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1:54am, 8th May, 2019

China April exports unexpectedly fall but imports rebound as fresh U.S. tariffs loom

China's exports unexpectedly shrank in April but imports surprised with their first increase in five months, painting a mixed picture of the economy as Washington ratchets up pressure on Beijing with threats of more punishing tariffs.

Greek PM Tsipras to announce tax, pension relief measures as polls loom

8:57am, 7th May, 2019

World

Greek PM Tsipras to announce tax, pension relief measures as polls loom

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will unveil tax and pension "relief measures" on Tuesday, weeks before a European Parliament election, a government official told Reuters.

More floods loom as high river waters recede in Midwest

4:57am, 25th March, 2019

US

More floods loom as high river waters recede in Midwest

Record floods that submerged parts of three Midwestern states bringing death and destruction were retreating in Kansas City on Monday but icy tributaries in Montana and the Dakotas threatened more floods for weeks to come, the National Weather Servic...

May tells EU 'just one more push' as new Brexit votes loom

9:50am, 8th March, 2019

UK

May tells EU 'just one more push' as new Brexit votes loom

Prime Minister Theresa May urged the European Union to make "just one more push" to break an impasse on Brexit before she tries to get parliament to back her deal next week.

Weaker retail sales loom over China's economy despite some bright spots

12:58am, 14th November, 2018

Business

Weaker retail sales loom over China's economy despite some bright spots

China delivered a mixed economic report card for October on Wednesday as softening retail sales pointed to a consumption slowdown, even as a pick-up in industrial output and investment suggested support measures may be starting to take hold.

Iran seeks European assurances as U.S. oil sanctions loom

4:46am, 3rd November, 2018

World

Iran seeks European assurances as U.S. oil sanctions loom

Iran called on Saturday for European assurances of support in the face of Washington's intent to reimpose sanctions on vital Iranian oil sales to force Tehran to curb its nuclear, missile and regional activities.

Trump pushes end to birthright citizenship as U.S. elections loom

11:23am, 30th October, 2018

Politics

Trump pushes end to birthright citizenship as U.S. elections loom

President Donald Trump said he will seek to limit the right of citizenship for certain children born in the United States in a new bid to dramatically reshape immigration policies that was likely to spark a congressional battle.

U.S. invites China to trade talks as tariffs loom

1:21am, 13th September, 2018

Business

U.S. invites China to trade talks as tariffs loom

The Trump administration has invited Chinese officials to restart trade talks, the White House's top economic adviser said, as Washington prepares to further escalate the U.S.-China trade war with tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods.

Trump administration steps up communications with China as tariffs loom

5:14pm, 12th September, 2018

Business

Trump administration steps up communications with China as tariffs loom

The Trump administration has stepped up its communications with China over trade, the White House's top economic adviser said on Wednesday, as people familiar with the effort said an invitation for a new round of trade talks was sent to Beijing.

Scattered protests in Iran as U.S. sanctions loom

5:08am, 4th August, 2018

World

Scattered protests in Iran as U.S. sanctions loom

Sporadic protests were taking place in cities in Iran for a fourth day, with demonstrators attacking a Shi'ite seminary west of Tehran, according to Iranian news agencies and social media on Saturday, as Iranians brace for a return of U.S. sanct...

Iran woos local investors as U.S. sanctions loom, currency falls

9:18am, 28th July, 2018

Business

Iran woos local investors as U.S. sanctions loom, currency falls

Iran plans to offer price and tax incentives to private investors to take over idle state projects and help boost the economy, state media reported on Saturday, as the country faces likely U.S. sanctions and the exit of many foreign companies.

U.S. banks gain from Washington policy changes but trade worries loom

1:07pm, 13th July, 2018

Business

U.S. banks gain from Washington policy changes but trade worries loom

Second-quarter earnings reports from three of the biggest U.S. banks on Friday showed the sector is benefiting from policy changes in Washington that have lowered their taxes, boosted interest rates and allowed them to buy back more stock.

As tariffs loom, China state media slams Trump's 'gang of hoodlums'

9:44pm, 5th July, 2018

Business

As tariffs loom, China state media slams Trump's 'gang of hoodlums'

BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China's state media lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing the White House of behaving like a "gang of hoodlums" as the world's two biggest economies headed toward outright trade war on...

China state media slams Trump's 'gang of hoodlums' as tariffs loom

9:04pm, 5th July, 2018

Business

China state media slams Trump's 'gang of hoodlums' as tariffs loom

SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China's state media lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, accusing the White House of behaving like a "gang of hoodlums" as the world's two biggest economies careened toward the start...