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A Portuguese hacker is claiming responsibility for leaking confidential documents implicating the billionaire daughter of a former prominent African leader in alleged murky business deals By BARRY HATTON Associated Press January 27, 2020, 11:13 AM 2 min read LISBON, Portugal — A Portuguese hacker is claiming responsibility for leaking confidential documents implicating the billionaire daughter […]

The Conference Board reports its latest monthly measure of U.S. consumer confidence Tuesday January 27, 2020, 6:00 AM 2 min read A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: EYE ON CONSUMERS Economists project that a barometer of U.S. consumer confidence rebounded after declining last month. They expect

The Indian government plans to sell its entire stake in the national carrier Air India to shore up falling revenues and privatize the airline By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press January 27, 2020, 6:46 AM 2 min read NEW DELHI — India said Monday it plans to sell its entire stake in the national carrier Air

Shares have tumbled in the few Asian markets open as China announced sharp increases in the number of people affected in an outbreak of a potentially deadly virus By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer January 27, 2020, 4:55 AM 4 min read BANGKOK — Shares tumbled Monday in the few Asian markets open as China

Hundreds of employees are openly criticizing Amazon’s record on climate change despite what they say is a company policy that puts their jobs at risk for speaking out By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer January 27, 2020, 2:35 AM 2 min read SAN FRANCISCO — Hundreds of employees are openly criticizing Amazon‘s record on climate

The visiting president of Turkey tells Algeria it is important for regional stability January 26, 2020, 3:56 PM 2 min read ALGIERS, Algeria — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, greeted to a fanfare arrival Sunday in Algiers, said the North African nation is “important for the stability of the region,” an apparent bow to Algerian

LONDON — With Brexit just days away, Britons are fighting over the chimes of Big Ben. And the White Cliffs of Dover are a battleground. As the United Kingdom prepares to leave the European Union on Friday, people are divided over how to mark a historic moment that some are relishing but others are dreading.

Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Thursday: Exxon Mobil, Bank of America fall; PG&E, Teradyne rise January 24, 2020, 1:01 AM 1 min read NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Thursday: V.F. Corp., down $9.16 to $85.41 The maker of Vans and Timberland shoes cut its profit forecast

The White House says President Donald Trump will hold a signing ceremony for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement Wednesday By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press January 24, 2020, 1:12 AM 1 min read MIAMI — President Donald Trump will hold a signing ceremony for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement on Wednesday, according to the White House. The deal

Britain officially leaves the European Union on Jan. 31 after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2016 Brexit referendum By PAN PYLAS Associated Press January 24, 2020, 10:09 AM 3 min read LONDON — Britain officially leaves the European Union on Jan. 31 after a debilitating political period that