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Procter & Gamble Health launches ‘Panache’ to assist doctors
Procter & Gamble Health Limited (formerly known as Merck Limited) has announced the launch of Panache, a platform to support India’s Gen X doctors in their medical education journey.India has
Vistara signs codeshare agreement with Lufthansa, 6th with overseas airline
As part of the agreement, Lufthansa will add its 'LH' designator code to nearly 18 Vistara-operated flights every day covering ten Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai
Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later on Monday
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will learn later on Monday whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a decision local officials have said they fear may not be taken fairly.
Lender Amigo's chief executive quits after less than five months in charge
The chief executive of high interest rate lender Amigo, Hamish Paton, has resigned this morning after less than five months in the job.
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala voices support for Fortis-IHH deal, says no link to Singh brothers
Expressing shareholders' concerns over lag in IHH's planned open offer for Fortis, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala stressed that the deal was "fair" and IHH should conclude it since the open offer has been pending for a year
We don’t want another Boko Haram, IPOB - The Nation Newspaper
The Department of State Services (DSS) is doing its job, the Presidency said on Sunday in its reaction to the agency’s action in the Sowore saga.
Algeria seeks heavy sentences for ex-PMs accused of corruption
The Algerian prosecutor's office has requested 20-year prison sentences for several former politicians accused of corruption, including two prime ministers who served under former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, local media reported.
Russian troops enter Raqqa city for first time during Syrian War
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The Russian Armed Forces have entered the city of Raqqa for the first time during this nearly nine-year-long war, a number of activists in northern Syria reported on Monday. According to the reports, the Russian Armed Forces entered Raqqa to distribute humanitarian aid to the people in the war-torn city. The military delivered two thousand food kits to Raqqa residents. Military doctors have also arrived in the city, who are ready to provide assistance to all in need. “The infrastructure in Raqqa was completely destroyed during the liberation process conducted by the US-led international coalition,” an officer at the Russian Center for Reconciliation of Controversial Parties, Vladimir Varnavsky, told reporters. “Thousands of civilians became victims of indiscriminate air and artillery attacks,” Varnavsky added. “The city has not yet finished the work of clearing debris and clearing the area, and there is a shortage of clean water, medicine and food.”
Lucky 13 for Milan Bergamo
For the first time in its history, Milan Bergamo Airport has hit the 13 million passenger mark, setting a new record for annual passengers for the Italian gateway. Handling just one million passengers for the first time in 1999, saw the airport celebrate the historic moment with the lucky 13-millionth passenger departing for Dheli via Rome. Endorsed by Milan Bergamo’s strengthening of existing flights, new carriers, and the expansion of route choice, the airport has welcomed extraordinary growth over the last
Perak Amanah supports any decision made on land ownership
IPOH, Dec 9 — Any decision to be made by the Perak state government in granting 999-year ownership or permanent titles to new villages, will have to be in line with Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) stance, said Perak Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) chairman Datuk Asmuni Awi. He said whatever decision made...
Five Chinese men face lawsuit for assault over car parking
A case has been opened against five Chinese citizens for attacking local authorities with iron bars and swords while the latter were trying to ask them to move their parked car in front of a house in Hlaingthaya Township. In connection with the case, Khin Myint, the owner of a flat in FMI City Housing phoned Aung Kyaw Moe, the administrator of Ward No.4 in Hlaingthaya Township, about a parked car in front of her flat. Then, the administrator sought help from the township police station at about 7.45 pm on December 7.
Strategie Grains sees 2020 EU rapeseed crop at 18.5 mln T
PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Consultancy Strategie Grains forecast that rapeseed production in the European Union would reach 18.46 million tonnes next year, rebounding from a 13-year low of 16.85 million this year.The 2020 crop forecast would still be one of the smallest in recent years after a drought-disrupted sowing campaign in western Europe. It was in line with Strategie Grains' initial outlook last month which said next year's output might not reach the 19-million-tonne level.
Putin, Zelenskyy to hold first summit on Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the conflict in Ukraine's east on Monday in a much-anticipated summit in the French capital, Paris.
Henry Gabay and Mel Morris: What a new investment partnership will mean for Derby County
The club is in advanced talks with Henry Gabay, the co-founder and chairman of Duet Group, over an investment partnership, and a deal is expected to be completed this month
German exports rise in October, defying expectations
BERLIN (AP) - German exports posted a second consecutive month-on-month increase in October, defying economists' expectations of a slight decline.
Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later today
MOSCOW, Dec 9 — Russia will learn later today whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a decision local officials have said they fear may not be taken fairly. Russia, which has tried to showcase itself as a global sports power, has...
The best and worst regional housing markets
CoreLogic names the best and worst performing regions in the country.
Record number of domestic abuse incidents reported in North
Officers respond to domestic abuse incident every 17 minutes, PSNI says
Aster Medical Centre expands with plastic surgery department
Doha: As part of an initiative to expand its services, Aster Medical Centre, a division of Aster OM Healthcare, the largest private healthcare network in the country, has announced the opening of outpatient consultancy in plastic surgery.
Asian markets subdued ahead of key US-China tariff deadline
Asian stocks edged up on Monday following surprisingly strong US jobs data, but gains were subdued amid concerns over the [...]
India: Analysing the fiscal impact of income tax cuts – Standard Chartered Bank
Economist at Standard Chartered Bank offered their take on the fiscal impact of an expected personal income tax cut – aimed at boosting consumption de
Citizenship Amendment Bill: 293 votes in favour, 82 votes against introduction of controversial bill
Citizenship Amendment Bill: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the bill a violation of rights of the country's people and said Shah will be remembered in the league of Hitler
After creating new emirates, Ganduje appoints Sanusi as head of Kano chiefs
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has appointed Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, as the head of the council of chiefs. In November, a high court in the state sacked four
Record outcome for Edinburgh legal firm Anderson Strathern
Mid-tier legal firm Anderson Strathern has booked record full-year results as it continues to secure high-profile work.
Mexico rejects US trade deal proposals on steel, aluminum
Mexico's foreign minister said Sunday the country would not accept a US proposal for steel and aluminum production under the new trade deal, saying it would leave Mexico at a disadvantage. During a meeting with senators to discuss details of negotiations for the United States-Mexico-Canada treaty
German exports rise in October, defying expectations
BERLIN (AP) - German exports posted a second consecutive month-on-month increase in October, defying economists' expectations of a slight decline.
Naspers spin-off Prosus ups Just Eat offer to £5.1-billion
Naspers spin-off Prosus has raised its bid for UK food delivery firm Just Eat as it tries to win over investors and beat out an offer from rival Takeaway.com.
A cancer-drug developer's stock just surged more than 100% after Merck agreed to a multi-billion-dollar takeover
Cancer-drug developer ArQule skyrocketed as much as 102% in early Monday trading after Merck agreed to acquire the company in a $2.7 billion tak...
PDP wins all 21 chairmanship seats in Adamawa LG election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won big in Adamawa state as all its candidates in the just concluded local government election recorded victory.
International Breweries opens N164b rights issue - The Nation Newspaper
International Breweries has opened application list for its N164 billion right issue, in a major recapitalisation that will see the Belgian core ...
Jaguar Land Rover sales fall 3.4% in Nov
The sales of Jaguar brand were at 11,464 units during the month, down 23.1 per cent per cent from November 2018, Tata Motors said in a BSE filing. Land Rover sales stood at 35,078 units, up 5.5 per cent per cent from the same month last year, it added. Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Monday reported 3.4 per cent decline in total retail sales.
European shares flat as China data stokes slowdown worries
(For a live blog on European stocks, type LIVE/ in an Eikon news window)Dec 9 (Reuters) - European stocks were flat on Monday as new data from China signalled a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy, stoking fresh concerns about slowing global growth.The pan-European STOXX 600 index was trading flat at 0803 GMT, after closing more than 1% higher on Friday following a robust U.S. jobs report.
Abyssinia Bank makes one billion birr profit
Bank of Abyssinia, one the private banks in Ethiopia, makes the biggest gross profit in the Bank’s history, 1.02 billion birr (close to $32.8 million at the current exchange rate), for the financial year concluded June 30, 2019.
Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Romania - lowest flu vaccination rate among the elderly
The lowest influenza vaccination coverage rates among the elderly - more than 65 years old - in the European Union were recorded in Estonia,...
Feel nervous to match the love and expectations after Kabir Singh: Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor was speaking at the red carpet of Star Screen Awards on Sunday. The Kabir Singh actor will soon begin shooting for Jersey.
Foreign capital inflows into telecoms rise by $659.03m
The country’s desire to deepen broadband penetration nationwide is hinged on capital investment into the telecom sector. IFE OGUNFUWA examines how the sector has fared in investment in the past two...
High-intensity homework lined up for wrestler Vinesh Phogat
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is expected to compete in the Yasar Dogu tournament slated from January 9 to 12 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Russia plans to set up Arctic air defence 'dome' with S-400 missiles
Russia plans to establish an air defence "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday. Russia has been stepping up its military presence in the Arctic, building new infrastructure
About 200,000 Pakistani pilgrims to perform Hajj 2020: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has said that about 200,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj in 2020 under the Government as well as Private Hajj Scheme. However, the exact number of pilgrims who will perform Hajj in 2020 will be known after the signing of an agreement by him with his Saudi Counterpart, which is expected in the first week of December 2019. In a written reply to a question submitted in the National Assembly on December 9, 2019, the religious affairs minister told that the detail of per head expenditure for Hajj 2020 is based on the rates of accommodation charges. The minister told that compulsory Hajj dues, additional service charges and train charges etc. to be provided by the Director General (DG) Hajj, Jeddah and airfare to be decided with the airlines. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri further told that the survey of the buildings is underway and agreements with the different departments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are also under process. Therefore…
Government nickel ore export ban to hit newly listed company
From its exports in 2018, Ifishdeco earned Rp 365 billion (US$26 million), more than double the Rp 140 billion pocketed from domestic sales.
Things Are Going from Bad to Worse for Aurora Stock
Does Aurora Cannabis stock offer an intriguing, compelling trade? Yes. However, realistically getting to that point is a major problem.
Magenta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MGTA) Receives Neutral Rating from Goldman Sachs Group
Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed their neutral rating on shares of Magenta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MGTA) in a research note issued to investors on Friday, BenzingaRatingsTable reports. The brokerage currently has a $18.00 price objective on the stock. MGTA has been the subject of several other reports. ValuEngine cut Magenta Therapeutics from a hold rating to a sell […]
SACP set to rally behind Ramaphosa's ANC leadership | IOL News
The SACP looks set to rally behind President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership of the ANC.
Why Is An F-35 Sitting On The Deck Of HMS Queen Elizabeth?
The F-35 aircraft will remain on HMS Queen Elizabeth until repair and maintenance work is complete.
A bold escape from a negative rate world
The Riksbank will be the first central bank in Europe to exit negative rates, which have fostered political and social discontent without any material economic recovery.
