India’s economy grows 8.4% y/y in July-Sept quarter

FILE PHOTO: A labourer sleeps on sacks as traffic moves past him in a wholesale market in the old quarters of Delhi, India, January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis November 30, 2021 By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India’s economic recovery strengthened in the July-September quarter on stronger consumer spending, though the emergence of the Omicron … Continue reading India’s economy grows 8.4% y/y in July-Sept quarter

Exclusive-Ukraine to seek new IMF loan programme after June, PM says

Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmygal attends an interview with Reuters in Brussels, Belgium, November 30, 2021. REUTERS/Johanna?Geron November 30, 2021 BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Tuesday his country would seek another International Monetary Fund loan programme when current one ends in June next year as a signal to investors that … Continue reading Exclusive-Ukraine to seek new IMF loan programme after June, PM says

Jussie Smollett Lawyer Claims Disgraced Actor ‘Is a Real Victim’ of Hate Crime

CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett “is a real victim” of a “real crime,” his attorney said as the ex-“Empire” actor’s trial started Monday, rejecting prosecutors’ allegation that he staged a homophobic and racist attack in Chicago after the television studio where he worked didn’t take hate mail he had received seriously. Defense attorney Nenye Uche … Continue reading Jussie Smollett Lawyer Claims Disgraced Actor ‘Is a Real Victim’ of Hate Crime

France Accuses UK of Running a ‘Quasi-Modern Slavery’ Economy for Illegal Migrants

A senior government official in France has accused the United Kingdom of operating an economic model in which illegal migrants are entered into a form of “modern slavery”. The Europe Minister for France, Clément Beaune said on Monday accused Britain of being less stringent in the face of the exploitation of workers, enabling human traffickers to … Continue reading France Accuses UK of Running a ‘Quasi-Modern Slavery’ Economy for Illegal Migrants

Russian cenbank to consider rate hike as Putin calls for action

FILE PHOTO: A Russian state flag flies over the Central Bank headquarters in Moscow, Russia March 29, 2021. A sign reads: “Bank of Russia”. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo November 30, 2021 By Andrey Ostroukh MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s central bank will consider raising its key interest rate by up to 100 basis points at its December … Continue reading Russian cenbank to consider rate hike as Putin calls for action

Omicron won’t tip Germany into recession but recovery slowing -top economists

FILE PHOTO: Christmas shoppers wear masks and fill Cologne’s main shopping street Hohe Strasse (High Street) during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Cologne, Germany, December 12, 2020. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo November 30, 2021 BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s strong fourth wave of coronavirus infections and the new Omicron variant are unlikely to tip its economy … Continue reading Omicron won’t tip Germany into recession but recovery slowing -top economists

Trevor Noah Slams Biden’s South Africa Travel Ban as ‘Total Bulls**t’

South African-born comedian Trevor Noah slammed President Joe Biden’s travel ban on South Africa and several other African countries as “total bulls**t” on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on Comedy Central on Monday evening. Noah, who spent four years bashing President Donald Trump as a racist, is experiencing the same shock as many other South … Continue reading Trevor Noah Slams Biden’s South Africa Travel Ban as ‘Total Bulls**t’

82 Per Cent of Voters Think Boris Govt Is Handling Channel Migrant Crisis Badly

More than four-in-five voters think Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government is handling the Channel migrant crisis badly, with more than three-quarters of Conservative Party supporters thinking the same. The YouGov poll commissioned by The Times and released on Tuesday revealed that 82 per cent of Britons think that the government is handling the migrant crisis … Continue reading 82 Per Cent of Voters Think Boris Govt Is Handling Channel Migrant Crisis Badly

UK Spy Chief: Iran Stands with China, Russia at Top of Threat List

LONDON (AP) — China, which is increasingly flexing its muscles around the world, is one of the biggest threats to Britain and its allies, and a “miscalculation” by Beijing could lead to war, the head of the U.K.’s foreign intelligence agency said Tuesday. MI6 chief Richard Moore said that China, Russia, Iran and international terrorism … Continue reading UK Spy Chief: Iran Stands with China, Russia at Top of Threat List

South Korea: Hackers Steal ‘Naked Photos’ from over 700 Smart Home Devices, Sell for Bitcoin

An unknown party recently hacked at least 700 smart home devices across South Korea and sold explicit images and videos accessed through the devices on the dark web, South Korea’s National Police confirmed Monday when announcing a criminal investigation into the incident. “After receiving a call from the Korea Internet & Security Agency and starting an inspection, … Continue reading South Korea: Hackers Steal ‘Naked Photos’ from over 700 Smart Home Devices, Sell for Bitcoin

