International

Tuesday, December 24th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Boeing and the grounding of 737MAX: Chronicle of a foretold sacking

Boeing on Monday replaced its embattled chief executive, Dennis Muilenburg, as it attempts to pivot from a protracted crisis surrounding the grounding of its top-selling 737 MAX after two deadly crashes.
Tuesday, December 24th 2019 - 09:22 UTC
PM Boris Johnson in his message calls on Britons “not to have many arguments” over Christmas

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the public on Monday “not to have too many arguments” over Christmas in a festive message in which he managed to avoid the word Brexit.
Tuesday, December 24th 2019 - 09:14 UTC
UK government calls on football chiefs to rid the sport of racism; UEFA chief accuses Johnson of fuelling the situation

The British government called on football chiefs on Monday to do more to rid the sport of racism but stopped short of launching a full-scale inquiry demanded by the domestic players' union following the latest incident in the English game.
Tuesday, December 24th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
Only in bush fire ravaged Australia, a kangaroo spotted cooling off in a pool

A kangaroo has been spotted cooling off in a backyard pool in a bush fire-ravaged region of Australia while elsewhere firefighters have been rescuing koalas from trees threatened by flames.
Tuesday, December 24th 2019 - 09:04 UTC
First time since the French Revolution with no Christmas mass at Notre Dame cathedral

For the first time in more than 200 years, worshippers will not be able to attend Christmas mass at Notre-Dame cathedral, still being restored after a devastating fire.
Tuesday, December 24th 2019 - 08:53 UTC
Wall Street stocks Xmas records: Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 28,551.53

Wall Street stocks finished at records again on Monday, with an executive shakeup at Boeing lifting the Dow, as a holiday-shortened week opened with a flourish. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 96.44 points (0.34 percent) to finish the last full session before Christmas at 28,551.53.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 23:06 UTC
Trump invites Johnson to the White House, but the impeachment and Brexit could delay potential dates

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit him in the White House in the new year, British media reported on Sunday. Trump’s invitation was made after the British prime minister’s election win this month, The Sunday Times newspaper reported. Britain wants to strike a new trade deal with the United States after it leaves the European Union at the end of January.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 22:37 UTC
Airbnb is an “information society service” rather than a property broker, rules Europe's top court

The accommodation-booking service Airbnb does not need an estate agent's license to operate in France, Europe's top court has ruled. The French tourism association had complained that Airbnb did not comply with French property laws.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 21:44 UTC
US Environment agency reaffirms glyphosate does not cause cancer; contradicts California court verdict

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Justice Department said a federal appeals court should reverse a lower court verdict finding Bayer AG liable in the case of a California man who blamed its Roundup weed killer for his cancer.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 10:26 UTC
Carnival Cruise apologizes for the “allision” at Cozumel between two of its vessels

In a letter sent to guests on Friday, Carnival Cruise Line apologized for an earlier accident in Cozumel, Mexico, during which the Carnival Glory came into contact with the Carnival Legend while docking, resulting in six passengers sustaining minor injuries.