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1:26pm, 9th May, 2019

Tripoli government threatens to suspend foreign firms to pressure Europe

Libya's internationally recognized government asked 40 foreign firms including French oil major Total to renew their licenses or have their operations suspended, pressuring Europe to stop an eastern military offensive against Tripoli.

UK consumers unfazed by Brexit storm, firms more upbeat: surveys

8:46pm, 29th April, 2019

UK

UK consumers unfazed by Brexit storm, firms more upbeat: surveys

British consumers were unruffled by the latest twists and turns in the country's Brexit drama and companies have dialled down their worry levels, two surveys published on Tuesday showed.

Corbyn-proof? British water, power firms take nationalisation precautions

3:28am, 29th April, 2019

UK

Corbyn-proof? British water, power firms take nationalisation precautions

British water and power firms are trying to soothe nerves over nationalisation in the event of a Labour government, although some fund managers and lawyers doubt so-called Corbyn-proofing will work.

Trump lifts ban on U.S. lawsuits against foreign firms in Cuba

1:50pm, 17th April, 2019

Politics

Trump lifts ban on U.S. lawsuits against foreign firms in Cuba

The Trump administration is lifting a long-standing ban against U.S. citizens filing lawsuits against foreign companies that use properties seized by Cuba’s Communist government since Fidel Castro’s 1959 revolution, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sai...

In major shift, Trump to allow lawsuits against foreign firms in Cuba

3:50pm, 16th April, 2019

Politics

In major shift, Trump to allow lawsuits against foreign firms in Cuba

The Trump administration will allow lawsuits in U.S. courts for the first time against foreign companies that use properties Communist-ruled Cuba confiscated since Fidel Castro's revolution six decades ago, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday...

Trump to allow U.S. lawsuits against foreign firms doing business in Cuba - official

2:47pm, 16th April, 2019

Politics

Trump to allow U.S. lawsuits against foreign firms doing business in Cuba - official

The Trump administration will allow lawsuits in U.S. courts for the first time against foreign companies that use properties Communist-ruled Cuba confiscated after Fidel Castro's revolution in the 1950s, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.

1:44pm, 16th April, 2019

Politics

Trump to allow U.S. lawsuits against foreign firms doing business in Cuba: official

The Trump administration will allow lawsuits in U.S. courts for the first time against foreign companies in communist-ruled Cuba that use properties confiscated from Cuban Americans and other U.S. citizens during the revolution that began in the 1950...

Family of American killed in downed MH17 jet sues Russia banks, money-transfer firms

9:57am, 4th April, 2019

US

Family of American killed in downed MH17 jet sues Russia banks, money-transfer firms

The family of an American killed when a Malaysian Airlines plane was shot down over Ukraine in 2014 filed a lawsuit on Thursday against U.S.-based money transfer companies and two Russian banks they accuse of providing services to the group they blam...

Elite U.S. school MIT cuts ties with Chinese tech firms Huawei, ZTE

5:00am, 4th April, 2019

Business

Elite U.S. school MIT cuts ties with Chinese tech firms Huawei, ZTE

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has severed ties with Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp as U.S. authorities investigate the Chinese firms for alleged sanctions violations, it said on Wednesday.

MIT cuts collaborations with Chinese tech firms Huawei, ZTE

12:56am, 4th April, 2019

Business

MIT cuts collaborations with Chinese tech firms Huawei, ZTE

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) said on Wednesday it has cut collaborations with Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp over U.S. federal investigations of the Chinese technology companies' alleged violations of sanctions.

New Australia law threatens social media firms with fines, jail over violent content

10:42pm, 3rd April, 2019

World

New Australia law threatens social media firms with fines, jail over violent content

Australia will fine social media companies up to 10 percent of their annual global turnover and imprison executives for up to three years if violent content is not removed "expeditiously" under a new law passed by the country's parliament on Thu...

Brazil crime crackdown excites defense firms at arms expo as economy doubts linger

8:39pm, 3rd April, 2019

World

Brazil crime crackdown excites defense firms at arms expo as economy doubts linger

Global defense and security firms gathered at Latin America's biggest security expo in Rio de Janeiro this week hope Brazil's crackdown on crime will bolster sales to the new right-wing government even as they fret about the weak economy an...

