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8:03am, 1st August, 2019

Thomson Reuters raises outlook, grows fastest since financial crisis

Thomson Reuters Corp raised its sales and core profit outlook for 2019 and 2020 on Thursday after reporting 4% organic revenue growth in the second quarter, which it said was its best since 2008 and ahead of its expectations.

Walmart raises U.S. tobacco purchase age to 21 starting in July

10:59am, 8th May, 2019

US

Walmart raises U.S. tobacco purchase age to 21 starting in July

Walmart Inc said on Wednesday it will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to 21 across its U.S. stores starting July 1.

Cubans protest U.S. sanctions as Trump raises pressure on Venezuela

10:39am, 1st May, 2019

World

Cubans protest U.S. sanctions as Trump raises pressure on Venezuela

Millions of Cubans took to the streets on Wednesday in protest over new sanctions imposed on the Caribbean island by the Trump administration and U.S. efforts to topple the government of socialist ally Venezuela.

U.S. measles outbreak raises questions about immunity in adults

6:59am, 29th April, 2019

US

U.S. measles outbreak raises questions about immunity in adults

Adults in the United States who were vaccinated against measles decades ago may need a new dose depending on when they received the shot and their exposure risk, according to public health experts battling the nation’s largest outbreak since the viru...

Khan's interior minister pick raises questions about 'new' Pakistan

2:29am, 27th April, 2019

World

Khan's interior minister pick raises questions about 'new' Pakistan

Pakistan's new interior minister, appointed in a major cabinet reshuffle this month by Prime Minister Imran Khan, is a former spy chief and close ally of the country's last military ruler who has long been accused of deep ties to militant g...

Honeywell beats profit estimates, raises full-year forecast

6:20am, 18th April, 2019

Business

Honeywell beats profit estimates, raises full-year forecast

Honeywell International Inc on Thursday reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit and raised its full-year financial forecast as a boom in air travel drove demand for its aircraft parts used in the airline industry.

Brazil president raises eyebrows saying Holocaust can be forgiven

4:39pm, 13th April, 2019

World

Brazil president raises eyebrows saying Holocaust can be forgiven

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro drew veiled rebukes from Israel on Saturday after saying the Nazi genocide of the Jews during World War Two could be forgiven.

Democratic hopeful Harris raises $12 million, Buttigieg pulls in $7 million

9:13pm, 1st April, 2019

US

Democratic hopeful Harris raises $12 million, Buttigieg pulls in $7 million

Candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to be U.S. president began on Monday to disclose how much cash they were able to raise in the first quarter of the year - an early test of their ability to organize and build support.

Brexit deadline extension only makes sense if it raises chances of deal: Barnier

11:38am, 19th March, 2019

World

Brexit deadline extension only makes sense if it raises chances of deal: Barnier

An extension of Brexit talks beyond the March 29th deadline would only make sense if it increased the chances of the already agreed deal being ratified by Britain, the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Tuesday.

U.S. raises pressure on Maduro via sanctions, aid airlift

8:46pm, 15th February, 2019

World

U.S. raises pressure on Maduro via sanctions, aid airlift

The United States ratcheted up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday by sanctioning some of his top security officials and the head of the state oil company, and unveiling plans to airlift over 200 tons of aid to the Colombian bor...

Country singer Dolly Parton raises laughs at charity awards gala

12:42pm, 9th February, 2019

Entertainment

Country singer Dolly Parton raises laughs at charity awards gala

Dolly Parton became the first country singer to receive the MusiCares Person of the Year award on Friday, taking to the stage with jokes about hillbillies, fighting and pornography.

First rain in months douses California wildfire, raises risk of mudslides

11:49pm, 21st November, 2018

US

First rain in months douses California wildfire, raises risk of mudslides

The first significant rain in months in northern California all but extinguished the deadliest wildfire in the state's history on Wednesday but also raised risks of flash flooding that could hinder teams searching for human remains.

