France presses Japan to accept Renault-Nissan merger

Jan 20,2019
The French government has demanded Japan accept a possible merger between Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. following the arrest of Carlos Ghosn, who had managed the alliance of the carmakers, sources close to the matter said Sunday.
No end in sight for US budget impasse
Jan 20
US President Donald Trump's offer of some protection for immigrants in return for funding for a border wall seems to have gained no support from the Democrats.
Protest march as Trump serves half of term
Jan 20
Rallies and marches have taken place in the US capital, Washington, and about 300 other places nationwide, as Sunday marks two years since President Donald Trump took office.
US air strike in Somalia kills 52 militants
Jan 20
The US military has said an air strike in Somalia on Saturday killed 52 members of an Islamic militant group.
Trump grounds House speaker, scraps Davos trip amid shutdown
Jan 18
US President Donald Trump forced the cancellation Thursday of a trip to Afghanistan by his Democratic opponent Nancy Pelosi,
Companies team up to cut plastic waste
Jan 18
A number of major global companies are coming together to tackle ocean pollution. 28 firms from a range of industries are forming the Alliance to End Plastic Waste,
Malaysian PM to visit Britain on bilateral ties
Jan 17
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will undertake a working visit to Britain, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.