GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) – Facts on the Commonwealth Games to be held in Australia’s Gold Coast: WHEN April 4-15, 2018 WHERE The majority of the events will be held in three clusters on the Gold Coast, with the opening and closing ceremonies and athleti... More »
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS. The opinions expressed are his own. Reuters has not edited the statements or confirmed their accuracy. @realDonaldTrump : – HAPPY... More »
90th Academy Awards – Oscars Show – Hollywood, California, U.S., 04/03/2018 – Guillermo del Toro accepts the Oscar for Best Picture for “The Shape of Water” from presenter Warren Beatty. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – The Academy Awards, or Osc... More »
(Reuters) – Around 3,000 delegates to the annual meeting of China’s largely rubber-stamp parliament, the National People’s Congress, will meet in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on March 5 for a session that will last around two weeks. Here is an overview o... More »
60th Annual Grammy Awards – Show – New York, U.S., 28/01/2018 – Bruno Mars accepts the Grammy for record of the year for “24K Magic.” REUTERS/Lucas Jackson NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Grammy Awards, the highest honors in the music industry, were handed out on Sun... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 26, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonald... More »
Protesters calling for an immigration bill addressing the so-called Dreamers, young adults who were brought to the United States as children, walk through the Hart Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts WA... More »
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Grammy Awards, the highest honors in the music industry, take place in New York on Sunday. Following is a list of nominees in key categories. The winners will be announced at a live show on CBS television hosted by James Corden. ALBUM ... More »
FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol is seen from behind trees after President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress failed to reach a deal on funding for federal agencies in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (Reuters) – Commodities markets shoul... More »
24th Screen Actors Guild Awards – Show – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 21/01/2018 – Frances McDormand accepts the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LOS ... More »
Birds fly over the White House in Washington, U.S., on the second day of Government shutdown, January 21, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers struggled on Sunday to reach a breakthrough during the second day of a government shutdown. If Republ... More »
A statue of The Actor covered in plastic is pictured during a media opportunity in preparations for the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 18, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES (Reuters) ... More »
FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of financial firm Morgan Stanley is pictured on the company’s world headquarters in New York, U.S. April 17, 2017. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley reported quarterly results on Thursday, rounding o... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks upon arrival for dinner at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 14, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realD... More »
(Reuters) – List of Australian Open women’s singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated): 2017 Serena Williams (U.S.) bt Venus Williams (U.S.) 6-4 6-4 2016 Angelique Kerber (Germany) bt Serena Williams 6-4 3-6 6-4 2015 Serena Will... More »
(Reuters) – List of Australian Open men’s singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated): 2017 Roger Federer (Switzerland) bt Rafa Nadal (Spain) 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 2016 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) bt Andy Murray (Britain) 6-1 7-5 7-6(3... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), holds a bipartisan meeting with legislators on immigration reform at the White House in Washington, U.S. January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst The following statements were posted to th... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn as he departs the White House to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, U.S., December 21, 2017. REUTERS/Jim Bourg The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter a... More »
(Reuters) – The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the biggest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in 30 years, sending a sweeping $1.5 trillion bill to President Donald Trump for his signature. The tax plan is designed to kick-start ec... More »
(Reuters) – The U.S. Congress on Thursday approved a temporary funding bill to prevent federal agencies from shutting down at midnight Friday when existing money was set to expire. The following are the major items that were debated on the legislation that Pre... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates with Congressional Republicans after the U.S. Congress passed sweeping tax overhaul legislation on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., December 20, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The following statements w... More »
Reuters journalists Wa Lone (L) and Kyaw Soe Oo, who are based in Myanmar, pose for a picture at the Reuters office in Yangon, Myanmar December 11, 2017. Picture taken December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Antoni Slodkowski (Reuters) – Several countries, the United Natio... More »
