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12:07pm, 1st August, 2019

China sees intensive contact ahead of next trade talks; small U.S. soybean sales reported

U.S. and Chinese negotiating teams will be in intensive contact to prepare "good groundwork" for trade talks in September, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, as Washington confirmed China's first private purchase of soybeans since a tariff...

South Korea-Japan talks falter ahead of decision on favored-trade list

11:37am, 1st August, 2019

World

South Korea-Japan talks falter ahead of decision on favored-trade list

South Korea called on Thursday for Japan to allow more time for diplomacy as talks on their most serious dispute in years failed to make progress, a day before Japan could remove South Korea from its list of favored trade partners.

Ex-president Jimmy Carter breaks hip ahead of turkey hunt

4:20pm, 13th May, 2019

Politics

Ex-president Jimmy Carter breaks hip ahead of turkey hunt

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter fell and broke his hip on Monday as he was preparing to leave his home in Georgia for a turkey-hunting trip, and has undergone surgery to repair the injury, a representative said.

Republicans, Democrats concerned about Hungary's Orban ahead of U.S. visit

4:15pm, 10th May, 2019

World

Republicans, Democrats concerned about Hungary's Orban ahead of U.S. visit

Senior Republican and Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee told President Donald Trump on Friday they were concerned about Hungary's "downward democratic trajectory," ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit...

More contempt citations ahead for Trump advisers: senior U.S. Democrat

4:00pm, 10th May, 2019

Politics

More contempt citations ahead for Trump advisers: senior U.S. Democrat

Congressional Democrats, faced with blanket opposition to their oversight probes by President Donald Trump, are considering more contempt citations against administration officials who defy their subpoenas, a leading Democrat said on Friday.

Uber drivers go on strike in London and U.S. ahead of IPO, early protests sparse

8:25pm, 8th May, 2019

UK

Uber drivers go on strike in London and U.S. ahead of IPO, early protests sparse

Uber drivers in London and major U.S. cities held a series of strikes on Wednesday to protest the disparity between gig-economy conditions and the sums that investors are likely to make in Friday's blockbuster stock market debut.

In shift, Trump vows tariff hike on Chinese goods ahead of next trade talk round

4:45pm, 5th May, 2019

World

In shift, Trump vows tariff hike on Chinese goods ahead of next trade talk round

President Donald Trump on Sunday dramatically increased pressure on China to reach a trade deal by announcing he will hike U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods this week and target hundreds of billions more soon.

Take Five: Vol squall coming? World markets themes for the week ahead

12:31pm, 4th May, 2019

Business

Take Five: Vol squall coming? World markets themes for the week ahead

Following are five big themes likely to dominate thinking of investors and traders in the coming week and the Reuters stories related to them.

Thai king surprises with royal wedding ahead of coronation

11:00pm, 1st May, 2019

World

Thai king surprises with royal wedding ahead of coronation

Just days before his official coronation, Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Wednesday married the deputy head of his personal guard force and gave her the title Queen Suthida.

Puerto Rico board files flurry of lawsuits ahead of claim deadline

9:34pm, 30th April, 2019

US

Puerto Rico board files flurry of lawsuits ahead of claim deadline

Puerto Rico's federally created financial oversight board on Tuesday began filing the first round of scores of lawsuits seeking to recover money the bankrupt U.S. commonwealth paid to bondholders, businesses and others.

Emperor Akihito prays ahead of Japan's first abdication in two centuries

3:45am, 30th April, 2019

World

Emperor Akihito prays ahead of Japan's first abdication in two centuries

Japan's Emperor Akihito prayed to a Shinto sun goddess on Tuesday, starting a day of ceremonies to mark the end of a three-decade reign in which he sought to ease painful memories of World War Two and bring the monarchy closer to people.

Sri Lanka maintains high alert for attacks ahead of Ramadan

1:41am, 30th April, 2019

World

Sri Lanka maintains high alert for attacks ahead of Ramadan

Sri Lankan security forces maintained a high level of alert on Tuesday after the Easter Sunday bombings, officials said, amid intelligence reports that Islamist militants were planning fresh attacks before the start of the holy Islamic month of Ramad...

