Argentina's Massa Sworn In As Economy Chief, Budget Cuts Expected
Argentina's latest economy minister, Sergio Massa, formally took the reins of his newly-dubbed "superministry" on Wednesday, with expectations that he will announce spending cuts to calm markets amid a deepening economic crisis.
'No' Camp Leads Ahead Of Referendum On Changing Chile Constitution: Poll
'No' camp leads ahead of referendum on changing Chile constitution: poll
Fed Officials Beat Inflation Drum; 50-basis-point Rate Hike 'Reasonable' Next Month
Federal Reserve officials voiced their determination again on Wednesday to rein in high inflation, although one noted a half-percentage-point hike in the U.S.
Occidental To Cut Debt And Distribute Cash, Won't Raise Oil Output
Occidental Petroleum Corp plans to use the bonanza from high oil and gas prices to accelerate debt payments and cash distribution to shareholders but will not raise oil production, Chief Executive Vicki Hollub said on Wednesday.
Occidental Sticks To Oil Production Forecast Despite Permian Cuts
Occidental Petroleum Corp is keeping its total 2022 production guidance at around 1.55 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed), its CEO Vicki Hollub said on Wednesday, despite target reductions in the U.S.
Iraq's Sadr Demands New Polls As Political Crisis Escalates
Iraq's Sadr demands new polls as political crisis escalates
White House Frustrated As Washington Mayor Seeks Troops To Help Handle Migrants
Thousands of migrants bused to Washington in recent months by Republican governors of states on the U.S.-Mexico border have caused tensions between the White House and the Democratic mayor of the U.S.
Lebanon Clears Ship Accused Of Carrying Stolen Ukrainian Grain For Departure
Transport authorities have allowed a ship Ukraine accuses of carrying stolen grain to depart Lebanon despite the Ukrainian embassy asking Beirut to reopen a probe into the matter after presenting what it said was new evidence.
France Discriminated Against Hijab-wearing Vocational Trainee -U.N. Document
A United Nations committee ruled that France discriminated against a Muslim woman who was prevented from attending vocational training in a public school while wearing her Islamic head scarf, according to a U.N.
New Tensions Explode Over Karabakh, 3 Soldiers Killed
New tensions explode over Karabakh, 3 soldiers killed
Beyond Meat Sales Under Threat As Plant-based Boom Withers
Beyond Meat Inc is headed for an unappetizing second quarter as the plant-based food craze withers in the face of several weak product tests at restaurants and mediocre reviews.
As Waters Recede, Kentucky Begins Recovery From Devastating Floods
Hundreds of National Guard have fanned out across eastern Kentucky to help residents displaced this week by severe flooding that swept away homes and vehicles, and killed at least 37 people, the governor said on Wednesday.
Floods Affect Thousands In Gambia After Heaviest Rainfall In Decades
The Gambia recorded its heaviest rainfall in more than 30 years last weekend, causing widespread flooding and at least two deaths, the government said on Wednesday, blaming climate change for the extreme weather.
Monkeypox Vaccine Availability And Effectiveness
Monkeypox vaccine availability and effectiveness
Analysis: Some Investors Doubt Summer Surge In Corporate Bonds Will Last
A roaring rebound in U.S. corporate bonds is being met with skepticism by some investors, who believe the gains may be short-lived as recession fears dampen the outlook for the $10 trillion market.
US, EU Envoys Due In Vienna For New Iran Nuclear Talks
US, EU envoys due in Vienna for new Iran nuclear talks
Kansas Abortion Vote Rocks US Midterms Outlook
Kansas abortion vote rocks US midterms outlook
Exclusive-Coach Hammon, Once A Star In Russia, Urges Putin To Free Brittney Griner
A top coach for U.S. women's pro basketball who once represented Russia at the Olympics has made a plea for Russian President Vladimir Putin to "do the right thing" and quickly release American star player Brittney Griner https://www.reuters.com/world/us/brittney-griner-appears-russian-court-after-us-makes-swap-offer-2022-08-02.
Canadian Companies Stick To Hiring Plans Even As Slowdown Looms
The pace of job creation is slowing in Canada, hammered by the sharp rise in interest rates, but that is yet to hold back companies from hiring as they face a tight labour market that has pushed the unemployment rate to a record low.
Deja Vu As Volcano Erupts Again Near Iceland Capital
Deja vu as volcano erupts again near Iceland capital
'End This Nightmare,' Sandy Hook Parents' Lawyer Tells Jurors In Alex Jones Defamation Trial
Jurors in the Alex Jones defamation trial began deliberations on Wednesday after a lawyer for a child killed in the Sandy Hook massacre said they should "end this nightmare" and force the U.S.
Alex Jones Says Jurors 'Don't Know What Planet They're On'
An attorney for the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook mass shooting showed a video to jurors in the defamation trial of Alex Jones on Wednesday in which the U.S.
Alex Jones Claims Defamation Trial Rigged, Jurors Don't Know What 'Planet They're On'
An attorney for the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook massacre showed a jury video on Wednesday of U.S.
Alex Jones Says His Sandy Hook Hoax Claims Were "crazy" Amid Defamation Trial
U.S. conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Wednesday told a Texas jury that it was "crazy" of him to claim that the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax, as he defends himself in a defamation suit brought by parents of a child slain in the massacre.
Crypto Winter May Temper Fintech Earnings
Wall Street has lowered earnings expectations for once high-flying fintechs Coinbase and Block, as a chill in the cryptocurrency market adds more pain to the companies already grappling with surging costs and rapidly rising rates.
Insurers Ready $50 Million Ukraine Grain Cargo Cover As First Ship Sails
The London insurance sector is preparing to cover Ukrainian grains and fertiliser shipments through a secure corridor, voyages that may need up to $50 million of insurance cover per cargo, industry sources involved said on Wednesday.
Analysis: Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' In Limbo As Big Investors Keep Shunning Stocks
Wall Street's most closely watched gauge of market anxiety shows expectations of choppy trading ahead despite a recent snapback in U.S.
Scientists Revive Cells And Organs In Dead Pigs
Scientists revive cells and organs in dead pigs
Al Qaeda Will Pursue Attacks Undeterred By Zawahiri Loss, Experts Say
The U.S. Hellfire missiles that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri dealt al Qaeda a powerful symbolic blow, but its far-flung branches are tactically independent and will not be deterred from plotting more attacks on local and Western targets, experts say.
Spanish Farmers Fear Olive Oil Output Could Plunge A Third
Farmers in southern Spain fear extreme drought and consecutive heatwaves this year could cut olive oil output in the world's largest producer by nearly a third in the 2022/23 season.