - Kagiso Rabada's shoulders are big enough to carry the burden of being a pace spearhead but he is also...
• ap Los Angeles could land Olympic Games, but which year? LOS ANGELES (AP) - Leaders in Los Angeles will guide their International Olympic Committee guests from the Hollywood Hills to Santa Monica Beach to a...
• reuters French ex-prime minister Valls plans to back Macron in June elections PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Manuel Valls, a former French Socialist prime minister, said on Tuesday that he wished to support President-elect Emmanuel...
• reuters German industrial output falls less than expected in March BERLIN, May 9 (Reuters) - German industrial production fell by less than expected in March and trade proved resilient, data showed on Tuesday, supporting...
• ap Walker's single in 9th lifts Mets over Giants 4-3 NEW YORK (AP) - Plagued by injuries, obstinance and absenteeism, the New York Mets have managed to win seven of 10 following a six-game losing...
• ap Afghan official: Bomb at religious school kills chief cleric KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - An Afghan official says a bombing at a religious school in northern Parwan province has killed the chief cleric and wounded four...
• reuters European banks warn of London exodus if told to convert branches to subsidiaries By Maya Nikolaeva and Anjuli DaviesPARIS/LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - European banks are privately warning they will have to shift thousands of people out of ...
• reuters Dismantling nuclear: German power firms sell new skills By Christoph SteitzFRANKFURT, May 9 (Reuters) - Energy groups E.ON and EnBW are tearing down their nuclear plants at massive cost following Germany's...
• reuters Independence is an unwanted election challenge for Scottish nationalists By Elisabeth O'LearyGALASHIELS, Scotland, May 9 (Reuters) - - Calum Kerr, a parliamentarian from the Scottish National Party (SNP), is having to work hard...
• reuters Poland - Factors to Watch May 9 Following are news stories, press reports and events to watch that may affect Poland's financial markets on Tuesday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 2...
• ap Police: Top Malaysian Islamic State operative dead in Syria KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysia's police chief said the country's top Islamic State operative was killed in an attack in Syria last month.Muhammad...
• reuters GLOBAL-MARKETS-Asia stocks, dollar subdued after French relief, S.Korea vote eyed By Nichola SaminatherSINGAPORE, May 9 (Reuters) - Asian stock markets edged down on Tuesday following a flat close on Wall Street, as investors searched...
• reuters GLOBAL-MARKETS-Asia stocks, dollar subdued after French relief, S.Korea voted eyed By Nichola SaminatherSINGAPORE, May 9 (Reuters) - Asian stock markets edged down on Tuesday following a flat close on Wall Street, as investors searched...
• pa Golden State Warriors complete clean sweep of Utah Jazz to book final spot A 121-95 victory in Salt Lake City gave the Warriors a spot in the Western Conference final.
• reuters Pie in the sky as Australia's Qantas boss gets just dessert By Benjamin WeirSYDNEY, May 9 (Reuters) - Qantas Airways Ltd Chief Executive Alan Joyce proved he was no cream puff on Tuesday, keeping his cool after a...
• ap BC-BBA--AL Leaders %byline(By The Associated Press%)BATTING_Castro, New York, .358; Trout, Los Angeles, .355; Garcia, Chicago, .349; Bogaerts, Boston, .340; Benintendi, Boston,...
• ap BC-BBO--MLB Linescores %byline(By The Associated Press%)Bauer, McAllister (7) and R.Perez; Stroman, Barnes (7), Smith (8), R.Osuna (9) and Maile. W_Stroman 3-2. L_Bauer 2-4....
• reuters Asia stocks, dollar subdued after French relief, S.Korea voted eyed By Nichola SaminatherSINGAPORE, May 9 (Reuters) - Asian stock markets edged down on Tuesday following a flat close on Wall Street, as investors searched...
• reuters SHOWCASE-Soccer-Palace's game against Hull bigger than cup final: Allardyce May 9 (Reuters) - Crystal Palace's Premier League game against Hull City on Sunday is massive and "bigger than a cup final" as both teams fight to avoid the...
