Ireland 'no soft touch' on drugs, says minister
A seventh person has been arrested after the largest drug seizure in the history of the Irish state.
1970-01-01 08:00
'The Creator' tries connecting a tale of humanity with a war-ravaged AI future
Given the rarity of big, bold sci-fi concepts without a "2" after the title, it's a bit of shame to return a tepid verdict on "The Creator," director/co-writer Gareth Edwards' attempt to build a stirring drama around a war-ravaged future pitting humankind against artificial intelligence. While the film traffics in thoughtful ideas as well as spectacle, it doesn't complete the vital emotional connections between its head and its heart.
1970-01-01 08:00
US GDP revised down in every first quarter from 2020 to 2022
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON U.S. economic activity was either even weaker or not as strong as previously estimated
1970-01-01 08:00
Evergrande: Why should I care if China property giant collapses?
There are reports the leaders of the heavily indebted Chinese property giant have been detained.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jesse Lingard in line for Saudi Pro League contract after joining Al Ettifaq training
England international Jesse Lingard is closing in on a move to the Saudi Pro League.
1970-01-01 08:00
'I rejected it, like, full on': Kevin Bacon was scorched by Footloose fame
Kevin Bacon "rejected" the fame that he got from starring in 'Footloose' as he had his heart set on becoming a "serious actor".
1970-01-01 08:00
Bangladesh: Nearly 1,000 people die of dengue in severe outbreak
Extraordinarily wet monsoons have given dengue-carrying mosquitoes fertile breeding ground.
1970-01-01 08:00
Australian treasurer pushes back against criticism over RBA reform
SYDNEY Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Thursday criticism of proposed reforms to the central bank's policymaking board
1970-01-01 08:00
Evergrande: China property giant suspends shares amid reports of detained leaders
The stricken Chinese property giant suspends trading as reports emerge of its chairman being taken.
1970-01-01 08:00
Evergrande shares suspended from trading as liquidation concerns mount
Shares in embattled Chinese developer Evergrande Group and its two subsidiaries were all suspended from trading in Hong Kong on Thursday, after fears grew about its ability to restructure its mammoth debt and stave off a liquidation of the business.
1970-01-01 08:00
Shares of China Evergrande suspended as chairman under police watch
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Trading in shares of China Evergrande were suspended on Thursday after a report its chairman had been
1970-01-01 08:00
Beer Losing Cheer as Vietnamese Households Brace for Headwinds
Vietnam’s sluggish economy is hitting many men where it hurts most: their thirst for beer. Men in this
1970-01-01 08:00