Month: August 2023
Israel flexes as an up-and-coming U20 sport host with Euro tourney in Jerusalem
Israeli Athletics Association hosts almost 2,000 athletes and officials from 48 countries from August 7-10, improving the Jewish state’s track record as a center for competitions
Read MoreIssue 1: Ohio vote delivers win for abortion-rights supporters – BBC
Issue 1: Ohio vote delivers win for abortion-rights supporters BBC Voters reject Ohio Issue 1 in special election MSNBC Ohio Issue 1 fails in key victory for abortion rights MSNBC Commentary: Ohio’s GOP just learned voters are not as gullible as they think WVXU
Read MoreABN Amro Profit, Income Beat Views
ABN Amro Bank posted second quarter operating income and net profit ahead of expectations but lowered its cost guidance for the year to €5.2 billion and doesn’t expect to reach its 2024 target of €4.7 billion.
Read MoreFears over deflation in China as prices plummet
China’s annual inflation rate has dropped to -0.3%, heightening fears the country’s sluggish recovery from COVID could have a wider impact on the global economy.
Read MoreUS lottery player wins historic $1.58bn jackpot
Someone in Florida has won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot – the third-largest ever in US history.
Read MoreE.ON Earnings Boosted by Drop in Wholesale Prices
E.ON raised its forecast for the full year after it reported a rise in adjusted earnings to €3 billion for the second quarter due to more stable wholesale energy prices.
Read MoreCathay Pacific Swung to Profit in First Half
Cathay Pacific Airways swung to profit in the first half of the year, benefiting from the lifting of Covid-19 curbs that pushed up passenger revenue substantially.
Read MoreThe winning $1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket is sold in Florida
Someone in Florida won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months. (Image credit: Mike Stewart/AP)
Read MoreUN says deal reached with Syria to reopen main border crossing from Turkey
Bab al-Hawa gateway used by 85% of deliveries to rebel-held northwest Idlib region; agreement comes after dispute over terms for sending supplies to area
Read MoreU.S. to Ban Some Investments in China
President Biden plans to sign an executive order that will also require U.S. private-equity and venture-capital firms to disclose certain investments in the country.
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