• pa Man who tried to grab gun at Trump rally `heard voices telling him to kill´ Sandford was diagnosed as having had a psychotic episode at the time of the incident.
• reuters China's commodity imports return to more normal levels: Russell By Clyde RussellLAUNCESTON, Australia, May 9 (Reuters) - The pullback in China's imports in April of crude oil and major bulk commodities, except coal, is...
• reuters Indebted Huishan Dairy under pressure as Bank of China calls in loan By Sumeet ChatterjeeHONG KONG, May 9 (Reuters) - China Huishan Dairy Holdings Co Ltd, wrestling with debt, battered shares and an empty boardroom, could...
• ap Clash over middle-school sex assaults: Did they happen? ESTILL, S.C. (AP) - The numbers are horrific: At least four students, ages 11 to 14, victimized by as many as 30 kids in one of the largest single cases of...
• pa Greens vow funds to make NHS fighting fit for 21st century Party co-leader Caroline Lucas will target the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.
• pa Chelsea star N´Golo Kante wins football writers´ prize Blues team-mate Eden Hazard was second with Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli third.
• pa Gatland defends Lions meet-up days before European finals Saracens cancelled training on Monday because six players were on Lions duty.
• pa Theresa May pledges `sustainable levels´ of migration Net migration dropped to 273,000 in the year to September, figures show.
• pa Moped gangs armed with machetes terrorise public near Prince George´s new school Residents in Battersea, south west London, said they had seen men on bikes waving weapons near Thomas´s Battersea school.
• reuters Elliott goes to court seeking dismissal of Akzo Nobel chairman Burgmans AMSTERDAM, May 9 (Reuters) - Elliot Advisors, the hedge fund that has been pushing Dutch paint maker Akzo Nobel to enter takeover talks with U.S. peer PPG...
• pa Man charged over dog attack which seriously injured two-year-old girl Toddler was attacked while playing in the garden at a house in Toxteth.
• pa Free parking at English NHS hospitals if Labour wins, promises Jeremy Corbyn The party would increase insurance premium tax for private health insurance products.
• pa Macron appears at event with Hollande amid preparations for transition to power The president-elect defeated far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
• reuters Pakistan summon all-rounder Nawaz as part of corruption probe LAHORE, May 9 (Reuters) - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has summoned all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz to appear before its security and vigilance department as part...
• reuters French authorities move to clear out refugee camp in Paris PARIS, May 9 (Reuters) - French authorities are working to clear out a refugee camp in northeast Paris, the police said on Tuesday, with local media...
• ap The Latest: Attorney: Travel ban is religiously motivated RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Latest on the legal challenges to President Donald Trump's revised travel ban targeting six-Muslim majority countries (all times...
• ap Rare French flowers destroyed in Australian quarantine drama SYDNEY (AP) - Australian quarantine officials have acknowledged that they reacted a bit too hastily when they destroyed a rare, centuries-old collection of...
• ap Fire destroys historic barn at UConn's main campus STORRS, Conn. (AP) - A fire has destroyed a historic barn on the University of Connecticut's main campus.UConn spokeswoman Stephanie Reitz says the blaze...
• reuters Thailand's PTTEP suspends Indonesia investment over oil spill case BANGKOK, May 9 (Reuters) - Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production said on Tuesday it was suspending investment in Indonesia after the Indonesian...
• reuters Former top Hong Kong official and property tycoon appeal landmark graft conviction By Venus Wu and Stefanie McIntyreHONG KONG, May 9 (Reuters) - A former senior Hong Kong official and a billionaire property tycoon arrived in court on ...
• ap UN climate talks begin amid uncertainty over US position BONN, Germany (AP) - Despite uncertainties about whether the United States will remain committed to the Paris climate accord under President Donald Trump,...
• reuters Romania - Factors to watch on May 9 BUCHAREST, May 9 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Romanian financial markets on Tuesday.WAGESRomania's...
• reuters Reuters Science News Summary Following is a summary of current science news briefs.Unmanned U.S. Air Force space plane lands after secret, two-year missionThe U.S. military's...
• ap Pipe shop owner, manager not guilty in drug-related trial NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma jurors have found the owner and manager of a pipe shop not guilty of selling drug paraphernalia.A Cleveland County jury...
