Ukraine plans more troop withdrawals in east ahead of peace talks
Ukraine plans more troop withdrawals in the eastern Donbass region as a confidence building measure to help pave the way for four-way peace talks with...
Migrants in Greece living in ‘horrible’ conditions, says Europe rights watchdog
A European human rights watchdog on Thursday slammed living conditions as “horrible” for thousands of asylum seekers in overcrowded Greek camps, including waits spanning several...
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise more than expected
The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits rose slightly more than expected last week, but the trend in claims remained consistent with strong...
U.S. consumer spending rises moderately, wages flat
U.S. consumer spending rose marginally in September while wages were unchanged, which could cast doubts on consumers’ ability to continue driving the economy amid a...
U.S. labor costs rise in third quarter
U.S. labor costs increased in the third quarter as a tightening labor market lifted wages across the board....
Haze has likely affected palm oil production in Indonesia: analyst Fry
Haze due to forest fires in top palm oil producer Indonesia has likely affected the quality of palm fruits and production of the vegetable oil...
House to take first vote related to Trump impeachment inquiry – CNN
House to take first vote related to Trump impeachment inquiry CNN After McConnell advice, Trump lays off GOP senators on impeachment Politico Dems push impeachment rules over...
World stocks touch 20-month high, bond yields drop after Fed cuts
World stocks edged to their highest in over 20 months on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut rates even as it signaled it would hold...
Spain’s Sanchez says there will be no ‘online’ independence for Catalonia
Spain’s Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, stepping up efforts to control separatist groups and parties’ activity on the internet, said on Thursday his government would not...
Europe’s carbon market emissions fell 4% in 2018
Emissions regulated by Europe’s carbon market fell by 4% in 2018, the European Commission said on Thursday, as renewable power generation increased....