REUTERS TOP News
- Asian stocks bounce in relief as Trump delays China tariffsAsian stocks joined a global equities surge on Wednesday, after Washington delayed tariffs on some Chinese imports and gave much-needed relief for markets gripped by political and economic turmoil.
- Global Times says reporter held by demonstrators at Hong Kong airport, rescued by policeA reporter from China's Global Times was seized by demonstrators at Hong Kong airport on Tuesday but was rescued by police, the newspaper's editor in chief said.
- Police, protesters clash at Hong Kong airport after flights halted for second dayPolice and protesters clashed at Hong Kong's international airport on Tuesday after flights were disrupted for a second day as the political crisis in the former British colony deepened.
- China July industrial output growth falls to 17-year low as trade war escalates, retail sales disappointChina reported a raft of unexpectedly weak July data on Wednesday, including a surprise drop in industrial output growth to a more than 17-year low, underlining widening economic cracks as the trade war with the United States intensifies.
- China's July steel output eases on environmental curbs, shrinking marginsChina's monthly crude steel output fell for a second straight month in July, official data showed on Wednesday, as steel mills trimmed output amid heightened environmental measures and record raw material prices.
- Hong Kong airport reopens amid warnings over pro-democracy protestsHong Kong's airport resumed operations on Wednesday, rescheduling hundreds of flights that had been disrupted over the past two days as protesters clashed with riot police in a deepening crisis in the Chinese-controlled city.
- U.S. aviation regulator bans select MacBook Pro laptops from flightsU.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned certain models of Apple Inc's MacBook Pro laptops on flights, after the company recalled select units which had batteries posing fire risks.
- Warden at New York jail where financier Epstein died is removedU.S. Attorney General William Barr ordered the removal of the warden at the federal jail where financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in an apparent suicide while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, the Justice Department said on Tuesday, after condemning "serious irregularities" at the facility.
- French child protection group urges Epstein investigationA French child protection group stepped up pressure on Tuesday for prosecutors to open an investigation into the activities in France of Jeffrey Epstein, the U.S. financier found dead in an apparent suicide while being held on sex-trafficking charges.
- Exclusive: Google's jobs search draws antitrust complaints from rivalsGoogle's fast-growing tool for searching job listings has been a boon for employers and job boards starving for candidates, but several rival job-finding services contend anti-competitive behavior has fueled its rise and cost them users and profits.
WORLD NEWS______________(Europe News Below)
- Police, protesters clash at Hong Kong airport after flights halted for second day 14/08/2019Police and protesters clashed at Hong Kong's international airport on Tuesday after flights were disrupted for a second day as the political crisis in the former British colony deepened.
- Global Times says reporter held by demonstrators at Hong Kong airport, rescued by police 14/08/2019A reporter from China's Global Times was seized by demonstrators at Hong Kong airport on Tuesday but was rescued by police, the newspaper's editor in chief said.
- Hong Kong airport reopens amid warnings over pro-democracy protests 14/08/2019Hong Kong's airport resumed operations on Wednesday, rescheduling hundreds of flights that had been disrupted over the past two days as protesters clashed with riot police in a deepening crisis in the Chinese-controlled city.
- HK airport says it has injunction to stop protesters obstructing operations 14/08/2019Hong Kong's Airport Authority said on Wednesday it had obtained an interim injunction to restrain people from "unlawfully and wilfully obstructing" the operations of the city's international airport after another night of disruption by protesters.
- Argentine markets gripped for second day by election-related fears 14/08/2019Argentina's peso closed weaker again on Tuesday following a second day of market turmoil triggered by opposition candidate Alberto Fernandez's landslide victory in a primary election that dealt a severe blow to President Mauricio Macri's re-election chances.
- Muslim pilgrims pray in Mecca as haj winds down without incident 13/08/2019Millions of haj pilgrims began heading back to Mecca for final prayers on Tuesday as the world's largest annual gathering of Muslims wound down without incident despite the logistical challenges and escalating regional tensions.
- Australian Prime Minister set to woo Pacific leaders at annual forum 13/08/2019Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will on Wednesday arrive in Tuvalu, a tiny Pacific Island, to start wooing a region that Canberra fears is edging closer to China.
- Trump hopes 'tricky' Hong Kong situation works out 'for liberty' 13/08/2019U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the situation in Hong Kong was tricky, but he hoped it would work out for everybody, including China, and "for liberty" without anyone getting hurt or killed.
- Hong Kong's freedoms of expression and assembly should be protected: U.S. official 13/08/2019Hong Kong's freedoms of assembly and expression should be protected, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday, after protesters opposed to China's growing influence in the former British colony clashed with police.
- Speaker Bercow says he will stop Johnson from closing parliament to secure Brexit: Telegraph 13/08/2019British House of Commons Speaker John Bercow said on Tuesday he would refuse to allow Prime Minister Boris Johnson to close parliament to secure Brexit, the Telegraph reported.
EUROPE NEWS________(Canada&US News Below)
- Russia says rocket explosion caused 16-fold radiation spike 14/08/2019The radiation spike, caused by a rocket blast in the Arctic, lasted for several hours, Russia says.