• ap S. Koreans vote for new president to succeed ousted Park SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Millions of South Koreans headed to polls Tuesday to elect a new president, a culmination of a two-month race a trailing...
• ap Mets say Harvey will return to mound Friday at Milwaukee NEW YORK (AP) - Matt Harvey is set to rejoin the New York Mets' rotation Friday in their Major League Baseball match at Milwaukee after serving a three-day...
• reuters China's yuan slips, offshore spot faces pressure on looser outflow curbs SHANGHAI, May 9 (Reuters) - China's yuan fell against the dollar on Tuesday after the central bank fixed its midpoint at a one-month low, following a...
• reuters China stocks steady as regulatory worries linger; Hong Kong up SHANGHAI, May 9 (Reuters) - China's main stock indexes steadied on Tuesday morning, as lingering concerns over tighter financial regulations kept investors...
• ap California group pledges $100 million to battle homelessness SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A San Francisco-based nonprofit has pledged to raise $100 million to reduce chronic homelessness in a city widely known for sidewalk...
• reuters Toshiba tells Western Digital not to interfere with chip unit sale TOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp has told its memory chip partner Western Digital Corp not to interfere with the sale of the Japanese company's prized...
• reuters Athletics-US hurdler Harrison set for finger surgery, expects quick return By Gene CherryMay 8 (Reuters) - Hurdles world record holder Keni Harrison will have surgery on a broken finger on Thursday but the American hopes to be back...
• ap Capitals overwhelm Penguins 5-2 to force Game 7 PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Washington Capitals are well aware of their franchise's inglorious past, one filled with unmet expectations and gut-wrenching...
• ap Big child webcam sex bust reveals rising abuse MABALACAT, Philippines (AP) - Authorities in the Philippines have arrested an American suspected of exploiting dozens of Filipino children using webcams to...
• reuters Indonesia courts jails Jakarta's Christian governor for blasphemy against Islam JAKARTA, May 9 (Reuters) - An Indonesian court has found Jakarta's Christian governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama guilty of blasphemy against Islam and...
• ap Curry's 30 lead Warriors to sweep after 121-95 win over Jazz SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Stephen Curry scored 30 points as the Golden State Warriors completed a sweep of the Utah Jazz with a 121-95 victory in their NBA...
• reuters U.S. anti-Muslim bias incidents increased in 2016, group says By Scott MaloneBOSTON, May 9 (Reuters) - When the Masjid Al-Kareem mosque in Providence, Rhode Island, received a threatening letter in November calling...
• reuters NBA-Highlights of Monday's NBA game May 8 (The Sports Xchange) - Highlights of Monday's National Basketball Association game:Warriors 121, Jazz 95Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay...
• ap Sex assaults in high school sports minimized as 'hazing' The Georgia school district said it was investigating the baseball players for "misbehavior" and "inappropriate physical contact." What it didn't reveal was...
• ap NBA TOP PLAYOFF PERFORMERS Most Points: 53, Isaiah Thomas, Boston, Second Round Game ?2, May 2.Most Rebounds: 18, Marcin Gortat, Washington, First Round Game ?4 vs. Atlanta, April...
• ap Prosecutors seek 11-years for man who gave advice in slaying CHICAGO (AP) - Federal prosecutors in Chicago are asking for up to 11 years in prison for a man who offered advice to his cousin in the 2014 murder of a...
• reuters White House postpones meeting to decide on participation in Paris climate pact WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - A meeting of Trump administration advisers that had been scheduled for Tuesday to decide whether to pull the United States...
• ap Man freed in '92 killings after new witnesses come forward STORMVILLE, N.Y. (AP) - A man who spent 22 years in prison for a double killing he said he didn't do walked free Monday, his New York conviction overturned...
• ap California asks federal taxpayers to fund repairs at dam SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California is asking the federal government to pay 75 percent of the hundreds of millions of dollars in repairs to the badly damaged...
• reuters Warner Bros releases trailer of "Blade Runner" sequel May 9 (Reuters) - Warner Bros has released the first theatrical trailer for "Blade Runner 2049", the highly anticipated sequel to the 1982 Ridley Scott...
