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3:49pm, 2nd May, 2019

Exclusive: Tesla expects global shortage of electric vehicle battery minerals - sources

Tesla Inc expects global shortages of nickel, copper and other electric-vehicle battery minerals down the road due to underinvestment in the mining sector, the company's global supply manager for battery metals told an industry conference on Thu...

'Avengers: Endgame' crushes box office records in $1.2 billion global debut

11:16am, 28th April, 2019

Entertainment

'Avengers: Endgame' crushes box office records in $1.2 billion global debut

Superhero movie "Avengers: Endgame" smashed box office records with global ticket sales estimated at $1.2 billion through Sunday, distributor Walt Disney Co said.

Strong stock and bond markets at odds over global growth

11:34am, 21st April, 2019

Business

Strong stock and bond markets at odds over global growth

It looks like something has to give in global markets.

Global recorded music industry grew nearly 10 percent last year: IFPI report

12:14pm, 2nd April, 2019

Entertainment

Global recorded music industry grew nearly 10 percent last year: IFPI report

The global recorded music market grew 9.7 percent last year, with streaming now accounting for almost half of total revenue, according to industry trade body the IFPI on Tuesday.

Global shares surge on China factory rebound, trade hopes

3:52am, 1st April, 2019

Business

Global shares surge on China factory rebound, trade hopes

Global stocks surged higher on Monday, extending gains from their best quarter in nearly 10 years, as strong Chinese factory activity data and signs of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations gave investors reason to cheer.

Global M&A slides in first quarter as Brexit weighs on Europe

2:17am, 29th March, 2019

UK

Global M&A slides in first quarter as Brexit weighs on Europe

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sank 17 percent in the first quarter of 2019, as concerns about an economic slowdown and fears of a no-deal Brexit in Europe spooked chief executives and corporate boardrooms from pursuing big tie-ups.

Google launches global council to advise on tech ethics

1:44pm, 26th March, 2019

Business

Google launches global council to advise on tech ethics

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Tuesday it was launching a global advisory council to consider ethical issues around artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

1:32am, 26th March, 2019

Business

Saudi Aramco building global gas business to cut carbon footprint

Saudi Aramco, the world's biggest oil producer, was building an international gas business and converting more crude oil into chemicals in a bid to lessen its carbon footprint, Chief Executive Amin Nasser said on Tuesday.

Global Boeing fears grow, families await Ethiopia crash remains

8:18am, 12th March, 2019

Business

Global Boeing fears grow, families await Ethiopia crash remains

Singapore, Australia, Malaysia and Oman became the latest nations to suspend Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on Tuesday, while identification of the Ethiopian crash's 157 victims dragged and black boxes were yet to yield the cause.

Powell: Fed not in 'any hurry' to change rates amid global risks - tv

7:42pm, 10th March, 2019

Business

Powell: Fed not in 'any hurry' to change rates amid global risks - tv

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Sunday the U.S. central bank does "not feel any hurry" to change the level of interest rates again as it watches how a slowing global economy affects local conditions in the United States.

Global celebrities gather for the wedding of India's richest man's son

1:59pm, 9th March, 2019

Entertainment

Global celebrities gather for the wedding of India's richest man's son

Global celebrities including film stars, company executives, politicians and sports personalities descended on Mumbai on Saturday for the wedding celebrations of the son of India's wealthiest man and Reliance Industries boss, Mukesh Ambani.

China February exports tumble the most in three years, heighten global slowdown fears

2:40am, 8th March, 2019

Business

China February exports tumble the most in three years, heighten global slowdown fears

China's exports tumbled the most in three years in February while imports fell for a third straight month, pointing to a further slowdown in the economy despite a spate of support measures.

Sunrise challenges Swisscom with $6.3 billion deal for Liberty Global's assets

7:44am, 28th February, 2019

Business

Sunrise challenges Swisscom with $6.3 billion deal for Liberty Global's assets

Switzerland's Sunrise Communications is buying U.S. cable giant Liberty Global's local assets in a $6.3 billion deal to bolster its position against Swisscom, the country's dominant mobile and internet provider.

