FRANKFURT, Germany | Investor sentiment for Germany ticks up, but still depressed
FRANKFURT, Germany — Jan 22, 2019— A survey of financial experts suggests the outlook for Germany, Europe‘s largest economy, brightened slightly during January because the worst risks were already reflected in earlier months’ readings. The ZEW institute’s indicator rose 2.5 points over December’s reading to minus 15.0 points. That is still far below the long-term … Continue reading FRANKFURT, Germany | Investor sentiment for Germany ticks up, but still depressed
HARARE, Zimbabwe | The Latest: South Africa considers ‘bailout’ for Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe —Jan 22, 2019— The Latest on Zimbabwe’s deadly unrest (all times local): 1:45 p.m. South Africa says it is considering a bailout for neighboring Zimbabwe “as long as it is affordable for our side.” Foreign Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says she is meeting with her Zimbabwe counterpart at the World Economic Forum in Davos, … Continue reading HARARE, Zimbabwe | The Latest: South Africa considers ‘bailout’ for Zimbabwe
10 Things to Know for Today
Jan 22, 2019— Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: SENATE GOP MOVES ON TRUMP PROPOSAL TO END SHUTDOWN Democrats are expected to balk at the $5.7 billion the president wants to build a border wall, alongside temporary protection from deportation for some immigrants. WHERE … Continue reading 10 Things to Know for Today
PARIS | Police officials say US singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape accusation
PARIS— Jan 22, 2019—Police officials say US singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape accusation. By Associated Press
PARIS | US singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint
PARIS— Jan 22, 2019—Two police officials say U.S. singer Chris Brown and two other people are in custody in Paris after a woman filed a rape complaint. One police official said the complaint was filed with police in the 17th arrondissement of northwest Paris. The official said one of the others detained is Brown’s bodyguard. … Continue reading PARIS | US singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint
MOSCOW | Kremlin ‘optimistic’ ahead of WADA doping ruling
MOSCOW—Jan 22, 2019—Russia is “optimistic” ahead of a World Anti-Doping Agency ruling on whether the country’s authorities met demands to turn over lab data, Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said Tuesday. The WADA executive committee reinstated Russia’s anti-doping agency in September — despite protests from many Western athletes and officials — on condition the country turned over … Continue reading MOSCOW | Kremlin ‘optimistic’ ahead of WADA doping ruling
DAVOS, Switzerland | Brazil’s nationalist leader to address Davos globalist crowd
DAVOS, Switzerland —Jan 22, 2019—Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will headline the first full day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, with a speech to political and business leaders. The nationalist leader is attending an event that has long represented business’s interest in increasing ties across borders. But globalism is in retreat as populist … Continue reading DAVOS, Switzerland | Brazil’s nationalist leader to address Davos globalist crowd
MADRID | Cristiano Ronaldo pleads guilty to tax fraud, gets suspended 2-year sentence and pays huge fine
MADRID —Jan 22, 2019— Cristiano Ronaldo pleads guilty to tax fraud, gets suspended 2-year sentence and pays huge fine. By Associated Press