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech on tax reform legislation at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 13, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (Reuters) – Republicans in the Senate and House of Representatives are expected to vote within ... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event on deregulation at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDona... More »
(Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. Congress reached a deal on tax legislation on Wednesday, clearing the way for final votes next week on a package that, if approved, would be sent to President Donald Trump to sign into law. Formal language of the legislation... More »
(Reuters) – Cboe Global Markets Inc and CME Group Inc will launch futures contracts on bitcoin on Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 respectively. Here are some of the differences between the products to be offered by the exchange operators. CONTRACT UNIT -The Cboe Bitcoin F... More »
An Anti-Brexit protestor waves EU and Union flags outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain December 5, 2017. REUTERS/Simon Dawson BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Friday that enough progress had been made in Brexit negotiations t... More »
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington, U.S. November 28, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrum... More »
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a package of legislative and non-binding measures to reform the euro zone and make it more resilient to future crises. Below are the main proposals: EUROPEAN MONETARY FUND The euro zone bailout... More »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans made last-minute changes to their tax bill to secure enough votes to pass the sweeping legislation on Saturday and move on to negotiations this week on a final measure with Republicans in the House of Representati... More »
Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn departs U.S. District Court, where he was expected to plead guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, U.S., November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The following statements were posted to the verified Twitte... More »
(Reuters) – The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been thrown into disarray by a battle between the White House and Obama-era officials over who gets to run the federal watchdog on an interim basis after its director resigned. Outgoing direc... More »
2017 American Music Awards – Photo Room – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 19/11/2017 – (L-R) Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, and Rob Bourbon of music group Linkin Park pose with their award for Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok LOS ANGELES (... More »
(Reuters) – The U.S. Congress is hurtling toward some major tax, budget and other policy deadlines. Some are hard and some are flexible, with the end of 2017 approaching. Here is the Capitol Hill outlook for what promises to be a turbulent November-December. W... More »
Saudi Arabia embarked on an anti-corruption purge on Sunday involving the arrest of royals, ministers and investors including billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal, one of the kingdom's most prominent businessmen. More »
The ATP's flagship tournament for the world's top players aged 21 and under launches in Milan on Tuesday with a raft of new innovations that might leave regular fans scratching their heads. Here is a guide to what will be tested out in Milan. More »
In a crowded field of more than 240 startups in self-driving cars, six companies -- four of them in Silicon Valley -- have achieved unicorn status, with valuations of $1 billion or more, according to industry estimates and publicly available data. Here's a clo... More »
The revelation that Japan's third-biggest steelmaker Kobe Steel Ltd (5406.T) fabricated data for some of its aluminum and copper and other products has left affected manufacturers scrambling to pin down the potential impact. More »
U.S. demands for more favorable treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement, and a proposal that any new deal be allowed to expire after five years, heightened tensions as negotiators held another round of talks to renew the pact this week. More »
Hugh Hefner's Playboy magazine and playboy lifestyle helped bring in the sexual revolution of the 1960s. Here are seven facts about him: More »
Around 10,000 finance jobs will be shifted out of Britain or created overseas in the next few years if the UK is denied access to Europe's single market, according to a Reuters survey of firms employing the bulk of workers in international finance. More »
The 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards, the highest honors in television, were handed out on Sunday at a ceremony in Los Angeles hosted by Stephen Colbert. More »
Factbox on Rafa Nadal, who beat Kevin Anderson 6-3 6-3 6-4 to win his third U.S. Open title on Sunday: More »
List of U.S. Open men's singles champions since the open era began in 1968: More »
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS. The opinions expre More »
The MTV Video Music awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday. More »
U.S. action against suspected Russian cyber criminals has surged to a record high this year despite efforts by President Donald Trump to improve ties with Moscow. More »
Jerry Lewis, who parlayed his distinctive style of low-brow comedy into a long-running movie and stage career and became a fixture on the American calendar with his Labor Day charity telethon, died in Las Vegas on Sunday at the age of 91. More »
Jerry Lewis, the comedic legend who teamed up with Dean Martin before starring in his own series of slapstick movies, died at his Las Vegas home at the age of 91, his family said. More »
