Frigid Temps Hit US Behind Major Winter Storm
Frigid temperatures across a large US area complicated efforts Tuesday at restoring power and clearing roads after a major winter storm plowed through the central plains to the Atlantic coast.
US Urged To Do More To Fight Bird Flu After First Death
The first human death from bird flu in the United States has intensified calls for the government to ramp up efforts to stave off the threat of another pandemic -- particularly ahead of Donald Trump's ...
Former Mauritius Minister Hit With Travel Ban Over Graft Claim
Former Mauritius finance minister Renganaden Padayachy has been banned from leaving the country over a case of alleged embezzlement, media reported Tuesday.
Creative Planning Acquires $1.3 Billion Wisconsin Advisor Firm
Creative Planning has completed the acquisition of a $1.3 billion registered investment advisor firm, marking its tenth ...
US Says Sudan's RSF Committed 'Genocide' In Darfur
The United States determined on Tuesday that members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had "committed genocide" and ...
Oil Futures Settle at Nearly Three-Month High
Crude futures resume their recent rally, settling at their highest level since October with support from winter weather driving demand for heating fuels. Focus will turn to tomorrow's EIA inventory ...
Trump Announces $20 Bn Emirati Investment In US Data Centers
Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a $20 billion Emirati investment in US data centers, as he sought to boost his claims of attracting new support for the economy before he becomes president.
Dow Slips 200 Points in Afternoon Trading
The stock market’s slide picked up heading into the close. The Dow was down 200 points, or 0.5%, with less than an hour to go in the trading day. The S&P 500 was down 1.1%. The Nasdaq Composite was ...
International 7-Day News Agenda
GENEVA (Switzerland) - World Economic Forum launches its annual Global Risks report (0900 GMT) LISBON (Portugal) - Firefighters strike (1200 GMT) PICTURE. UNITED NATIONS (United States) - UN Secretary ...
UN Condemns M-23 Rebel Offensive In East DR Congo
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned an offensive waged in the Democratic Republic of Congo by the Rwanda-backed M-23 rebel movement and urged it to honor a ceasefire agreed last summer.
UK Government Urges Cricket Chiefs To 'Deliver On Own Rules' After Afghanistan Boycott Calls
The UK government says the International Cricket Council should "deliver on their own rules" relating to women's participation as the England men's team resist calls to boycott their upcoming match ...
Real Madrid Chief Perez Calls Club Elections
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Tuesday set in motion the process for club elections, in which he is expected to run unopposed.