TOKYO, April 2 (GNN) - Japan's Nikkei share average roseon Thursday, rebounding from a three-week low, helped byshort-covering and hopes that the central bank is buying stocks. The Nikkei benchmark
U.S. condemns Kenya attack, says offering help to take on al Shabaab
(GNN) - The United States on Thursday strongly condemned an attack by gunmen from the Islamist militant group al Shabaab on a Kenyan university campus and said it was offering Nairobi assistance to take on the group th
How technology eased Buhari's path to power in Nigeria
(GNN) - Technology played a decisive role in helping Muhammadu Buhari become the first Nigerian to oust a sitting president at the ballot box, from social media campaigning to biometric machines preventing the widesp
How technology eased Buhari's path to power in Nigeria
(GNN) - Somali al Shabaab militants said they were still holding many hostages inside a Kenyan university campus, nearly two hours after Interior Minister Joseph Nkaissery said the siege was nearing its end.
"We still
Investment banking fees fall 8 percent in weakest first quarter since 2012
(GNN) - Global investment banking fees fell 8 percent to $20 billion in the first quarter, the poorest start to the year since 2012, hurt by weak deal activity in Europe, Asia Pacific and Japan.
Fees for deals done
Pakistan PM approves deal to buy eight Chinese submarines: official
(GNN) - Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved a deal "years in the making" to buy eight submarines from China, a Pakistani government official said on Thursday, in what could be one of China's largest over
China angered after U.S. fighter jets land in Taiwan
(GNN) - China's Foreign Ministry expressed anger on Thursday after two U.S. fighter jets landed in Taiwan, in a rare official contact between the militaries of the United States and the self-ruled democratic island.
BMW, Mercedes grapple with unauthorized exports from U.S. to China
(GNN) - Mercedes-Benz and BMW are probing unauthorized exports of luxury cars from the United States to China, which have recently surged and threaten profit in the world's largest auto market, senior executives said
China knocking on door of IMF's major league, U.S. wavers
(GNN) - China is closer to joining the major league of reserve currencies with a deal possible later this year to include the yuan in the International Monetary Fund's unit of account, international finance officials s
IBM forges mobile app partnership with China Telecom
(GNN) - International Business Machines (IBM) (IBM.N) has struck a deal with China Telecom Corp Ltd (0728.HK) to offer and manage corporate-grade mobile apps, the latest in a string of tie-ups with Chinese firms.
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Two Chinese energy executives under investigation
(GNN) - Two senior energy executives are under investigation, authorities in China said on Thursday, as a corruption crackdown on state-owned enterprises continues to fell top officials.
The deputy general manager and
Iran nuclear talks went to the wire and beyond
(GNN) - When Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced on Wednesday that a framework nuclear deal had been reached between Iran and major world powers, the French delegation to the talks thought it was an April
Gulf Arabs silent after Iran interim nuclear deal
(GNN) - Officials of Gulf Arab states traditionally wary of Iran were silent on Friday about an initial deal intended to curb the nuclear program of their regional rival, and state-owned media made only passing mention
Iranians celebrate announcement of framework agreement
(GNN) - Celebrations broke out in Tehran on Thursday night as a landmark framework agreement for a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers was announced.
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Israel dismisses Iran nuclear framework as detached from reality
(GNN) - Israel dismissed celebration of a nuclear framework deal between major powers and Iran on Thursday as being detached from reality and vowed to continue lobbying to prevent what it called a bad final agreement.
Factbox: Sanctions on Iran’s oil sector
(GNN) - Iran and world powers reached a framework agreement on Thursday on curbing Iran's nuclear program for at least a decade.
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The tentative agreement clears
Yemen's Houthis seize central Aden district, presidential site
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(GNN) - Yemeni Houthi fighters and their allies seized a central Aden district on Thursday, striking a heavy blow against the Saudi-led coalition which has wa
Full U.S. text on preliminary nuclear accord with Iran
(GNN) - Following is the full text of a U.S. "fact sheet" released after Washington and other major powers reached a framework agreement on Thursday on curbing Iran's nuclear program for at least a decade after eight d
Philippines braces for typhoon over Easter
(GNN) - The Philippines issued warnings of possible landslides and storm surges, with typhoon Maysak set to strike eastern coastal areas, where many resorts are located, over the Easter weekend.
Maysak, initially a
Major sandstorm disrupts air traffic in UAE, Gulf region
(GNN) - A major sandstorm across the United Arab Emirates disrupted flights at Dubai's two international airports on Thursday and caused delays at other air transport centers in the Gulf, according to authorities.
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Oh, baby: study shows how surprises help infants learn
(GNN) - The red-and-blue ball rolls down a ramp and, thanks to a little bit of trickery, seems to pass right through a purple wall.
The 11-month-old girl watching the demonstration appears surprised, then grasps the b
FOREX -Dollar slips vs yen as Tokyo shares slip; Aussie up on China data
* Dollar slips broadly at start of second quarter* Yen firmer as weak Tokyo shares weigh on risk sentiment* Better-than-expected China factory data bolsters Aussie* ADP jobs report could provide clue to Friday payrolls
Hurricane-strength winds pummel Europe, four killed
(GNN) - At least four people were killed on Tuesday when hurricane-force winds lashed northern Europe in one of the most severe storms in years, forcing flights to be canceled and disrupting road, train and marine tr
Electrical fault corrected, 'Big Bang' collider to restart soon
(GNN) - CERN engineers said on Tuesday they have resolved a problem that had delayed the relaunch after a two-year refit of the Large Hadron Collider particle smasher, which is probing the mysteries of the universe.
