
US economy 'hangs in the balance' as debt limit impasse drag on - Yellen
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON The standoff over the federal debt limit is already having dire consequences for the
2023-05-16 18:15

Stocks Waver as US Debt Talks Drag On; Bonds Gain: Markets Wrap
Global markets were mixed on Tuesday, with US stock futures trading in a tight range ahead of debt-ceiling
2023-05-16 16:53

Aid groups brace for 'large-scale loss of life' in Myanmar as details emerge of Cyclone Mocha's destruction
Rescue groups are bracing for "a large scale loss of life" in Myanmar, one aid agency has warned, after powerful Cyclone Mocha slammed into its west coast, ripping down houses and uprooting trees in one of the strongest storms to ever hit the country.
2023-05-16 16:45

Fewer than expected migrants arrived at the border after Title 42 expired, but officials remain on high alert
Despite warnings of a potential crush of migrants that sent thousands of federal personnel to the southern border and US cities scrambling to prepare, the days after the expiration of Title 42 saw a much narrower influx of migrants than expected.
2023-05-16 15:58

US on track for June 1 default without debt ceiling hike, Treasury says
By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Treasury Department reiterated Monday it expects to be able to pay
2023-05-16 15:48

Vodafone plans 11,000 job cuts
Vodafone said Tuesday it would cut 11,000 jobs over three years, as the telecoms company unveiled a turnaround plan to revive its fortunes.
2023-05-16 15:48

Oil Steadies as China’s Waning Recovery Offsets US Reserve Fill
Oil steadied as concerns over China’s economic rebound offset bullishness around a US plan to start refilling its
2023-05-16 15:19

Global executions at highest rate for five years - Amnesty report
Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt carried out 90% of the 883 recorded in 2022, Amnesty International says.
2023-05-16 14:56

Bangladesh rocked by power cuts as deadly cyclone hits gas supply
By Ruma Paul and Sudarshan Varadhan DHAKA Bangladesh faced its worst power cuts in over seven months as
2023-05-16 14:53

Midwife's Ukraine work inspires Eurovision winner Sandie Shaw
Singer Sandy Shaw was inspired by the midwife after hearing her on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
2023-05-16 13:48

The Popsicle That’s Taking Over the Middle East
In Dubai, there are traps set for parents across town — in malls, at beaches and five-star resorts
2023-05-16 12:58

Nationals vs. Marlins prediction and odds for Tuesday, May 16 (Trust Washington's offense)
The two teams in the bottom of the NL East will start a three game series on Tuesday when the Washington Nationals head to Florida to take on the Miami Marlins.It may not be the sexiest matchup in the world, but that doesn't mean we can't place a bet and try to make some money.Let&...
2023-05-16 12:56