Small oil-and-gas companies get cold shoulder from large banks
The largest banking lenders to the oil and gas sector are becoming more cautious, marking down their expectations for oil and gas prices that underpin...
Japan ramps up spending for typhoon relief, but workers are scarce
Ravaged by a series of storms, including the worst typhoon in decades, Japan is ramping up spending on rescue, repair and clean-up. But there’s a...
Myanmar says 14 hostages freed in attacks on Rakhine rebels
Myanmar’s army said it had rescued 14 people seized by insurgents in restive Rakhine state after Arakan Army rebels reported many dead in military attacks...
Oil drops after data shows industrial profits decline in China
After strong gains last week, oil prices were slightly lower on Monday as data released in China reinforced signs that its economy is slowing, though...
Congresswoman resigns amid “relationship” scandal
U.S. Representative Katie Hill, who is under investigation by the House ethics committee over an alleged relationship with a congressional staffer, said on Sunday that...
Uruguay faces second-round election with candidates neck-and-neck
OkRuling liberal coalition candidate Daniel Martinez was narrowly leading the Uruguay election in the early hours of Monday, according to an official count of just...
NBA roundup: Grizz sink Nets on Crowder’s buzzer-beater
Jae Crowder drained a 3-pointer as time expired in overtime to lift the host Memphis Grizzlies to a 134-133 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on...
A single weekend showcases the Trump presidency’s highs and lows – CNN
A single weekend showcases the Trump presidency’s highs and lows CNN Trump Approves Special Ops Raid Targeting ISIS Leader Baghdadi, Military Says He’s Dead Newsweek Jim Hanson:...
Comeback queen: Argentina’s fiery ‘Cristina’ stages remarkable return as VP
Argentina’s former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, a rockstar politician adored by the poor but feared by big business and investors, is back, although as...
Explainer: Argentina’s farmers have some questions for President-elect Fernandez
Argentina’s farmers have some questions for President-elect Alberto Fernandez, after the center-left Peronist won a decisive election on Sunday, ousting business-friendly leader Mauricio Macri....
