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12:15am, 1st August, 2019

Taiwan calls China tourism ban a "mistake" amid rising tension

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday called Beijing's ban on individual tourists to the island a "major strategic mistake" amid heightened tension with giant neighbor China.

'Bonanza time': Foreign carriers savor rising India demand as Jet Airways crumbles

5:23am, 26th April, 2019

Business

'Bonanza time': Foreign carriers savor rising India demand as Jet Airways crumbles

The grounding of India's Jet Airways is turning into a quick windfall and long-term opportunity for international airlines keen to scoop up nearly a million outbound passengers from what was once the nation's biggest airline.

Thailand's rising political star charged with sedition

1:14am, 6th April, 2019

World

Thailand's rising political star charged with sedition

The leader of a new party that has challenged Thailand's military government was charged on Saturday with sedition, the latest legal action facing the rising star after a disputed March election.

Trump touts rising U.S. border 'wall,' proposes economic penalty on Mexico

7:59pm, 5th April, 2019

Politics

Trump touts rising U.S. border 'wall,' proposes economic penalty on Mexico

President Donald Trump on Friday promised approximately 450 miles (725 km) of new "wall" along the southern U.S. border, after threatening to slap Mexico with an unspecified economic penalty to crack down on what he describes as a crisis of undocumen...

Missouri governor declares state of emergency amid rising floodwaters in Midwestern U.S.

4:38pm, 21st March, 2019

US

Missouri governor declares state of emergency amid rising floodwaters in Midwestern U.S.

Missouri's governor declared a state of emergency on Thursday as floodwaters that left a swath of destruction across Nebraska and Iowa surged downstream, swamping small towns, roads and farmland in the U.S Midwest.

Czech PM says defense spending rising to reach NATO target

6:25am, 12th March, 2019

World

Czech PM says defense spending rising to reach NATO target

The Czech Republic will keep raising its defense spending as it works to reach the level of 2 percent of gross domestic product in 2024, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Tuesday.

Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs

6:46pm, 23rd November, 2018

World

Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs

Tens of thousands of people will rally in Paris on Saturday against rising fuel costs and President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, the second weekend of "yellow vest" protests that have led to widespread national disruption.

China says will further open up its economy, slams rising protectionism

5:22am, 12th November, 2018

World

China says will further open up its economy, slams rising protectionism

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday Beijing will further open up its economy in the face of rising protectionism, as he headed for meetings with Asia-Pacific leaders in Singapore that are expected to focus on trade tensions.

Oil holds steady as rising U.S. rig count offsets Iran sanctions worries

8:12pm, 21st October, 2018

Business

Oil holds steady as rising U.S. rig count offsets Iran sanctions worries

Oil prices were stable on Monday, supported by supply concerns ahead of the start of U.S. sanctions against Iran's crude exports, but held back by rising drilling activity in the United States.

Alcoa's profit beat fueled by rising alumina prices, shares rise

6:40pm, 17th October, 2018

Business

Alcoa's profit beat fueled by rising alumina prices, shares rise

Top U.S. aluminum producer Alcoa Corp reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, as a series of supply hits boosted alumina prices.

Rising rates knock U.S. mortgage activity to lowest since 2014: MBA

8:28am, 17th October, 2018

US

Rising rates knock U.S. mortgage activity to lowest since 2014: MBA

U.S. consumers filed the fewest requests for a mortgage since late 2014 last week as most home borrowing costs reached their highest levels in more than seven years, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday.

Global stocks slide to three-month low on tech stocks plunge, rising U.S. interest rates

3:56pm, 10th October, 2018

Business

Global stocks slide to three-month low on tech stocks plunge, rising U.S. interest rates

Stocks on major world markets slid to a three-month low on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P500 stock index falling more than 3.0 percent, its biggest one-day fall since February.

