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U.S. earnings hopes and trade war lull keep world shares near three-week high
World shares hovered near three-week highs on Tuesday, supported by optimism about U.S. company earnings and expectations that global economic growth can withstand trade tensions, although political bickering kept British markets on the backfoot.
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.
Flights canceled as Taiwan battens down for super typhoon Maria
Taiwan braced for super typhoon Maria on Tuesday, as airlines canceled flights and the weather bureau warned against landslides and flash floods on the heavily industrialized island.
May seeks unity amid chaos over Brexit plans
British Prime Minister Theresa May holds a meeting of her cabinet on Tuesday, a day after her government was thrown into turmoil when two senior ministers quit in protest at her plans for trade ties with the European Union after Brexit.
China raises tariff rates for some U.S. optical fiber products, from July 11
China's commerce ministry said on Tuesday it is raising "anti-dumping tariff rates" for some optical fiber products originating from the United States, effective on Wednesday, July 11.
Switzerland investigates six for suspected bribery of foreign officials in 1MDB probe
Switzerland is investigating six people on suspicion of bribing foreign officials and other offences, as part of a money laundering investigation into Malaysian state fund 1MDB, the Swiss attorney general's office said on Tuesday.
Fuji Xerox chief sees no breakup of Fujifilm-Xerox JV
The head of Fuji Xerox Co, the joint venture between Fujifilm Holdings Corp and Xerox Corp , said on Tuesday there would be no breakup of the joint venture despite an escalating dispute between the two companies.
SoftBank tightens grip on Yahoo Japan via $2 billion deal with Altaba
SoftBank Group is increasing its stake in Yahoo Japan through a $2 billion, three-way deal with U.S. firm Altaba to deepen ties with the internet heavyweight ahead of an IPO of its telecoms unit.
China's Xi pledges $20 billion in loans to revive Middle East
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday pledged a package of $20 billion in loans and $1.6 billion in financial aid to countries in the Middle East, as part of what he called an "oil and gas plus" model to revive economic growth in the region.
Liu Xia, wife of late dissident, leaves China for Germany, friend says
Liu Xia, the widow of late Chinese Nobel Peace Prize-winning political dissident Liu Xiaobo, left China on a flight to Berlin early on Tuesday, one of her friends told Reuters.
Tesla moves first to hike prices in China as trade war hits car makers
U.S. carmaker Tesla Inc has hiked prices on its Model X and S cars by about 20 percent in China, becoming the first automaker to raise prices in the world's largest automotive market in response to a U.S.-China trade war.
Japan battles shortage of necessities for survivors of worst flood in decades
Japan struggled on Tuesday to restore utilities and bring relief to the survivors of its worst floods in 36 years, facing health risks from broiling temperatures and a lack of water, while rescuers kept up an increasingly grim search for victims.
Tropical Storm Chris to become hurricane on Tuesday: NHC
Tropical Storm Chris is expected to develop to hurricane strength on Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory.
Brent leads crude prices higher as Norway oil workers get ready to strike
Oil prices rose on Tuesday on escalating concerns over potential supply shortages, with Brent crude leading the way as hundreds of oil workers in Norway were set to strike later in the day.
China to offer aid of $15 million to Palestine
China will offer 100 million yuan ($15 million) in aid to Palestine, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, pledging greater Chinese financial backing for development in the Middle East.
Former Goldman Sachs banker in 1MDB plea talks with U.S.: WSJ
A former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. banker is in talks with U.S. prosecutors to potentially plead guilty to criminal charges stemming from an alleged scheme to steal billions of dollars from a Malaysian state investment fund, the Wall Street Journal re...
Rescuers gear up for final push to save remaining five from Thai cave
Rescuers resumed preparations on Tuesday for a third rescue operation deep into a cave complex in northern Thailand to free four remaining boys and their soccer coach in a race against time and monsoon weather.
Eurosceptics top list of EU lawmakers with lucrative 'moonlighting' jobs
Eurosceptic lawmakers in the European Parliament pull in the highest earnings from private activities and second jobs making many of them the highest-paid EU legislators, a report by watchdog Transparency International said on Tuesday.
Judge rejects U.S. government request to detain immigrant kids
A U.S. federal judge on Monday rejected the Trump administration's request to allow long-term detention of illegal immigrant children, a key part of President Donald Trump's executive order to end the separation of immigrant families.
Euroskeptic British ministers quit in blow to May's Brexit plan
Prime Minister Theresa May's foreign minister and Brexit negotiator quit on Monday in protest at her plans to keep close trade ties with the European Union after Britain leaves the bloc, stirring rebellion in her party's ranks.