Patterson Companies (NASDAQ:PDCO) PT Raised to $22.00
Patterson Companies (NASDAQ:PDCO) had its target price hoisted by Robert W. Baird from $19.00 to $22.00 in a research report report published on Friday, AnalystRatings.com reports. Robert W. Baird currently has a neutral rating on the stock. PDCO has been the subject of a number of other reports. Wolfe Research set a $17.00 target price […]
Aldi is selling Prosecco for just £3.99 a bottle
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A cancer-drug developer's stock just surged more than 100% after Merck agreed to a multi-billion-dollar takeover, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Merck offered $20 per share in the all-cash bid, more than double ArQule's Friday closing price. The deal is expected to close in early 2020.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Rosenblatt spews specs for six 'iPhone 12' models while reiterating Sell rating on AAPL shares
Rosenblatt Securities said Monday it believes Apple is working on as many as six different "iPhone 12" models -- including 'Plus' and 'Max' size variants of its 'Pro' series -- but nonetheless reiterated its sell rating on the company's shares, predicting impending share losses in China that won't be helped by a so-called 'iPhone SE 2.'
General Motors pulls out of Russian car assembly business with Avtovaz deal
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s biggest automaker Avtovaz said on Monday it would buy out General Motors (GM.N) from their joint venture producing vehicles in Russia under the Chevrolet brand, effectively ending GM’s presence in car assembling in the country.
Harry Dunn’s family expected to go back to US this week
Spokesman Radd Seiger said the 19-year-old’s parents were going through ‘untold mental anguish’.
Sweden to prosecute ex-China envoy over Gui meetings
Sweden's former envoy to Beijing is to go on trial for overstepping her duties by trying to negotiate the release of a Chinese-Swedish dissident held in China, prosecutors in Stockholm said Monday.
Fake Nigerian doctor sentenced to 54 years in prison
A high court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced one Ibrahim Mustapha, a fake medical doctor to 54 years in prison. The judge Justice Nathan Musa gave the judgements following Mustapha’s admittance of guilt in a 9-count charge against him. Justice Nathan said the verdict was in consideration of the plea by Mustapha’s lawyer. […]
Intertek Group (ITRK) – Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates
A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Intertek Group (LON: ITRK): 12/9/2019 – Intertek Group had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. 11/27/2019 – Intertek Group had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by analysts at UBS Group AG. 11/27/2019 – Intertek Group had its price target […]
She's decked the halls AGAIN! Christmas-mad grandmother, 77, kits out home with £30,000 festive decorations for 10th year running (after promising real-life Scrooge husband a year off)
Betty-Ann Jones, 77, of Pontadawe, near Swansea, pledged that last year would be the final time she took out her £30,000 collection of baubles, trees, Santas and reindeer.
New 1.0 turbo-petrol engine to power Renault Triber, upcoming HBC SUV
Renault-Nissan will roll out its new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine in India in 2020. Click to know engine details and more.
North Korea warns ‘erratic old man’ Trump that it has ‘nothing more to lose’
North Korea released a statement warning President Trump that it has “nothing more to lose” after he condemned its recent missile tests.
Year of Return: "Joseph" movie premieres with the Late Obetsebi-Lamptey remembered
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Dublin restaurant forced to close after live cockroaches were found on a container of nuts during food safety inspection
November was the worst-month ever for food safety with record numbers of FSAI orders.
AUD/USD struggles to recover despite modest USD weakness, trades around 0.6820
The AUD/USD pair snapped its four-week losing streak last week but seems to be having a tough time pushing higher on Monday. After moving sideways bel
Bangladesh army chief begins four-day historic visit to Myanmar
TOKYO: Japan is weighing inviting Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani for a state visit, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday, as local media reported the trip was likely to happen this month. Japan has been trying to forge a possible mediator role as tensions rise between its ally Washington and Tehran. Local media has reported in recent days that Rouhani is likely to visit
Trump accused of anti-Semitism after saying Jewish Americans will vote for him so they can avoid a wealth tax
Progressive Jewish groups have accused President Donald Trump of spreading anti-Semitic smears when he spoke on Saturday night in an appeal to Jewish voters at an Israeli American Council conference.
Currency in circulation rises to Rs 21 lakh crore as on March 2019: Anurag Thakur
India Business News: Currency in circulation peaked to over Rs 21 lakh crore at the end of March 2019, having dipped to a mere Rs 13 lakh crore at the end of fiscal 2016-
Bitcoin Trading Volume in Argentina Hits New ATH As The President-Elect Announced New Cabinet
Bitcoin trading volume in Argentina has broken the all-time high record again at the start of December. It comes just after the new president-elect has
Nvidia lawyer pushes court to dismiss cryptocurrency mining chip lawsuit
Graphics card manufacturer Nvidia is fighting to have a lawsuit dropped that alleges it misled investors over its failed cryptocurrency mining chip.
You too could have your nest egg looked after by Goldman Sachs
Bank to offer wealth management services to individuals with as little as $5,000
31 Army personnel killed in terrorist attacks along LoC from 2016 to 2018: Govt
In written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said that in 2016, six Army personnel died in terrorist attacks, followed by 13 in 2017 and 12 in 2018.
ICICI Bank opens new center in Bahrain, offers retail, corporate banking
The bank already has a retail branch at the local Manama Centre, it said in a statement
A cancer-drug developer’s stock just surged more than 100% after Merck agreed to a multi-billion-dollar takeover
Cancer-drug developer ArQule spiked as much as 102% in early Monday trading after Merck said it would acquire the firm in a $2.7 billion takeover.
-$0.31 Earnings Per Share Expected for Arlo Technologies Inc (NYSE:ARLO) This Quarter
Wall Street brokerages expect Arlo Technologies Inc (NYSE:ARLO) to post earnings of ($0.31) per share for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Three analysts have provided estimates for Arlo Technologies’ earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at ($0.32) and the highest estimate coming in at ($0.29). Arlo Technologies posted earnings per […]
Sweden to prosecute ex-China envoy over Gui meetings
Sweden's former envoy to Beijing is to go on trial for overstepping her duties by trying to negotiate the release of a Chinese-Swedish dissident held in China, prosecutors in Stockholm said Monday. Anna Lindstedt is accused of brokering an unauthorised meeting during her time as ambassador to get
ISS recommends shareholders vote against Baker-led offer for HBC
TORONTO — An influential proxy advisory service is recommending shareholders vote against a takeover offer for Hudson's Bay Co. by a group led by the retailer's executive chairman.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) Price Target Raised to $230.00
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) had its target price raised by Nomura from $215.00 to $230.00 in a report published on Friday morning, BenzingaRatingsTable reports. The brokerage currently has a reduce rating on the specialty retailer’s stock. A number of other brokerages also recently issued reports on ULTA. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on Ulta Beauty […]
FG to sign MoU with Russian firm on Ajaokuta
Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Federal Government will sign the Memorandum of Understanding with a Russian firm for the resuscitation of the multi-billion naira Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill in January...
First Normandy Four summit in three years: what we know so far
For the first time in three years, the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia will sit down at a negotiating table to move from a standstill the implementation of the Minsk agreements.
Harry Dunn’s family expected to go back to US this week
Spokesman Radd Seiger said the 19-year-old’s parents were going through ‘untold mental anguish’.
Tank: Chamber blasts Saskatoon budget despite business-friendly taxes
The business lobby group calls city hall's two-year budget 'disappointing' even though the city boasts a favourable commercial tax ratio.
Harry Dunn’s family expected to go back to US this week
Spokesman Radd Seiger said the 19-year-old’s parents were going through ‘untold mental anguish’.
GitHub keen to open subsidiary in China
Beijing wants Chinese developers to engage more with open-source software, says executive
Turkey Returns 11 Jihadists to France
Turkish authorities have deported 11 French jihadists to France as part of a campaign to repatriate terrorists from the Islamic State group, BTA reported. After they arrive in France, the deportees are expected to be brought to justice in cases of involvement with a terrorist organization.
Lance McDaniel, executive director of Oklahoma's deadCenter Film, announces plans to step down
In accordance with best practices, deadCenter is opening up the executive director position to all interested applicants.
Global stocks whacked as China export decline highlights trade war damage
LONDON, Dec 9 — Global equity markets were in a sombre mood today after Chinese export data highlighted the economic damage from the 17-month long trade war and re-focused attention on a crucial December 15 tariff deadline. The only big winner of the day was the British pound which surged to...
Prosus hikes hostile bid for Just Eat
LONDON, Dec 9 — Prosus, Europe’s largest consumer-tech company, said today it has hiked its hostile takeover bid for Just Eat, in an attempt to derail the latter’s merger deal with peer Takeaway.com. Prosus announced in a statement that it has lifted its bid to £74 pence per share or about...
There’s No Scare In NSO’s Consumption Data; It’s All About Falling Costs Of Food And Health Services
Falling costs of food and healthcare seem to have contributed to the fall in rural household expenditure.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here is what you need to know.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - This is what traders are talking about.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Prosus increases its offer for Just Eat, with a new twist
The latest offer makes more sense and increases the chance of success.
M&S shares jump after Goldman Sachs hikes rating
Shares in Marks & Spencer jumped this morning after investment bank Goldman Sachs hiked its stock rating following improvement in the retailer’s troubled clothing and home division.
Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later on Monday
Russia will learn later on Monday whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a decision local officials have said they fear may not be taken fairly.
SBI lowers MCLR based lending rates by 10 bps
Country's largest lender State Bank of India on Monday announced the reduction in its marginal cost of fund-based lending rate (MCLR) by 10 basis points across all one-year products, effective
FG to sign MoU on Ajaokuta Steel in January 2020 — Minister
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite has said that the Federal Government will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
Russia banned for 4 years from all global sporting events over doping
Russia has 21 days' time to file an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Shocking photo of a colony of huntsman spiders living together found in Australia
A rare photo has emerged of a colony of huntsman spiders living together in nest boxes originally built for pygmy possums.
WATCH: the first trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 has arrived
The brand new trailer sees the superhero, played by Gal Gadot, embracing Chris Pine's pilot as he tells her "the world needs you".
Hong Kong braces for wave of store closures after protests: HKRMA
HONG KONG (Reuters) - More than one in 10 retailers in Hong Kong could close down in the next six months as social unrest and sometimes violent protests deter tourists, threatening the survival of smaller operators, the city’s main retailing group said on Monday.
‘Time to toughen up our laws’ - Motorists call for drink-drive limit to be cut across UK
Four out of five Scottish drivers believe the rest of the UK should bring its drink-drive limit in line with that north of the border.
‘You Made Ghana A Village When You Hired Helicopter So Cardi B Could See You’- Archipalago Jabs Shatta Wale
US based Ghanaian social media commentator and part time musician, Archipalago has fired some salvos at familiar foe, Shatta Wale for mocking the celebs who went to meet Cardi B in her hotel room in the supposed Meet & Greet session. Shatta Wale jabbed the Ghanaian celebs who were ‘browned’ by Cardi B after she […]
Knicks fire head coach David Fizdale, ESPN reports
The New York Knicks have fired head coach David Fizdale after a league-worst 4-18 record to start the season.