President Donald Trump talks to reporters about the departure of his Chief of Staff Reince Priebus as he arrives aboard Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 28, 2017. The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. ... More »
FILE PHOTO — People walk beneath a Citibank branch logo in the financial district of San Francisco, California July 17, 2009. Three of the six biggest U.S. banks kicked off the earnings season on Friday, reporting profits that topped Street estimates but faile... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a working session at the G20 leaders summit in Hamburg, Germany July 8, 2017. The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS. The opi... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One during their departure back to Washington, at Hamburg International Airport, in Hamburg, Germany, July 8, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The following statements were posted to the verif... More »
U.S. Senate Republicans’ legislation to overhaul Obamacare hit roadblocks almost as soon as it was unveiled: opposition from all 48 Democratic and independent senators and four conservative Republican lawmakers, as well as skepticism from several other Republi... More »
Protestors gather during a demonstration against the Republican repeal of the Affordable Care Act, outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., June 21, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein U.S. Senate Republicans offered a bill on Thursday to overhaul Obamacare,... More »
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) speaks after Senate Republicans unveiled their version of legislation that would replace Obamacare on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 22, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts After weeks of discussions behind closed doors, ... More »
Factbox for Brooks Koepka, who won the U.S. Open at Erin Hills on Sunday: More »
The Tony Awards, American theater’s highest honors, were handed out on Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York. More »
May 14, 2017- Bronx, NY, USA- Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter speaks after being honored during a pre-game ceremony to retire his jersey number and unveil his plaque for monument park before the game against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium. ... More »
Aug 13, 2016- Bronx, NY, USA- Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter stands at his position during a ceremony for the reunion of the 1996 World Series Championship Team prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering 11 people to replace fired FBI Director James Comey, according to a White House official, and the Department of Justice will begin interviewing people on Friday or during the weekend. More »
President Donald Trump’s dismissal of Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey has raised questions about the future of the agency’s probe into Russian attempts to sway the 2016 presidential election and possible collusion with Trump’s campaign.... More »
2016 Rio Olympics – Athletics – Final – Men’s 4 x 100m Relay Final – Olympic Stadium – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 19/08/2016. Mike Rodgers (USA) Justin Gatlin (USA) and Tyson Gay (USA) of USA react as they realise they have been disqualified REUTERS/David Gray W... More »
The IAAF World Relays are a global competition featuring men’s and women’s 4×100, 4×200, 4×400 and 4×800 meters relays and a mixed 4×400 meters relay race. More »
Ecuadorean presidential candidate Lenin Moreno (C) gives a speech alongside Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa (2nd R) and his wife Rocio Gonzalez (L) during a national election day in a hotel, in Quito, April 2, 2017. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo Leftist government c... More »
U.S. President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives have proposed a healthcare law to kick off their promise to repeal and replace Obamacare. More »
Neil Gorsuch has taken part in more than 2,000 court cases as an appeals court judge. Here are seven that offer insights into his legal views as he faces questioning this week in a U.S. Senate hearing on his nomination to become a Supreme Court justice. More »
Chuck Berry gestures to the audience at the 2012 Awards for Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence awarded to both he and Leonard Cohen at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts February 26, 2012. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi Rock ... More »
FILE PHOTO – Bruce Springsteen and Chuck Berry perform ”Johnny B. Good” to open The Concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame September 2, 1995 at Cleveland Stadium. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo In addition to his far-reaching influence on rock ‘n’ roll, Chuck B... More »
The Formula One season starts in Australia on March 26, the first of 20 races. Race times are 1200 GMT unless stated. More »
Formula One has undergone major rule changes, with wider cars and fatter tyres providing a new look and bigger challenge. More »
An advertisement of Paytm, a digital wallet company, is seen placed at a fruit stall in Kolkata, India, January 26, 2017. Picture taken January 26, 2017. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri India’s has launched a slew of electronic systems to encourage its 1.2 billion ... More »
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 8, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid The S&P 500’s bull market run turns eight years old on Thursday as equities rebound from the sharpest recession since the Great Depressio... More »