• afp Strong quake hits southern Japan, no tsunami risk A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, though there was no tsunami warning nor immediate reports of damage or injuries.The magnitude 6.0 quake...
• ap Kushner emerged as conduit for Canada on NAFTA talks WASHINGTON (AP) - On the day the White House threatened to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and...
• ap Asian shares mixed as China tightens market oversight TOKYO (AP) - Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after record highs on Wall Street overnight. Chinese markets lost ground on news of further tightening of...
• afp Jakarta governor to learn fate after blasphemy trial Islamic hardliners staged a noisy protest Tuesday against Jakarta's Christian governor as a court prepared to deliver its verdict in his blasphemy trial,...
• ap Yates: Alarm about Russian blackmail led to warning on Flynn WASHINGTON (AP) - Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates told Congress Monday she bluntly warned the Trump White House in January that new National...
• reuters Philippines' new environment minister says can allow responsible mining MANILA, May 9 (Reuters) - The Philippines' new Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said on Tuesday he can allow mining in the country as long as it is done...
• ap Snoop Dogg wants to create music festival in dad's hometown MAGNOLIA, Miss. (AP) - Rapper Snoop Dogg says he wants to create a music festival in his father's hometown so he can perform in Mississippi."We always stop...
• ap AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT Yates: Alarm about Russian blackmail led to warning on FlynnWASHINGTON (AP) - Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates told Congress Monday she bluntly...
• ap The Latest: Family of shooting victims: Arrest bittersweet PHOENIX (AP) - The Latest on the arrest of a suspect in a series of shootings in Phoenix (all times local):6:36 p.m.The relatives of two victims in a serial...
• ap After their late, late show, Cubs, Yankees back at it again DENVER (AP) - Kris Bryant was in a race to beat the rising sun on Monday morning. He won too, with his head hitting the hotel pillow in Denver moments before...
• ap The Latest: Lawsuits begin over Texas 'sanctuary city' law AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Latest on Texas' tough new "sanctuary cities" law (all times local):___9:30 p.m.A Latino rights groups says it has filed what may be...
• afp South Koreans vote in historic election South Koreans went to the polls Tuesday to choose a new president after Park Geun-Hye was ousted and indicted for corruption, and against a backdrop of high...
• reuters Taiwan stocks move past 10,000 mark, 1st time in 2 years, but pare gains TAIPEI, May 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks broke above the key 10,000 level for the first time in two years on Tuesday as retail investors piled in behind...
• ap California taxi driver detained at immigration check-in SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A Southern California taxi driver originally from India was detained Monday by U.S. immigration authorities during a check-in for an...
• ap Penguins overwhelm Penguins 5-2 to force Game 7 PITTSBURGH (AP) - Andre Burakovsky scored twice, Nicklas Backstrom got his sixth goal of the playoffs and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh...
• ap Trump in-laws promote thorny visa-for-sale program in China WASHINGTON (AP) - Plenty can go wrong when foreign money mixes with immigration green cards, real estate deals and political connections.Revelations that the...
• ap Former executive at bankrupt NYC law firm convicted of fraud NEW YORK (AP) - A former executive of a major New York law firm has been convicted on charges he hid the struggling firm's finances before it collapsed in...
• reuters Japan's Nikkei loses momentum after strong rally, Sony climbs By Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - Japanese equities dipped on Tuesday as the market ran out of puff after rallying to a 17-month high the...
• reuters FOREX-Euro off 6-month high but supported on brightening outlook in Europe By Hideyuki SanoTOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - The euro pulled back from recent six-month highs on Tuesday, but remained well-supported as fading worries over...
• reuters King Arthur fights back to big screen, leading the resistance By Alicia PowellMay 8 (Reuters) - A new dawn, and possibly even a franchise, await the legend of British folklore hero King Arthur.Warner Bros' "King...
• reuters Baseball-Braves release former NL MVP Ryan Howard May 8 (The Sports Xchange) - The Atlanta Braves released former World Series champion and 2006 National League Most Valuable Player Ryan Howard from his...
