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Oil rises on U.S., Europe demand growth optimism

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after more U.S. states eased lockdowns and the European Union sought to attract travellers, helping…

6 years ago

Saudi Aramco beats quarterly profit forecast, maintains dividend

State-run oil producer Saudi Aramco (2222.SE) beat analysts' forecasts on Tuesday with a 30% rise in first-quarter net profit and maintained its…

6 years ago

Australian PM hears emotional plea for Cameroonian asylum-seekers

A woman approached Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison in tears on Tuesday after he held a news conference in Queensland,…

6 years ago

Twitter bans Indian actress for violating hate and abuse rules

Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) on Tuesday said it has banned leading Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, known for her ardent support of Indian Prime…

6 years ago

Families tell of desperate searches after Mexico metro collapse

Samuel Del Aguila’s son was on his way home from his job at the airport in Mexico City on Monday…

6 years ago

Taliban launches huge Afghan offensive after deadline for U.S. pullout

Afghan security forces fought back a huge Taliban offensive in southern Helmand province in the last 24 hours, officials and…

6 years ago

Yellen sees no inflation problem after rate hike comments roil Wall Street

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday she sees no inflation problem brewing, downplaying earlier comments that rate hikes…

6 years ago

White House to shift COVID-19 vaccine to states with more need

COVID-19 vaccine doses allocated to a U.S. state but left unordered will become available to other states under a policy…

6 years ago

India halts cricket league as coronavirus cases cross 20 million

India halted its most popular sports tournament on Tuesday and the country’s opposition chief called for a nationwide lockdown as…

6 years ago

Henry says Spotify CEO Ek contacted Arsenal owners for takeover offer

Spotify (SPOT.N) CEO and founder Daniel Ek has contacted Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke's family to make an offer to buy the Premier…

6 years ago