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3 ways Trump and Democrats can unite to disrupt health care for the better
There is widespread bipartisan appreciation of the crisis in health care, with bloated costs and an industry that fiercely resists change
UN chief urges India, Pak to resolve issues through 'meaningful dialogue'
The UN chief also said he has been offering his 'good offices in relation to the dialogue between the two countries that, until now, had no
Kamala Harris picks Baltimore as headquarter for 2020 presidential campaign
Harris picked Baltimore because of its diversity, its proximity to Washington and because it is in the Eastern time zone
Did Trump tell Cohen to lie to Congress about Russia Trump Tower deal?
BuzzFeed News reported that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has evidence suggesting the president directed Cohen to lie to Congress
Trump to again meet Kim Jong-un in late Feb to discuss denuclearization
The announcement came after Trump met with North Korean envoy, Kim Yong Chol, for a discussion that included talk about Kim Jong-un's unful
Donald Trump will make a major announcement on US shutdown, border today
The shutdown, now in its 28th day, has rendered over 800,000 federal employees without work, crippling the functioning of several key wings
US demands regular review of China's trade reform as condition for deal
A continuing threat of tariffs hanging over commerce between the world's two largest economies would mean a deal would not end the risk of
Donald Trump to meet Kim Jong-un again in February, says White House
The White House, however, did not identify a location for the second setting between the two leaders
US consumer sentiment at two-year low in early Jan, manufacturing rebounds
The longest government shutdown in the history of the United States has left some 800,000 government workers without a paycheck
The Great Brexit stockpile: Britain companies braces for no deal
The UK is due to leave the European Union in 10 weeks and, as of now, there's no deal in place to ensure trade routes aren't strangled
Malaysia could drop Goldman Sachs' 1MDB charges for $7.5 billion
Units of the bank were accused of making false statements in documents submitted to a local regulator in arranging $6.5 billion bond offers
Trouble for Trump after report says he asked lawyer to lie to Congress
Democrats in the US House of Representatives promised to investigate President Donald Trump's dealings with his personal lawyer Michael Coh
US December manufacturing output posts biggest gain in 10 months
Federal Reserve says manufacturing production jumped 1.1% last month, the biggest gain since February
Wall Street set for fourth straight week of gains on trade optimism
Trade-sensitive industrials stocks rose 0.85 per cent while the Philadelphia SE semiconductor index climbed 0.55 per cent
Minus Donald Trump, Davos faces Brazilian populism and Brexit
Trump himself had already pulled out of attending World Economic Forum (WEF) for a second year, having shut down the US government over his
Record-long govt shutdown clouds outlook for consumer-driven US economy
Consumer spending accounts for about two-thirds of US economic activity, and the 4% jump in household spending on goods last year was a maj
How the British Parliament can wrest control of Brexit from Theresa May
Expect a week of rival amendments being proposed and withdrawn, as May continues to seek a consensus
Meet Jean-Dominique Senard, the man most likely to replace Ghosn at Renault
If appointed, Senard could temporarily hold both the CEO and chairman positions until Renault holds a shareholder meeting
Mitsubishi alleges Ghosn received $8.9 mn in illegal payments in 2018
The accusation follows other alleged irregularities in Nissan, which controls Mitsubishi
US announces new missile defence system to counter Russia, China
This comprehensive approach to missile defense strengthens America's ability to protect the homeland, allies and partners and deters advers
Tibet sees 79% decline in illegal entry, exit from June to Dec 2018: Report
The numbers over the years have been declining steadily specially after Nepal started cooperating with China to crackdown on the entry and
Justice Asif Saeed Khosa takes oath as new Chief Justice of Pakistan
Five senior judges of Turkey, South Africa and Nigeria also attended the oath taking ceremony
China revises its 2017 economic growth downward to 6.8%: Govt data
Government officials have said China is expected to have hit its growth target of around 6.5% last year
Pakistan may prefer weak, destabilised Afghanistan to a strong one: Report
The report said that India has been the largest regional contributor to Afghan reconstruction, but New Delhi has not shown an inclination t
