Fed likely to resist pressure to cut U.S. rates this week
The U.S. Federal Reserve, facing fresh demands by President Donald Trump to cut interest rates, is expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged at a policy...
Former first lady Torres takes lead in Guatemala election
Center-left candidate Sandra Torres took an early lead in Guatemala’s presidential election on Sunday but was well short of an outright majority and will likely...
Hovland breaks Nicklaus mark with best U.S. Open score by amateur
Viktor Hovland ended his amateur career in style on Sunday by breaking a U.S. Open record that Jack Nicklaus had held for 59 years....
Pressure builds on Hong Kong leader as democracy activist vows to join protests
Activist Joshua Wong, who has become the face of Hong Kong’s push for full democracy, walked free from prison on Monday and vowed to join...
Hong Kong democracy activist freed from jail, vows to join mass protests
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong walked free from prison on Monday after serving nearly five weeks for contempt of court, pledging to join a...
WATCH: Sudan’s Bashir charged on corruption in first public appearance since ousting – News24
WATCH: Sudan’s Bashir charged on corruption in first public appearance since ousting News24 Scepticism as Sudan moves to put Omar al-Bashir on trial Aljazeera.com Ousted Sudan leader...
Google appoints Stanley Chen to head Greater China sales, operations
Alphabet Inc’s Google has appointed Stanley Chen as its managing director of Greater China sales and operations, the company said in a statement on Monday....
Oil prices rise after tanker attacks stoke Middle East tensions
Oil prices rose on Monday after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington will take all actions necessary to guarantee safe navigation in the...
Asian shares edge up, trade, geopolitical tensions cap gains; focus on Fed meeting
Asian stocks inched higher on Monday, with a rebound in the Hong Kong market helping the mood, as investors remained cautious ahead of a closely-watched...
Father of Belgian backpacker missing in Australia appeals for help
The father of a teenaged Belgian backpacker missing in Australia for more than two weeks pleaded for help on Monday, saying his son could be...