National outdoor clothing chain set to take over empty high street building
A planning application has been submitted for the former Nationwide Building society premises
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here is what you need to know.
Garda air support on hand in fight against Christmas tree theft
The Garda Air Support unit will liaise with An Garda Síochána on the ground in tackling the theft of trees from Christmas tree farms.
Russia banned from international sporting events for 4 years over doping
The World Anti-Doping Agancy (WADA) said on Monday that Russia would not be able to officially compete in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo
People banned from keeping cars at 'fire trap' flats but they can still live there
EXCLUSIVE: The Decks development is fitted with the same material that contributed to the devastating fire at The Cube student block in Bolton last month
Jumia to Cease Operations in Rwanda, Shuts Down Jumia Travel in Nigeria
Jumia is continuing with its optimization moves where they'll cease operations in Rwanda and shut down Jumia Travel in Nigeria
Huawei P40 's First Alleged Render Surfaces Online - Gizchina.com
While the Huawei P40 series is expected to come in March of next year, the new smartphone lineup could actually see the light of day earlier. Today a new..
Warren says all-women Democratic presidential ticket can beat Trump
Candidate says she would consider Kamala Harris as potential running mate and would be ‘open’ to Joe Biden
In Nobel speech, Japanese winner Akira Yoshino says lithium-ion batteries will play key role in achieving sustainable society
Yoshino underscores that the development of the batteries can be linked with that of AI, the “internet of things” and next-generation wireless networks.
FG to sign MoU with Russian firm on Ajaokuta January - Minister
The Federal Government will sign the Memorandum of Understanding with a Russian firm for the resuscitation of the multi-billion naira Ajaokuta Steel Rol...
Vivo V17 arrives India with Snapdragon 675 and L-shaped Quad-Camera
Vivo took the wraps off Vivo V17 in India. It boasts Snapdragon 675 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of Storage. Retails for INR22,990 (~$325/€290)
Diane Russet clears the air about her kissing scene with Iyanya
2019 Big Brother Naija ex-housemate, Diane Yashim fondly referred to as the 'Queen of the North' has opened on her viral kissing scene with singer, Iyanya Mbuk.
No plans to hold Commonwealth Shooting Championship during 2022 CWG, says federation CEO
According to the CGF Constitution, a Commonwealth Championships may not be held in any country three months prior to or after the CWG.
Sowore: What Top Yoruba Leader Said About Activist’s Re-Arrest By DSS
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland Gani Adams has described the re-arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore as a national tragedy.
3 Big Things Today, December 9, 2019
Soybeans were higher in overnight trading on U.S.-China trade optimism.
Sanofi to acquire US biotech firm Sythorx $2.5bn
Mubasher: Sanofi on Monday said it will take over US biotechnology company Synthorx in a cash deal that valued the latter at $2.5 billion.
Traders want shops in temporary bus stand
They also demand new bus stand under Smart City programme
‘A Big Wake-up Call': ‘Giant UFO’ Over California Reportedly Seen ‘by More Than 100 Witnesses’
The object could have been taken for a drone or a skydiving vehicle, if not for a combination of facts: it didn’t move and emitted no sound whatsoever.
INS: 1pct growth in average gross nominal earnings in October
The average gross nominal earnings increased in October compared to September by 1 per cent, up to 5,090 lei, while the average net nominal...
Pound-New Zealand Dollar Forecast: Fighting to Hold 2.0 Level
There is a distinct possibility that GBP/NZD does in fact go lower as foreign exchange markets engage in 'buy the rumour, sell the fact' behaviour on the election result.
Top headlines: SBI's MCLR rate cut, Lodha India's richest realtor and more
This is the eighth cut in MCLR in this financial year and follows a 5 bps reduction last month
Inheritance Tax rules could be changing. Here's 10 facts you need to know...
With potential changes in inheritance tax rules on the horizon, Ian Lowes, managing director of Lowes Financial Management, offers some advice
Turkey tackles power supply problems in liberated areas of N Syria
Turkey is dealing with a power supply problem in a recently liberated area in northern Syria after the PKK-affiliated People's Protection Units (YPG) were...
NTMA to borrow less next year as repayments in focus
Agency sold €15.4bn of long-term bonds this year, at the lower end of its full-year target
Sweden’s former China envoy charged over detained HK bookseller
Anna Lindstedt alleged to have held unauthorised negotiations with foreign power
Ericsson will pay a yard to settle bribery charges
The judge could not be Swede into letting them off
The Truth About a Hamas Supporter that Might Become England’s Prime Minister on Thursday
On Thursday, December 12, Great Britain will hold their general elections. The leader of the Labour Party (England's version of the Democrats) is a man named Jeremy Corbyn. In the following tongue in cheek video, the Israel Advocacy Movement breaks down why his rise in the polls is so dangerous.
A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration
Tullow Oil, a British oil company, tanked on Monday morning after the company announced the resignation of its CEO and exploration director as well as cutting its production guidance. Tullow’s board also suspended its dividend.
India Steps Toward Making Naturalization Harder for Muslims
A bill establishing a religious test for immigrants has passed the lower house of Parliament, a major step for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist agenda.
GE Stock is a Buy as CEO Larry Culp Addresses the Mess He Inherited
GE stock holders may have been disappointed with the decision to keep the dividend at a penny. But the new CEO is running a marathon, not a sprint.
China's Pig Herd Rises for First Time in a Year in November
China's pig herd increased by 2% in November compared with the prior month, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, the first increase in a year.
A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration
Tullow Oil, a British oil company, tanked on Monday morning after the company announced the resignation of its CEO and exploration director as well as cutting its production guidance. Tullow’s board also suspended its dividend.
Rosanna Davison reveals meaning behind baby Sophia’s name
The model recently welcomed her first child with husband Wes Quirke
NZD/USD consolidates last week's gains, trades above mid-0.65s
The NZD/USD pair registered one of its largest weekly percentage gains last week as it added more than 140 pips to close at 0.6563. However, with inve
Dollar holds ground as central bank meetings loom, pound jumps
LONDON, Dec 9 — The dollar held its ground today thanks to last week’s stronger-than-expected jobs data, although worries about US/China trade talks kept gains in check, while Britain’s pound jumped on the latest polls ahead of this week’s election. Sterling hit a fresh 2-1/2 year high...
Cooper Energy poised to get its Sole, Downer leaves site
Cooper Energy is close to unlocking gas from its Sole project in south-eastern Victoria.
Sensex falls 70 pts in early trade; banking stocks drag
Equity benchmark BSE Sensex on Monday fell over 70 points in early trade, dragged mainly by losses in financial and banking stocks amid persistent foreign fund outflows. The 30-share index was
Sri Lanka team arrives in Islamabad ahead of Test series
The first match of the series is set to begin in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.
India makes modest progress in Human Development Index, fares poorly in gender equality
In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16. The steady progress was due to nearly three decades of rapid development, which had seen a dramatic reduction in absolute poverty, along with gains in life expectancy.
Slowdown only cyclical, India's growth potential not lost: Chief Economic Advisor
Subramanian said that there was, needless to say, a slowdown in the economy but it needs to be assessed whether it was structural or cyclical in nature. Indias GDP growth in Q1 of the current financial year, fell to a 6-year low of 5%, while Q2 slowed down further to 4.5%. The Reserve Bank of India has also lowered its GDP forecast for 2019-20 from 6.1% to 5%.
New Age Beverages Stock Remains a High-Risk, High-Reward Situation
NBEV stock could rise by seven-fold from here, but it's far more likely that shares remain weak thanks to glaring profitability issues.
Nigeria's weak operating environment is still a challenging factor for the banking sector
Moody's Investors Service has said that Nigeria's weak operating environment posed a challenge to the banking sector in maintaining the recent improving trend, particularly as regards asset quality, given the increasing bank lending.
Watch: Muslim Waqf Chips Away at Temple Mount Increasing Pressure on Retaining Walls
The Herodian engineers constructed the enormous, almost rectangular platform above the slopes of the hill known as the Temple Mount, by building a substructure consisting of a series of vaulted arches in order to reduce pressure on the retaining walls
FOMC to leave the target range unchanged – NBF
According to analysts at National Bank Financial, the highlight of the week will be the central bank’s monetary policy meeting in the US. Key Quotes “
A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Tullow Oil plunged after the CEO and the exploration director suddenly quit. The company also halted its dividend and reduced its production guidance.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Africom confirms Russian air defense system downed US drone in Libya
U.S. Africa Command (Africom) has confirmed that an unarmed American drone over the Libyan capital last month was shot down by Russian air defenses, reported Reuters. Africom dropped three headlines via Reuters in the overnight, revealing how the surveillance drone was shot down over Tripoli. The headlines specify Russian military contractors have operated alongside east Libya-based commander Khalifa Haftar in Libya’s bloody civil war. The contractors used Russian missile defense systems last month to shoot down a US drone. Africom’s Gen. Stephen Townsend told Reuters in a statement that he believes the Russian air defense operators “didn’t know it was a US remotely piloted aircraft when they fired on it.” “But they certainly know who it belongs to now and they are refusing to return it. They say they don’t know where it is, but I am not buying it,” Townsend said.
Oman weather: Tropical depression deepens
The tropical depression has developed into to a deep tropical depression
EU unveils €3bn research fund to develop batteries
Seven member states to invest in the project which is set to run until 2031
Road accident claims 12 lives in Niger
FRSC in Niger says 12 people have died in an accident on Sunday at Sawmill village along Mokwa -Makera road in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state.
Tata Motors plans to add 100 new passenger vehicle outlets by FY 20 end
Tata Motors is looking to increase its penetration in the domestic passenger vehicle segment with entry into the premium hatchback segment.
European companies minimise risks from US-China trade war
BEIJING, Dec 9 — European companies in China have been able to minimise the effect from the tariff war between Beijing and Washington, although some are considering relocating their businesses, the EU Chamber of Commerce said today. The world’s two biggest economies have been entangled in a...
US Bill on Xinjiang violates international law, region's governor says
A recent US measure on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the ...
Huge fight breaks out at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
'Everyone was getting pushed back but there was nowhere to go.'
No threat of job losses in auto sector: Minister tells RS
There is no threat of job losses in the automobile sector and no reason for worry, Minister of State for Heavy Industries Arjun Ram Meghwal said in Rajya Sabha on Monday. “The automobile sector is pre
Shocking! World Anti-Doping Agency bans Russia from Tokyo Olympics, World Cup Football in Qatar
In a huge development, the World Anti-Doping Agency, also known as WADA, has banned Russia from taking part in all major sporting events.