Shares of Snap Inc (SNAP.N), the owner of the messaging app Snapchat, closed at $24.48 per share on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday versus the initial public offering price of $17. More »
The 2017 Academy Awards, the highest honors in the movie industry, were handed out at a ceremony in Hollywood on Sunday hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel. More »
Coldplay perform at the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, Britain, February 22, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville The 2017 British Record Industry Trust (BRIT) Awards were held in London on Wednesday night. More »
National security adviser Michael Flynn’s resignation under fire was just the latest in a series of controversies that have embroiled the Trump administration since it took office on Jan. 20. More »
Adele holds the five Grammys she won including Record of the Year for ”Hello” and Album of the Year for ”25” during the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S. , February 12, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake The Grammy Awards, the biggest honors in ... More »
Manufacturers in Asia’s export-oriented economies are rushing to announce investment plans in the United States, as U.S. President Donald Trump calls for companies to build more products in the country. More »
After signing, U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order rolling back regulations from the 2010 Dodd-Frank law on Wall Street reform at the White House in Washington, U.S. February 3, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform... More »
Astronaut Gene Cernan is pictured in the Command Module during the outbound trip from the moon during the Apollo 17 mission in this December, 1972 NASA handout photo. REUTERS/NASA/Handout via Reuters/File Photo Facts about retired U.S. astronaut Eugene Cernan,... More »
Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump continued holding meetings on Monday in New York as he prepared to take over the White House from Democrat Barack Obama on Jan. 20. More »
A trader at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 30, 2016. REUTERS/Stephen Yang Wall Street’s rally could be derailed by renewed worries about President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, a resurgent dollar or potential wi... More »
Carrie Fisher poses for cameras as she arrives at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” films, died on Tuesday aged ... More »
Here are eight facts about Zsa Zsa Gabor, sometime actress and frequent bride, who died on Sunday at age 99. More »
Formula One – F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 26/11/2016 – Mercedes’ Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Germany is seen at the pit lane during the third practice session. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah Factbox on Formu... More »
Ariana Grande accepts the award for artist of the year at the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni The 2016 American Music Awards were handed out on Sunday at a ceremony in Los Angeles. More »
Following are drivers with the most NASCAR Sprint Cup titles after Jimmie Johnson joined Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt on top of the list with his seventh championship on Sunday at Homestead. More »
Key facts about the career of Jimmie Johnson, who on Sunday tied the record with his seventh career title in the NASCAR season-long points race. More »
Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee stands at the main podium as he previews the stage at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. on July 17, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ch... More »
By Kieran GuilbertGADO-BADZERE, Cameroon (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – More than 250,000 refugees from the Central African Republic are living in ea More »
Gina Miller speaks outside the High Court following its ruling on a challenge to the British government’s right to start divorce proceedings from the European Union, in central London November 3, 2016. REUTERS/Toby Melville The High Court in London has ruled t... More »
Big pharmaceutical companies are waging courtroom patent battles against each other over biosimilars, as the line blurs between companies known for their inn More »
Arnold Palmer of the U.S. waves to the crowd as he stands on the 18th green during the Champion Golfers’ Challenge tournament ahead of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, July 15, 2015. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne Career h... More »
Arnold Palmer of the U.S. waves to the crowd as he stands on the 18th green during the Champion Golfers’ Challenge tournament ahead of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland on July 15, 2015. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh/File Phot... More »
Executive Producers David Benioff (C) and D.B. Weiss (R) accept the award for Oustanding Drama Series for ‘Game of Thrones’ at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 18, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake The 68th Primetime Emmy Award... More »
Container vessel Hanjin Rome sits in the eastern anchorage area in Singapore September 9, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su The collapse of South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping (117930.KS), the world’s seventh-largest container carrier, has disrupted global trade networks and d... More »
Drake presents Rihanna with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award during the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, U.S., August 28, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards were held at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday. More »
