
Guillermo Lasso: Ecuadorean president's impeachment trial set to start
President Guillermo Lasso is accused of embezzlement, but he says the allegations are politically motivated.
2023-05-16 21:48

Yellen warns US default could trigger recession, 'break' financial markets
WASHINGTON Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday warned that a U.S. default on government debt would leave millions
2023-05-16 21:26

Qatar Weighs Plan to Boost Stock Market Float to Draw Foreigners
Qatar is considering plans to increase trading in local stocks in a bid to draw more foreign investor
2023-05-16 21:22

Ukraine's women break down gender norms in service to their country
As their country fights to repel Russia's forces, Ukrainian women are taking on roles and responsibilities previously unavailable to them, often in challenging and dangerous circumstances.
2023-05-16 20:58

Mercedes plans new electric van platform, 20% cost cuts by mid-decade
By Nick Carey LONDON Mercedes-Benz's van unit said on Tuesday that it plans a new, scalable platform for
2023-05-16 20:46

Dresden jewel theft: Five men convicted of audacious 2019 heist
In 2019 the gang broke into a museum in Dresden and stole treasures worth €113 million (£98m).
2023-05-16 20:23

Shoppers are pulling back at Home Depot
Consumers are taking on smaller home improvement projects as higher interest rates and inflation take their toll.
2023-05-16 19:57

Biden, McCarthy to meet as US debt-ceiling talks come down to wire
By David Morgan and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy will sit
2023-05-16 19:48

Turkey's soft-spoken Kemal Kilicdaroglu takes on powerful Erdogan
Kemal Kilicdaroglu has mounted the strongest election challenge to Turkey's leader so far.
2023-05-16 19:28

Flagpole bearing Ukrainian flag cut down in village
It is the third time the flag and pole in Biddenham have been targeted, a parish councillor says.
2023-05-16 19:23

Home Depot cuts annual sales forecast on slowing demand
Home Depot Inc cut its annual sales forecast on Tuesday, as the home improvement market cools after explosive
2023-05-16 18:21

Three in four Americans worry debt-ceiling default could hurt them: Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON Americans are worried about the prospect of the U.S. government defaulting if Congress fails
2023-05-16 18:18