Coronavirus widens Hong Kong anger at government, China
By Sarah Wu HONG KONG (Reuters) – Pro-democracy protesters have all but vanished from the streets of Hong Kong over the past month as residents avoid the new coronavirus, but … Read More
Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign raised $11 million in January
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren raised $11 million in January for her presidential bid, but spent nearly all the money her campaign had amassed and ended the month … Read More
Trump blasts best-picture Oscar for South Korean film ‘Parasite’
By Steve Holland COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Thursday ridiculed the historic best-picture Oscar win for South Korean film “Parasite,” telling a campaign rally he wished … Read More
Brazil’s Vale knew Brumadinho dam was unsafe as early as 2003: internal report
By Anthony Boadle and Gram Slattery BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – An independent investigation requested by Brazilian iron ore miner Vale SA into the causes of the Brumadinho tailings dam … Read More
Joe Biden’s campaign raised $8.9 million in January, ended month with $7.1 million cash
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden raised $8.9 million in January, ending the month with $7.1 million in cash, an improvement after he struggled at times last … Read More
Fires and climate fears rattle Australia’s giant coal lobby
By Joe Brock and Melanie Burton SYDNEY (Reuters) – As bushfires and floods fuel public concerns in Australia about global warming, the country’s powerful mining lobby is facing increasing pressure … Read More
Australian university offers Chinese students $1,000 to return via third country
By Colin Packham SYDNEY (Reuters) – One of Australia’s leading universities said on Friday it is offering Chinese students A$1,500 ($992) if they travel through a third country as higher … Read More
U.S. Democrat Klobuchar’s campaign raised $5.5 million in January
By Ginger Gibson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s presidential campaign raised $5.5 million in January, leaving her with $2.9 million at the end of the month, according to … Read More
Bolivia electoral body blocks Morales Senate run
By Daniel Ramos LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s electoral body said on Thursday that former president Evo Morales was ineligible to run for a Senate position in a May election … Read More
Morgan Stanley’s Gorman charts ambitious course with $13 billion E*Trade deal
By C Nivedita, Elizabeth Dilts Marshall and Michelle Price (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley said on Thursday it would buy discount brokerage E*Trade Financial Corp in a stock deal worth about … Read More