• ap Travel ban arguments focus on Trump's comments about Muslims RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A challenge to President Donald Trump's revised travel ban appears to hinge on whether a federal appeals court agrees that the...
• ap Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. running for California House seat LOS ANGELES (AP) - Actor Antonio Sabato Jr., a familiar face from soap operas "General Hospital" and "Melrose Place" and friend of President Donald Trump,...
• ap AP FACT CHECK: White House opaque on Trump's travel costs WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says staying at his central New Jersey home causes less disruption than if he had spent the weekend at Trump Tower...
• reuters Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings May 9 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Argentine championship matches on Monday Monday, May 8 Banfield 2 Sarmiento ...
• reuters London copper edges up after losses on worries over China demand SYDNEY, May 9 (Reuters) - London copper inched up on Tuesday after sharp overnight losses on fresh signs of a slowdown in Chinese demand.Copper slid to a...
• reuters MEDIA-Banks in China's Guangzhou raise home mortgage rates - paper -- Source link: http://bit.ly/2q0AoWq-- All four of China's largest state-owned banks raised interest rates on home mortgages for first-time home buyers in ...
• ap The Latest: SKorean conservative describes election as 'war' SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The Latest on the presidential election in South Korea (all times local):10:30 a.m.Conservative candidate Hong Joon-pyo has...
• ap LEADING OFF: Harvey back, Trout still out, Sabathia steps up A look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:___BACK TO WORKMatt Harvey rejoins the Mets after serving a three-day suspension imposed by the team...
• ap 10 Things to Know for Tuesday - 09 May 2017 Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:1. WHAT FORMER AG SAYS SHE TOLD TRUMP ABOUT...
• ap Trump moves to get more conservatives on federal bench WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Monday named 10 judges and other law professionals it plans to nominate for key posts as President Donald Trump...
• afp Indian man in US for nearly two decades ordered deported An Indian man who fled persecution in his country and has been in the US for nearly two decades was detained in California after losing his latest appeal...
• reuters Philippines' incoming c.bank head: Expect policy and reform continuity MANILA, May 9 (Reuters) - Incoming Philippine central bank governor Nestor Espenilla said on Tuesday markets should expect a lot of continuity in terms of...
• ap Police pour in to Paris' train station, evacuate passengers PARIS (AP) - Police poured into Paris' Gare du Nord station late Monday, evacuating passengers from platforms and sealing off the area for several hours in a...
• ap Braves release former MVP Ryan Howard from minor league deal ATLANTA (AP) - Ryan Howard doesn't want to retire from baseball.He may not have a choice.The former National League MVP was released from his minor league...
• ap The Latest: Administration names 10 people for federal bench WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump announcing a slate of possible judge nominees (all times local):7:50 p.m.The White House has announced...
• reuters GRAINS-Wheat edges up from 11-day low, USDA crop report caps gains SYDNEY, May 9 (Reuters) - U.S. wheat inched higher on Tuesday to move away from an 11-day low touched in the previous session, but gains were checked as...
• ap Hundreds evacuated in Venezuela as tear gas seeps into homes MARACAIBO, Venezuela (AP) - Hundreds of people were evacuated from buildings in this big coastal city in western Venezuela on Monday after security forces...
• reuters Former Cowboys QB Romo fails in bid to qualify for US Open May 8 (The Sports Xchange) - Retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's bid to reach the U.S. Open golf championship ended in a local qualifier on Monday...
• ap The Latest: LA home burglary suspect fatally shot by police LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Latest on a standoff with a man who broke into a home in Los Angeles (all times local):6 p.m.A Los Angeles police spokeswoman says a...
• ap Carter warns against US relaxing emphasis on human rights ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter says the United States cannot "abandon" its emphasis on human rights as a "key element" of foreign policy.Carter...
• reuters Gold near 7-wk low as safe-haven demand fades after French election May 9 (Reuters) - Gold inched up early on Tuesday as Asian stocks eased, but was sitting near a seven-week low hit in the previous session as Emmanuel...
• ap Police kill burglary suspect in shootout at LA home LOS ANGELES (AP) - A man who broke into a Los Angeles home on Monday and repeatedly exchanged gunfire with police while barricading himself inside was shot...
