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New Argentina treasury minister guarantees peso stability
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 8:03am
Argentina will guarantee the stability of the peso after the local currency's recent crash and the government will meet its commitments with the International Monetary Fund, the country's new treasury minister said Tuesday.
Boosting violence survivors' bank accounts and self-esteem
Holly Ramer, Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 7:59am
Erica cried when she realized her ex-husband's ongoing financial abuse meant she'd have to defer going back to school for a year. But her tears lasted just 45 seconds before she pulled herself together and refocused.
Markets Right Now: Stocks slip after 3 straight gains
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 7:43am
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White House insists fundamentals of US economy 'very strong'
Zeke Miller and Josh Boak, Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 7:38am
The "fundamentals" of the U.S. economy are solid, the White House asserted, invoking an ill-fated political declaration of a decade ago amid mounting concern that a recession could imperil President Donald Trump's reelection.
7 groups interested in investing in Bulgaria nuclear project
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 7:03am
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - Seven international groups have expressed interest in becoming strategic investors in the construction of Bulgaria's second nuclear power plant, the country's energy minister said Tuesday.
German FM 'grateful' for Swedish teen's climate activism
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 5:57am
Germany's foreign minister says he's "grateful" for Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg's climate protests.
The Latest: UK ditches most EU meeting to focus on Brexit
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 4:44am
The Latest on Britain's plan to leave the European Union (all times local):
Home Depot cuts outlook citing tariffs, lumber prices
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 4:36am
Home Depot is cutting its sales expectations for the year because of falling lumber prices and the potential damage from tariffs.
Elanco becomes 2nd largest animal health co after $7.6B deal
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 4:05am
Elanco Animal Health will spend $7.6 billion to acquire Bayer AG's veterinary medicines business, which would make it the second-largest animal health company.
Thai tycoon in poaching scandal convicted on firearms charge
Pitcha Dangprasith, Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 3:08am
A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a construction tycoon to six months in prison for illegal firearms possession in the latest case in a scandal that erupted when he was accused of poaching protected animals in a wildlife sanctuary.
UK, EU harden their positions on Brexit as G7 approaches
Raf Casert and Danica Kirka, Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 2:29am
The European Union and Britain on Tuesday were hurtling toward a costly and damaging no-deal split in little over two months after kicking off a high-wire week of diplomacy by entrenching themselves deeper in irreconcilable positions.
What to expect as Italy's political crisis unfolds
Giada Zampano, Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 2:19am
Italy's Premier Giuseppe Conte will appear in the Senate on Tuesday to deliver a much anticipated address about the political crisis that has erupted in the middle of the summer break.
Huawei expects no relief from US sanctions but is confident
Joe McDonald, Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 2:07am
The founder of Chinese tech giant Huawei said Tuesday he expects no relief from U.S. export curbs because of the political climate in Washington but expressed confidence the company will thrive because it is developing its own technology.
Huawei founder says he expects no relief from U.S. sanctions but is confident it will thrive with its own technology
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 2:05am
Huawei founder says he expects no relief from U.S. sanctions but is confident it will thrive with its own technology.
UK regulator launches investigation into electricity outage
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 1:44am
The U.K.'s energy regulator says it has launched an investigation into a widespread electricity outage on Aug. 9 that left a hospital without power and rail passengers stranded for hours during the busy evening commute.
Department stores make room for used fashion
Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 1:02am
Out with the new and in with the old.
Global shares mixed after Wall Street rally on Huawei
Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 12:58am
Global shares were mixed Tuesday after rallying a day earlier on the U.S. decision to give Chinese telecom giant Huawei another 90 days to buy equipment from American suppliers.
Die-hard Hong Kong protesters defend tactics as unity cracks
Yanan Wang, Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 12:08am
On a recent sweltering Saturday, a day now reserved for protest in Hong Kong, a demonstrator named Wayne stepped past a row of plastic barricades, lifted a pair of binoculars and squinted.
