Analysis-UK's handling of Microsoft deal sows doubts over post-Brexit direction
By Paul Sandle and Kate Holton LONDON The long-running battle between Microsoft and Britain over the Activision Blizzard
2023-08-23 14:26
China's Xi unexpectedly skipped a key BRICS event. No one is saying why
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday unexpectedly skipped a business forum of the BRICS economic group in South Africa, sending his commerce minister instead to deliver a fiery speech in his name that decried US hegemony.
2023-08-23 14:00
Four years into crisis, Lebanon's leaders hope tourism boom will help bypass reforms in IMF bailout
Lebanon's political elites are pushing a recovery plan for the country's financial collapse that would allow them to sidestep tough reforms demanded by the International Monetary Fund
2023-08-23 13:55
Polls open in Zimbabwe as the president known as 'the crocodile' seeks a second and final term
Polls have opened in Zimbabwe as President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks a second and final term in a country with a history of violent and disputed votes
2023-08-23 13:51
Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers publicly shares latest package proposed to Writers Guild of America
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) shared in a news release their latest package of terms proposed to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) as part of strike negotiations.
2023-08-23 13:46
Gallen, Thomas push the Diamondbacks to a 5th straight win, 6-3 over the Rangers
Zac Gallen struck out 11 over six stellar innings, Alek Thomas had a spectacular diving catch on the warning track for the first out of the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the skidding Texas Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday night
2023-08-23 13:46
Analysis-US bond yields surge despite muted inflation as investors look beyond Fed
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK A recent spike in U.S. bond yields has come alongside muted expectations for
2023-08-23 13:23
Analysis-Bonus freedom to pay paltry 'Brexit dividend' for Britain's banks
By Sinead Cruise and Huw Jones LONDON Banks in Britain may be free to award even bigger bonuses
2023-08-23 13:23
In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged barricades survived
As flames tore through a West Maui neighborhood, fleeing residents headed for the only paved road out of town in a dash for safety
2023-08-23 13:22
Heavy flooding near Grand Canyon's southern rim prompts calls to shelter in place. Swift water rescue teams are on scene
Heavy flooding just south of the entrance to Grand Canyon National Park prompted calls to shelter in place at the popular Arizona tourist destination Tuesday as swift water rescue crews responded to the area.
2023-08-23 13:19
How Ron DeSantis used Florida schools to become a culture warrior
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' education policies have faced wide criticism from civil rights leaders and educators, among others, but they also have paid off politically
2023-08-23 13:15
A's top Royals 5-4 to spoil Zack Greinke's return from the injured list
Shea Langeliers homered for the second consecutive day, and the Oakland Athletics spoiled the return of former Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke with a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals
2023-08-23 12:59