Explosion at Kansas aircraft plant injures 15 people
(Reuters) – At least 15 people were injured on Friday after a liquid nitrogen line exploded at a Textron Aviation plant near Wichita, Kansas, potentially setting back the launch of … Read More
Global shares gain in record year-end rally, dollar slips
By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – World equity markets scaled records on Friday with global growth prospects raised by upbeat Chinese economic data and optimism a U.S.-Sino trade deal … Read More
S&P 500, Dow eke out records; Nasdaq win streak ends
By Lewis Krauskopf (Reuters) – The Nasdaq snapped an 11-day streak of gains on Friday after some late-session weakness, but the S&P 500 and the Dow scratched out record closing … Read More
Ivory Coast opposition says Soro case is attempt to stifle dissent
ABIDJAN (Reuters) – A group of Ivory Coast opposition parties accused state authorities on Friday of trying to intimidate them before next year’s presidential election, denouncing a new arrest warrant … Read More
Exclusive: FBI investigating British socialite and others who ‘facilitated’ Epstein
By Mark Hosenball (Reuters) – The FBI is investigating British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and several other people linked to U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself while awaiting trial on … Read More
Chilean President Pinera sparks fury with fake news claims
By Aislinn Laing SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, whose government has been rocked by riots over inequality, ignited a fresh wave of anger after claiming that “many” videos … Read More
Municipal police chief arrested over Mexican Mormon massacre
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican authorities have arrested a municipal police chief for his suspected links to the killing of three women and six children of U.S.-Mexican origin in northern … Read More
Oil hits three-month high on falling oil stocks, investor optimism
By Collin Eaton HOUSTON (Reuters) – Oil prices rose to the fourth consecutive weekly gain on Friday, steadying at three-month highs after new data showed U.S. crude inventories fell far … Read More
Wider image: Mexico Mormon family has tearful Christmas after cartel murders
By Lizbeth Diaz COLONIA LEBARON, Mexico (Reuters) – Surrounded by dozens of his descendants, Adrian LeBaron gave thanks to God as he prepared to celebrate Christmas for the first time … Read More
George Michael’s sister Melanie died on Christmas Day, family says
LONDON (Reuters) – George Michael’s sister Melanie Panayiotou died on Christmas Day, the third anniversary of the pop singer’s death, her family said on Friday. “We can confirm that very … Read More