Dutch election promises new era and shake-up in politics
A new party leads the polls, while the leader of another could become the first female PM.
1970-01-01 08:00
Roman Butchaski: Former Australian radio host missing in croc-infested waters
Roman Butchaski failed to return to his camping ground while on a solo fishing trip on Sunday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Here's why farmers aren't included in the US monthly jobs report
The US government's monthly jobs report provides crucial information about the health of the labor market by tallying "nonfarm payrolls." Why are the farmers excluded?
1970-01-01 08:00
Farmers Insurance to lay off 2,400 workers across its entire business
California-based Farmers Insurance said Monday it is laying off 11% of its workforce — or 2,400 employees — in a bid to restructure itself for long-term growth.
1970-01-01 08:00
Climate change has ravaged India's rice stock. Now its export ban could deepen a global food crisis
Satish Kumar sits in front of his submerged rice paddy in India's Haryana state, looking despairingly at his ruined crops.
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia's Wesfarmers logs 5% annual profit rise on strong segmental growth
(Reuters) -Australia's retail giant Wesfarmers recorded a 4.8% rise in its full-year profit on Friday, boosted by strong performance by
1970-01-01 08:00
3 Reds on thin ice with playoff hopes slipping away
The Cincinnati Reds are watching their playoff hopes go down the drain and these three players have struggled a bit, leading to some regression.At one point in the year, the Cincinnati Reds were the hottest team in all of baseball, winners of 12 games in a row. Fast forward to a few weeks into A...
1970-01-01 08:00
Why McDonald's dropped tomatoes from Indian menus
A kilo of tomatoes now costs more than a litre of petrol in the country. Here's why.
1970-01-01 08:00
Farmers Insurance pulls out of Florida, affecting 100,000 policyholders
Farmers Insurance will stop offering its policies in Florida, which includes home, auto and umbrella, in a change that will affect 100,000 people.
1970-01-01 08:00
Another insurance company limits new homeowners insurance in California
Farmers Insurance has limited new homeowners insurance policies in California, joining other major national insurance providers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Farmer owes $82,000 in contract dispute over use of a 'thumbs-up' emoji, judge says
A Canadian farmer owes $82,000 for breach of contract after using a "thumbs-up" emoji in a text.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya-EU trade deal: Why the East African Community was left out
Kenya felt it was best to sign a bilateral trade deal, despite claims that it undermined regional unity.
1970-01-01 08:00