Karnataka Bypolls: BJP In Commanding Position As It Leads In 11 Out Of 15 Seats; Congress Admits Defeat
The B S Yediyurappa led Karnataka BJP has put itself in a commanding position in the Karnataka by-polls by leading in 11 out of the 15 assembly by-poll seats, News18 Kannada has reported.
Russia plans to set up Arctic air defense 'dome' with S-400 missiles
Russia plans to establish an air defense "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday. Russia has been stepping up its military presence in the Arctic, building new infrastructure
Banksy installs new art piece in Birmingham highlighting homelessness
Legendary artist Banksy has installed a new art piece in Birmingham to highlight the growing homelessness problem in the UK.
Reinhard Bonnke, Christian evangelist called 'the Billy Graham of Africa,' dead at 79
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, a German-born preacher nicknamed "the Billy Graham of Africa" for his record-setting crusades, died Saturday at 79.
Governor of China's Xinjiang says US Bill violates international law
A recent US measure on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the ...
EFCC Uyo Zone secures over 60 convictions - The Nation Newspaper
The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) said it has secured over 60 convictions in Court against corrupt...
Afghanistan papers reveal US public were misled about unwinnable war
Interviews with key insiders reveal damning verdict on conflict that cost 2,300 US lives
Ghislaine Maxwell planning TV tell-all about Epstein scandal
Accused madam Ghislaine Maxwell is the latest in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal planning a major TV interview — in part to defend her disgraced pal Prince Andrew, according to a report Monday. The
BoB to sell 10.4 mn shares in proposed UTI AMC initial public offering
Last week, the country's largest lender State Bank of India had approved diluting up to 8.25% stake in UTI AMC
France's Sanofi to buy Synthorx for US$2.5 billion
France's Sanofi said on Monday it had agreed to buy Synthorx in a cash deal worth around US$2.5 billion as it seeks to beef up its ...
Delhi unauthorised colonies: How to apply for ownership rights online
Last month, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had said residents of unauthorised colonies will be able to apply for ownership rights starting December 16
Washpo: Top US officials misled public about Afghan War
Confidential documents obtained by The Washington Post reveal that top U.S. officials misled the American public about the war in Afghanistan in order to conceal doubts about the likelihood that the U.S. could be successful in the nearly 20-year effort since its earliest days, the paper reported in a major investigation on Monday.
Russia Banned from 2020 Olympics, 2022 World Cup, for Doping
The deputy director general of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), Margarita Pakhnotskaya, said the WADA decision was "well-expected."
Swedish #MeToo activist told to pay damages to man she accused of rape
A Swedish journalist has been ordered to pay thousands of kronor in damages to a man she claimed raped her, in a series of social media posts that got the #MeToo movement under way in Sweden.
US House Democrat accuses Trump of violating oath of office
WASHINGTON, Dec 9 — The head of a US congressional panel leading the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump today accused him of putting himself before his country and violating his oath of office. In a statement kicking off a hearing in the US House of Representatives to weigh the...
Time to Remodel Your Portfolio With Home Depot Stock
Home Depot stock is finally finding some support after a sharp 10% drop. HD should begin to head higher over the coming weeks.
Virgin Galactic leaps after Morgan Stanley says the company's stock can jump 203% over the next year
Virgin Galactic stock surged as much as 21% on Monday after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on the company with a buy-equivalent rating The fi...
CBRE marketing UPMC's never-occupied Freight House Shops space as available for sublease
UPMC may not move into the Freight House Shops at Station Square after all.
Sara Ali Khan Is All Praises For Ranveer Singh And Rohit Shetty, Here's Why
Sara Ali Khan was last seen in 'Simmba' which was directed by Rohit Shetty & co-starred Ranveer. After winning an award, Sara was full of gratitude for the two
Elastic: Dramatically Lowered Valuation Justifies Billings Slowdown
Shares of search company Elastic have peeled back ~20% ever since reporting Q2 results.Most notably, investors hammered the company on its deceleration down to 45% y/y billings growth (on a constant c
Arjun Kapoor’s Panipat Faces Protests At Several Places In Rajasthan; CM Ashok Gehlot Urges Censor Board To Intervene
The protest against film Panipat for portraying king Surajmal in bad light escalated when protesters smashed window glasses of the Inox cinema hall here on Monday. Also, the show at Raj Mandir, the re
A2 Milk chief executive resigns
More than a billion dollars has wiped off the value of New Zealand's biggest company this morning following the surprise resignation of A2 Milk's chief executive. In a market announcement, Jayne Hrdlicka said she had not anticipated the amount of travel involved when she took up the role 18 months ago. Jayne Hrdlicka would be replaced by the former chief executive Geoff Babidge, while the company began a global search for her replacement. The company, which is dual listed in New Zealand and Australia, opened sharply lower at the open this morning, wiping more than a billion dollars off its market value. The shares were trading about $14.30 in the first 15 minutes of trading, from $15.17 on Friday, with a market value of $10.52 billion, compared with $11.63b on Friday.
Brazil cattle passing through feedlots grows 2% - DSM
SAO PAULO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The number cows slaughtered in Brazil after spending 90 days in feedlots is estimated to have grown by 2% to about 5.3 million head in 2019, a survey of Brazil's cattle market by Dutch nutrition company DSM showed on Monday.The number will continue to grow as Brazilian ranchers seek more efficient ways to raise and finish livestock, DSM executives said at a media presentation, adding that an estimate for 2020 will be released in February.(Reporting by Ana Mano)
Universal Credit changes coming into force in 2020 for 12million people
The end of the five year freeze will bring relief to the 10million benefit claimants - 2.5million of whom are on Universal Credit - who've struggled at the hands of inflation for years
New Google Assistant on Pixel 4 will soon support English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, and the UK
Google's Assistant newest iteration, which launched with the Pixel 4, has a few tricks up its sleeve, but accessing it has been restricted by some
The Mac Pro is finally coming on December 10 — Apple's super-powerful computer that starts at a whopping $6,000
Apple’s $US6,000 professional-grade Mac Pro desktop will be available to order starting December 10. That’s according to a notification sent to customers, which YouTube personality and tech reviewer Marques Brownlee spotted.
As the Founders Depart, There’s a Real Opportunity in Alphabet Stock
With the company's founders stepping back, CEO Sindar Pichai could have more freedom to unlock some of the underlying value in Alphabet stock.
Gold slides ₹32 on stronger rupee, global cues
Gold prices fell by ₹32 to ₹38,542 per 10 gram in the national capital on Monday due to rupee appreciation and selling in global market, according to HDFC Securities. On Saturday, the precious metal h
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona opioid case against Purdue, Sackler family
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a novel case by Arizona seeking to recover billions of dollars that the state has said that members of the Sackler family - owners of Purdue Pharma LP - funneled out of the OxyContin maker before the company filed for bankruptcy in September. The justices
WTI continues to erase OPEC-inspired gains, inches closer to $58
Crude oil prices gained traction on Friday after the OPEC and its allies (OPEC+) announced decision to deepen supply curbs by 500,000 barrels per day
China’s solar PV market grows despite US tariffs - GlobalData
The global solar PV market is expected to see a 13% growth in installations
BSVI Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 launched in India for Rs 1.45 lakh - Gets a drop in power figures
Along with the cleaner running engine, the R15 V3 now gets features such an engine-kill as it senses the kickstand has been lowered. And dual-horn will be a standard offering.
Decision on six bus companies in Dhaka by March, says Mayor Khokon
Dhaka South Mayor Sayeed Khokon says a decision could be made by March to bring the buses operating in Dhaka under six companies as part of an effort to discipline public transports.
Survivors Of Volcano Eruption Being Treated Across New Zealand, Police Say
Police in New Zealand believe no one has survived the volcanic eruption on the White Island, which erupted at around 2.11pm local time
Shareholders advised to vote against Richard Baker-led offer for HBC
An influential proxy advisory service is recommending shareholders vote against a takeover offer for Hudson's Bay Co. by a group led by the retailer's executive chairman.
Sonko Arrest: Court Makes Decision on Bail Application
The Anti-Corruption Court has made a decision regarding Sonko's bail application, going on to...
Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover retail sales fall 3% in November
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) posted fifth straight month of double-digit sales growth of 29 per cent in China. North America sales also grew by 4.9 per cent during the month under review, achieving best ever November sales levels
Ford Ranger Sales Are Creeping Up On Chevrolet And Toyota
Ford has rightly fixed a wrong by bringing back its midsize Ranger pickup truck to the North American marke...
Market watch: Index ends in red amid lack of triggers
Benchmark index decreases 289.44 points to settle at 40,442.81
Ayodhya case: Hindu body opposes land to Muslims, two review pleas in SC
Separately, 40 persons, including rights activists, have jointly moved the top court seeking review of its verdict in the Ayodhya case claiming that the judgement "errs in both fact and law"
Sowore: Groups seek US visa ban on AGF, DSS boss
Tobi Aworinde, Abuja A coalition of civil society organisations has petitioned the United States to protest the rearrest of the convener of the #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore, by armed ...
Panipat: Protesters vandalise Jaipur theatre, claim Maharaja Surajmal shown in bad light
Rajasthan minister Vishvendra Singh, a descendant of Maharaja Surajmal, joined the protest and demanded an immediate ban on Panipat.
NDDC: N’Delta Assembly warns against moves to shortchange Delta of MD position
NDDC: THE Niger Delta Peoples Assembly, NDPA, a pressure group in the Niger Delta region, has warned that any attempt to shortchange Delta State from...
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Arizona opioid case against Purdue, Sackler family
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a novel case by Arizona seeking to recover billions of dollars that the state has said that members of the Sackler family - owners of Purdue Pharma LP - funneled out of the OxyContin maker before the company filed for bankruptcy in September. The justices
EBRD invests $4m in Turkish bus-ticketing service firm oBilet
Mubasher: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced an equity investment of $4 million in Turkish online bus-ticketing service provider oBilet.
Two Turkish firms in world's top arms makers see their turnover surge in 2018
Arms sales of two Turkish firms listed in the sector’s largest 100 companies increased in 2018 as they managed to maintain their rankings in the list, a...
How the demise of the headphone jack led to a ear buds boom
Ear buds, or hearables, are driving a boom in wearable devices, according to IDC data. It all started as vendors started dropping the headphone jack en masse.
Iraq military complex housing US forces slammed by rockets, says army
Several rockets slammed into an Iraqi military complex that hosts US forces next to Baghdad International Airport on Monday, wounding six Iraqi troops, the military said in a statement. Security forces found launchers with rockets that had not been fired properly, indicating a larger attack was planned, the military said.
Russia Ready to Consider Trump's Idea on New Nuclear Disarmament Treaty - Source
Russian President Vladimir Putin previously shared that he had discussed the fate of the bilateral treaty New START, set to expire soon, with his American counterpart Donald Trump during the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan in 2019, but added that what will happen with it remains unknown.
