Protests flare as India passes controversial citizenship law
India’s ruling Hindu nationalist government on Wednesday won parliamentary approval for a far-reaching citizenship law that critics say undermines the country’s secular constitution, as protests...
Trump ramps up Facebook ads against impeachment ‘WITCH HUNT’
U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign is countering impeachment efforts against him with a new surge in Facebook ads, while his Democratic rivals are saying...
Nestle sells U.S. ice cream brands to joint venture Froneri in $4 billion deal
Nestle SA has agreed to sell its U.S. ice cream business to Froneri in a deal valued at $4 billion, moving control of brands including...
Oil drops on surprise U.S. crude build but tariff deadline eyed
Oil prices dropped almost 1% on Wednesday following a surprise build in U.S. crude inventories, and as investors waited to see if a fresh round...
Democratic presidential hopeful Klobuchar sets out tough stance on China, Russia
Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar on Wednesday said she would rebuild U.S. foreign alliances and take tougher stances on U.S. relations with China and Russia...
Justice Department watchdog investigating possible FBI leaks to Giuliani in 2016 – CNN
Justice Department watchdog investigating possible FBI leaks to Giuliani in 2016 CNN Graham alleges ‘massive criminal conspiracy’ in FBI’s Russia probe in blistering hearing statement Fox News...
Gasoline, rents lift U.S. consumer inflation in November
U.S. consumer prices increased solidly in November, which together with labor market strength could support the Federal Reserve’s intention to keep interest rates steady indefinitely...
Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid ‘favorable’ outlook
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and...
Instant View: Fed stands pat on rates, expects no change in 2020
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and...
Taliban attack on U.S. military base kills two, injures dozens
Suicide bombers struck the main U.S. military base in Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring scores in a major attack that could scupper...