Month: November 2022

Migrant rescue ship docks in French port amid Italy rift

November 11, 2022 1:44 AM Associated Press

By BARBARA SURK and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press NICE, France (AP) — A maritime rescue ship has docked in a southern French port carrying 230 migrants whose fates sparked a diplomatic row between France and Italy, as well as fury from far-right rivals of the French government. The Ocean Viking disembarked its passengers at the

Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit as investments rebound

November 11, 2022 1:43 AM Associated Press

By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group has reported a 3 trillion yen, or $21 billion, profit for the July-September quarter, a sharp reversal from its loss a year ago. SoftBank tends to have fluctuating financial results because it invests in an array of companies, and their stock

Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit as investments rebound

November 11, 2022 1:43 AM Associated Press

India’s top court orders release of six people convicted of killing former PM Rajiv Gandhi

November 11, 2022 1:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Rhea Mogul and Swati Gupta, CNN India’s top court on Friday ordered the release of six people convicted of killing the country’s former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, 31 years after their imprisonment. The Supreme Court released Nalini Sriharan, the only woman convicted in the case, and five men, according to Anand Landge, the lawyer

China eases some quarantine for travelers even as cases rise

November 11, 2022 1:30 AM Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — Travelers arriving in China will spend less time in quarantine under changes to sweeping anti-virus controls announced Friday to reduce disruptions to the economy and society. The announcement came as a surge in COVID-19 cases prompted Beijing to close parks and impose other restrictions. The country reported more than 10,000 new cases,

Global stocks rise after lower US inflation eases rate fears

November 11, 2022 1:26 AM Associated Press

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rose Friday after U.S. inflation eased more than had been expected, spurring hopes the Federal Reserve might scale down plans for more interest rate hikes. Hong Kong’s benchmark surged 7.7% while Tokyo and Shanghai also gained. London and Frankfurt rose in early trading.

Remembrance Sunday: For one dissenting voice, this is his most dangerous day

November 11, 2022 1:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Alasdair Howorth, CNN For footballer James McClean, Remembrance Sunday is arguably his most difficult day of the year. Since he first refused to wear the poppy in 2012, McClean and his family have been subjected to abuse both in football stadiums across England and online. The Republic of Ireland international, who was born in

UK economy shrinks as economists warn of more pain to come

November 11, 2022 1:13 AM Associated Press

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Statistics show that Britain’s economy shrank in the three months to September, and forecasters are warning of many months of contraction to come. The Office for National Statistics said Friday that gross domestic product fell by 0.2% between July and September. It said a decline in manufacturing

Dutch World Cup players to meet migrant workers in Qatar

November 11, 2022 12:51 AM Associated Press

By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch World Cup squad will meet a group of migrant workers in Qatar after a training session ahead of the team’s first match as part of the Dutch soccer federation’s push to promote human rights at the tournament. The Royal Dutch Soccer Association announced

DC Attorney General sues Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder and NFL for deceiving residents

November 11, 2022 12:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica Schneider, Eric Levenson, David Close and Jacob Lev, CNN DC Attorney General Karl Racine announced a lawsuit against embattled Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, the team and the NFL on Thursday, alleging they colluded to deceive DC residents about an NFL investigation into the team’s toxic workplace culture and allegations of sexual assault.

South Korean court approves extradition of woman accused of New Zealand ‘suitcase murders’

November 11, 2022 12:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Yoonjung Seo, CNN A court in South Korea has approved the extradition of a woman facing murder charges in New Zealand in connection with a case in which the remains of two dead children were found in abandoned suitcases. The Seoul High Court told CNN Friday it had ruled that the woman could be

Japan minister quits over execution remark, PM delays trip

November 11, 2022 12:30 AM Associated Press

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has delayed his departure for three upcoming summits in Southeast Asia to sack and replace his justice minister, who was widely criticized over a remark he made about capital punishment. Justice Minister Yasuhiro Hanashi told reporters he submitted his resignation on Friday.