Catalonia chief calls for new independence vote
Catalonia’s pro-independence regional chief Quim Torra said on Thursday a new vote would have to be held to decide on self-determination for the region. Rough...
Emerging markets come off the boil for Nestle and Unilever
Global consumer goods companies have been banking on emerging markets to drive their growth, so signs on Thursday that sales have come off the boil...
Wizards lock up Beal with $72 million extension
Bradley Beal committed to the Washington Wizards, ending a months-long negotiation while keeping options to hit free agency in the near future on the table...
Lebanon plans to charge for WhatsApp calls: minister
Lebanon’s cabinet has agreed to impose a fee on calls over WhatsApp and other similar applications, as part of efforts to raise revenues in the...
Key U.S. diplomat underscores role of Trump lawyer Giuliani in Ukraine scandal
President Donald Trump directed U.S. officials involved in Ukraine policy to work directly with his private lawyer Rudy Giuliani, the U.S. ambassador to the European...
Britain clinches Brexit deal; Johnson must secure parliament’s backing
Britain secured a Brexit deal with the European Union on Thursday, more than three years after Britons voted to leave the bloc, but Prime Minister...
Cruise ships in French waters agree to pollute less
The main cruise ship operators in French waters have agreed on measures to limit pollution caused by their vessels, including hooking up to the power...
U.S. ambassador to tell House impeachment panel ‘wrong’ to seek foreign influence in election
The U.S. ambassador to the European Union plans to tell the House of Representatives’ impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine that asking...
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala eyes debt market, weighs SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2: CEO
Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala Investment Co will be looking at the debt markets over the next few weeks amid attractive market conditions, said the...
Southwest pushes return of its Boeing 737 MAX jets to February
Southwest Airlines Co said on Thursday it was pushing the return of Boeing Co’s 737 MAX jets on its flight schedule until February....