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6:12pm, 7th May, 2019

Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun import, ammo limits

Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree on Tuesday to ease restrictions on gun imports and increase the amount of ammunition a person can buy.

Georgia governor signs heartbeat abortion ban, joining a U.S. movement

9:58am, 7th May, 2019

US

Georgia governor signs heartbeat abortion ban, joining a U.S. movement

Georgia's Republican governor on Tuesday signed legislation outlawing abortion if a doctor can detect a fetal heartbeat, part of a concerted effort to restrict abortion rights in states across the country.

Netflix signs deal for Thai cave boy rescue miniseries

3:01am, 30th April, 2019

Entertainment

Netflix signs deal for Thai cave boy rescue miniseries

Netflix said on Tuesday it had secured the rights to make a miniseries about the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in northern Thailand last year that captured international attention.

Trump signs orders targeting states' power to slow energy projects

6:48pm, 10th April, 2019

US

Trump signs orders targeting states' power to slow energy projects

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders in the heart of the Texas energy hub on Wednesday targeting the power of states to delay natural gas, coal and oil projects as he looks to build support ahead of next year's election.

Italy signs contested Belt and Road accord with China

6:22am, 23rd March, 2019

World

Italy signs contested Belt and Road accord with China

Italy on Saturday became the first member of the Group of Seven industrialized powers to endorse China's "Belt and Road" infrastructure project, with Rome brushing off the worries of Western allies as it looks to revive its flagging economy.

Trump signs executive 'free speech' order for U.S. colleges

5:21pm, 21st March, 2019

US

Trump signs executive 'free speech' order for U.S. colleges

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order linking "free speech" efforts at public universities to federal grants in an effort to combat what he considers a clamp down on conservative students' abilities to share their vie...

Mississippi governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion ban

1:04pm, 21st March, 2019

US

Mississippi governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion ban

Mississippi's Republican governor signed one of America's strictest abortion bills on Thursday banning women from obtaining an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can often occur before a woman even realizes she is pregnant.

UK foreign minister Hunt says 'reasonably positive' signs from EU over Brexit deal changes

4:37am, 5th March, 2019

UK

UK foreign minister Hunt says 'reasonably positive' signs from EU over Brexit deal changes

Foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Tuesday the European Union was giving "reasonably positive" signals about giving Britain changes to Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal which could help it get parliamentary backing.

Stocks jump on signs U.S., China close to trade deal

9:05pm, 3rd March, 2019

Business

Stocks jump on signs U.S., China close to trade deal

Asian shares gained on Monday on reports the United States and China were close to striking a trade deal after a year-long tariff skirmish while the dollar eased as traders wagered Federal Reserve policy would remain accommodative.

Australia signs $50 billion submarine contract with France after two-year squabble

9:15pm, 10th February, 2019

World

Australia signs $50 billion submarine contract with France after two-year squabble

Australia signed a production contract with French shipbuilder Naval Group on Monday for a fleet of 12 new submarines, worth A$50 billion ($35.5 billion), ending a two-year wrangle that cast doubt over one of the world's most lucrative defense d...

South Korea signs deal to pay more for U.S. troops after Trump demand

1:39am, 10th February, 2019

World

South Korea signs deal to pay more for U.S. troops after Trump demand

Officials signed a short-term agreement on Sunday to boost South Korea's contribution toward the upkeep of U.S. troops on the peninsula, after a previous deal lapsed amid U.S. President Donald Trump's call for the South to pay more.

Israel's Netanyahu to give statement amid signs of early election

1:58pm, 18th November, 2018

World

Israel's Netanyahu to give statement amid signs of early election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a televised statement on Sunday after making a last-ditch effort to avoid the collapse of a coalition government weakened by the resignation of his defense minister.

Trump signs order limiting migrant asylum at U.S.-Mexico border

11:21am, 9th November, 2018

Politics

Trump signs order limiting migrant asylum at U.S.-Mexico border

President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that effectively will suspend the granting of asylum to migrants who cross the U.S. border with Mexico illegally for up to 90 days.

China's Sinopec signs purchase agreements worth $45.6 billion at Shanghai Expo

10:41pm, 7th November, 2018

Business

China's Sinopec signs purchase agreements worth $45.6 billion at Shanghai Expo

China's state-owned Sinopec signed purchase agreements worth $45.6 billion on Thursday, covering supplies of crude oil, chemicals, coal and equipment.

Apple tells Congress it found no signs of hacking attack

2:47pm, 7th October, 2018

Business

Apple tells Congress it found no signs of hacking attack

Apple Inc's top security officer told Congress on Sunday that it had found no sign of suspicious transmissions or other evidence that it had been penetrated in a sophisticated attack on its supply chain.

California governor signs state law to reinstate 'net neutrality'

8:18pm, 30th September, 2018

US

California governor signs state law to reinstate 'net neutrality'

California Governor Jerry Brown late on Sunday signed legislation to restore open internet protections known as net neutrality in the state after the Trump administration repealed the rules in December 2017.

Chinese regulator signs off on Linde-Praxair merger

7:57am, 30th September, 2018

Business

Chinese regulator signs off on Linde-Praxair merger

Linde AG said on Sunday that it had received approval for its proposed $83 billion merger with Praxair from the Chinese antitrust authorities.

California governor signs gun control bills into law

4:56am, 29th September, 2018

Politics

California governor signs gun control bills into law

California Governor Jerry Brown signed several gun control bills into law on Friday, including one measure that raises the minimum age for buying rifles and shotguns from 18 to 21.

Trump signs order to impose sanctions for U.S. election meddling

1:30pm, 12th September, 2018

Politics

Trump signs order to impose sanctions for U.S. election meddling

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to help protect U.S. elections from foreign interference by imposing sanctions on countries and other actors who seek to meddle, U.S. officials said.

Trump signs defense policy bill with watered-down China measures

3:16pm, 13th August, 2018

Politics

Trump signs defense policy bill with watered-down China measures

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a $716 billion defense policy bill on Monday that authorizes military spending and includes watered-down controls on U.S. government contracts with China’s ZTE Corp and Huawei Technologies Co Ltd.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun import, ammo limits

Georgia governor signs heartbeat abortion ban, joining a U.S. movement

Netflix signs deal for Thai cave boy rescue miniseries

Trump signs orders targeting states' power to slow energy projects

Italy signs contested Belt and Road accord with China

Trump signs executive 'free speech' order for U.S. colleges

Mississippi governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion ban

UK foreign minister Hunt says 'reasonably positive' signs from EU over Brexit deal changes

Stocks jump on signs U.S., China close to trade deal

Australia signs $50 billion submarine contract with France after two-year squabble

South Korea signs deal to pay more for U.S. troops after Trump demand

Israel's Netanyahu to give statement amid signs of early election

Trump signs order limiting migrant asylum at U.S.-Mexico border

China's Sinopec signs purchase agreements worth $45.6 billion at Shanghai Expo

Apple tells Congress it found no signs of hacking attack

California governor signs state law to reinstate 'net neutrality'

Chinese regulator signs off on Linde-Praxair merger

California governor signs gun control bills into law

Trump signs order to impose sanctions for U.S. election meddling

Trump signs defense policy bill with watered-down China measures

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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

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

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