Brazil’s Vale Fined After Comptroller General’s Decision On Brumadinho Disaster
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian miner Vale SA was fined about 86.3 million reais ($16.82 million) after the country’s comptroller…
August 15, 2022
Starbucks asks labor board to halt union votes temporarily
Starbucks on Monday asked the National Labor Relations Board to temporarily suspend all union elections at its U.S. stores, citing…
New climate deal spurs hopes of more carbon storage projects
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — The rolling prairie lands of northeastern Wyoming have been a paradise of lush, knee-deep grass for…
Germans face higher bills as tax aids natural gas importers
BERLIN (AP) — Germans are facing a new tax on natural gas use that could cost the average household several…
Explainer-Why Europe Faces Climbing Energy Bills
By Nina Chestney A global surge in wholesale power and gas prices means households across Europe face much higher energy…
Instant Noodle Makers Ask Thailand For Price Hike After 14-year Peg
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Instant noodle makers asked Thailand on Monday to allow them to charge more for their products to…
WNBA’s Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence
MOSCOW (AP) — Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence…
Dollar Jumps On Safety Flows After China Data, Yuan Slips On Rate Cut
By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – The safe-haven U.S. dollar rose on Monday after a new batch of disappointing Chinese…
Myanmar executions revive pressure for more sanctions
BANGKOK (AP) — Recent executions of four democracy activists in Myanmar have reenergized efforts to get the United States and…
European Shares Edge Higher; Weak China Data Stokes Worries
(Reuters) – European shares inched higher on Monday, boosted by fresh gains for healthcare stocks, while signs of a slowing…