• reuters COLUMN-LME copper stocks a battleground for competing market narratives: Andy Home By Andy HomeLONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - Copper stocks registered with the London Metal Exchange (LME) surged by almost 98,000 tonnes last week.That was down...
• reuters Soccer-Atletico eye 2015 repeat to stage "impossible" turnaround By Richard MartinBARCELONA, May 9 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid have built a reputation for gargantuan achievements under coach Diego Simeone and have not...
• reuters IMF warns Asia to act early on rapidly-ageing population By Leika KiharaTOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund called on Asian economies to learn from Japan's experience and act early to cope...
• reuters Oil prices edge up in anticipation of extended crude output cut By Henning GloysteinSINGAPORE, May 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up on Tuesday, driven by anticipation that an OPEC-led pledge to cut production would be...
• ap Frat member told 911: 'We have a friend who's unconscious' HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A Penn State University fraternity member calmly told a dispatcher "we have a friend who's unconscious" as he summoned help in...
• reuters Some Chase branches in Seattle closed by protests over pipeline loans By Tom JamesSEATTLE, May 8 (Reuters) - Native American leaders and climate activists protested at several Chase branches in Seattle on Monday, forcing them...
• ap China lawyer's family says US helped them flee BEIJING (AP) - Stuck in a Bangkok jail with a deportation order against her, Chen Guiqiu waited with dread over what seemed certain to come next. A Thai...
• reuters FOREX-Euro off 6-month high but supported as ECB comes back into focus By Hideyuki SanoTOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - The euro pulled back from recent six-month highs on Tuesday, but remained well-supported as fading worries over...
• ap Leganes moves closer to avoiding relegation in Spain MADRID (AP) - Leganes routed Real Betis 4-0 on Monday to move a step closer to avoiding relegation in the Spanish football league.Argentine midfielder...
• afp Who will Lady Luck favour at rugby World Cup draw? Rugby's leading nations will be hoping for a big slice of luck at Wednesday's 2019 World Cup draw, where seedings stacked with dangerous teams could throw up...
• ap North Korea claims plot reveals US state-sponsored terrorism TOKYO (AP) - After arresting two American university instructors and laying out what it says was an elaborate, CIA-backed plot to assassinate Kim Jong Un,...
• ap Man who stole $500K in cigarettes from warehouse gets prison NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - A New Jersey man convicted of breaking into a Connecticut warehouse and stealing more than 8,000 cartons of cigarettes worth about...
• reuters Verdict expected in blasphemy case against Jakarta's Christian governor JAKARTA, May 9 (Reuters) - An Indonesian court is expected to decide on Tuesday whether Jakarta´s Christian governor is guilty of blasphemy against Islam,...
• ap UN official calls for more work with disabled in North Korea PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) - A United Nations official visiting North Korea called Monday for more attention to disabled people in the socialist state.The...
• ap Australia treasurer promises fair budget that reins in debt CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia's treasurer on Tuesday promised a budget for the next fiscal year that would be fair and rein in mounting debt.Treasurer...
• ap Campaign to reduce killings in world homicide leader Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Several human rights groups and think tanks on Monday launched a campaign to drastically reduce homicides in Brazil, the world leader...
• ap Ex-felon arrested in one-punch death on Las Vegas sidewalk LAS VEGAS (AP) - An man held in the one-punch killing of a California father of five outside a downtown Las Vegas lounge served prison time in Nevada, police...
• reuters Johnson, defending champ Day in marquee Players groups May 8 (Reuters) - Defending champion Jason Day plays with past champions Rickie Fowler and Henrik Stenson, while world number one Dustin Johnson tees it up...
• reuters 0-Former Trump security aide was Russia blackmail risk -ex-U.S. official By Patricia Zengerle and Warren StrobelWASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - Former Acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates said on Monday she warned the White...
• reuters As droughts worsen, phones and radios lead way to water for Niger's herders By Kieran GuilbertGUILOKI, Niger, May 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When Moumouni Abdoulaye and his fellow herders in western Niger used to set off on...