Chinese smartphone firms jazz up products, seize turf in home market from Apple

11:58pm, 21st March, 2019

Business

Chinese smartphone firms jazz up products, seize turf in home market from Apple

Smartphone retailers in China say it's a tough sell of late with consumers reluctant to upgrade, put off by chill economic winds.

Northern Ireland firms warn of economic, social risks from no-deal Brexit

7:18pm, 9th March, 2019

Business

Northern Ireland firms warn of economic, social risks from no-deal Brexit

Northern Ireland businesses urged British lawmakers on Sunday to seek a compromise over the country's departure from the European Union and avoid the economic and social risks the province faces in crashing out of the bloc without a deal.

U.S. allows lawsuits against Cuban entities but shields foreign firms for now

2:58pm, 4th March, 2019

World

U.S. allows lawsuits against Cuban entities but shields foreign firms for now

The Trump administration said on Monday it would allow lawsuits by U.S. citizens against dozens of Cuban companies and other entities on Washington's blacklist but will maintain, for now, a ban against suing foreign firms doing business on the c...

UK lawmakers see role for business in pressuring tech firms over extremist content

6:03am, 22nd November, 2018

UK

UK lawmakers see role for business in pressuring tech firms over extremist content

Britain should tell businesses to apply pressure to major tech firms to force them to do more to tackle online extremism and terrorism, a senior parliamentary committee said on Thursday.

With Carney warning of 1970s-style shock, UK firms ready for no-deal Brexit

10:08am, 20th November, 2018

UK

With Carney warning of 1970s-style shock, UK firms ready for no-deal Brexit

Companies began triggering plans to keep operating if Britain leaves the European Union without an agreement, a "no deal" scenario the Bank of England said could plunge the economy into a crisis not seen since the 1970s.

With Brexit vote in doubt, UK firms get ready for no deal

7:29am, 20th November, 2018

UK

With Brexit vote in doubt, UK firms get ready for no deal

British companies began triggering contingency plans to keep their businesses operating if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, underlining growing concern that political wrangling in London could thwart an agreement with Brussels.

Asia's cash-rich firms more resilient in this year's equity selloff

2:55am, 19th November, 2018

Business

Asia's cash-rich firms more resilient in this year's equity selloff

Shares of cash-rich firms in Asia have weathered this year's sell-off in much better shape than key stock indexes, a Reuters analysis showed, reinforcing views that investments in companies with strong finances safeguard returns during market cr...

Three South Korean firms to plead guilty to rigging price of U.S. military base fuel: Justice Department

9:20pm, 14th November, 2018

World

Three South Korean firms to plead guilty to rigging price of U.S. military base fuel: Justice Department

Three South Korean companies will plead guilty to criminal charges and pay $236 million for their role in a conspiracy to fix the price of fuel sold to U.S. military bases in South Korea, the Justice Department said on Wednesday.

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Tripoli government threatens to suspend foreign firms to pressure Europe

UK consumers unfazed by Brexit storm, firms more upbeat: surveys

Corbyn-proof? British water, power firms take nationalisation precautions

Trump lifts ban on U.S. lawsuits against foreign firms in Cuba

In major shift, Trump to allow lawsuits against foreign firms in Cuba

Trump to allow U.S. lawsuits against foreign firms doing business in Cuba - official

Trump to allow U.S. lawsuits against foreign firms doing business in Cuba: official

Family of American killed in downed MH17 jet sues Russia banks, money-transfer firms

Elite U.S. school MIT cuts ties with Chinese tech firms Huawei, ZTE

MIT cuts collaborations with Chinese tech firms Huawei, ZTE

New Australia law threatens social media firms with fines, jail over violent content

Brazil crime crackdown excites defense firms at arms expo as economy doubts linger

Chinese smartphone firms jazz up products, seize turf in home market from Apple

Northern Ireland firms warn of economic, social risks from no-deal Brexit

U.S. allows lawsuits against Cuban entities but shields foreign firms for now

UK lawmakers see role for business in pressuring tech firms over extremist content

With Carney warning of 1970s-style shock, UK firms ready for no-deal Brexit

With Brexit vote in doubt, UK firms get ready for no deal

Asia's cash-rich firms more resilient in this year's equity selloff

Three South Korean firms to plead guilty to rigging price of U.S. military base fuel: Justice Department

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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