Greek Island Prepares For Papal Visit [Video]
Lesbos prepares to host Pope Francis, who wants to raise awareness with his trip to the Greek island to the plight of migrants.
Bank Earnings: Citigroup’s (C) Quarterly Profit Plunges 27% As Trading Losses Weigh
The bank's profit decline is the biggest among big U.S. banks that have reported first-quarter results so far.
Airstrike Injures Journalist Near Aleppo [VIDEO]
A television journalist suffered serious injuries to his face after an airstrike close to where he was reporting near Aleppo, Syria, April 14, 2016.
Gulf-Backed Yemeni Forces Seize City From Al Qaeda: Source
Government troops succeeded after several hours of air strikes and heavy combat, a military official told Reuters.
Haiti Will Miss Election Deadline, No Date For New President
The election was postponed in January after sometimes violent protests over allegations of fraud in the first round.
Asia Stocks Subdued Before Oil Producers’ Meeting; Dollar’s Advance Slows
Meanwhile, in the first quarter of 2016, China's economy may have grown at its slowest pace since the global financial crisis.
US Warns Of Bugs In Apple’s QuickTime Feature
The defects put Windows PC users at heightened risk for computer viruses and other security threats, a U.S. government agency warned.
Landmark Bond Fraud Case In NY Suburb
A case revolving around baseball stadium financing is part of U.S. regulators' targeting of misconduct in the $3.7 trillion municipal bond market.
Policymakers Fret As Storm Clouds Gather Over World Economy
This week's meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank have been marked by worries of a British exit from the European Union.
Valeant Calls In Investment Banks To Weigh Options, Sources Say
The Canadian company, which is consulting investment banks, needs to divest assets to bolster its finances, sources told Reuters.
Trading Startups Plan Antitrust Suits Against Big Banks
Trading startups TeraExchange and Javelin Capital Markets will allege that major financial firms tried to block their platforms, sources said.
Bank Stocks Climb Again; Indexes Close Flat
Financials, the worst performing sector this year, tallied their fifth straight day of gains Thursday for their first such streak since July.
Apple, FBI To Clash Again In Congress Over Encryption
Apple's general counsel, Bruce Sewell, and Amy Hess, a technology official at the FBI, will testify Tuesday before separate House panels.
Six Years After BP Spill, US Sets New Offshore Oil Safety Rules
The new standards come nearly six years after the deadly Deepwater Horizon explosion off Louisiana, which led to a massive oil spill.
‘Let Them Sell Their Summer Homes’: NYC Pension Dumps Hedge Funds
The move by NYCERS, which had $51.2 billion in assets as of Jan. 31, follows similar action by CalPERS, a public employees fund in California.
Microsoft (MSFT) Sues US Government Over Secret User Data Requests
The suit alleges the U.S. government is violating the Constitution by preventing Microsoft from notifying users when investigators request their email and other data.
‘Frustrated’ UN Syria Envoy Says Wake-Up Call Needed On Aid Access
The United Nations has been banking on an improvement in the humanitarian situation after a partial truce brokered by Russia and the U.S.
Judge Weighs Bid To Dismiss Child Sex Abuse Claim Against Cosby
A judge in California was being asked Thursday to dismiss an allegation against the 78-year-old entertainer.
Stateless IRL, Kurds Declare Independence On Internet With ‘.krd’ Domain
A stateless people IRL, the Kurds now have their own separate top-level web domain, “.krd.”
FBI Can’t Share iPhone Hack With Apple Because Third-Party Contractor Did The Work
The U.S. is supposed to share discovered vulnerabilities back to private tech companies, like Apple. But sources tell Reuters that won't happen with the San Bernardino iPhone.
US Jobless Claims Fall To Their Lowest Level Since 1973 As Job Market Continues To Strengthen
Last week saw an unexpected decline in the number of Americans filing for unemployment aid as the labor market continues to strengthen.
Bank Of America Corp. (BAC) Earnings Drop As Trading Revenue Slides And Low Interest Rates Weigh
Concerns about a global economic slowdown and uncertainty about the pace of U.S. interest rate increases dampened bond and stock trading.
US Prescription Drug Spending To Hit $400 Billion A Year By 2020: IMS
The report from IMS Health Holdings takes into account anticipated discounts, rebates and other common price concessions.
Ukraine MPs Approve Groysman For Prime Minister
Presidential ally Volodymyr Groysman’s appointment could end months of political infighting that has stalled efforts to tackle graft and delayed billions of dollars in foreign loans.
Apple iPhone Unlocking Maneuver Likely To Remain Secret
White House sources said the company that helped the FBI unlock a San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone has sole legal ownership of the method.
Asian Shares Gain On Rising Optimism On Banks, China
China's exports in March returned to growth for the first time in nine months, adding to further signs of stabilization that cheered regional investors.
One Dead, At Least 11 Hurt In Hydrogen Sulfide Release In Austin, Texas
The release of the poisonous gas occurred at an apartment building near the University of Texas at Austin.
Russia Jets Make ‘Simulated Attack’ Passes Near US Destroyer: US
The U.S. military said two warplanes, which also flew near the destroyer in the Baltic Sea a day earlier, were so close they created wake in the water.
Louisiana Governor Signs Order Protecting LGBT Rights
The order signed by John Bel Edwards also bans state agencies from discrimination while offering an exemption for churches and religious organizations.
South Carolina, Tennessee Considering Passage Of ‘Bathroom Laws’ [Video]
Lawmakers on Wednesday reviewed bills that would prevent transgender people from using bathrooms that match their gender identity.