Month: November 2023
More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle
The federal government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to boost American production of medical gloves, but some companies say it’s not enough when imported gloves have gotten cheaper. (Image credit: MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreBritain bans prosecution of past Catholic and Protestant killings in Northern Ireland
Twenty-five years after a Northern Ireland peace agreement, a controversial new law bans prosecution of crimes dating to the Troubles. Supporters deem it reconciliation. Victims see denial of justice. (Image credit: Charles McQuillan for NPR)
Read MoreSatellites and social media offer hints about Israel’s ground war strategy in Gaza
The Israeli military appears to have encircled Gaza City, but so far, it’s made only limited forays into the densest urban areas. (Image credit: Israel Defense Forces/AP)
Read MoreBiden heads to Maine to mourn Lewiston shooting victims – CNN
Biden heads to Maine to mourn Lewiston shooting victims CNN LIVE: President Joe Biden delivering remarks from Lewiston, Maine WMUR Manchester President Biden in Maine to meet with shooting victims’ families, first responders WCVB Boston In Lewiston, Joe Biden expected to visit shooting
Read MoreGoyim Defense League founder sentenced to 30 days for antisemitic littering
White supremacist Jon Minadeo II says prosecution charges against him are attempt to censor free speech The post Goyim Defense League founder sentenced to 30 days for antisemitic littering appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Read MoreIsrael-Hamas war: List of key events, day 28 – Al Jazeera English
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 28 Al Jazeera English Blinken meets Netanyahu as Gaza crisis worsens: Live updates CNN Israeli forces close in on Gaza City as calls for humanitarian pause go unheeded PBS NewsHour First Thing: Blinken arrives in Tel
Read MoreRisk-On Mood Weighs on Dollar
The dollar remained under pressure as the risk-on mood continued in global markets after the Fed left interest rates unchanged earlier this week.
Read MoreTop US diplomat lands in Israel to press for pauses in Gaza war; Israel says encircles major city – Reuters
Top US diplomat lands in Israel to press for pauses in Gaza war; Israel says encircles major city Reuters U.S. to Press Israel for ‘Pauses’ in War With Hamas The New York Times Crisis in Gaza as Israel warns of long war
Read MoreFitch’s Italy Review Next Week Is a Test of Demand for BTP
Fitch’s review of Italy on Nov. 10 will test appetite for Italian government bonds after the recent spread narrowing, Societe Generale said.
Read MoreSouth Korea lining up banks to help finance $22 billion arms sale to Poland
By Cynthia Kim and Seunggyu Lim (Reuters) – After hitting statutory limits on import-export lending, South Korea is gathering local banks to help Poland buy $22 billion worth of weapons in Seoul’s largest arms sale, five people familiar with the
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