International

Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:12 UTC
US eases some restrictions imposed on Huawei for 90 days

The US government on Monday eased some restrictions imposed last week on China's Huawei, a sign of how the prohibitions on the telecommunications company may have far-reaching and unintended consequences.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:03 UTC
US major retailers face lawsuit for selling falsely labeled “100% Egyptian Cotton”

A United States federal judge said Walmart Inc, Target Corp, and Bed Bath & Beyond Inc must face a lawsuit claiming they sold linens that were falsely labeled “100per cent Egyptian Cotton” or “100per cent Long-Staple Egyptian cotton” despite being suspicious of their origin.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Bank of England: UK companies likely to cancel projects because of Brexit uncertainty

British companies are likely to cancel projects that they have put on hold because of Brexit uncertainty if the country leaves the European Union without a deal to smooth the shock, Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent said on Monday.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 07:53 UTC
World's biggest salmon farming company investigated for possible misreporting on chemicals

The world's biggest salmon farming company is one of a number of firms under investigation for possible misreporting of chemical use. The BBC can reveal Mowi, formerly known as Marine Harvest, is among those being investigated by Scottish regulators.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Chancellor Merkel says populist movements want to destroy Europe core values

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for Europe to push back against far-right parties, saying populist movements wanted to destroy core European values such as fighting corruption and protecting minorities.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
Westminster to debate immunity from prosecution for soldiers who served in Northern Ireland

A petition calling for soldiers who served in Northern Ireland to be immune from prosecution will be debated by MPs amid reports No 10 has vetoed calls for legislation to protect veterans.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Boeing acknowledges flaws in its 737 MAX flight simulator software

Boeing acknowledged it had to correct flaws in its 737 MAX flight simulator software used to train pilots, after two deadly crashes involving the aircraft that killed 346 people.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:20 UTC
Spanish hotel and travel services group plans to invest in Brazil

Spanish tourism and transportation company Grupo Globalia will launch a new air carrier in Brazil, Brazilian Infrastructure Minister Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas said in a message posted on Twitter this weekend.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:15 UTC
German government advisor fears another European financial crisis: points to Italy

A senior adviser to the German government fears another European financial crisis could be brewing. Dr. Lars Feld, one of the German Council of Economic Experts, was one of the first last year to warn of a slowdown in Europe's largest economy.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:11 UTC
“Miracle” victory, and with a majority for conservatives in Australia; opinion polls again failed

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is close to securing a majority government as the election's final results are being counted. His conservative coalition has defied polls and is leading with 77 seats, the Australian Electoral Commission says. Only 76 are needed for a majority.