- ASAP Rocky: A complete timeline of rapper's assault case 13/08/2019The judgement in ASAP Rocky's assault case is coming today, a month after his arrest.
- The 'poetry of concrete' and the tragedy of a broken bridge 13/08/2019Seven people tell the story of their connection to the Genoa bridge collapse.
- The children sent to a DRC 'holiday camp' never to come back 13/08/2019A Belgian court is investigating an orphanage for alleged abduction of children from DR Congo.
- 'Bike gift stranger' and former child refugee reunited 13/08/2019A woman has met with Egbert, the "kind man" who bought her a bike when she lived at a refugee camp.
- Climate activists block train outside German VW car plant 13/08/2019Activists chain themselves to rails near a Volkswagen factory in the northern city of Wolfsburg.
- Plácido Domingo accused of sexual harassment 13/08/2019The Spanish tenor says claims by eight singers and a dancer are "deeply troubling" and "inaccurate".
- Chris Cuomo 'Fredo' debate: Is the term considered an Italian slur? 13/08/2019Chris Cuomo called this term "the N-word" for Italians. Who is "Fredo" and what's behind the insult?
- Three French children die after wave hits boat in Channel 13/08/2019A family's motorboat trip turns tragic when a big wave tips them over near a Normandy beach.
- Norwegian cuts routes over 737 Max grounding 13/08/2019The airline says the routes between Ireland and the US are no longer "commercially viable".
CANADA & US________(Sports Below)
- Is the bystander effect a myth? 13/08/2019A study of CCTV footage from around the world suggests there are more Good Samaritans out there than we think.
- Trump delays some tariffs on Chinese imports 13/08/2019Apple shares soar as the US delays imposing tariffs on mobile phones and other items from China.
- Jeffrey Epstein: Two guards suspended and warden removed over death 13/08/2019Federal authorities are investigating the death of Mr Epstein, who was facing sex trafficking charges.
- Hillsong: A church with rock concerts and 2m followers 13/08/2019As Christian churches face declining numbers, one is bucking the trend. Is Hillsong a triumph of marketing or faith?
- Media giants Viacom and CBS to merge in latest mega-deal 13/08/2019The deal between CBS and Viacom combines Paramount Pictures and some of TV's most-watched shows.
- Why this 89-year-old is visiting every US national park with her grandson 13/08/2019Brad Ryan and his grandma Joy are on an unforgettable road trip to visit every US national park.
- Plácido Domingo accused of sexual harassment 13/08/2019The Spanish tenor says claims by eight singers and a dancer are "deeply troubling" and "inaccurate".
- Chris Cuomo 'Fredo' debate: Is the term considered an Italian slur? 13/08/2019Chris Cuomo called this term "the N-word" for Italians. Who is "Fredo" and what's behind the insult?
- Trump official revises Statue of Liberty poem to defend migrant rule change 13/08/2019The move comes as the US administration is introducing a regulation to deny aid to migrants.
- Israeli flight attendant dies from measles 13/08/2019The woman fell ill during an El Al flight in April, amid a worldwide rise in cases of the disease.
SPORTS
- Michigan's Harbaugh: I wouldn't lie about transfer 14/08/2019Jim Harbaugh is denying Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell's claim that he didn't support a transfer's attempt to play immediately for the Bearcats.
- Sale eclipses Pedro as fastest ever to 2,000 K's 14/08/2019Red Sox lefty Chris Sale reached 2,000 career strikeouts faster than any other pitcher in history, breaking Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez's mark by getting to 2,000 in 1,626 innings on Tuesday.
- Colts GM says Luck now has high-ankle problem 14/08/2019Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said quarterback Andrew Luck's calf strain has become a high-ankle issue. He said the team is still unsure about Luck's availability for the Sept. 8 season opener against the Chargers.
- Matthew Berry's Love/Hate for the 2019 season 13/08/2019It's the must-read column of the fantasy football preseason, highlighting Berry's most undervalued and overvalued players in drafts.
- Stephanie Frappart hopes she'll open door for more female referees 13/08/2019Frappart is ready to make history in her job as a referee at the UEFA Super Cup.
- UEFA Super Cup can serve as next step in Liverpool's untraditional route to Premier League glory 13/08/2019Liverpool won the UCL in 2019 and could add the Super Cup on Wednesday, but the trophy they crave they've waited 29 years for: the Premier League.
- Francis Jacobs, his family and his new club working to ensure he's not 'next Freddy Adu' 13/08/2019Any player who turns pro at an early age inevitably gets compared to Adu. What makes Jacobs, 14, so different?
- Which one among their dynamite front three could Liverpool sell to make way for new talent? 13/08/2019Liverpool's dynamite front three is the best in world soccer but sooner or later, they will decline. Will the Reds know when to sell?
- Atlanta MLS coach on equal pay: 'It's ridiculous' 13/08/2019Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer has said he does not believe in equal pay for men and women in football, or sports such as tennis because they don't bring in as much revenue, according to a report.
- Patriots end Etling WR experiment, release QB 13/08/2019The Patriots have waived Danny Etling, the team announced on Tuesday. The quarterback had begun working at wide receiver this offseason to try to increase his roster chances.
