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Apple warns customers to expect delays of some iPhones
Washington, Nov 7, (dpa/GNA) – Apple has warned customers to expect delays on iPhone shipments, due to Covid-19 restrictions at a manufacturing factory in…
US stocks fail to hold early gains, close weak ahead of Fed
Washington, Nov. 2, (dpa-AFX/GNA) - U.S. stocks fell into the red after a positive start on Tuesday, and then stayed weak right till the end of the…
Airbnb stocks fall despite reporting biggest quarter ever
New York, Nov. 2, (dpa/GNA) - Vacation rental company Airbnb reported its “biggest and most profitable quarter” on Tuesday, but warned demand for bookings is forecast to…
Profit down at US media giant Fox Corp but revenue up
Washington, Nov. 2, (dpa/GNA) - Profit decreased at US media giant Fox Corporation in its first quarter in comparison to the same period last year. The company’s…
US private sector employment jumps more than expected in October
Washington, Nov. 2, (dpa-AFX/GNA) - Private sector employment in the United States increased by more than expected in October, according to a report released by payroll processor…
UN: Grain exports from Ukraine continue despite Russia deal pause
New York/Moscow, Nov. 1, (dpa/GNA) - Grain exports from Ukraine across the Black Sea have been able to continue despite a suspension by Moscow of the agreement…
Biden accuses oil companies of ‘war profiteering’
Washington, Nov. 1, (TCA/dpa/GNA) - US President Joe Biden on Monday urged major oil companies to stop “war profiteering” and use record profits to boost domestic production…
Musk disbands Twitter board, takes sole control
New York, Nov. 1, (dpa/GNA) - New Twitter boss Elon Musk has disbanded the microblogging platform’s board of directors and taken sole control, according to a securities…
US stocks end session on weak note
Washington, Nov. 1, (dpa/GNA) - U.S. stocks drifted lower on Monday with investors making cautious moves, as they continued to react to recent quarterly earnings updates from…
Media Type: Text After gruelling campaign, Lula wins Brazilian presidential runoff
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 31, (dpa/GNA) – In a stunning comeback, left-wing challenger and former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has won the…
Husband of Nancy Pelosi, ‘violently’ attacked at couple’s home
Los Angeles, Oct 28, (tca/dpa/GNA) – Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was “violently” attacked in the couple’s San Francisco…
Democrats warn of consequences if Bolsonaro denies vote results
Washington, Oct 28, (tca/dpa/GNA) — Congressional Democrats and the Biden administration are demanding a free and fair election in Brazil on Sunday, floating consequences…
Musk Twitter takeover starts, top executives gone
New York, Oct 28, (dpa/GNA) – Billionaire Elon Musk, on Thursday closed the $44-billion deal to acquire Twitter, and began cleaning house, US media…
Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover
Washington, Oct 28, (dpa/GNA) – Elon Musk has completed his approximately $44-billion purchase of Twitter, which informed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
US manufacturing index dips more than expected, still sees growth
Washington, Oct. 4, (dpa-AFX/GNA) – Activity in the US manufacturing sector slowed by more than expected in the month of September but still saw…
Kim Kardashian charged by SEC, agrees to pay $1.3 million fine
New York, Oct. 03, (CNN/GNA) — Kim Kardashian agreed to pay a $1.26 million fine to the Securities and Exchange Commission to settle civil charges…
Retired priests in Chicago investigated over decades-old abuse claims
Chicago, Sept 26,(tca/dpa/GNA) – The Archdiocese of Chicago, has asked three retired priests to stay out of ministry, while it investigates allegations of sexual…
Year after border crisis, Haitian asylum seekers face discrimination
Miami, Florida, Sept 23, (tca/dpa/GNA) – Haitians crossing the southern border of the United States without proper documentation, are being subjected to arbitrary detention…
Brazil’s ex-president Lula extends lead in pre-election polls
Rio de Janeiro, Sept 23, (dpa/GNA) – Nine days before Brazil’s presidential election, former Brazilian leader and left-wing favourite, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,…