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The US Federal Reserve's rate cut in August 2019 marked the first downshift for monetary policy in a decade

US sees 'modest' growth, businesses show 'near-term' optimism: Fed

US President Donald Trump (left) and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ordered fresh increases on hundreds of billions of dollars in two-way trade in August 2019

British PM in limbo after MPs reject his Brexit plan, elections

Johnson has vowed to take Britain out of the EU whether or not a divorce deal with Brussels is in place

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government was left in limbo on Wednesday after MPs voted to derail his Brexit plan and rejected his call for an early election to break the political deadlock.Just six weeks after taking office, Johnson lost his majority in the House of Commons as his own MPs joined opposition parties to stop him taking Britain out of the EU next month without a deal.On Wednesday evening, they approved a bill that could force Johnson to delay Brexit to January or even later if he cannot agree exit terms with Brussels in time.

Iran's Rouhani orders lifting of all nuclear R&D limits

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says he does not believe European governments attempting to rescue a 2015 nuclear deal will be able to deliver enough relief from reimposed US sanctions for Iran to delay annnouncing new cuts to its own commitments

Washington issued strong protests last month when authorities in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar released an Iranian supertanker they had detained for six weeks on suspicion of sanctions-busting

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged the United States to "retreat from all illegal, unjust and wrong sanctions"

US - Iran Relations: Could Trump Meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani At The UN?

President Trump told reporters Wednesday that he would be open to meeting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 17.

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The Top 10 Digital Ad Spending Verticals In The United States

The U.S. advertising industry spending the most on digital advertising isn’t one that makes a particular product but one that sells many products from different brands and producers.

A satellite image obtained shows Hurricane Dorian on September 2, 2019; the storm has battered the Bahamas with ferocious wind and rain

Hurricane Dorian Lashes US Coastline After Devastating The Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian continued its journey northwest, with alerts issued from Florida to Carolina. Rescue operations underway in the Bahamas as complete picture of destruction slowly comes to light.

More than 200 channels on Google-owned YouTube have been disabled because they appeared to be part of a Chinese campaign against Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters

Google to pay $170 mn fine for sharing YouTube kids data

YouTube will pay a fine of $170 million for illegally collecting and sharing data from children on the video-sharing service

Razer Updates Stealth 13 Ultrabook With Gaming Specs

The latest update, however, will place the Stealth 13 on a league of its own and to eventually mark it as Razer's bullet in the thriving Ultrabook race.

Former IMF chief Christine Lagarde defends her nomination to head the European Central Bank when she ;faces Euro MPs Wednesday at its Frankfurt headquarters

Lagarde promises euro MPs reform and openness at ECB

Christine Lagarde, incoming head of the European Central Bank (ECB), says it must communicate better with EU citizens

Human Milk Production May Slow Down In Preterm Deliveries, Study Suggests

The study stated that there is a rapid rise in the number of premature babies sent home with human donor milk after hospital discharge.

Experts Share Best Diet Plans And Workouts For A Healthy Lifestyle

It may be surprising to know that most of the common diet plans and workouts are not as valuable to nutritionists and trainers as to others.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) says he enjoys a "special" relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin

'Close friends' Putin and Modi vow to boost military, trade ties

Trade between Russia and India amounted to $11 billion in 2019

What The Johnson & Johnson Opioid Ruling Means For The Cannabis Industry

The fine issued to the company last week was the first of its kind relating to the opioid crisis, and its effects could be far-reaching.

SpaceX Declined To Move Starlink 44 In Collision Course With ESA Satellite

A satellite of the European Space Agency figures in a near collision with a SpaceX Starlink satellite.

NASA Admin Offers One-Word Advice On Impending Planet-Killer Asteroid

The former administrator of NASA offered a very brief and chilling response when asked about the possibility of a sudden asteroid impact on Earth. Based on the official’s response, it seems Earth’s chance of surviving such an impact is very slim.

Hong Kong stocks surge after extradition bill withdrawal reports

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has been under intense pressure

Australian economic growth hits 10-year low

Australia has avoided recession for almost 28 years but Wednesday's figures will fuel concerns about the economic outlook

In this image courtesy of the US Coast Guard, boats are seen strewn across a marina in Andros Island, Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian Relief: How To Help Bahamas After Hurricane Destruction

Hurricane Dorian that hit the Bahamas on Sunday has devastated the island leaving thousands of people in poverty and without homes. Now appeals of help to the ravaged residents in terms of food and other basic needs have been issued by the UN and other organizations.

Grigor Dimitrov made a dramatic fightback to defeat Roger Federer 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2

Dimitrov stuns Federer to reach US Open semi against Medvedev

Stan Wawrinka, foiled in a bid for his second US Open title in four seasons, said he did not think Daniil Medvedev would be holding the trophy on Sunday

Putin promises infrastructure investment in Mongolia

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to help finance new infrastructure in Mongolia, which wants to reduce its reliance on Beijing

US Stock Market Drops Sharply As US-China Trade War Tensions Continue

As expected, Wall Street took a big hit Tuesday and is bracing for more in the days ahead.

Cruise Ship Passenger Airlifted After Suffering Medical Emergency At Sea

A woman cruise ship passenger who fell ill has been airlifted by the U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday night at sea.

Telegram has been quietly preparing a crypto currency for 'ordinary people'

Telegram secretly plans 'Gram' cryptocurrency

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Lesotho-based company Medigrow cultivates cannabis legally for the medical marijuana industry

Lesotho, Africa's medical cannabis pioneer

Vast white greenhouses sit high up on the slopes of Lesotho's Marakabei town, hidden from view.It's not fruit or vegetables, however, growing under the 18 plastic covers, but thousands of cannabis plants.The cannabis is grown legally by the Lesotho-based company Medigrow and is regulated by the government."We have three rows that contain 1,200 plants each. That's 3,600 plants across the whole structure," said Medigrow's head of production Albert Theron, gazing proudly over the crop.

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