US House backs ‘culture war’ amendments in threat to must-pass defense bill
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives added restrictions on abortion and transgender health services to…
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Euro zone ministers agree on gradual wind-down of spending
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone finance ministers agreed on Thursday that the single currency area needed a “determined, gradual and…
Nissan to invest some $725 million in Renault’s EV unit, Yomiuri says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Nissan Motor is likely to invest around 100 billion yen ($725 million) in Renault’s new electric vehicle unit,…
Mexico govt no longer interested in buying Citigroup’s local retail unit
By Valentine Hilaire MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -The Mexican government is no longer interested in purchasing Citigroup’s local retail arm, known…
Ukraine receives cluster munitions, pledges limited use
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine has received cluster bombs from the United States, munitions banned in more than 100 countries, but has…
Instant View: Australia appoints first female head for RBA
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Australia on Friday appointed Michele Bullock as the next central bank governor, replacing Philip Lowe to become…
Australia’s central bank loses chief to public ire over rates
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – The head of Australia’s central bank suffered an early end to his 43-year career…
Texas power use breaks record for second day in heat wave
(Reuters) -Demand for power in Texas hit a record high for a second day in a row on Thursday as…
Fed’s Waller eyes July rate rise, and another hike before year ends
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday he’s not ready to call an…
Australia govt appoints Michele Bullock as next central bank governor
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia on Friday appointed Michele Bullock as the next central bank governor, replacing Philip Lowe. Reserve Bank…