New Zealand PM Ardern calls September 19 election, faces tight race
By Praveen Menon WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealanders will go to polls on September 19 to decide on a second term for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and also to vote … Read More
Current U.S. government is the worst in America’s history: Iran president
DUBAI (Reuters) – The current U.S. government is the worst in the history of America, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a speech broadcast live on state TV on Tuesday. … Read More
J&J CEO questioned over stock sale ahead of story on asbestos in Baby Powder
By Michael Erman and Lisa Girion NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson Chief Executive Alex Gorsky on Monday faced questions from plaintiffs lawyers over the timing of his … Read More
China says death toll from coronavirus rises to 106, confirmed cases hits 4,515
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China said on Tuesday that 106 people had died from a new coronavirus that is spreading across the country, up from the previous toll of 81. The … Read More
China’s Beijing suspends most bus services to Hebei to curb virus spread
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Beijing Public Transport Group said it will suspend the majority of bus services into neighboring Hebei province starting on Tuesday to contain the spread of coronavirus, … Read More
China encourages people to reconsider timing of overseas travel to curb virus spread
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s National Immigration Administration encouraged citizens to reconsider the timing of overseas travel to reduce cross-border movement to help contain the new coronavirus, it said in a … Read More
Bolivia’s Anez sparks fierce backlash with election bid
By Daniel Ramos LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivian politics is back in crisis mode after caretaker leader Jeanine Anez launched plans to run in upcoming presidential elections, sparking criticism from … Read More
New Zealand PM set to announce September 19 general election: reports
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to announce a general election will be held on Sept. 19, the New Zealand Herald reported on Tuesday. Ardern … Read More
Trump discusses Syria, Libya with Turkey’s Erdogan: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump discussed developments in Syria and Libya in a phone call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, a White House spokesman said on … Read More
Guatemalan president offers El Salvador the chance to build a port in Guatemalan waters
SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) – Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei on Monday offered his Salvadoran counterpart, Nayib Bukele, the opportunity to build and operate a port in Guatemalan waters in the Atlantic … Read More