Los Angeles Begins Enforcing Vaccine Mandate at Gyms, Restaurants, Businesses

LOS ANGELES, California — The City of Los Angeles began enforcing its vaccine mandate on indoor businesses Monday, including gyms, restaurants, and other facilities, with inspectors able to impose thousands of dollars in fines over time. Fox 11 KTTV reported: Los Angeles Monday began enforcing its law requiring Angelenos patronizing indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and … Continue reading Los Angeles Begins Enforcing Vaccine Mandate at Gyms, Restaurants, Businesses

Alleged Intruder Hospitalized After Former Girlfriend Shoots Him in Face

An alleged intruder is hospitalized after his ex-girlfriend, a Holmesburg, Pennsylvania, homeowner, shot him in the face Sunday night. CBS Philadelphia reports that the incident occurred at approximately “11 p.m. on the 4700 block of Ashville Street.” FOX 29 notes the alleged intruder, identified as a 31-year-old man, was trying to gain entry into the house … Continue reading Alleged Intruder Hospitalized After Former Girlfriend Shoots Him in Face

China Trashes ‘Complicated’ mRNA Coronavirus Vaccines in Africa Giveaway

China’s state-run Global Times dismissed the mRNA technology vaccines against Chinese coronavirus used in America as too “high-priced” and “complicated” for Africa on Monday, shortly before dictator Xi Jinping announced China would give the continent 1 billion doses of its low-quality alternatives. Xi’s announcement followed statements by alarmed members of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) last … Continue reading China Trashes ‘Complicated’ mRNA Coronavirus Vaccines in Africa Giveaway

China: Biden ‘Diplomatic Boycott’ of Olympics Impossible Because U.S. Diplomats Not Invited

China’s state-run Global Times newspaper mocked the possibility of a “diplomatic boycott” of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by President Joe Biden on Monday, claiming Biden can’t withdraw his political representatives from the event because they are not invited. A “diplomatic boycott” of the Olympics, a sports competition, is not a boycott. Rather, it allows athletes … Continue reading China: Biden ‘Diplomatic Boycott’ of Olympics Impossible Because U.S. Diplomats Not Invited

Australia: Police Arrest Woman Accused of Setting Fire to Quarantine Hotel

Police in Queensland, Australia, charged a woman with arson on Sunday after she allegedly set fire to a hotel room in which she was quarantined according to state coronavirus protocol, Australia’s Seven News reported Monday. An unidentified woman, 31, allegedly started a fire under a bed in her room at the Pacific Hotel on the morning … Continue reading Australia: Police Arrest Woman Accused of Setting Fire to Quarantine Hotel

Black Eyed Peas Frontman Defies anti-Israel Activists

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am said Monday that politics don’t dictate his actions, with pressure from pro-Palestinian activists unable to deter him from performing in Israel and maintaining ties to the country’s high-tech scene. A Palestinian-led movement has for years urged artists to boycott Israel over its treatment of the Palestinians. Major … Continue reading Black Eyed Peas Frontman Defies anti-Israel Activists

Delingpole: British Airways Suspends Flights to Hong Kong to Avoid Quarantine Hell

British Airways has temporarily suspended its flights to Hong Kong in order to avoid the risk of any more of its crews being sent to a notorious, prison-like quarantine centre. The decision was made after one of its crew members tested positive for Coronavirus on Saturday, resulting in an entire crew of nearly 20 cabin … Continue reading Delingpole: British Airways Suspends Flights to Hong Kong to Avoid Quarantine Hell

Portugal’s third-quarter GDP growth confirmed at 2.9%, final data show

FILE PHOTO: A person walks near Cais do Sodre during the national lockdown, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Lisbon, Portugal, January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes November 30, 2021 (Reuters) – Portugal’s tourism-dependent economy grew 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021 from the previous three-month period, data from the National Institute of Statistics … Continue reading Portugal’s third-quarter GDP growth confirmed at 2.9%, final data show

Europe’s 300 billion euro global infrastructure plan needs tight focus, businesses say

FILE PHOTO: EU flags flutter in front of the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman November 30, 2021 By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Europe’s 300 billion euro ($341 billion) global infrastructure partnership plan that rivals a Chinese scheme should focus on essential projects, lobbying group BusinessEurope said on Tuesday. … Continue reading Europe’s 300 billion euro global infrastructure plan needs tight focus, businesses say

High-profile Americans among China's network of international apologists

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Many of the world’s most high-profile cultural, political and business powerhouses are willing to downplay or outright ignore China’s human abuses, which both the Trump and Biden administrations have said includes committing genocide against the Uyghur population.  Even amid calls for the U.S. and other countries to … Continue reading High-profile Americans among China's network of international apologists

