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2:56pm, 5th April, 2019

Pakistan to release 360 Indian prisoners as tensions ease

Pakistan will release 360 Indian prisoners this month, the foreign office said on Friday, as the nuclear-armed neighbors scale back from a confrontation that prompted world powers to urge restraint.

Oil hits 2019 high on OPEC cuts, concerns over demand ease

4:14am, 2nd April, 2019

Business

Oil hits 2019 high on OPEC cuts, concerns over demand ease

Oil hit a 2019 high above $69 a barrel on Tuesday on the prospect that more sanctions against Iran and further Venezuelan disruptions could deepen an OPEC-led supply cut, and as the market became less worried that demand may slow.

U.S. Labor Department moves to ease companies' liability for franchisee wage violations

12:38pm, 1st April, 2019

US

U.S. Labor Department moves to ease companies' liability for franchisee wage violations

The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday issued a proposal that would make it more difficult to prove companies are liable for the wage law violations of their contractors or franchisees, a top priority for business groups.

Spain says it will ease residency for Britons in case of no-deal Brexit

10:42am, 1st March, 2019

World

Spain says it will ease residency for Britons in case of no-deal Brexit

Spain said on Friday it would allow British citizens living in the country to stay on if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, giving them until the end of 2020 to apply for permanent residency and making it automatic for many.

Oil advances as OPEC set to continue supply cuts despite U.S. pressure to ease

3:16am, 27th February, 2019

Business

Oil advances as OPEC set to continue supply cuts despite U.S. pressure to ease

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a report of declining U.S. crude inventories and as producer club OPEC seemed to stick to its supply cuts despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

More civilian focus, less military, in South China Sea would ease fears: Chinese paper

10:43pm, 20th November, 2018

World

More civilian focus, less military, in South China Sea would ease fears: Chinese paper

China should put more focus on building civilian facilities on islands in the South China Sea and less emphasis on the military to better sooth regional fears about China's intentions, an influential state-run paper said on Wednesday.

Qatar pays Gaza salaries to ease tensions; Israel says money's not for Hamas

3:27pm, 9th November, 2018

World

Qatar pays Gaza salaries to ease tensions; Israel says money's not for Hamas

A $15 million Qatari cash infusion was paid out to impoverished Palestinian civil servants in the Gaza Strip on Friday, offering Hamas a potential domestic reprieve though Israel said the money would not go to the dominant Islamist group.

U.S. lifts sanctions on top Turkish officials as tensions ease

10:14am, 2nd November, 2018

World

U.S. lifts sanctions on top Turkish officials as tensions ease

The United States lifted sanctions on Friday on two top officials in Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's cabinet, a sign of improved relations after Turkey freed an American pastor from detention three weeks ago.

Saudis offer Pakistan $6 billion rescue package to ease economic crisis

1:00pm, 23rd October, 2018

World

Saudis offer Pakistan $6 billion rescue package to ease economic crisis

Saudi Arabia has agreed to give Pakistan $3 billion in foreign currency support for a year and a further loan worth up to $3 billion in deferred payments for oil imports to help stave off a current account crisis, Pakistan's government said on T...

Turkey agrees to release more water to ease Iraqi shortages

10:21am, 10th October, 2018

World

Turkey agrees to release more water to ease Iraqi shortages

President Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to increase releases of water from a dam in southeastern Turkey to neighboring Iraq, which is struggling with a water crisis, the speaker of the Iraqi parliament said on Wednesday.

Asian shares ease, euro near six-week lows on Italian woes; gold jumps

8:53pm, 2nd October, 2018

Business

Asian shares ease, euro near six-week lows on Italian woes; gold jumps

Asian shares ticked down on Wednesday and the euro held at six-week lows as Italy's mounting debt and Rome's budget plan set it on a collision course with the European Union.

Maldives opposition says government must ease visas for foreign media ahead of vote

4:29pm, 12th September, 2018

World

Maldives opposition says government must ease visas for foreign media ahead of vote

The main Maldives opposition party said on Wednesday that President Abdulla Yameen's government must ease "draconian" visa measures in place aimed at limiting the number of foreign journalists covering the presidential poll on Sept. 23.

