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6:11am, 2nd August, 2019

British military drop ballast sacks on dam to prevent flooding of Whaley Bridge

A British military helicopter dropped sacks of ballast on Friday onto the outer slope of a dam that has partially collapsed and is at risk of bursting and flooding the town of Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire.

Trump's Fed pick Moore not planning to drop out of Fed consideration: interview

10:39am, 28th April, 2019

Politics

Trump's Fed pick Moore not planning to drop out of Fed consideration: interview

U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to fill a vacant seat at the Federal Reserve said on Sunday a smear campaign was being waged against him, after past writings and comments about women sparked renewed criticism by Democratic lawmakers.

UK should 'cool down', drop Brexit - Socialist candidate to head EU Commission

3:54am, 18th April, 2019

World

UK should 'cool down', drop Brexit - Socialist candidate to head EU Commission

Britain should use the next few months to "cool down and rethink" its decision to leave the European Union, the socialist candidate to head the next European Commission, Frans Timmermans, said on Wednesday.

China's censors drop gay scenes from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' film

2:50am, 27th March, 2019

Entertainment

China's censors drop gay scenes from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' film

China has scrubbed at least 10 scenes with gay references from the Oscar-winning biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" about British rock musician Freddie Mercury, incensing some domestic viewers who said authorities were overreacting.

Chicago mayor lashes out after prosecutors drop Jussie Smollett charges

1:08pm, 26th March, 2019

US

Chicago mayor lashes out after prosecutors drop Jussie Smollett charges

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel angrily lashed out on Tuesday after prosecutors dropped charges that had accused "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett of staging a phony hate crime that hit hot-button issues of race, sexuality and America's political divide...

Illinois prosecutors drop charges against actor Jussie Smollett: report

10:46am, 26th March, 2019

Entertainment

Illinois prosecutors drop charges against actor Jussie Smollett: report

Illinois prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett relating to allegations he staged a hate crime attack to gain publicity, the Chicago Sun-Times reported, citing a statement from his lawyers.

Nike misses North America revenue estimates, shares drop

3:51pm, 21st March, 2019

Business

Nike misses North America revenue estimates, shares drop

Nike Inc missed North American quarterly revenue estimates on Thursday amid higher spending on new products and online initiatives, sending its shares down 3 percent in extended trading.

BMW, Mercedes-Benz lower prices in China after VAT drop

1:44am, 16th March, 2019

Business

BMW, Mercedes-Benz lower prices in China after VAT drop

BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz said on Saturday they will lower their prices in China, after the government announced it will reduce the country's value-added tax (VAT) starting on April 1.

K-pop Big Bang member booked on alleged sex bribery; company shares drop

12:12am, 11th March, 2019

Entertainment

K-pop Big Bang member booked on alleged sex bribery; company shares drop

A member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang, who goes by the stage name Seungri, has been charged with providing prostitutes to foreign investors in his private club, media reported on Sunday, sending shares of his agency as much as 14 percent lower...

French prosecutors drop rape investigation against filmmaker Luc Besson

5:19pm, 25th February, 2019

Entertainment

French prosecutors drop rape investigation against filmmaker Luc Besson

French prosecutors have dropped a preliminary investigation into rape allegations against film director Luc Besson, the public prosecutor's office said on Monday.

PepsiCo forecasts surprise drop in 2019 adjusted profit

6:47am, 15th February, 2019

Business

PepsiCo forecasts surprise drop in 2019 adjusted profit

PepsiCo Inc forecast a surprise drop in full-year profit on Friday, hit by a stronger dollar, increased investments in its business and a higher tax bill.

Wall Street falls as surprise drop in retail sales rattle investors

10:27am, 14th February, 2019

Business

Wall Street falls as surprise drop in retail sales rattle investors

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, as consumer and retail stocks dropped after a sharp decline in retail sales in December suggested a slowdown in economic activity.