The Mac Pro is finally coming on December 10 — Apple's super-powerful computer that starts at a whopping $6,000
Apple's new Mac Pro will be available starting December 10, according to an email sent to customers. The computer was supposed to launch in the fall.
Paul Volcker: The inflation tamer who set bank risk rule, dies at 92
In a career that spanned more than half a century, Volcker became a one-man economic cleanup crew
The next BioShock game is in development at new 2K studio
Take-Two Interactive publishing arm 2K Games officially announced the studio today
Central Java students take to streets to mark International Anticorruption Day
During the rally, students carried posters emblazoned with words of protest such as “Cukup Atiku Sing Ambyar, Negoroku Ojo" (It’s enough that my heart is broken, don’t make my country become so) in the Javanese language.
Have you followed SC guidelines in Shadnagar ‘encounter’: HC
Government told to preserve bodies in Gandhi Hospital mortuary till Friday
EFCC seizes over N643.9m, $706.8m in Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday says that the Kano Zonal office has seized over N643,942 million in
Canopy Growth shares get lift after Constellation executive named new CEO
Shares of Canopy Growth Corp. got a lift after the cannabis producer named a veteran Constellation Brands executive as its new chief executive.
Rupee firms up to five-month high against dollar; strengthens by 15 paisa today
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World's 'largest collection' of rare whiskies on sale
Lovers of very expensive whisky will get the chance to bid on nearly 4,000 rare bottles acquired by a late US soft drink bottling company executive.
Biz EOD: GST filing streamlined; India imports 36,000 MT of onions; SBI cuts lending rates
Catch top stories from the world of business and economy with BusinessToday.In's end of day report
These fantastic Xbox One deals have just dropped in price everywhere
These Xbox One deals have landed just in time for the holidays, with big savings on all models.
Rwanda begins vaccinating against Ebola near DR Congo border
Rwanda has started a voluntary Ebola vaccination programme at its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to prevent the spread of the deadly virus from its neighbour.
Ireland ranks as EU’s largest importer of planes
Figures show 53% of bloc’s plane imports last year went to Ireland
Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: Full list of winners from BJP, Congress, JDS
The BJP's good show in 12 seats comes as a morale booster for the party after its setback in Maharashtra.
Compostela Valley is now Davao de Oro
DAVAO CITY - The Province of Compostela Valley will soon have its new name after majority of its constituents agreed to ratify Republic Act 11297 renaming it to Davao de Oro.
Tata Motors share has gained 32% in last three months: Time to buy, sell or hold the stock?
Tata Motors share was reeling under losses as auto sector was clouded by economic slowdown for more than a year. Uncertainties on the global front also hit sales of its UK arm JLR which affected the stock
NAS Pensacola Attack: US Defense Secretary Orders Review Of Military Base Security
The call follows a shooting at a naval base in Florida that left three sailors dead.
Charlie Parker: ‘We can attract good people’
IT is a ‘bit of a myth’ that the government finds it difficult to attract ‘good people’ to fill front-line roles – the real problem is inadequate support once they arrive, the government’s chief executive has said.
Maruti Suzuki among top gainers on Sensex as output rises for the first time in 10 months
The car company produced a total of 1,41,834 units last month – 4.3% higher than the same month in 2018.
Saudi Aramco will exercise 15% greenshoe option in whole or part during first 30 days of trading: statement
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco will exercise its 15% greenshoe option in whole or part during the first 30 days of its trading period, its lead managers said.
Rats, a dead mouse and pigeon faeces: Record 23 enforcement orders in November
It is the highest number of Enforcement Orders in one month since the legislation was introduced in 1998.
Road accident kills 12 in Niger - The Nation Newspaper
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger says 12 people have died in an accident on Sunday at Sawmill village along Mokwa -Makera road in...
Monday's Formula 1 news roundup: Lewis Hamilton, Helmut Marko, Daniel Ricciardo
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Monday, December 9.
Yamaha launches BS-VI compliant YZF-R15 bike, price starts at Rs 1.45 lakh
The 155cc will be available across all company dealerships in India from the third week of December 2019, India Yamaha Motor (IYM) said in a statement.
Russia Banned From 2020 Olympics, 2022 FIFA World Cup
Global anti-doping leaders Monday banned Russia from participating in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games in Tokyo and other international sports.
Indian Full Service Carrier Vistara Signs Codeshare Pact With German Aviation Major Lufthansa
New Delhi (Sputnik): The aviation sector in India contributes $72 billion to its Gross Domestic Product. The country has 464 airports, of which 125 are owned by the government. According to Indian Commerce Ministry statistics, Foreign Direct Investment in India’s aviation sector reached $1.8 billion between April 2000 and December 2018.
How the Temple’s Destruction Created Competitors Instead of Teammates
Jewish educator Charlie Harary explains the connection between the Jewish destiny and the destruction of the Temple.
Asian shares rise after buying mood on Wall Street ends week
TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday cheered by a buying mood on Wall Street that came at the end of last week.
In a first, Sri Lanka appoints military officer as intelligence chief
It is the first time in Sri Lankan history that a military officer had been appointed as the SIS chief, it added
BIO-TECHNE Corp (NASDAQ:TECH) Director Sells $435,700.00 in Stock
BIO-TECHNE Corp (NASDAQ:TECH) Director Harold J. Wiens sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $217.85, for a total value of $435,700.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 7,221 shares in the company, valued at $1,573,094.85. The transaction was […]
Navaz Sherif to be shifted to US from London for better treatment
Navaz Sharif, 69, airlifted to London after the Lahore High Court allowed him to go abroad for treatment. Considering his doctors’ recommendation the court allowed him four-week time for the treatment in abroad. The time can be extended further if the doctors recommended.
Mutual Funds' asset base hits Rs 27 trn, bank, PSU funds top allocation
Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October
JNU: Protest Over Fee Hike Turns Violent, Police Lathicharge Agitating Students
The development comes after the JNU administration rejected the students'demand for complete rollback of the proposed hike in the hostel.
Goldman raises oil forecast on Opec output cuts
The bank revised its Brent spot price forecast to $63 per barrel for 2020.
Factory owner, manager nabbed after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years
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Gas Malaysia: Average natural gas selling price to fall for Jan 1-Dec 31, 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The average natural gas selling price applicable for Gas Malaysia Energy and Services Sdn Bhd from January 1 to December 31, 2020 will be set at RM33.65/MMBtu, lower by 2.91 per cent or RM1.01/MMBtu, compared to the current price for the distribution segment. The selling...
Deadly India fire in one of thousands of illegal factories
NEW DELHI (AP) - Day laborers in one of New Delhi's most congested neighborhoods demonstrated against unsafe working conditions on Monday, a day after at least 43 people were killed in a devastating fire at an illegal factory there.
Swedbank revamps management after money laundering probe
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) said on Monday its chief risk officer was leaving as the Swedish bank’s new CEO revamps its structure to regain customer trust after a money laundering scandal sent its shares down 40% in the past year.
Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre-mark, diesel crosses Rs 66
India Business News: Petrol price on Monday hit Rs 75 a litre mark for the first time in more than a year & diesel price crossed Rs 66 a litre mark in the national capital
Hope to reach trade agreement with US as soon as possible: China
China said on Monday that it hoped to make a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible, amid intense discussions before fresh US tariffs on Chinese imports are due to kick in at the end of the week. Beijing hopes it can reach a trade agreement with the United States that satisfies both sides, Assistant Commerce Minister Ren Hongbin told reporters on Monday.
Panda mother rocks her two-month-old cub to sleep by simply jiggling her belly
The adorable footage shows female cub Cheng Feng lying on her stomach on top of her mother Cheng Da while dozing off in the steady rhythm at a breeding centre in Chengdu, China.
Italy's Conte calls for a change in EU competition rules
ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called on Monday for a change to European Union competition rules, saying current regulations were hindering the growth of European giants.
Almarai to distribute SAR 0.85/shr
Riyadh – Mubasher: Almarai Company’s Board of Directors has recommended distributing cash dividends to shareholders for 2019 at SAR 0.85 per share, equivalent to 8.5% of the share’s par value. The dividends will have a total amount of SAR 850 …
Box Office – Jumanji: The Next Level Scores Biggest December Opening of All Time in Malaysia
Remember when Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle made so much money in Malaysia that Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson actually thanked us on Instagram for it? Well, it looks like Rocky might be whipping his phone out again
Saoirse Ronan and Andrew Scott Golden Globe nominees
Irish actors Saoirse Ronan and Andrew Scott are among the nominees for next month's Golden Globes in the US.
Samsung executives guilty of destroying evidence in fraud case
Three employees jailed for up to two years in case linked to $3.9bn accounting fraud
Deadly India fire in one of thousands of illegal factories
NEW DELHI (AP) - Day laborers in one of New Delhi's most congested neighborhoods demonstrated against unsafe working conditions on Monday, a day after at least 43 people were killed in a devastating fire at an illegal factory there.
Stronger US dollar curbs demand for ringgit
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as the positive sentiment for the greenback curbed interest for local currency. As at 6pm, the local note was quoted at 4.1590/1630 against the US dollar compared with Friday’s close of 4.1580/1610. A dealer said the...
SIPCHEM plans 10% share purchase as treasury shares
Riyadh – Mubasher: The board of Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM) has recommended purchasing up to 10% of the company’s ordinary shares. The purchased shares will be held by SIPCHEM as treasury shares through cash balances or …
An impressive BJP and a hopelessly divided Congress: Analysing the Karnataka by-poll
However the fact here is that the Congress has yet proven that in Karnataka no one defeats the party, but it ends up defeating itself.
Analysts Expect Icon Plc (NASDAQ:ICLR) Will Announce Earnings of $1.83 Per Share
Brokerages predict that Icon Plc (NASDAQ:ICLR) will report earnings of $1.83 per share for the current quarter, according to Zacks. Six analysts have made estimates for Icon’s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $1.84 and the lowest estimate coming in at $1.81. Icon posted earnings of $1.62 per share during the same […]
Free Christmas parking proposal in Mayo county town not clearcut
A call has been made to introduce some free hours of parking in local authority car parks in Castlebar on the run-up to Christmas.
31 Army personnel killed in terrorist attacks along LoC from 2016 to 2018, says govt
Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said that in 2016, six Army personnel died in terrorist attacks, followed by 13 in 2017 and 12 in 2018.
iDreamSky in talks to buy Leyou
Mobile publisher would get controlling interest in fellow Chinese outfit with stakes in Digital Extremes, Splash Damage, SNK Playmore
Allakos Does It Again; bluebird And Sunesis Data: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma
Allakos has spiked on sales chatter, despite being only in Phase 2 stage.bluebird bio reported positive data from the KarMMa trial.Vecabrutinib, a BTK inhibitor from Sunesis, produced disappointing da
FM Qureshi boycotts Indian minister’s speech at Istanbul conference
Qureshi walks out of Heart of Asia conference in protest against Occupied Kashmir clampdown
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has died
Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office.