FBI says received vague tips ahead of deadly California synagogue shooting

10:40pm, 29th April, 2019

US

FBI says received vague tips ahead of deadly California synagogue shooting

The FBI said on Monday it received multiple tips about a security threat minutes before a gunman opened fire in a California synagogue, killing a woman and wounding three others, but lacked sufficient details or time to prevent the attack.

Biden draws firefighters' endorsement, Trump jibes, ahead of speech

4:01pm, 29th April, 2019

Politics

Biden draws firefighters' endorsement, Trump jibes, ahead of speech

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden picked up an early endorsement from a large trade union and sparred on social media with President Donald Trump over blue-collar support on Monday ahead of the Democrat's first event as a 2020 contender.

Brazil states forge ahead in climate change fight despite Bolsonaro ambivalence

1:03pm, 26th April, 2019

World

Brazil states forge ahead in climate change fight despite Bolsonaro ambivalence

State governments in Brazil have agreed to work toward fulfilling the country's Paris Agreement climate change commitments, despite far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's ambivalence over the pact.

Japan's Heisei imperial era: three generations look back, and ahead

8:02pm, 23rd April, 2019

World

Japan's Heisei imperial era: three generations look back, and ahead

Japan's Heisei era, which began when Emperor Akihito inherited the throne on Jan. 7, 1989, and ends when he abdicates on April 30, saw economic stagnation, disasters and technological change.

White House, Justice Department officials discussed Mueller report ahead of release: NYT

6:02pm, 17th April, 2019

Politics

White House, Justice Department officials discussed Mueller report ahead of release: NYT

White House lawyers had talks with U.S. Justice Department officials in recent days about the conclusions in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, aiding them in preparing for its release, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

Early results put Widodo comfortably ahead in Indonesia's election

4:12am, 17th April, 2019

World

Early results put Widodo comfortably ahead in Indonesia's election

Early results from Indonesia's election on Wednesday showed President Joko Widodo with a comfortable lead, in line with opinion polls that had predicted the low-key reformist was heading for a second five-year term.

Spain's Socialists hold lead ahead of election, still short of majority: poll

1:06am, 17th April, 2019

World

Spain's Socialists hold lead ahead of election, still short of majority: poll

Spain's Socialists kept the lead in voting intentions ahead of the April 28 election, a GAD3 poll for the ABC newspaper showed on Wednesday, but were still short of a parliamentary majority, even with backing from far-left allies Podemos.

Poroshenko 2.0: Ukraine leader reboots campaign ahead of presidential run-off

2:26am, 16th April, 2019

World

Poroshenko 2.0: Ukraine leader reboots campaign ahead of presidential run-off

Flanked by rock musicians wearing yellow overalls and black t-shirts with skulls on them, Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko pumped his fist, danced to the music and waved to supporters outside a soccer stadium in Kiev on Sunday.

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China sees intensive contact ahead of next trade talks; small U.S. soybean sales reported

South Korea-Japan talks falter ahead of decision on favored-trade list

Ex-president Jimmy Carter breaks hip ahead of turkey hunt

Republicans, Democrats concerned about Hungary's Orban ahead of U.S. visit

More contempt citations ahead for Trump advisers: senior U.S. Democrat

Uber drivers go on strike in London and U.S. ahead of IPO, early protests sparse

In shift, Trump vows tariff hike on Chinese goods ahead of next trade talk round

Take Five: Vol squall coming? World markets themes for the week ahead

Thai king surprises with royal wedding ahead of coronation

Puerto Rico board files flurry of lawsuits ahead of claim deadline

Emperor Akihito prays ahead of Japan's first abdication in two centuries

Sri Lanka maintains high alert for attacks ahead of Ramadan

FBI says received vague tips ahead of deadly California synagogue shooting

Biden draws firefighters' endorsement, Trump jibes, ahead of speech

Brazil states forge ahead in climate change fight despite Bolsonaro ambivalence

Japan's Heisei imperial era: three generations look back, and ahead

White House, Justice Department officials discussed Mueller report ahead of release: NYT

Early results put Widodo comfortably ahead in Indonesia's election

Spain's Socialists hold lead ahead of election, still short of majority: poll

Poroshenko 2.0: Ukraine leader reboots campaign ahead of presidential run-off

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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