Hong Kong on high alert to tackle coronavirus outbreak
By Anne Marie Roantree DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s government is on high alert to deal with a new flu-like coronavirus that has killed nine people in mainland China, … Read More
Trump to break bread with Apple’s Cook and other CEOs: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will attend a breakfast meeting on Wednesday with Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook and other business leaders on the sidelines of the … Read More
World needs to prepare for ‘millions’ of climate displaced: U.N.
By Luke Baker DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – The world needs to prepare for millions of people being driven from their homes by the impact of climate change, the United Nations … Read More
Trump says U.S. ready to ‘help’ in India-Pakistan Kashmir dispute
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said the United States was watching developments between India and Pakistan over Kashmir “very closely” and was prepared to help if necessary, but … Read More
BlackRock, partners eye initial $500 million for climate fund
By Simon Jessop and Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) – A BlackRock-backed <BLK.N> group aims to raise an initial $500 million for a private equity fund that will invest in climate … Read More
Exclusive: BP’s Looney goes all-in on climate goals and explores overhaul
By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) – Change is afoot at BP. Incoming Chief Executive Bernard Looney plans to expand the company’s climate targets and is considering overhauling the structure of … Read More
Tesla crosses $100 billion stock market valuation in extended trading
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc became the first $100 billion publicly listed U.S. carmaker in extended trading on Tuesday, in a sign of Wall Street’s confidence in an all-electric future. The … Read More
North Korea abandons nuclear freeze pledge, blames ‘brutal’ U.S. sanctions
(This 21st January story corrects name of EU speaker in 15th paragraph to Anne Kemppainen after she was misidentified by United Nations as Croatian ambassador Vesna Batistic Kos) By Stephanie … Read More
China says Taiwan’s role in international bodies must be under ‘One China’ principle
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the central government cares for the health and well-being of its Taiwan compatriots more than anyone else. Taiwan’s participation in … Read More
India’s top court gives government more time to explain divisive citizenship law
By Sankalp Phartiyal and Suchitra Mohanty NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s Supreme Court declined calls to suspend the implementation of a new citizenship law on Wednesday, deciding that a constitutional … Read More