European Union to prolong Russia sanctions: German minister
EU leaders will renew economic sanctions against Russia when they meet for a summit this week, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Monday. Maas said he saw no reason to relax the measures imposed on Moscow over its role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The sanctions target whole sectors of the Russian economy, including its valuable oil and gas industries.
Frozen 2 again tops North America box office
In a rare show of box-office stasis, the top five films in North American theaters were unchanged this weekend from last, led again by Disney blockbuster Frozen 2, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.
Russia confident UK's top court to rule in its favor in Eurobond case vs Ukraine
The Russian finance ministry said on Monday it remained confident that the UK Supreme Court would rule in Moscow's favor in a Russia-Ukraine $3 billion Eurobond case, it said in a statement. The debt was borrowed six years ago by a pro-Russian president months before he was toppled in a popular
WalkMe raises $90 million to help people navigate user interfaces with on-screen prompts
WalkMe, a digital adoption platform that helps companies integrate on-screen product walkthroughs into their software, has raised $90 million.
Sebastian Suhl to Exit Valentino
Suhl joined the couture house in January 2018 as managing director of global markets.
'EV charging biz to grow at 50 by 2022 in India'
Power and energy management firm Delta Electronics expects its electric vehicle charging business in India to grow around 50 per cent per annum in the next three years with more car makers bringing their EVs into the country, according to a senior company official. The company, which has
7 home trends from the 2010s that will disappear, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Trends like painted floors and millennial pink decor are probably gone for good as we head into the new decade.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
As Tihar hunts for hangman, Tamil Nadu cop applies for executioner’s job to ensure justice for Nirbhaya
After reading about a lack of executioner in Tihar jail to hang the Nirbaya case convicts, S Subash Srinivasan volunteered to take up the role.
Public trust in governments is at an all-time low, Australian National University finds
The most comprehensive study of Australians' political beliefs finds management of the economy and taxation are issues that benefited the Coalition at the election.
Zimbabweans in The Diaspora to pay USD318 for emergency Passports
Zimbabweans in The Diaspora to pay USD318 for emergency Passports in a bid by the government to clear the passport backlog that has balloned to 300k
World's 'largest collection' of rare whiskies on sale
Lovers of very expensive whisky will get the chance to bid on nearly 4,000 rare bottles acquired by a late U.S. soft drink bottling company executive.
US SEC Seeks to Reopen Case Against Bitcoin Fraudster, Seeks Penalties
The U.S. SEC is seeking to reopen a case against Bitcoin fraudster Renwick Haddow, as he has not resolved the regulator’s claims for monetary relief.
US continues to block appointment to key WTO body
Washington spurns the draft General Council decision presented by facilitator
Irish pig prices remain stagnant at below €2/kg mark
It has been outlined that there has been no rise given in quotes from Irish pig factories for a fourth week in succession.
Bette Midler faces a backlash for sharing a snap of three teenage girls looking at their phones in an art gallery - and told she's being 'creepy' for trying to shame them
Hocus Pocus star Bette Midler, 74, shared an image to Twitter of three girls sitting on a bench at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, saying 'What's wrong with this picture?'.
A new North American trade deal looks like it's close
Impeachment hearings don't look like they're getting in the way of Congress hammering out a new trade deal for North America. Richard Trumka, the president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, said Monday that there's a deal in place. He added that he'll meet with his executive committee in the afternoon to discuss it, but he hinted that he feels optimistic about it. "We have pushed them hard and have done quite well," he said. The AFL-CIO is a key player in the negotiations, since it's the largest federation of unions in the U.S. The organization opposes the existing North American Free Trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, which it blames for the decline in manufacturing jobs with good wages, so its support likely means the potential agreement includes stronger labor protections than NAFTA or the replacement agreement signed by President Trump in 2018. Republicans in both chambers are expected to support the new deal overwhelmingly, and the AFL-CIO stamp…
Just Eat takeover battle hots up with fresh $6.5bn Prosus bid
Offer is about 5% ahead of all-share bid from favoured suitor Takeaway
Small, Fast, Versatile: Israeli Defence Firm Presents New Surveillance Drone for Military
The same company earlier presented a prototype tank for the Israeli Defence Ministry's Carmel armoured fighting vehicle project that featured the use of high-tech Iron Vision helmets, designed to give the tank's crew a 360˚ view of the battlefield, as well as launchable drones to provide eagle-eye view of surrounding areas.
Tariff hikes to double telcos' Ebitda: Crisil
In the last few weeks, Airtel, Vodafone and Jio have increased their tariff- a first since 2016.
League of Legends All-Star 2019 viewership suffers big drop from last year
The event had over two million fewer hours watched than the 2018 All-Star event
Mexico president says senators OK’d changes to USMCA trade pact
MEXICO CITY, Dec 9 — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said today that the country’s senators have accepted proposed changes to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as US lawmakers mull ratifying the trade pact. Speaking during his regular morning news conference, Lopez Obrador...
Pound a Solid "Contrarian" Bet Against the Dollar for Early 2020: BofA
Foreign exchange strategists at Bank of America Global Research have confirmed they remains positioned for a further recovery in the Pound against the U.S. Dollar, describing the stance as one of their "best contrarian G10 FX trades" for the foreseeable future
Bank of Baroda to sell up to 1.04 crore UTI AMC shares in IPO
Last week, the country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) had approved diluting up to 8.25 per cent stake in UTI AMC.
American Airlines sets record for number of days without a cancellation
Three of those days without a canceled flight came during the Thanksgiving weekend.
UP Cabinet gives nod for setting 218 fast-track courts for rape, crimes against minor
At present, the state has 81 fast-track courts to hear cases related to women, Pathak told PTI.
DocuSign: Time To Lock In Profits
Shares of DocuSign soared nearly 10% after reporting Q3 results, extending a recent win streak ever since the company warned of sales execution issues in Q1.Revenue growth of 35% y/y beat Wall Street'
Onion Prices Ease In Delhi As Produce Arrives From Afghanistan, Turkey Along With Local Crop
Wholesale prices of onion were quoted in between Rs 50-75 per kg at Delhi’s Azadpur mandi on Monday.
UPDATE 1-Brazil cattle passing through feedlots grows 2% - DSM
(Adds other remarks by DSM execs, detail on 3-NOP launch)SAO PAULO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The number of cows slaughtered in Brazil after spending 90 days in feedlots is estimated to have grown by 2% to about 5.3 million head in 2019, a survey of Brazil's cattle market by Dutch animal nutrition company DSM showed on Monday.The figure will continue to grow as Brazilian ranchers seek more efficient ways to raise and finish livestock, DSM executives said at a media presentation, adding that an estimate for 2020 will be released in February.
These are the sad reasons Nigerian airlines struggle and fail
The CEO of AMCON, Mr Ahmed Kuru, has listed out the factors responsible for the failure of airlines in Africa’s largest economy.
Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy
Man who plotted to attack Israeli embassy in Amman sentencd to 8 years in prison.
LOHA designs affordable housing complex for difficult site in Los Angeles
Steel shipping containers will be used to form this affordable housing complex on a triangular site in Los Angeles, designed by LOHA.
Bitcoin Eyes Crash Towards $6K as Market’s Distress Grows
Bitcoin opened on a faint note this Monday as the market showed a lack of sense of direction owing to low volatility. The world's leading cryptocurrency
A University’s Betrayal of Historical Truth
The University of North Carolina agreed to pay the Sons of Confederate Veterans $2.5 million—a sum that rivals the endowment of its history department.
Travelstart takes over Jumia Travel
Weeks after it closed shops in Cameroon and Tanzania, Jumia, the largest e-commerce operator in Africa, has offloaded its travel operations to Travelstart. In the new arrangement, Jumia will still promote the travel category on its platforms but Travelstart will be responsible for the “operational side of the business.” “This partnership will ensure we remain […]
Onion retail trader stock limits cut to 2 tonnes
The Centre on Monday further cut onion stock holding limits imposed on retail traders to 2 tonnes from the recently-revised 5 tonnes as it suspected widespread hoarding by the traders, an official sta
LOHA designs affordable housing complex for difficult site in Los Angeles
Steel shipping containers will be used to form this affordable housing complex on a triangular site in Los Angeles, designed by LOHA.
PMI: Nigeria’s manufacturing sector gains momentum in November
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has continued to gain momentum as it rallied to build on the growth recorded in the third quarter of 2019.
Ondo sacks 51 ghost workers in its workforce ― HoS
Fifty-one ghost workers have been discovered by the Ondo state government during the last verification exercise carried out to ascertain the workforce.
$0.07 Earnings Per Share Expected for Alamos Gold Inc (NYSE:AGI) This Quarter
Brokerages expect Alamos Gold Inc (NYSE:AGI) (TSE:AGI) to report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.07 for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Zero analysts have provided estimates for Alamos Gold’s earnings. Alamos Gold posted earnings per share of $0.01 during the same quarter last year, which suggests a positive year over year growth rate of […]
Fed to reiterate its comfort with policy as it is, with little change in the projections – ABN AMRO
Previewing this week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, "the Fed is widely expected to keep policy rates on hold at the conclusion of the
Banksy reveals new art on Instagram with video of homeless man lying on Birmingham bench
The reindeer mural has been painted on a Vyse Street brick wall
Xerox expects revenue growth of up to $1.5 billion with HP takeover
(Reuters) - Xerox Holdings Corp (XRX.N) expects its proposed acquisition of personal computer company HP Inc (HPQ.N) to result in sales growth of as much as $1.5 billion for the combined company, according to a presentation by the printer maker.
Toyota to invest PhP 4.5 billion to build new Luzon import hub
Toyota does import over 100,000 CBU vehicles a year
Nokia dangles mediation carrot in front of Daimler over license dispute
Legal action has been paused in the hopes of reaching some form of resolution.
Inside New York retreat the Scribner’s Catskill Lodge
A tried 1960s motor lodge gets a new lease of life
Chevrolet Camaro Discounts Are Even Better This Month
Despite being a fantastic muscle car, the Chevrolet Camaro still lags behind its chief rival, the Ford Must...
TANAP and Turkey's energy ambitions
The December 3-4 NATO summit in London was marked by internal bickering between member states. Yet by the end of the two-day gathering, consensus was reached on one item: that Russia poses a major problem to the alliance.
Exclusive: Hyundai's $1.8 billion shipbuilding deal with Daewoo faces full EU probe - sources
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - World No. 1 shipbuilding group Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings Co Ltd’s (267250.KS) $1.8 billion merger with rival shipbuilder Daewoo (042660.KS) will face a full-scale investigation in Europe due to serious EU antitrust concerns, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
It may not be HQ2 but AOC declares victory and trolls Amazon over New York expansion
Can we call it HQ1/2?
Russia doping whistleblower welcomes ban, urges review of Olympic results
The former head of Russia's anti-doping agency, who fled Moscow after turning whistleblower, on Monday welcomed a four-year ban from major sporting...
