Mad cow fright keeps EU cautious on food rules
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The specter of the 1990s BSE crisis means the European Union is likely to reject U.S. demands it ease strict food safety rules, even … Read More
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China replaces head of its Hong Kong and Macau affairs office
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has replaced the head of its office overseeing matters in Hong Kong, making him the most senior Beijing-appointed official to lose his job in the wake … Read More
Venezuela detains opposition leader Guaido’s uncle
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan authorities detained opposition leader Juan Guaido’s uncle after the two men arrived at the main airport in Caracas, ruling Socialist Party Vice President Diosdado Cabello said … Read More
Microsoft boss Nadella to visit India later this month: sources
By Munsif Vengattil and Supantha Mukherjee BENGALURU (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella is planning to visit India later this month, multiple sources familiar with the plans … Read More
Some U.S. states launch coronavirus testing while faulty test kits delay others
By Julie Steenhuysen and Andrew Hay (Reuters) – Several U.S. states said new coronavirus test kits did not work, while others said they were reliable as the United States tried … Read More
China’s defense ministry asks U.S. to rescind Equifax hacking indictments
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s defense ministry asked the United States on Thursday to correct its mistakes and rescind the indictments against four Chinese military personnel in the 2017 Equifax <EFX.N> … Read More
Bezos buys Warner Estate in Beverly Hills for record $165 million
By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Amazon Chief Executive Jeff Bezos, the world’s wealthiest person, has purchased a Beverly Hills mansion known as the Warner Estate from media mogul … Read More
New York governor signals possible compromise with Trump in immigration spat
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo indicated on Wednesday that he will make concessions to Republican President Donald Trump in a dispute over the state’s … Read More
U.S. judge likely to approve Philadelphia refiner’s bankruptcy plan
By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge on Wednesday said he was prepared to approve Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ bankruptcy plan which includes the sale of the largest … Read More
Mexico says U.S. returning sharply fewer migrants under ‘Remain in Mexico’
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s foreign minister said on Wednesday the number of migrants returned to Mexico to await the outcome of U.S. immigration cases has fallen significantly, although activists … Read More