Bayer sees glyphosate settlement only if financially reasonable
Bayer on Tuesday said it would consider settling with U.S. plaintiffs suing over the German group’s Roundup herbicide only on reasonable terms, and if such...
Trump says he wants a trade deal with Brazil
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to pursue a trade agreement with Brazil, opening the door to a possible resolution over an...
‘Presenteeism’ takes toll on menstruating women
(Reuters Health) – Women who push themselves to work or study despite menstrual symptoms like painful cramps may be less productive on those days and...
Trump urges Fed to make large rate cut as policymakers meet
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the U.S. Federal Reserve to make a large interest rate cut, saying he was disappointed in the...
Trump China broadside scuttles stocks, sterling sinks again
A snarling warning from U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of trade talks with China rattled stock markets on Tuesday, as brewing no-deal Brexit worries also...
Timeline: Key dates in Sudan’s political upheaval
Talks between Sudan’s ruling military council and the opposition over the path to a new sovereign council to run the country after the overthrow of...
Ralph Lauren earnings beat estimates on North America demand
Ralph Lauren Corp reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit on Tuesday, as its North America business benefited from a social media marketing blitz and the...
ConocoPhillips profit misses on lower crude prices, higher spending
ConocoPhillips missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday as it spent more than expected and took a hit from lower crude prices due...
Ukraine court approves seizure of detained Russian tanker: Ifax
A Ukrainian court ruled on Tuesday to formally approve the seizure of a Russian tanker that was detained by Ukrainian authorities at the Danube river...
EPA chief defends biofuel waivers in meeting with farm senators – sources
The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defended his agency’s expanded use of waivers exempting refineries from the nation’s biofuel law during a closed-door...