World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria
ABUJA (Reuters) – The World Bank is aiming to help fund construction of 1,000 mini solar power grids in Africa’s…
August 5, 2023
Teen charged with hate crime in death of dancer in New York City
(Reuters) – A 17-year-old male has been charged with murder as a hate crime in the stabbing death in New…
Berkshire posts record operating profit as rising rates boost Buffett’s returns
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday posted its highest ever quarterly operating profit, while gains from stock…
Pakistan former premier Imran Khan held after court hands down 3-year sentence
By Mubasher Bukhari, Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam, Charlotte Greenfield LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) -Police arrested Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan in…
Fed’s Bowman says more US rate hikes likely will be needed
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve will likely need to raise interest rates further to bring down inflation, Governor Michelle…
Canada govt body guarantees up to $2.2 billion fresh loan to Trans Mountain expansion project
(Reuters) – A Canadian government agency has guaranteed fresh commercial loans of up to C$3 billion ($2.2 billion) to the…
Ukraine hits Russian tanker with sea drone near Crimea Bridge
By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) -A Ukrainian sea drone full of explosives struck a Russian fuel tanker overnight near a…
US FDA approves Biogen-Sage Therapeutics pill for postpartum depression
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved Biogen and Sage Therapeutics’ oral pill to treat postpartum…
Western Canada dock workers vote to accept contract offer
(Reuters) -Dock workers in western Canada voted to accept an improved labor contract after a month-long dispute that affected trade…
US publishing executive killed in Italian boating accident
ROME (Reuters) -An American publishing executive died after being knocked overboard in a boating accident off the Amalfi Coast in…