#turmoil

3:58pm, 4th August, 2019

Kashmir turmoil rises as India restricts movement, regional leaders fear arrest

The disputed region of Kashmir was thrown into further turmoil in the early hours of Monday as regional leaders said they feared being arrested and Indian officials imposed restrictions in the city of Srinagar and suspended mobile data services in pa...

Algeria's president appoints caretaker government amid turmoil

4:24pm, 31st March, 2019

World

Algeria's president appoints caretaker government amid turmoil

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika named a caretaker cabinet on Sunday, as he grapples with a political crisis following weeks of protests demanding he end his 20-year rule.

Trump stokes Democrats' Virginia turmoil as scandal snares Republican

7:28pm, 7th February, 2019

Politics

Trump stokes Democrats' Virginia turmoil as scandal snares Republican

A firestorm of scandals embroiling Virginia's governor and two fellow Democrats at the top of the state's executive branch spread to the Republican leader of the state Senate on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in to stoke th...

UK's Brexit Secretary Raab resigns thrusting May's government into turmoil

4:34am, 15th November, 2018

World

UK's Brexit Secretary Raab resigns thrusting May's government into turmoil

British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab resigned on Thursday thrusting Prime Minister Theresa May's government into turmoil after she clinched a Brexit deal that was mauled by opponents, allies and mutinous members of her party.

Sri Lanka turmoil deepens as new PM loses confidence vote

1:43am, 14th November, 2018

World

Sri Lanka turmoil deepens as new PM loses confidence vote

Sri Lanka's parliament passed a no-confidence motion against newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa amid raucous opposition on Wednesday, throwing the country deeper into crisis.

Turmoil in Sri Lanka as ex-president Rajapaksa sworn in as PM

2:09pm, 26th October, 2018

World

Turmoil in Sri Lanka as ex-president Rajapaksa sworn in as PM

Sri Lankan opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa was appointed prime minister on Friday after President Maithripala Sirisena dismissed the incumbent in a surprise move that threatens political turmoil in the Indian Ocean nation.

Iraqi Kurds gear up for elections hoping to end turmoil

11:38am, 11th September, 2018

World

Iraqi Kurds gear up for elections hoping to end turmoil

Campaigning began in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan on Tuesday for parliamentary elections that Kurds hope will help end months of turmoil, a year after the region of six million made a failed bid to break away from the rest of the country.

Turkey turmoil rattles Wall St., banks take a knock

12:28pm, 10th August, 2018

Business

Turkey turmoil rattles Wall St., banks take a knock

U.S stocks fell on Friday as a deepening crisis in Turkey dragged on bank stocks and triggered fears that it could spread to other global economies.

Thyssenkrupp faces leadership turmoil as chairman quits

12:03pm, 16th July, 2018

Business

Thyssenkrupp faces leadership turmoil as chairman quits

The chairman of embattled German industrial group Thyssenkrupp resigned on Monday, following the company's chief executive out the door under pressure from activist shareholders pushing for radical restructuring of the group.

Trade and tea with queen for Trump on visit to Britain in "turmoil"

3:42am, 12th July, 2018

UK

Trade and tea with queen for Trump on visit to Britain in "turmoil"

President Donald Trump flies into Britain on Thursday for talks with the leader of the United States' closest ally in Europe and tea with Queen Elizabeth, against a backdrop of protests and what he described as the country's turmoil over Br...

Trade and tea with queen for Trump in a Britain in 'turmoil'

4:52pm, 11th July, 2018

World

Trade and tea with queen for Trump in a Britain in 'turmoil'

U.S. President Donald Trump flies into Britain on Thursday for talks with the leader of the United States' closest ally in Europe, and tea with Queen Elizabeth, set against a backdrop of protests and what he described as the country's turmo...

May seeks unity amid turmoil over Brexit strategy

4:22am, 10th July, 2018

UK

May seeks unity amid turmoil over Brexit strategy

British Prime Minister Theresa May holds a meeting of her cabinet on Tuesday, seeking to unify her government a day after it was thrown into turmoil when two senior ministers quit over her plans for trade ties with the European Union after Brexit.

House immigration bill plans in turmoil following Trump opposition

12:37pm, 15th June, 2018

Politics

House immigration bill plans in turmoil following Trump opposition

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican efforts to debate immigration legislation next week in the U.S. House of Representatives were in turmoil on Friday after President Donald Trump blasted one of two delicately crafted proposals that had a better chance...

12:37pm, 15th June, 2018

US

House immigration bill plans in turmoil following Trump opposition

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican efforts to debate immigration legislation next week in the U.S. House of Representatives were in turmoil on Friday after President Donald Trump blasted one of two delicately crafted proposals that had a better chance...

Stock futures gain as Italy turmoil ends; jobs data awaited

7:30am, 1st June, 2018

Business

Stock futures gain as Italy turmoil ends; jobs data awaited

(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday as Italy's political crisis subsided although prospects of a full-blown trade war between the United States and its top allies continued to loom over the markets.

Italy renews attempt to form a government and end turmoil

6:30am, 30th May, 2018

World

Italy renews attempt to form a government and end turmoil

ROME (Reuters) - Italy searched for a last-minute exit from almost three months of political turmoil on Wednesday, with its biggest party looking to make a renewed attempt to form a coalition government with the right-wing League.

Shares fall on Italian turmoil, euro near 6-1/2 month lows

11:30pm, 28th May, 2018

Business

Shares fall on Italian turmoil, euro near 6-1/2 month lows

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares fell on Tuesday and the euro hovered near 6-1/2 month lows as early elections loomed in Italy, but a revival in diplomatic talks with North Korea and a retreat in oil prices from recent highs supported sentiment.

Italy's president calls in former IMF official amid political turmoil

7:00pm, 27th May, 2018

World

Italy's president calls in former IMF official amid political turmoil

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's president is expected to ask a former International Monetary Fund official on Monday to head a stopgap government amidst political and constitutional turmoil, with early elections looking inevitable.