U.S. home builder sentiment posts biggest drop in 4-1/2 years

11:02am, 19th November, 2018

Business

U.S. home builder sentiment posts biggest drop in 4-1/2 years

U.S. home builder sentiment recorded its steepest one-month drop in over 4-1/2 years in November as rising mortgage rates and tight home inventory squeezed the real estate sector, the National Association of Home Builders said on Monday.

Italian prosecutors drop case against interior minister over migrants

8:26am, 1st November, 2018

World

Italian prosecutors drop case against interior minister over migrants

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said on Thursday that prosecutors have decided to drop charges laid against him after he refused to let 150 migrants disembark from a rescue ship docked in Sicily.

U.S. new home sales drop to near two-year low in September

9:10am, 24th October, 2018

Business

U.S. new home sales drop to near two-year low in September

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell to a near two-year low in September and data for the prior three months was revised lower, the latest indications that rising mortgage rates and higher prices were undercutting the housing market.

JPMorgan sees small drop in third-quarter markets revenue vs year earlier

1:33pm, 13th September, 2018

Business

JPMorgan sees small drop in third-quarter markets revenue vs year earlier

Third-quarter markets revenue at JPMorgan Chase & Co is down by a small percent from a year earlier after adjusting for tax law changes, Chief Financial Officer Marianne Lake said at an investor conference on Thursday.

Nasdaq, S&P drop as tech stocks hammered anew

2:53pm, 6th September, 2018

Business

Nasdaq, S&P drop as tech stocks hammered anew

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined on Thursday as tech stocks stumbled on warnings from chipmakers regarding sales and pricing, as well as on continuing concerns about increased regulation of social media companies.

Trump administration to drop funding next week for U.N. body helping Palestinians

1:33pm, 31st August, 2018

World

Trump administration to drop funding next week for U.N. body helping Palestinians

The Trump administration will announce a decision within days to cancel funding for a U.N. agency that supports Palestinian refugees, several people familiar with the decision said on Friday.

Slowing online sales hurt Best Buy's second quarter, shares drop

11:21am, 28th August, 2018

Business

Slowing online sales hurt Best Buy's second quarter, shares drop

Best Buy Co Inc on Tuesday reported a drop in quarterly online sales growth and offered a profit forecast for the current quarter that fell short of analyst estimates, sending its shares down more than 7 percent in late morning trading.

Thailand sees drop in Chinese visitors after tourist boat disaster

3:33am, 22nd August, 2018

World

Thailand sees drop in Chinese visitors after tourist boat disaster

A boat disaster near Thailand's Phuket Island that killed 47 Chinese last month is significantly cutting arrival numbers from China, though the Thai tourism industry is hopeful the decline will be stemmed by late this year.

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British military drop ballast sacks on dam to prevent flooding of Whaley Bridge

Trump's Fed pick Moore not planning to drop out of Fed consideration: interview

UK should 'cool down', drop Brexit - Socialist candidate to head EU Commission

China's censors drop gay scenes from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' film

Chicago mayor lashes out after prosecutors drop Jussie Smollett charges

Illinois prosecutors drop charges against actor Jussie Smollett: report

Nike misses North America revenue estimates, shares drop

BMW, Mercedes-Benz lower prices in China after VAT drop

K-pop Big Bang member booked on alleged sex bribery; company shares drop

French prosecutors drop rape investigation against filmmaker Luc Besson

PepsiCo forecasts surprise drop in 2019 adjusted profit

Wall Street falls as surprise drop in retail sales rattle investors

U.S. home builder sentiment posts biggest drop in 4-1/2 years

Italian prosecutors drop case against interior minister over migrants

U.S. new home sales drop to near two-year low in September

JPMorgan sees small drop in third-quarter markets revenue vs year earlier

Nasdaq, S&P drop as tech stocks hammered anew

Trump administration to drop funding next week for U.N. body helping Palestinians

Slowing online sales hurt Best Buy's second quarter, shares drop

Thailand sees drop in Chinese visitors after tourist boat disaster

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

Divers search for last bodies in California boat fire, investigations begin

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