China tightens security after rare COVID curb protests
by Shanghai, Beijing police make presence visible on streets No sign of new protests in Beijing, Shanghai on Monday Backlash is a setback to efforts to …
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More than 80 injured in clash between Indian police and protesters at Adani port
KOCHI, India Nov. 28 (Reuters) – More than 80 people were injured in southern India as villagers halting construction of a $900 million port clashed …
Venezuela’s frozen funds are gradually being released for humanitarian aid
MEXICO CITY, Nov 26 (Reuters) – The Venezuelan government and opposition have asked the United Nations to manage a multibillion-dollar fund now in foreign banks …
Reality puts an end to some Qatari dreams of World Cup rental bonanza
Agency says Qatar hotel group demanded new payments Some rates have been reduced, but many properties are vacant Broker says some landlords were seeking unrealistic …
Foxconn’s woes are taking a greater toll on China’s giant iPhone factory as more workers leave – source
Foxconn Zhengzhou factory shipments will fall further in November – source The misfortune of workers at the factory escalated into protests this week More than …
Consumer inflation in Japan’s capital is rising at its fastest pace in 40 years
Tokyo Nov core CPI 3.6% higher than f’cast +3.5% Tokyo CPI remains above BOJ’s 2% target for the 6th consecutive month Data underscore rising inflationary …
Vatican court secretly hears recorded phone conversation from cardinal to pope
VATICAN CITY, Nov. 24 (Reuters) – A court during a Vatican corruption trial heard a secretly taped telephone conversation between the main defendant, embattled Cardinal …
FTC is likely to file a lawsuit to block Microsoft’s bid for Activision-Politico
Nov 23 (Reuters) – The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is likely to file an antitrust suit to block Microsoft Corp’s (MSFT.O) $69 billion takeover …
Foxconn apologizes for wage-related errors at its iPhone factory in China following worker unrest
Foxconn says it is working with staff to resolve disputes Large iPhone factory rocked by protests over wages and conditions Apple says it has a …
Wall Street rises as the Fed signals a slowdown in rate hikes
Growth stocks bounce as government bond yields fall Tesla jumps like Citigroup upgrades Nordstrom falls on lowered profit forecast Dow Jones Industrial closed at its …