Yellen reaffirms strength of US banking system in meeting with bank CEOs -Treasury
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reaffirmed the strength and soundness of the country’s banking system in a…
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US House member ‘pauses’ subpoena attempt over Afghanistan cable
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee said on Thursday…
Turkish lira hits record low as bonds steady after post-election rout
By Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira weakened to a record low against the dollar on Thursday, after incumbent…
U.S. Air Force to award sixth-generation fighter contract in 2024
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Air Force intends to award a contract in 2024 for its sixth-generation fighter jet as it…
Heavy fighting in Sudan’s capital as food aid needs grow
KHARTOUM (Reuters) -Heavy air strikes pounded southern areas of Sudan’s capital on Thursday as clashes flared near a military camp,…
Schumer gives U.S. senators 24-hour return notice as debt talks proceed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that lawmakers from his chamber should be ready…
Chile’s SQM to start lithium talks with state miner Codelco in coming weeks, says CEO
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Chile’s lithium miner SQM is set to start talks about lithium projects with state miner Codelco in…
Credit Suisse neared its cash limits days before rescue, filing shows
By Kirstin Ridley and Stefania Spezzati LONDON (Reuters) – Credit Suisse came close to falling below minimum levels of cash…
CNN getting more Republicans on-air as it seeks political diversity
By Helen Coster NEW YORK (Reuters) – CNN is getting more Republicans on the air as it seeks political diversity,…
Sudan’s conflict inflicts heavy toll on children
By Mai ShamsElDin and El Tayeb Siddig CAIRO (Reuters) – After surviving weeks of fighting in Khartoum, Sanaa Mahmoud has…