Hopes rising, Republicans set vote on Kavanaugh as Democrats denounce report

3:01pm, 4th October, 2018

US

Hopes rising, Republicans set vote on Kavanaugh as Democrats denounce report

Confidence grew among President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans on Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh would win Senate confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, after positive comments from two wavering lawmakers about an FBI report on accusations of...

Toll seen rising after Indonesian quake, tsunami kills hundreds

4:03pm, 29th September, 2018

World

Toll seen rising after Indonesian quake, tsunami kills hundreds

More than 400 people were confirmed killed, many swept away as tsunami waves triggered by a massive earthquake crashed into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, and authorities expected the toll to rise sharply on Sunday as news arrives from remote are...

S&P 500, Dow up as rising treasury yields boost banks

3:53pm, 19th September, 2018

Business

S&P 500, Dow up as rising treasury yields boost banks

The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones industrial average rose on Wednesday, with the Dow hitting its highest closing level since late January as rising Treasury yields boosted the financial sector and trade worries subsided.

Wall St. rally ends as risk-selling grows on rising tariff fears

3:53pm, 30th August, 2018

World

Wall St. rally ends as risk-selling grows on rising tariff fears

U.S. stocks ended their four-day winning streak on Thursday as risk reduction ahead of the long holiday weekend accelerated on growing trade anxieties.

Risk of no-deal Brexit rising, 'everyone needs to prepare' - Hunt

8:40am, 14th August, 2018

UK

Risk of no-deal Brexit rising, 'everyone needs to prepare' - Hunt

The risk of a no-deal Brexit has been increasing and the European Union commission needs to change its attitude if a deal is to be reached, foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Tuesday.

As Canada faces rising gun violence, tighter laws are a tough sell

6:17pm, 13th August, 2018

World

As Canada faces rising gun violence, tighter laws are a tough sell

Rising violence in Canada has prompted calls for the federal government to tighten gun laws but tougher regulations could cause a political backlash in a country where 2 million people are licensed to own a firearm.

Chinese media warns against 'wantonly' rising tariffs in U.S. trade war

11:29pm, 7th August, 2018

Business

Chinese media warns against 'wantonly' rising tariffs in U.S. trade war

Certain people who want to wield the "stick of hegemony" on China with tariffs for their own personal ends will only end up hurting themselves, major Chinese state newspapers said on Wednesday in a unified message against the United States.

Investors focusing on profit margins as rising prices, wages start to bite

9:29pm, 8th June, 2018

Business

Investors focusing on profit margins as rising prices, wages start to bite

NEW YORK (Reuters) - For years U.S. inflation has been the dog that did not bark, but rising prices and wages are now showing signs of squeezing profit margins across corporate America, leading investors to punish companies whose results are deterior...

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Taiwan calls China tourism ban a "mistake" amid rising tension

'Bonanza time': Foreign carriers savor rising India demand as Jet Airways crumbles

Thailand's rising political star charged with sedition

Trump touts rising U.S. border 'wall,' proposes economic penalty on Mexico

Missouri governor declares state of emergency amid rising floodwaters in Midwestern U.S.

Czech PM says defense spending rising to reach NATO target

Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs

China says will further open up its economy, slams rising protectionism

Oil holds steady as rising U.S. rig count offsets Iran sanctions worries

Alcoa's profit beat fueled by rising alumina prices, shares rise

Rising rates knock U.S. mortgage activity to lowest since 2014: MBA

Global stocks slide to three-month low on tech stocks plunge, rising U.S. interest rates

Hopes rising, Republicans set vote on Kavanaugh as Democrats denounce report

Toll seen rising after Indonesian quake, tsunami kills hundreds

S&P 500, Dow up as rising treasury yields boost banks

Wall St. rally ends as risk-selling grows on rising tariff fears

Risk of no-deal Brexit rising, 'everyone needs to prepare' - Hunt

As Canada faces rising gun violence, tighter laws are a tough sell

Chinese media warns against 'wantonly' rising tariffs in U.S. trade war

Investors focusing on profit margins as rising prices, wages start to bite

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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