McCarthy's floor speech pays off as he becomes first House GOP leader to launch national ad blitz

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy‘s record-breaking marathon speech earlier this month that forced Democrats to delay final passage of their massive spending bill not only won him praise from former President Trump, it also helped fuel his already formidable fundraising. The longtime lawmaker from Bakersfield, California, raised … Continue reading McCarthy's floor speech pays off as he becomes first House GOP leader to launch national ad blitz

Pro-Herschel Walker PAC to attack Warnock, give GOP candidate 'air support' as he runs sunny campaign

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A pro-Herschel Walker super PAC aims to attack Sen. Raphael Warnock as the former star University of Georgia halfback himself runs a largely positive campaign in one of the most important races for control of the U.S. Senate in 2022.  “I think you’re going to see a … Continue reading Pro-Herschel Walker PAC to attack Warnock, give GOP candidate 'air support' as he runs sunny campaign

Japan panel says May 2020 marked latest business cycle bottom

FILE PHOTO: A businessman looks up as he crosses a street in a business district in central Tokyo, Japan, December 8, 2015. Japan’s economy dodged recession in the third quarter with the initial estimate of a contraction revised to an annualised expansion of 1.0 percent, offering a glimmer of hope for policymakers struggling to end … Continue reading Japan panel says May 2020 marked latest business cycle bottom

Japan FY2022 draft budget’s spending to hit record $946 billion – Kyodo

FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective mask walks past the headquarters of Bank of Japan amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan, May 22, 2020.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo November 30, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s draft budget for next fiscal year will likely see total spending exceed a record $946 billion due to … Continue reading Japan FY2022 draft budget’s spending to hit record $946 billion – Kyodo

U.N. body says global trade growth outlook for 2022 very uncertain

FILE PHOTO: The logo of the United Nations is seen in the General Assembly hall before heads of state begin to address the 76th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/Pool November 30, 2021 GENEVA (Reuters) – Global trade growth has stabilised during the second half … Continue reading U.N. body says global trade growth outlook for 2022 very uncertain

Top German Court Rules Lockdown Restrictions Were Constitutional

BERLIN (AP) – Germany’s highest court on Tuesday rejected complaints against curfews and other restrictions imposed by federal legislation earlier this year in areas where the coronavirus was spreading quickly – a decision that could help the country’s leaders as they struggle to tackle a sharp rise in infections. The ruling from the Federal Constitutional … Continue reading Top German Court Rules Lockdown Restrictions Were Constitutional

Exclusive– Pence to Deliver Pro-Life Address as Supremes Mull MS Case: ‘Tragedy’ of Roe Is ‘Unprecedented in the History of Mankind’

Former Vice President Mike Pence will deliver a key speech in a series of policy-focused speeches on Tuesday morning focused on the fight against abortion as the U.S. Supreme Court begins considering a landmark case that has far-reaching implications for the future of life in the country. “The Court’s misguided decision in Roe v. Wade … Continue reading Exclusive– Pence to Deliver Pro-Life Address as Supremes Mull MS Case: ‘Tragedy’ of Roe Is ‘Unprecedented in the History of Mankind’

French inflation hits 13-year high in November

FILE PHOTO: People walk in a street in Paris, France, June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo November 30, 2021 PARIS (Reuters) – French inflation rose unexpectedly in November to hit its highest level in 13 years, according to a preliminary estimate from the INSEE statistics agency on Tuesday using EU-harmonised data. Consumer prices rose 0.4% … Continue reading French inflation hits 13-year high in November

Republican Senate Candidate J.D. Vance: ‘Shut Down the Government Until Vaccine Mandate Ends’

Author J.D. Vance, an Ohio U.S. Senate candidate, proposed Monday that Republicans should shut down the government until President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate ends. Speaking at an Ohio GOP Senate Forum, Vance said Republicans should avoid giving Democrats a “bipartisan flag to wave around” as they did with the infrastructure bill, setting his sights on … Continue reading Republican Senate Candidate J.D. Vance: ‘Shut Down the Government Until Vaccine Mandate Ends’

German negotiated wages barely grew in third quarter despite rising inflation

FILE PHOTO: Passengers wear face masks as they wait for an S-Bahn commuter train on the platform at Friedrichstrasse station during lockdown amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Berlin, Germany February 5, 2021. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo November 30, 2021 BERLIN (Reuters) – Negotiated wages in Germany barely grew in the third quarter despite soaring … Continue reading German negotiated wages barely grew in third quarter despite rising inflation