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 plummet to cheapest price ever
The price of the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones has been slashed, making them cheaper than ever before.
The US, like China, has about one surveillance camera for every four people, says report
One billion cameras will be installed globally by 2021, says IHS Markit.
ABB (NYSE:ABB) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at Barclays
Research analysts at Barclays assumed coverage on shares of ABB (NYSE:ABB) in a research report issued on Monday, BenzingaRatingsTable reports. The firm set an “overweight” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. ABB has been the subject of a number of other reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “sell” rating on shares of ABB […]
USD/CAD falls toward 1.3220 as WTI rebounds to $59
After spending the majority of the day moving sideways near 1.3250, the USD/CAD pair lost its traction during the American trading hours and slumped t
Assistant Chief (Legal) Vacancy At Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission invites application for the post of Assistant Chief (Legal). Name of the Post: Assistant Chief (Legal) No. of Post: 03 (Three) Pay Scale:...
Wichita Falls Police Offer Tips to Avoid Falling Victim to Thieves
With the increase in shopping during the holiday season, the WFPD has posted a reminder to help citizens protect themselves from thieves.
Zacks: Embotelladora Andina SA ADR Series B (NYSE:AKO.B) Receives Average Recommendation of “Strong Sell” from Brokerages
Embotelladora Andina SA ADR Series B (NYSE:AKO.B) has been given a consensus broker rating score of 5.00 (Strong Sell) from the one brokers that cover the stock, Zacks Investment Research reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a strong sell rating. Brokerages have set a 1-year consensus price target of $16.00 for the company, […]
Mbalula: Placing Prasa Under Administration Will Get It Back On Track
JOHANNESBURG – Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said his decision to place Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) under administration with immediate effect will allow for rapid action to get the parastatal back on track. Mbalula made the surprise announcement at a briefing in Braamfontein on Monday shortly after informing staff about the decision, which […]
Ex-Fed Chair Volcker dies, tamed inflation with recession
Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office. He was 92.
Sutter Rock Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:SSSS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Strong Buy” from Analysts
Shares of Sutter Rock Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:SSSS) have been given an average broker rating score of 1.00 (Strong Buy) from the two brokers that provide coverage for the stock, Zacks Investment Research reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a strong buy recommendation. Analysts have set a one year consensus price target […]
Russia doping ban: What we know, what we don’t know and how will it impact Olympics, World Cup and Euro 2020?
Russia has been banned from hosting and competing in major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency [Wada] for the next four years, but what does that mean for Russian athletes?
Met department warns of heavy rains
Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a warning of heavy rains across the country on different days from today till Thursday December 12. In a sta...
Pertamina offers 20 percent off avtur in eastern Indonesia during holiday traffic
State-owned oil company Pertamina will temporarily slash avtur prices by 20 percent at selected airports in eastern Indonesia ahead of expected heavy traffic during Christmas and New Year.
Jumia Closes Shop In Rwanda Days After Exiting Cameroon, Tanzania
Jumia has closed its shop in Rwanda after six years of operation, days after exiting Tanzanian and Cameroonian market.In a message to its customers the New York-listed e-commerce platform said it
Prosus Boosts Just Eat Bid To $6.5B
Naspers-owned Prosus upped its bid to $6.5 billion to acquire London's food delivery service Just Eat, putting pressure on rival buyer Takeaway.
Police: Tesla on Autopilot When It Hit Connecticut Officer's Cruiser | Breitbart
A Tesla vehicle on autopilot reportedly hit a state police cruiser on the highway in Connecticut over the weekend, according to authorities.
Don't give up in tough moments - Esther Cobbah
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Deutsche to cut €100m from domestic retail banking unit
Lender plans to scrap legal entity that runs the operation and merge it into group
South Korea jails three Samsung Elec execs over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud
A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under ...
Soon-to-be skyscrapers in Habibie’s Meisterstadt megablock feared to disrupt air traffic
Hang Nadim International Airport has demanded that the apartments have a more reasonable height so as to prevent disruption to air traffic.
Just Eat takeover battle hots up with fresh $6.5 billion Prosus bid
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Prosus (PRX.AS) raised its unsolicited cash offer for British food delivery service Just Eat (JE.L) to $6.5 billion on Monday, ratcheting up the pressure on rival bidder Takeaway (TKWY.AS) in their bitter takeover battle.
Crisis looms over KSRTC again
31,000 staff get 70% of salary after delay of 10 days
UK Digital Security Platform Smartlands Will Tokenize Own Equity. Offering to be Sold in the US via Broker Dealer
UK based Smartlands will be tokenizing its own equity selling a 3.5% equity stake in the platform, according to a note from the company. Smartlands is a digital
Swedbank cuts management team in revamp after laundering probe
Swedbank said on Monday its chief risk officer was leaving as the Swedish bank revamps its structure to regain customer trust after a money ...
LG Launches Its Flagship Dual-screen Smartphone in Japan
The South Korean tech giant said its LG G8X ThinQ smartphone was launched through Japan's Softbank and will be sold at some 5,000 stores in major Japanese cities,
Protests over Panipat intensify in Rajasthan, hall vandalised
Several theatres stopped screening of the film following protests
Police charge in court 14 terror suspects in 2017 Hotel Olio International blast
Police have pressed formal charges against 14 militant suspects in connection with a suicide bomb blast in a hotel in Dhaka’s Panthapath two years ago in what is said to be a foiled plot to attack National Mourning Day programmes.
Royke Tumilaar appointed Bank Mandiri president director
State-owned lender Bank Mandiri’s shareholders have officially appointed Royke Tumilaar to be the bank’s new president director.
Russian Sports Minister Speaks After WADA Decision - Video
The World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) Executive Committee has unanimously endorsed a recommendation by its Compliance Review Committee to ban Russia from hosting and competing in major international sporting events for four years after it allegedly manipulated laboratory data handed over to the agency's investigators.
Will Apple kill off the Lightning charging port on its iPhones?
First, Apple "killed" headphone jacks in 2016, then Touch ID fingerprint scanning went away in 2017 with the iPhone X. Could the lightning cable be next to go?
China to Lead World in 5G Scale: Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon
According to the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, 5G technology is expected to create more than 8 million jobs by 2030.
FG recording successes in fight against corruption — TUGAR
The Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-Corruption Reforms, TUGAR, Monday, stated that despite the slow judicial process in Nigeria, the...
CHRISTMAS: FRSC deploys 1,700 personnel on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, other Ogun roads
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) will deploy 1,700 personnel to control traffic on highways across Ogun State during the Christmas festival.
Appeals court appears skeptical of challenge on Trump payments
A three-judge federal appeals court panel appeared skeptical during oral arguments Monday about letting a group of more than 200 congressional Democrats sue President Donald Trump over foreign payments to his businesses.
Job creation to jump 7.12% in Oct-Mar: TeamLease report
According to TeamLease's bi-annual Employment Outlook Report for HY2 2019, economic reforms lifted the spirits for seven of the 19 sectors surveyed, while nine sectors reported a decrease in their outlook for October-March period of this fiscal.
‘Star Wars’ actor, Torin Pocock, makes Nollywood debut
Torin Pocock, an English actor who featured in Hollywood’s ‘Star Wars’ has made his debut in a Nollywood film titled ‘Kpali’.
Virgin Galactic's stock could soar 726%, Morgan Stanley says
Virgin Galactic's stock is soaring after an analyst said its space planes could one day disrupt the air travel industry, potentially raking in nearly a trillion dollars a year in sales.
The cofounder of Tinder sold his Hollywood Hills mansion at a $2 million price cut in November — here's a look inside, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The property boasts 5,589 square feet of living space and includes a main house, a guest house, a pool, and an outdoor patio.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
New Banksy mural features homeless man on bench
The secretive artist’s latest work has been unveiled in Birmingham.
Protest against 'Panipat' in Jaipur, Deepika flaunts her new look, Disha looks stunning in a bikini, Sara flashes her sweet smile, Vaani's workout video
Protest against 'Panipat' in Jaipur, Deepika flaunts her new look, Disha looks stunning in a bikini, Sara flashes her sweet smile, Vaani's workout vid
Reps to proffer “lasting solutions” to NAF crashes
The House of Representatives has said it is set to proffer “lasting solutions” to the incessant air crashes experienced by the Nigerian Air Force
Russia doping whistleblower welcomes ban, urges review of Olympic results
The former head of Russia's anti-doping agency, who fled Moscow after turning whistleblower, on Monday welcomed a four-year ban from major sporting events imposed on his country.
U.S.-Israel tech firm WalkMe raises $90 million
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S.-Israeli tech firm WalkMe said on Monday it raised $90 million in a funding round led by investment group Vitruvian Partners.
Hero MotoCorp bikes set to get costlier by Rs 2,000 from January 1
Auto manufactures have increased prices owing to the transition cost for migrating to the BS-VI platform
Did someone GLUE them on? 'Cowboy' pigeons sporting tiny stetsons are spotted in Las Vegas parking lot
Footage of the stetson- wearing pigeons, filmed in Parkway Villas, Las Vegas, was shared with the caption 'just another day in the neighborhood'. The hats do not move as the pigeons peck around.
Rupee climbs
But so does debt It has been a rough ride for the PTI government in terms of the economic issues it has had to face. The slide of the rupee against the US dollar, record inflation, ri
PH records 6.8M int’l visitors from Jan-Oct
International tourist arrivals reached over 6.8 million visitors as of October this year reflecting a 15 percent growth over same period last year, according to the Department of Tourism.
USD/JPY: Bears losing their grip as market attempts to bottom
USD/JPY is trading on the bid in the US session following a rise from 108.42 the low to a high of 108.66. The US dollar is holding up despite a strong
Jumia Technologies to suspend Jumia Foods delivery service in Rwanda
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Online retailer Jumia Technologies said on Monday it would suspend food and drinks delivery service Jumia Foods in Rwanda effective Dec. 9.
Hero MotoCorp to hike motorcycle, scooter prices from January 1
Hero MotoCorp's portfolio includes affordable motorcycles like Splendor, HF Deluxe, as well as premium offerings like Xtreme 200S and Karizma ZMR. The company also markets scooters including Maestro Edge 125, Pleasure, Destini 125 and others
This Dividend-Paying Chip Stock Could Switch Up a Gear in 2020
Secular end-market growth should be a catalyst for chipmaker Analog Devices in the new year.
Mexico rejects US trade deal proposals on steel, aluminum
Mexico's foreign minister said Sunday the country would not accept a US proposal for steel and aluminum production under the new trade deal, saying it would leave Mexico at a disadvantage.
Former Ukrainian Lawmaker Handed Two-Year Sentence In Russia For Embassy Attack
Former Ukrainian lawmaker Mykola Rudkovskiy has been sentenced to 2 years in prison in Russia on charges of attacking the Russian Embassy in Kyiv in 2014.
Army fires US precision guided Excalibur rounds for first time using M777 howitzers
The firing of the Excalibur rounds took place as part of the armys training procedure. A precision guided kit was also tested.
