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Global stocks rally before earnings, trade war jolt boosts dollar
World stocks rose for a second consecutive week on Friday as investors prepared for an expected run of strong earnings in the United States, although fears about the U.S.-China trade conflict kept gains in check and pushed the dollar higher.
Italian president intervenes in migrant stand-off, angering Salvini
President Sergio Mattarella has made a rare intervention in Italian politics to end a dispute within the ruling coalition over a migrant boat, angering right-wing Interior Minister Matteo Salvini.
Iran coordinates military presence in Syria with Russia: Iranian official
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Friday that Tehran coordinates positions on its military presence in Syria with Moscow and Damascus.
Ousted Pakistan PM flying home to face jail, authorities lock down Lahore city
Ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam, both sentenced to lengthy jail terms in absentia, are due to return to Pakistan on Friday in a high-stakes gamble to galvanize their beleaguered party ahead of a July 25 general el...
Trump says May's Brexit plan kills hope of a U.S. trade deal
President Donald Trump directly criticised Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit strategy, saying it had probably killed off hope of a U.S.-British trade deal and that she had failed to take his advice on how to negotiate with the European Union.
Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont can be extradited to Spain- German court says
A German court ruled on Thursday that former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont could be extradited to Spain for alleged misuse of public funds, but it rejected a request to send him back to answer a more serious charge of rebellion.
London mayor says preposterous for Trump to blame crime on immigration
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said it was preposterous for Donald Trump to blame a rise in violent crime in the city on immigration after the U.S. president criticised his handling of crime and militant attacks.
Eritrean President Isaias to visit Ethiopia: Eritrea minister
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki will visit Ethiopia on Saturday, Eritrea's information minister Yemane Meskel said on Friday, days after the two neighbors declared their "state of war" over.
China's record trade surplus with U.S. risks further inflaming trade tensions
China's trade surplus with the United States swelled to a record in June as its overall exports remained solid, a result that could further inflame a bitter trade dispute with Washington.
After cave ordeal, Thai boys now face battle with fame
After their traumatic ordeal deep inside a dark and flooded mountain cave, Thailand's 12 rescued boys and their young soccer coach will now have to navigate a fresh challenge: Fame.
Silicon Valley employees flex newfound political muscles
Employees at several of the world’s biggest technology companies have been exercising newfound political power where they work, pushing their bosses on business ethics with help from established and fledgling nonprofit groups.
Japan struggles to restore water supply to flood-hit towns as temperatures soar
Municipal workers in Japan struggled on Friday to restore water supply in the flood-hit western region a week after inundation caused by a record downpour killed more than 200 people in the worst weather disaster in 36 years.
Dollar buoyant near 10-day peak, bolstered by higher U.S. yields
The dollar was buoyant near a 10-day peak on Friday, supported by Treasury yields that edged higher on expectations the U.S. inflation rate will rise.
Migration to Australia hits decade low, seen as boost for prime minister
The number of permanent migrants to Australia has hit a 10-year low, thanks to tougher scrutiny of claims, home minister Peter Dutton said on Friday, as the government tries to soothe angry conservative voters who threaten its re-election prospects.
Oil edges lower, set for big weekly decline
Oil prices edged lower on Friday and were set for a second weekly fall, as the market shrugged off a warning that spare capacity may be stretched as OPEC and Russia increase production.
White House orders greater access to files on FBI informant: New York Times
The White House has ordered that a wider group of lawmakers have access to classified information about an informant the FBI used to investigate possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two...
Danish man charged with starting destructive Colorado wildfire
A Danish national accused of starting the second-largest wildfire on record in Colorado was charged on Thursday with 141 counts of first-degree arson for each building destroyed in the massive blaze, court documents showed.
Asian shares extend recovery on Wall Street gains
Asian shares were higher on Friday following gains on Wall Street overnight, as concerns over an escalating U.S. trade war with China took a breather.
Commerce Secretary Ross admits ethical lapses in asset reporting
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday admitted ethical lapses in reporting on his financial assets and said he would sell all of his remaining stocks after receiving a critical letter from the federal ethics agency.
Kushner security clearance limits his access to some U.S. secrets: Washington Post
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, does not have a high-enough security clearance level to gain access to some of the most sensitive U.S. government secrets, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing two people familiar w...