UK construction activity slows in August, price pressures ease

4:13am, 4th September, 2018

UK

UK construction activity slows in August, price pressures ease

British construction activity slowed in August after reaching a two-year high the month before, as builders worked their way through projects delayed by bad weather earlier in the year, industry data showed on Tuesday.

Turkey has action plan to ease market concerns, minister says, as lira plunges again

4:31pm, 12th August, 2018

World

Turkey has action plan to ease market concerns, minister says, as lira plunges again

Turkey has drafted an action plan and will start implementing it on Monday morning to ease investor concerns, Finance Minister Berat Albayrak said on Sunday, after the lira plunged to a fresh record low in early Asia Pacific trade.

Germany says U.S.-Europe trade tensions ease, questions remain on soy

11:34am, 28th July, 2018

Business

Germany says U.S.-Europe trade tensions ease, questions remain on soy

The trade relationship between the United States and Europe is improving, German Agriculture Minister Julia Kloeckner said on Saturday, but there is no guarantee the bloc will buy the quantity of soybeans that Washington expects.

Asian stocks ease, dollar near two-week lows on Trump comments

9:58pm, 22nd July, 2018

Business

Asian stocks ease, dollar near two-week lows on Trump comments

Asian shares dipped on Monday on fears of more protectionist measures from the United States while the dollar declined against major currencies after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's tightening policy.

Oil rises but declines for the week as supply concerns ease

3:06pm, 13th July, 2018

Business

Oil rises but declines for the week as supply concerns ease

Oil prices rose about 1 percent on Friday as strike actions in Norway and Iraq hit supplies, but futures were set for a second straight week of decline after Libyan ports reopened and on the view that Iran might still export some crude despite U.S. s...

Wall Street enters third day of gains as trade fears ease

9:20am, 9th July, 2018

Business

Wall Street enters third day of gains as trade fears ease

U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with bank stocks leading third day of gains in a row after strong U.S. jobs data from last week helped investors brush aside trade concerns.

Energy leads Wall Street rebound as trade worries ease

5:57pm, 26th June, 2018

Business

Energy leads Wall Street rebound as trade worries ease

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks found their footing on Tuesday, helped by gains in the energy, technology and consumer discretionary sectors after a sharp sell-off a day earlier on spiraling global trade tensions.

Energy leads Wall St rebound as trade worries ease

3:57pm, 26th June, 2018

Business

Energy leads Wall St rebound as trade worries ease

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks found their footing on Tuesday, helped by gains in the energy, technology and consumer discretionary sectors after a sharp sell-off a day earlier on spiraling global trade tensions.

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Pakistan to release 360 Indian prisoners as tensions ease

Oil hits 2019 high on OPEC cuts, concerns over demand ease

U.S. Labor Department moves to ease companies' liability for franchisee wage violations

Spain says it will ease residency for Britons in case of no-deal Brexit

Oil advances as OPEC set to continue supply cuts despite U.S. pressure to ease

More civilian focus, less military, in South China Sea would ease fears: Chinese paper

Qatar pays Gaza salaries to ease tensions; Israel says money's not for Hamas

U.S. lifts sanctions on top Turkish officials as tensions ease

Saudis offer Pakistan $6 billion rescue package to ease economic crisis

Turkey agrees to release more water to ease Iraqi shortages

Asian shares ease, euro near six-week lows on Italian woes; gold jumps

Maldives opposition says government must ease visas for foreign media ahead of vote

UK construction activity slows in August, price pressures ease

Turkey has action plan to ease market concerns, minister says, as lira plunges again

Germany says U.S.-Europe trade tensions ease, questions remain on soy

Asian stocks ease, dollar near two-week lows on Trump comments

Oil rises but declines for the week as supply concerns ease

Wall Street enters third day of gains as trade fears ease

Energy leads Wall Street rebound as trade worries ease

Energy leads Wall St rebound as trade worries ease

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