Age matters more than sexual orientation to U.S. presidential voters: Reuters/Ipsos poll
In a sign that a presidential hopeful’s sexual orientation has diminished as a concern for voters, Americans are more likely to say they would reject...
Could crowdfunding turn a patisserie into the ‘Starbucks of Senegal’?
A Senegalese investment group is using crowdfunding for the first time to set up a chain of patisseries across the country. Francesca Lynagh reports....
Renault rift with Nissan widens over governance, casts shadow on alliance
The two-decade-old partnership of Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co was plunged into fresh crisis on Monday, as the French automaker’s demand for a greater...
How Britain’s new prime minister will be chosen
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party will decide the country’s next prime minister in late July – a contest that will bring in a new leader who...
Favorite Johnson pledges tax cut as race to succeed PM May officially starts
Boris Johnson promised tax cuts for higher earners if he becomes Britain’s next prime minister as the crowded race to replace Theresa May officially begins...
Indonesia warns of further eruptions after volcano spews ash
Indonesian officials warned on Monday against the prospect of further eruptions from an active volcano on the island of Sumatra after it emitted a huge...
Oil steady with supply tight, but U.S.-China trade war threatens demand
Oil prices were steady on Monday as U.S.-China trade tensions continued to threaten demand for oil, but tight crude supply and the swift end to...
Soccer: South Africa captain Van Wyk backs VAR, but says gray areas remain
South Africa captain Janine van Wyk has backed the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in football, but believes it is only “fair to an...
Tokayev elected Kazakh president, police disperse fresh protests
Kazakhstan’s interim president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, chosen successor of veteran ruler Nursultan Nazarbayev who retains sweeping powers, has won a snap presidential election with nearly 71%...
German minister upbeat on Iran trade vehicle before Rouhani talks
All the formal requirements for a European payment system for barter-based trade with Iran designed to circumvent U.S. sanctions are now in place and it...