Tokyo stocks flat in morning on Dow's gains, profit-taking2018-09-20
Tokyo stocks were flat Thursday morning as the Dow Jones Industrial Average's overnight rise drew buying but was offset by selling for profits following the Nikkei's recent gains.

Netherlands intends to stand up for ICC against U.S. threats2018-09-19
Following recent threats by the U.S. administration to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Dutch government has considered promoting the court's legitimacy.

Indian rupee regains 27 paise against USD2018-09-19
The Indian rupee recuperated from its record lows and opened almost 27 paise higher against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday.

Citibanamex reduces Mexico growth forecast to 2.1 pct2018-09-18
The Citibanamex Financial Group on Monday reduced its economic growth forecast of Mexico for 2018 to 2.1 percent from 2.3 percent.

U.S. Senate to hold hearing over accusations against Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh: media2018-09-18
The U.S. Senate will hold public hearing next Monday on the sexual assault accusations against Brett Kavanaugh, U.S. President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, local media reported.

Trump administration cuts refugee admissions to 30,000 for next year2018-09-18
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday it cuts the number of refugees allowed into the United States to 30,000 for the fiscal year 2019 starting on Oct. 1, driving down U.S. refugee admissions to one of its lowest levels in decades.

Outgoing UNGA chief underscores world trends in closing speech2018-09-18
Outgoing UN General Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak on Monday outlined six major trends he identified during his one-year tenure on his last day in office, highlighting sustaining peace, combat against climate change and UN reform, among other things.

U.S. trade deficit to worsen: experts2018-09-18
Trade deficit with the United States would worsen in the near term because of decline in the U.S. savings rate caused by tax cuts, said Barry Eichengreen, professor of economics and political science with University of California, Berkeley on Monday.

Chicago agricultural commodities settle lower2018-09-18
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural commodities closed lower on Monday, with corn futures dropping over one percent as the harvest of a bumper crop picked up speed in the Midwest and early yield reports were strong.

Mongolian PM to visit U.S. to boost ties2018-09-18
Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh will pay an official visit to the United States from Sept. 18-20 to boost bilateral ties, the government's press office said Tuesday.

Tokyo stocks close higher despite latest U.S. tariff offensive2018-09-18
Tokyo stocks closed higher Tuesday despite Washington's latest tariff offensive against Beijing as investors sought out issues oversold and were emboldened by the likelihood economic policies would continue as planned after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race later in the week.

Feature: U.S. coastal town flooded, powerless after hurricane Florence hit2018-09-17
"I've lived here for 23 years and the water levels in this hurricane were higher than I've ever seen before," John Kirkland, mayor of River Bend, North Carolina, told Xinhua after Hurricane Florence made landfall nearby.

News Analysis: U.S. role as Mideast peacemaker "gone": analysts2018-09-17
The recent and recurrent decisions made by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump against the Palestinians and in favor of Israel have proved that Washington's mediating role as a peacemaker in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has gone, said Egyptian political experts.

Interpol detains man wanted by U.S. for child abuse in northern Mexico2018-09-17
Interpol agents have detained a man wanted for sexual abuse of minors in northern Mexico, the Mexican Attorney General's office (PGR) said Saturday.