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6:19pm, 12th May, 2019

China defiant toward U.S. on trade, Kudlow urges strong enforcement steps

The United States and China appeared at a deadlock over trade negotiations on Sunday as Washington demanded promises of concrete changes to Chinese law and Beijing said it would not swallow any "bitter fruit" that harmed its interests.

May steps up calls for Labour to agree a Brexit deal

5:54pm, 4th May, 2019

UK

May steps up calls for Labour to agree a Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May has stepped up calls on Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to agree a cross-party deal to leave the European Union, following poor results for both parties in local elections on Thursday.

Oliver North steps down as NRA president amid dispute over 'damaging' information

12:38pm, 27th April, 2019

Politics

Oliver North steps down as NRA president amid dispute over 'damaging' information

Retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North will step down as president of the National Rifle Association, North said on Saturday, adding he was being forced out due to his allegations that NRA leaders engaged in financial improprieties.

'I screamed': Winner of third-largest U.S. lottery jackpot steps forward

3:18pm, 23rd April, 2019

US

'I screamed': Winner of third-largest U.S. lottery jackpot steps forward

The winner of the third-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history revealed himself on Tuesday as a 24-year-old man from Wisconsin, telling reporters he did not get around to checking the numbers till a day after the draw last month.

Head of Sudan's military council steps down, a day after Bashir toppled

5:59pm, 12th April, 2019

World

Head of Sudan's military council steps down, a day after Bashir toppled

Sudan's defense minister stepped down abruptly on Friday as head of the country's transitional ruling military council after only a day in the post, as protesters demanded quicker political change following President Omar al-Bashir's o...

Trump steps back from Mexico border threat as companies warn of economic fallout

7:39pm, 2nd April, 2019

Politics

Trump steps back from Mexico border threat as companies warn of economic fallout

President Donald Trump took a step back on Tuesday from his threat to close the U.S. southern border to fight illegal immigration, amid pressure from companies worried that a shutdown would cause chaos to supply chains.

EU offers Brexit delay to May, steps up pressure on London

2:40pm, 21st March, 2019

UK

EU offers Brexit delay to May, steps up pressure on London

European Union leaders will offer on Thursday to delay Brexit until May 22 at the latest -- but only if Prime Minister Theresa May can turn around massive parliamentary opposition and win MPs' backing next week for her withdrawal plan.

CEO steps down as Warner Bros probes his role in helping actress

3:01pm, 18th March, 2019

Entertainment

CEO steps down as Warner Bros probes his role in helping actress

Kevin Tsujihara has resigned as the head of Warner Bros as one of Hollywood's most powerful studios investigates a report that he improperly helped an actress obtain roles at the studio.

Warner Bros CEO Kevin Tsujihara steps down

1:38pm, 18th March, 2019

Entertainment

Warner Bros CEO Kevin Tsujihara steps down

Warner Bros Chairman and Chief Executive Kevin Tsujihara has resigned from one of Hollywood's most powerful studios following a report that he improperly helped an actress obtain roles at the studio.

Pence, allies mull new steps against Maduro after aid violence

11:50am, 25th February, 2019

World

Pence, allies mull new steps against Maduro after aid violence

Latin American countries are expected to announce measures to exert further pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday after he blocked the entry of hundreds of tonnes of humanitarian aid to his economically devastated country over the...

Venezuela opposition takes steps to seize oil revenue as Maduro issues threat

3:11pm, 13th February, 2019

World

Venezuela opposition takes steps to seize oil revenue as Maduro issues threat

Venezuela's opposition-controlled congress named new temporary boards of directors to state-oil firm PDVSA on Wednesday, in an effort to wrest the OPEC nation's oil revenue from President Nicolas Maduro.

J.Crew CEO James Brett steps down after short tenure

6:24pm, 17th November, 2018

Business

J.Crew CEO James Brett steps down after short tenure

J.Crew Group Inc, known for its preppy men's and women's clothing, said on Saturday that its Chief Executive Officer James Brett is leaving the company, effective immediately.

U.S. lawmakers expect votes on steps to crack down on Saudi Arabia

9:35pm, 13th November, 2018

World

U.S. lawmakers expect votes on steps to crack down on Saudi Arabia

U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday the Senate could vote within weeks on legislation to punish Saudi Arabia over the war in Yemen and the death of a journalist at its consulate in Istanbul.

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.

Exclusive: Campbell Soup steps up CEO search, COO a contender - sources

4:03pm, 9th September, 2018

Business

Exclusive: Campbell Soup steps up CEO search, COO a contender - sources

Campbell Soup Co's board is drawing up a list of CEO candidates, with Chief Operating Officer Luca Mignini emerging as the top internal contender, as the company seeks to fend off a proxy challenge from Daniel Loeb's hedge fund, Third Point...

U.S. election security steps hobbled by Congress-White House funding fight

7:23pm, 22nd August, 2018

Politics

U.S. election security steps hobbled by Congress-White House funding fight

A battle between U.S. President Donald Trump and Democrats over federal funding to help secure November's U.S. elections stymied legislation in Congress on Wednesday, at least for now, that is aimed at thwarting Russian meddling by strengthening...

BOJ takes steps to make policy flexible but vows to keep rates low

2:58am, 31st July, 2018

Business

BOJ takes steps to make policy flexible but vows to keep rates low

The Bank of Japan took measures to make its massive stimulus program more flexible and pledged to keep interest rates low for the time being on Tuesday, reflecting its forecast that it would take time for inflation to hit its 2 percent target.

U.S. cardinal steps down amid mushrooming sex abuse scandal

9:01am, 28th July, 2018

US

U.S. cardinal steps down amid mushrooming sex abuse scandal

Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, one of the U.S. Catholic Church's most prominent figures who has been at the center of a widening sexual abuse scandal.

Morgan Stanley manager steps down amid complaints against brokers

1:13pm, 11th July, 2018

Business

Morgan Stanley manager steps down amid complaints against brokers

Morgan Stanley said on Wednesday that Robert Perry, manager for the firm's Beverly Hills, California, wealth management office, has left the firm.

Relief for North Korea only after clear, irreversible steps to denuclearization: Mattis

11:30am, 3rd June, 2018

World

Relief for North Korea only after clear, irreversible steps to denuclearization: Mattis

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Sunday North Korea will receive relief only after it takes clear and irreversible steps to end its nuclear program, adding it would be a bumpy road to a summit between U.S. and North Kor...