U.N. urges end to U.S. embargo on Cuba, U.S. raises rights concerns

10:53pm, 1st November, 2018

World

U.N. urges end to U.S. embargo on Cuba, U.S. raises rights concerns

The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted its 27th annual resolution calling for an end to the U.S. economic embargo on Cuba after a failed bid by Washington to amend the text to push Cuba to improve its human rights record.

Heathrow airport raises 1.6 billion pounds to brace for Brexit

3:08am, 26th October, 2018

UK

Heathrow airport raises 1.6 billion pounds to brace for Brexit

Britain's Heathrow has raised about 1.6 billion pounds from global investors to boost financial resiliance ahead of Brexit and lay the groundwork for a privately funded expansion of Europe's busiest airport.

Texas Democrat O'Rourke raises record $38 million in U.S. Senate race

1:30pm, 12th October, 2018

Politics

Texas Democrat O'Rourke raises record $38 million in U.S. Senate race

Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke's bid to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz got a major financial boost in the third quarter when he said he raised $38.1 million, a record for any U.S. Senate race.

Texas U.S. Senate hopeful O'Rourke says raises $38.1 million in third quarter

9:19am, 12th October, 2018

Politics

Texas U.S. Senate hopeful O'Rourke says raises $38.1 million in third quarter

Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke has raised $38.1 million in the final fiscal quarter before the Nov. 6 elections in his campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, O'Rourke said on Twitter on Friday.

U.S. raises pressure on Saudi Arabia over missing journalist

1:27pm, 10th October, 2018

World

U.S. raises pressure on Saudi Arabia over missing journalist

U.S. President Donald Trump increased pressure on Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to provide information on what happened to missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and said he wanted to get the bottom of what he called "a very serious situation."

Fed raises U.S. interest rates, sees at least three more years of growth

6:34pm, 26th September, 2018

Business

Fed raises U.S. interest rates, sees at least three more years of growth

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and left intact its plans to steadily tighten monetary policy, as it forecast that the U.S. economy would enjoy at least three more years of growth.

Fed raises rates, sees at least three more years of economic growth

2:30pm, 26th September, 2018

Business

Fed raises rates, sees at least three more years of economic growth

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday, as expected, and forecast three more years of economic growth as the U.S. central bank left its policy for steady rate rises in place.

United Continental raises fees for checked bags on certain routes

2:45pm, 31st August, 2018

US

United Continental raises fees for checked bags on certain routes

United Continental Holdings Inc on Friday increased its checked bag fees on routes to and from North America, the Caribbean and Central America, the company said, as it grapples with rising fuel costs.

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Thomson Reuters raises outlook, grows fastest since financial crisis

Walmart raises U.S. tobacco purchase age to 21 starting in July

Cubans protest U.S. sanctions as Trump raises pressure on Venezuela

U.S. measles outbreak raises questions about immunity in adults

Khan's interior minister pick raises questions about 'new' Pakistan

Honeywell beats profit estimates, raises full-year forecast

Brazil president raises eyebrows saying Holocaust can be forgiven

Democratic hopeful Harris raises $12 million, Buttigieg pulls in $7 million

Brexit deadline extension only makes sense if it raises chances of deal: Barnier

U.S. raises pressure on Maduro via sanctions, aid airlift

Country singer Dolly Parton raises laughs at charity awards gala

First rain in months douses California wildfire, raises risk of mudslides

U.N. urges end to U.S. embargo on Cuba, U.S. raises rights concerns

Heathrow airport raises 1.6 billion pounds to brace for Brexit

Texas Democrat O'Rourke raises record $38 million in U.S. Senate race

Texas U.S. Senate hopeful O'Rourke says raises $38.1 million in third quarter

U.S. raises pressure on Saudi Arabia over missing journalist

Fed raises U.S. interest rates, sees at least three more years of growth

Fed raises rates, sees at least three more years of economic growth

United Continental raises fees for checked bags on certain routes

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

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