Investments

Friday, July 5th 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Philadelphia ruling makes Amazon liable for third party's defective products

A federal appeals court ruled against Amazon.com Inc in a case that could expose the online retailer to lawsuits from customers who buy defective products from third-party vendors through its website.
Thursday, July 4th 2019 - 16:54 UTC
Brazil anticipates more trade accords following on the Mercosur/EU deal

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo said on Wednesday that he expects two new trade deals to be signed between the trade bloc Mercosur and other regions in the second half of 2019, hailing a new era of openness in Brazil.
Thursday, July 4th 2019 - 09:33 UTC
Labour leader Corbyn calls for an investigation following malicious reports about his health condition

Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn had a frank talk with Britain’s top civil servant as he called for an independent investigation into a report citing unidentified officials expressing concerns over his health, his spokesman said.
Monday, July 1st 2019 - 09:49 UTC
Falklands' next permanent patrol shadows Russian vessel in the English Channel

HMS Forth that in a few months time will be replacing HMS Clyde as Falkland Islands permanent patrol has been engaged in shadowing a Russian patrol ship as it passes through the English Channel towards Dover.
Saturday, June 29th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
EU and Mercosur reach historic agreement creating a 780 million people market

The European Union and Mercosur reached on Friday a political agreement for an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive trade agreement. The EU is the first major partner to strike a trade pact with Mercosur, a bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil Paraguay and Uruguay.
Thursday, June 27th 2019 - 09:34 UTC
US and Argentina sign revised agreement to boost air travel and cargo

The United States and Argentina on Wednesday signed a revised agreement on air services that could boost air travel and cargo between the two nations.
Tuesday, June 25th 2019 - 08:51 UTC
Pilots started class-action lawsuit accusing Boeing of covering up the 737 MAX faulty sensor

An airline pilot, identified only as ‘Pilot X’ in court documents, started a class-action lawsuit against Boeing, accusing US plane maker of covering up the 737 MAX’s faulty sensor issue and keeping pilots in the dark about the feature in the pursuit of quick returns.
Tuesday, June 25th 2019 - 08:35 UTC
Bolsonaro supports Rio to host the F1 Grand Prix starting 2021; Sao Paulo refuses to yield

President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday there is a “99% chance” that Rio de Janeiro will host Formula One's Brazilian Grand Prix starting in 2021 -- the latest in a battle with Sao Paulo, the current host city.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 12:04 UTC
Trump and Trudeau meet to mend fences and push for legislative approval of trade deal

President Donald Trump-hosted his Canadian counterpart Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday to mend fences after last year's diplomatic meltdown and to push the still un-ratified North American free trade deal.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 11:00 UTC
Four EU leaders express concern over EU/Mercosur farm sector deal

French President Emmanuel Macron and three other national leaders warned the European Commission that a trade deal with trade bloc Mercosur “could ultimately destabilize production and the agricultural sector.”