Fed’s repo action for year-end crunch point oversubscribed
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s operation to inject cash into the financial system over the end of the year was oversubscribed on Monday, indicating that participants are still hungry for funding to take them into 2020.
Can Debt Deal Save Chesapeake Energy Stock?
Seemingly out of nowhere, Chesapeake Energy stock received a lifeline with a debt financing deal. But should contrarians take the bait?
20 years since discovery, still no drugs to fight Nipah, scientists warn of potential epidemic
Since its discovery in Malaysia and Singapore in 1999, a number of deadly Nipah outbreaks have occurred in South and Southeast Asian countries. In Kerala, 16 of the 18 infected had died.
Defectors transferred votes to BJP in a big way
Through the campaign for bypolls in Karnataka, strategists kept their fingers crossed over transfer of votes. For, in several constituencies, there had to be significant transfer of votes in favour of
Russian Court Backs Release Of American Cartoonist Charged With Drug Smuggling
The Moscow City Court has upheld a lower court's decision to release U.S. citizen Gaylen Grandstaff from custody until the Prosecutor-General's Office clarifies its arguments in the drug-smuggling case against him.
CGST falls short of budget estimate by 40% in April-November
In 2018-19, the actual CGST collection stood at Rs 4,57,534 crore as against the provisional estimate of Rs 6,03,900 crore for the year
Russian President Vladimir Putin Arrives in French Capital Paris for Normandy Four Talks - Video
The Normandy Format was created in 2014 to resolve the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. The representatives of the Normandy Four states: Germany, Russia, Ukraine and France, will participate in the talks. Their last previous meeting took place three years ago, in October 2016.
Trump to meet Russia's foreign minister on Tuesday: Source
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet US President Donald Trump during talks with his US counterpart in Washington on Tuesday, the Interfax news agency cited a Russian foreign ministry source as saying.
Updated: Incessant military air crashes in Nigeria frightening — Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabimaila has regretted the incessant military air crashes in the country, describing it as frightening.
India set to be among top advertisement markets in 2019: GroupM and Zenith
The overall market size is expected to reach Rs 95,000 crore
Tutu discharged from hospital, instructed to rest
Tutu, who turned 88 in October, has been open about his fight against prostate cancer.
Fines levied by the FCA rocket more than 500 per cent
The value of fines issued by City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) this year has soared to £391.8m. Research [...]
Jaguar Land Rover sales fall despite hopes for Chinese recovery
Jaguar Land Rover sales fell last month, despite the car maker seeing “green shoots” of a recovery in the all-important struggling Chinese market.
Mutual Funds' asset base crosses Rs 27 lakh crore in November
Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October
Be Wary of Ford’s High Dividend Yield
Be wary of the high Ford stock dividend yield. Ford still can't afford the dividend since its adjusted FCF is too low and not growing.
Marijuana testing data points to lab shopping in Nevada
When it comes to marijuana testing labs in Nevada, results may vary — wildly — according to an analysis of state data conducted by a Washington-based scientist.
France's EDF to accelerate growth in renewable projects
PARIS (Reuters) - State-controlled utility EDF is targeting around 30% of the French solar power market by 2035 and aims to develop around 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar capacity per year from next year, the head of the company’s renewables business said on Monday.
Insider Selling: Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:FIVN) CMO Sells 3,007 Shares of Stock
Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:FIVN) CMO Ryan Kam sold 3,007 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.33, for a total transaction of $202,461.31. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC […]
With embattled airline, South Africa moves to save rail company
Years of corruption and mismanagement have put several state owned enterprises in serious financial crisis including power utility Eskom, whose financial problems have left it struggling to keep the l
Mourn Reinhard Bonnke’s demise, CAN President directs churches
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Revd. Samson Ayokunle has directed all churches in the country to mourn Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke...
Stocks, gold gain as trade war spurs both hopes, concerns
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets advanced on Monday as stocks on Wall Street held near record highs on hopes U.S.-Sino talks delay a U.S. tariff deadline this coming Sunday, while gold rose as investors hedged against a possible escalation in the trade war.
Zarif: Iran fully ready for prisoner swap, ball in US court
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said Tehran was "fully ready" for a full prisoner exchange with the United States.
Pentagon's Concern About Rising Support for Russia Among US Troops 'Runs Deep' - Report
The trend is not limited to the US - in February polling revealed the average German holds Russia and China in higher regard than the US, with which their government is allied.
Russia Banned From Olympics
Globalist war on Russia extends to sports world
Tata Motors to add another 100 sales outlets for PVs
Auto major Tata Motors plans to add 100 sales outlets for passenger vehicles by the end of the current fiscal as it aims to enhance its reach in the country, a senior company official said.
Executives at state-run companies oppose privatisation of BPCL
Thousands of workers have already protested the privatisation of BPCL, fearing job losses, as India plans to invite international energy firms to participate in the privatisations
Huobi US Closes Doors After Weak Demand
The US partner of the Huobi exchange has decided to fold its business, due to low demand and liquidity. The HBUS platform will stop its operations after
Zacks: CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CNSP) Receives Average Rating of “Strong Buy” from Brokerages
Shares of CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CNSP) have been given an average broker rating score of 1.00 (Strong Buy) from the one brokers that provide coverage for the company, Zacks Investment Research reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a strong buy rating. Zacks has also assigned CNS Pharmaceuticals an industry rank of […]
Amazon Accuses Trump of ‘Improper Pressure’ on JEDI Contract
In a legal complaint, Amazon said that the president attacked the company behind the scenes to harm its C.E.O., Jeff Bezos, “his perceived political enemy.”
WATCH: SA struggling to keep calm in December as load shedding takes its toll | Cape Argus
From the serious to the lighthearted, many South Africans have been sharing their often disgruntled feelings as they endure Eskom's load shedding.
The next booster shot to revive economy may not be far away
Going by what the indicators are showing so far, third quarter doesn't hold any hopes of revival.
Biden says no foreign business for family if he wins White House
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden says his family members would not engage in any business abroad if he were to win the White House next year, citing the activities of Donald Trump
What’s driving capital market developments in South Africa and Namibia? - CityAM
South Africa - the second-largest economy in Africa after Nigeria - has considerably higher GDP than its sub-Saharan neighbours.
Sweden’s ex-ambassador to China charged after setting up unofficial meetings over detained bookseller
Sweden’s former ambassador to China has been charged with “arbitrariness during negotiations with a foreign power,” over her involvement in a series of unauthorised meetings related to detained boseller Gui Minhai. Anna Lindstedt, Sweden’s former ambassador, led negotiations to release Gui in exchange for his daughter’s silence in January this year. Gui is currently imprisoned in China. […]
At $1.6 trillion a day, EM FX trading outpaces major peers
Currency trading grew at a faster pace in emerging markets than developed nations.
South Korea jails three Samsung Electronics executives over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud
A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in an investigation of alleged accounting fraud. Prosecutors began investigating the suspected fraud at Samsung Biologics
Armed with new data, BMS plans filings for Celgene CAR-T liso-cel
Shortly after closing its takeover of Celgene, Bristol-Myers Squibb has reported a positive trial for liso-cel, one of the
European companies minimise risks from US-China trade war
European companies in China have been able to minimise the effect from the tariff war between Beijing and Washington, although some are considering relocating their businesses, the EU Chamber of Commerce said Monday.
Caroline Kennedy christens new aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy
JFK's daughter christened the new US Navy aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy, at a ceremony on Dec 7.
At $1.6 trn a day, EM currency trading outpaces peers, rupee deals double
In early 2016, emerging-market currencies began a two-year rally that took MSCI Inc.'s gauge to a record as investors sought higher-yielding assets
Breaking: Over 100m Nigerians earn less than N700 per day — EFInA
A survey report by EFInA has shown that over 100 million Nigerians earn less than N700 per day which limits them to save, make income or take risks on...
Sydney's Bushfire Smoke Pollution Is Now The Worst In NSW's History
Sydney has once again found itself facing some of the worst air pollution in the world due to bushfire smoke drifting in from one of the most devastating bushfire seasons Australia has ever faced....
QCB set to announce FinTech strategy
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Governor H E Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud Al Thani said yesterday that the central bank is working on the banking industry’s financial technology (FinTech) strategy, in cooperation with leading financial institutions and financial technology companies. The strategy, where the central bank would contribute to creating a modern regulatory environment that supports innovation and market stability, will be announced soon, he said.
Kenya spent Sh437m in Amina's lobby for AU job
Kenya spent Sh437.7 million in its failed bid to capture the African Union Commission chairmanship.
Big European firms ‘dodging China-US tariffs by shifting supply chains’
European companies are ‘settling in’ to the trade war, Chamber president says
Tacha leads while others follow - Uche Maduagwu says after she hit 1m IG followers
Actor Uche Maduagwu has shown his support for former Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Tacha, on social media. The actor shared a post on his Instagram page heaping praises on the reality star.
European stocks stutter as attention turns to trade deadline, central bank meetings
LONDON, Dec 9 — European stocks fell today as worries about a Chinese economic slowdown and the US-China trade war outweighed Friday’s strong US jobs data, in a quiet start to trading before several big events later in the week. The Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday and new European Central...
'India took only five years to move from USD 2 to USD 3 trillion economy'
"It took us nearly 60 years after independence to achieve USD 1 trillion mark. It took 12 years to achieve our second trillion (dollar economy). And it has taken only five years, 2014 to 2019, to achieve the third trillion economy," Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said in his address to the Indian-American community.
Auto sector is in transition phase, no threat of job losses: Govt in RS
Union Heavy Industries Minister Prakash Javadekar said no closure of any automobile or ancillary manufacturing units has been reported in the past three years
IIT-Madras placements: 184 firms offer 831 jobs
The top recruiters during 2019-20 include Micron Technology India Operations with 31 offers ; Intel (20); Microsoft India (19) and Tata Consultancy Services (16).
Trinity College the highest entrant on FT’s business school rankings
TCD back in the rankings for first time since 2007 as IMI and UCD Smurfit School also rise
Bluebird bio’s sickle cell gene therapy shows early-study benefit
Bluebird bio’s gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD), LentiGlobin, has demonstrated significant benefit in a small group of patients treated in a phase 1/2 study.
Sonko is a fugitive having fled prison, state says in opposing his bail
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s troubled past haunted him on Monday, after the prosecution heavily relied on it to argue its case in - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
The Elder Scrolls Legends Development Officially Halted by Bethesda
The Elder Scrolls Legends, the free-to-play collectible card game, has had its development officially halted by Bethesda.
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn debunks popular Captain America fan theory
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has debunked a popular fan theory linking Chris Pratt’s lead character with Captain America.
Tacha leads while others follow - Uche Maduagwu says after she hit 1m IG followers
Actor Uche Maduagwu has shown his support for former Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Tacha, on social media. The actor shared a post on his Instagram page heaping praises on the reality star.