The impact of trade tariffs on two US firms
Some firms have raised prices to shield them from the impact of tariffs, but others are under strain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AqX5Mc
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Brewery fined over pensions failings
Brewer Samuel Smith and its chairman are sentenced after failing to give details to regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uZ0jBy
Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'
As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K9N3ik
Behind the seams at Max Mara
Max Mara is the quintessentially Italian fashion brand, but it's run by a former punk from Derbyshire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vhADzd
Overwatch League: London Spitfire triumph in first final
London Spitfire scored a solid victory over its opponent, Philadelphia Fusion, in the e-sports final. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v6qNBl
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As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oufn24
'They Consider This a Very Precious Book': African Tribe Dances for Joy After Receiving Bible in Own Language
The Tembo people are literally dancing for joy after finally receiving the Bible in their native tongue thanks to a 21-year effort by Wycliffe Bible Translators. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2mYgoTr
Canadian Man Becomes a Woman to Save Money on His Car Insurance
A man lies to the Canadian government to become a woman only on paper for cheaper car insurance. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AlAj8o
'Clade X' Simulation Reveals Pandemic Could Wipe Out 900 Million People
Scientists warn that a new pathogen could kill almost 10 percent of the world's population of 7.6 billion people. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2K91uTv
Iraq's Christians Refuse to Return, Afraid 'They Will Again Be Targeted'
Tens of thousands of displaced Christians have returned to their cities and villages in the Iraq's Nineveh Plain, but many still refuse to return to Mosul. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LJEnUy
Feces and Flamethrowers: Migrants Storm Gates of Europe as Muslim Radicalism Spikes 900% in Sweden
The European Union continues to try to force member states to take in the mostly Muslim migrants from Africa and the Middle East, but those who do now face soaring welfare costs, crime and terrorism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2M1OGjG
Erdogan Loudly Rejects Trump Sanction Threat as Turkey Persecutes US Pastor Brunson
Turkey's president says he won't release American Pastor Andrew Brunson, even in the face of economic sanctions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OnZH0t
Bomb in van kills 11 at checkpoint in Philippine south: army
A bomb exploded in a van and killed 11 people at a military checkpoint in the restive southern Philippines on Tuesday in an attack that officials blamed on militants with ties to the Islamic State group. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ArZDtA
Greek PM meets survivors in fire-stricken town as families mourn dead
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met survivors of a wildfire that killed at least 91 people during his first visit to the town of Mati on Monday, as rescue teams kept recovering bodies and families mourned their dead. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2K9ClZ0
U.S. detects new activity at North Korea factory that built ICBMs: source
U.S. spy satellites have detected renewed activity at the North Korean factory that produced the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, in the midst of talks to compel Pyongyang to give up its nuclear arms. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KcitV9
Two Koreas hold military talks as U.S. detects activity at North Korea missile factory
North and South Korea held military talks to build trust on Tuesday, while the United States detected renewed activity at a North Korean missile factory, casting more suspicion over the North's intentions. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vmyClH
China widens vaccine scandal probe, vows tough penalties
China's drug watchdog published details on Tuesday of an investigation into a second firm found to have made inferior vaccines, after cabinet vowed tough penalties and fines over a vaccine safety scandal that has sparked widespread anger. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NXGykV
Zimbabwe's Chamisa says has done 'exceedingly well' in vote seen as very close
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader said on Tuesday election results from more than 10,000 polling stations showed his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) had done "exceedingly well" but several observer groups said the contest was too close to call. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LDq4BK
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa: ruling party getting 'extremely positive' information on vote
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Tuesday that the ruling party was receiving "extremely positive" information from their representatives, a day after the first election since Robert Mugabe resigned following a bloodless coup. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2v4pSRF
Tajik government blames deadly tourist attack on banned Islamist party
Tajikistan's government on Tuesday accused a banned Islamist party of being behind an attack on July 29 which killed four tourists. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NWKkek
Cambodia to form new government after election that opposition calls 'farce'
The ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) will form a new government within 60 days, its spokesman said on Tuesday, two days after a general election that critics called neither free nor fair, after the main opposition was disbanded last year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OwZAj5
Malaysia civil aviation chief resigns over MH370 lapses
The chief of Malaysia's civil aviation authority resigned on Tuesday after an investigation report on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 showed lapses by the air traffic control center in Kuala Lumpur. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LGEbpM
India's Modi and Pakistan's Khan discuss regional peace in post-election call
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Imran Khan on Monday to congratulate him on his party's victory in the Pakistan general election, with both men discussing regional peace. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2mW2XDu
Indonesia invites North Korea's Kim Jong Un to Asian Games
Indonesia has invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Jakarta in August following a similar invitation to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2M3BgE1
Japan pledges to cut plutonium stockpile amid growing concern by neighbors
Japan pledged to reduce its controversial stocks of plutonium, the world's biggest inventory of the highly toxic material held by a non-nuclear armed state, following pressure from the United States, China and other countries. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LKkjl5