WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The seizure of classified U.S. government documents at Donald Trump’s sprawling retreat at Mar-a-Lago highlights the lingering national security concerns presented by the former president and the house that it’s dubbed the White House winter, some security experts say. Trump is under federal investigation for possible violations of the Espionage … Read more
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG/NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Five U.S.-listed Chinese state-owned companies whose audits are being scrutinized by the U.S. securities regulator said on Friday they would voluntarily withdraw from the New York stock exchange. The oil giant Sinopec (600028.SS) and China Life Insurance (601628.SS)Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) (601600.SS)PetroChina (601857.SS) and a separate entity … Read more
NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Salman Rushdie, the Indian-born novelist who spent years in hiding after Iran urged Muslims to kill him over his writing, has been stabbed in the neck and chest on stage at a conference in New York state on Friday and airlifted to hospital, police said. After hours of surgery, … Read more
A “monster” fire consumes nearly 7,000 hectares in France ESA chief calls for action to tackle climate change Swiss army airlifts water to cows in mountain pastures Gig economy workers denounce labor rights as temperatures soar HOSTENS, France, Aug 11 (Reuters) – European nations sent fire crews to help France tackle a “monster” wildfire on … Read more
Samsung heir served 18 months in prison for bribery Businessmen have been convicted in the scandal that killed a president S. Korea says leaders must help overcome economic crisis Samsung may increase investment with Lee pardoned – analysts SEOUL, Aug 12 (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has pardoned Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) On Friday, … Read more
Russian ambassador warns of ‘nuclear disaster’ Zelenskiy asks Russia to return its factory to Ukraine Satellite images show damage to Russian air base in Crimea KYIV/NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of bombing Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, heightening fears of a disaster as the UN chief has … Read more
JERUSALEM, Aug 11 (Reuters) – As the clean-up in Gaza continues after last weekend’s brief clash with Israel, another battle has continued over which side suffered the casualties, after Israel said that failed rockets from the Palestinian side had killed 15 people in the enclave. According to Israeli military authorities, a fifth of the more … Read more
SEOUL, Aug 11 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared victory over COVID-19 and his sister said he too had caught the virus, while vowing “deadly retaliation” against the South Korea, which the North blames for causing the outbreak. Kim ordered the lifting of the maximum anti-epidemic measures imposed in May, while … Read more
Gasoline demand has fallen this summer Low-income households spend less as prices fall US retail price hit record high in June Aug 11 (Reuters) – The average U.S. retail gasoline price fell below $4 a gallon on Thursday for the first time in months, providing relief to drivers of the world’s biggest consumer of fuel … Read more
Attendees of an interfaith memorial ceremony enter the Islamic Center of New Mexico mosque to commemorate four slain Muslim men, hours after police said they arrested a prime suspect in the murders, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, States United, August 9, 2022. REUTERS / Andrew Hay Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register ALBUQUERQUE, … Read more
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