China slowdown, trade disputes with US weigh heavily on Asian economies
US-China tensions has hit the trade-reliant economy
Job jitters mount as China's factories sputter ahead of Lunar New Year
More factories are likely to shutter their gates for good over the next few weeks, with industry watchers forecasting some owners will simp
How the world's top economies fared last week: All you need to know
Economic policy uncertainty is at a record high globally, and the likes of Brexit and the U.S. government shutdown are adding dark clouds o
US has discussed potential missile defence cooperation with India: Pentagon
India placed a $5 billion order to purchase S-400 air defense system from Russia, for which the US has publicly expressed its displeasure
Crises aplenty, but few world leaders at World Economic Forum 2019
Davos watchers said the absence of so many top leaders this year did not mean the glitzy forum had lost its status as a global stage for to
Fossil Group to sell its smartphone technology to Google for $40 million
Fossil Group has launched smartwatches across 14 of its owned and licensed brands
US likely to reduce number of Iran oil sanctions waivers in May: Analysts
China, India, Japan, South Korea and Turkey are likely to be given waivers after they expire in May
Democrats' desire to subpoena Trump interpreters raises ethical questions
Reports allege that President Trump took possession of the interpreter's notes at the end of at least one private meeting with Putin
After rejection, Brexit begins to look like an 'escape room' with no exit
House of Commons to vote on various Brexit options on January 29
Trump to appoint Indian American Prem Parameswaran to US advisory committee
So far, Trump has nominated or appointed more than three dozen Indian Americans in key positions
Brexit: Theresa May needs to outline her 'Plan B' or risk second referendum
House of Commons to vote on various Brexit options on January 29
After US troops' pullout, Israel, Russia to continue coordination in Syria
Israel and Russia have been coordinating their moves in Syria over the past years
Trump cancels US delegation's visit to Davos Economic Forum amid shutdown
Earlier, Trump postponed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Brussels, Egypt and Afghanistan, citing the shutdown
Wall Street advances as industrials jump on trade hopes; Dow rises 160 pts
Earlier, industrial stocks had moved higher as shares of defense contractors rose after President Donald Trump unveiled a new US missile de
A decade after Barack Obama's presidency, racial politics still plagues US
The Republican Party has mostly failed to meet the challenge of a more inclusive union
Oxford University suspends donations, sponsorships from China's Huawei
The decision has been taken in the light of public concerns raised in recent months surrounding UK partnerships with Huawei
Longer the US govt shutdown, bigger the impact on economy: IMF's Gerry Rice
Work together in a spirit of compromise to end govt shutdown: IMF tells US
Philips plans to close its UK factory in 2020, with loss of 400 jobs
The factory in Glemsford, Suffolk, produces babycare products, mainly for export to other European countries
Explainer: Why Siemens-Alstom rail merger is creating tensions in Europe
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has warned the EU's executive of a grave political error if it rejects the deal
In new system UK will be open to 'best and brightest' from India: Britain
The UK also wants to ink a pact with India similar to the one New Delhi has with France, treating each other's academic degrees as equivale
Forget trade war. China already in crisis with bankrupt firms, gutted banks
Car sales fell last year in China for the first time in more than two decades
Had cut oil output supply before new accord to avert glut in 2019: Opec
The reduction in December means that should OPEC fully implement the new January 1 cut, it will avoid a surplus that could weaken prices
Ghosn to stay behind bars as Japan quashes ex-Nissan chief's bail appeal
The Japan court had previously refused to release the 64-year-old Franco-Lebanese-Brazilian businessman on the grounds that he could presen
60% of wild coffee species at extinction risk due to climate change: Study
The multi-billion-dollar coffee sector is founded on, and has been sustained through, the use of wild coffee species, researchers say
Remembering Jack Bogle, the man who helped investors save more than $1 trn
Bogle, who founded the Vanguard Group, squeezed profit margins on Wall Street, which he loudly and persistently criticised for treating inv
A trade secrets theft probe may give more weight to US case against Huawei
With intellectual property so fundamental to the US and its global dominance, fighting that battle starts to make the war against Huawei ve