Alexa Chung goes 'off the grid', Holland dresses 'global citizen' at London Fashion

11:52am, 17th February, 2019

UK

Alexa Chung goes 'off the grid', Holland dresses 'global citizen' at London Fashion

Model, presenter-turned-designer Alexa Chung went back in time for her second catwalk show in London on Saturday, showing a collection inspired by the idea of a group of women escaping to California's Big Sur in the 1980s to go "off the grid".

Philippines releases journalist on bail after arrest sparks global outcry

5:58pm, 14th February, 2019

World

Philippines releases journalist on bail after arrest sparks global outcry

The head of a Philippine news website that has locked horns with President Rodrigo Duterte was freed on bail on Thursday, a day after her widely condemned arrest on libel charges that critics say is a government effort to bully journalists.

Oil plummets on global demand concerns; U.S. stocks end lower

4:50pm, 13th November, 2018

Business

Oil plummets on global demand concerns; U.S. stocks end lower

Oil prices plunged 7 percent on Tuesday on persistent concerns of oversupply and weakening global demand, causing Wall Street stocks to reverse early gains that were driven by the resumption of trade talks between the United States and China.

In solemn Paris ceremony, Macron leads global WW1 Armistice commemorations

8:42am, 11th November, 2018

World

In solemn Paris ceremony, Macron leads global WW1 Armistice commemorations

President Emmanuel Macron led tributes to the millions of soldiers killed during World War One on Sunday, holding an emotional ceremony in Paris attended by dozens of world leaders to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice.

Austria to shun global migration pact on sovereignty worries

7:43am, 31st October, 2018

World

Austria to shun global migration pact on sovereignty worries

Austria will follow the United States and Hungary in backing out of a United Nations migration pact over concerns it will blur the line between legal and illegal migration, the right-wing government said on Wednesday.

Countering global protectionism, Pacific trade pact to start at end-2018

11:41pm, 30th October, 2018

Business

Countering global protectionism, Pacific trade pact to start at end-2018

A landmark 11-member deal that will slash tariffs across much of the Asia-Pacific will come into force at the end of December, New Zealand said on Wednesday, a rare bright spot for global commerce as the U.S.-China trade war intensifies.

Global pressure rises on Sri Lanka president to defuse political crisis

1:00am, 29th October, 2018

World

Global pressure rises on Sri Lanka president to defuse political crisis

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena is under increasing pressure to uphold the island nation's constitution and reconvene parliament after his decision to replace the prime minister triggered political turmoil.

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Exclusive: Tesla expects global shortage of electric vehicle battery minerals - sources

'Avengers: Endgame' crushes box office records in $1.2 billion global debut

Strong stock and bond markets at odds over global growth

Global recorded music industry grew nearly 10 percent last year: IFPI report

Global shares surge on China factory rebound, trade hopes

Global M&A slides in first quarter as Brexit weighs on Europe

Google launches global council to advise on tech ethics

Saudi Aramco building global gas business to cut carbon footprint

Global Boeing fears grow, families await Ethiopia crash remains

Powell: Fed not in 'any hurry' to change rates amid global risks - tv

Global celebrities gather for the wedding of India's richest man's son

China February exports tumble the most in three years, heighten global slowdown fears

Sunrise challenges Swisscom with $6.3 billion deal for Liberty Global's assets

Alexa Chung goes 'off the grid', Holland dresses 'global citizen' at London Fashion

Philippines releases journalist on bail after arrest sparks global outcry

Oil plummets on global demand concerns; U.S. stocks end lower

In solemn Paris ceremony, Macron leads global WW1 Armistice commemorations

Austria to shun global migration pact on sovereignty worries

Countering global protectionism, Pacific trade pact to start at end-2018

Global pressure rises on Sri Lanka president to defuse political crisis

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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

Hungary charges Syrian accused of beheading, killing for IS

Executive's flight to PSA highlights Renault-Nissan alliance tensions

Democrats plan to probe Trump's role in hush-money payments: report