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Patients’ time at home after a stroke varies by hospital
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – Stroke survivors may spend more time at home – as opposed to a nursing home or a hospital – if they were treated a More »
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Serious injuries rare at popular obstacle courses
By Madeline Kennedy(Reuters Health) – Obstacle course runs like Tough Mudder and Warrior Dash are becoming more popular and are relatively safe for p More »
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FDA approves Amgen`s copy of AbbVie arthritis drug Humira
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Amgen Inc’s biosimilar version of AbbVie’s top-selling arthritis drug, Humira. More »
Thousands march in Dublin, abroad for Irish abortion rights
Demonstrators take part in a protest to urge the Irish Government to repeal the 8th amendment to the constitution, which enforces strict limitations to a woman’s right to an abortion, in Dublin, Ireland September 24, 2016. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne Thousands of... More »
Sanofi may win U.S. approval of $3 billion eczema drug by March
French multinational pharmaceutical company SANOFI logo is seen at the headquarters in Paris, France, March 8, 2016. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/File Photo French drugmaker Sanofi (SASY.PA) and its U.S. partner Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN.O) could win U.S. ap... More »
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Investors urge food companies to shift from meat to plants
A group of 40 investors managing $1.25 trillion in assets have launched a campaign to encourage 16 global food companies to change the way they source protein for their products to help to reduce environmental and health risks. More »
Pfizer says not to split into two
The Pfizer logo is seen at their world headquarters in Manhattan, New York, U.S., August 1, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc said on Monday it had decided not to separate into two publicly traded companies at this time. More »
Time Inc names Rich Battista as CEO
Time Inc. CEO Joe Ripp (2nd L) claps after ringing the bell to open trading at the New York Stock Exchange in New York June 9, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Time Inc, publisher of Sports Illustrated, People and Time magazines, appointed Rich Battista as its chie... More »
Rolls-Royce to cut 200 more management jobs
Warren East, CEO of Rolls-Royce, poses for a portrait at the company aerospace engineering and development site in Bristol, Britain December 17, 2015. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo Rolls-Royce (RR.L) said on Sunday it is cutting more than 200 management job... More »
Iran urges U.S. to unblock aircraft deals, seeks investors
IranÕs Roads and Urban Development Minister Abbas Akhoundi speaks to foreign investors at the CAPA Iran Aviation Summit in Tehran, Iran, September 18, 2016. REUTERS/Tim Hepher Iran urged the United States on Sunday to remove remaining obstacles to buying passe... More »
Gasoline prices spike as Colonial begins bypass around damaged line
Out of fuel signs are pictured on gas pumps at a Mapco gas station at Spence Lane and Lebanon Pike in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. September 17, 2016. REUTERS/David Mudd Retail gasoline prices surged due to continuing problems with Colonial Pipeline Co’s gasolin... More »
Venezuela says OPEC, non-OPEC oil stabilizing deal `close`
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro (C) attends the 17th Non-Aligned Summit in Porlamar, Venezuela September 18, 2016. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Sunday that OPEC and non-OPEC countries were “close” to re... More »
GM and Canada union far apart on product as strike looms
Cars pass under an overpass at the General Motors Car assembly plant in Oshawa, June 1, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo Canada’s autoworkers’ union Unifor and General Motors Co (GM.N) made little progress resolving the key issue of new investment in contr... More »
Oil climbs as Venezuela sees output deal, Libya suffers clashes
A natural gas flare on an oil well pad burns as the sun sets outside Watford City, North Dakota January 21, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Cullen Oil prices rose almost 2 percent on Monday, after Venezuela said OPEC and non-OPEC producers were close to reaching an outpu... More »
All Hanjin Shipping chartered vessels to be returned to owners after unloading: judge
A Hanjin Shipping Co ship is seen stranded outside the Port of Long Beach, California, September 8, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo All Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd (117930.KS) chartered vessels that have completed unloading their cargo have been told to can... More »
Australian port sold for $7.3 billion to group including Chinese fund
Shipping containers and cranes are seen at a port holding yard in Melbourne in this June 2, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Mick Tsikas/Files Chinese and Australian sovereign wealth funds, along with other investors, on Monday said they will take Australia’s busiest ... More »
For Yellen, a September Fed surprise could close confidence gap
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference following the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meeting in Washington, DC, U.S. on March 16, 2016. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo Market volatility is low, U.S. census... More »
Dollar slips from two-week high, focus on BOJ and Fed meetings
United States one dollar bills are seen on a light table at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington November 14, 2014. REUTERS/Gary Cameron/File Photo The dollar edged lower on Monday, paring some of the gains made in the wake of strong U.S. inflati... More »
Australia forces sale of 16 foreign-owned properties since May
Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison speaks to journalists at a press conference before delivering the 2016 Federal Government’s budget at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, May 3, 2016. AAP/Mick Tsikas/via REUTERS Australia has forced the sale of 16 prop... More »
UK to lose passporting rights unless in EEA: ECB`s Weidmann
President of the Deutsche Bundesbank Jens Weidmann speaks during a meeting in Rome, Italy April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Tony Gentile/File Photo Financial institutions based in Britain will lose so-called passporting rights allowing them to operate across the Europea... More »
Asia stocks rally on steady Fed bet, oil bounces
A man walks past at an electronic board showing the Japanese yen’s exchange rate against British pound (R) and Euro outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, July 6, 2016. REUTERS/Issei Kato Asian shares advanced on Monday as markets wagered the U.S. Federal Reserv... More »
China big city home prices surge in August, extra controls seen needed
A labourer selects wooden planks as he works at a residential construction site in Hefei, Anhui province, China February 18, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo China’s boomtown of Shenzhen unexpectedly lost its top-performer spot in August’s home price race, bu... More »
Banks in China`s Henan pledge more support for local economy
Banks in the central Chinese province of Henan have pledged to extend more than 450 billion yuan ($67.47 billion) in new loans to “key sectors” this year to aid their restructuring efforts, the local regulator said in a notice published on Sunday. More »
U.S., Japan, South Korea ministers discuss tougher measures against North Korea
Minister of Foreign Affairs Yun Byung-se of South Korea (L), Minister of Foreign Affairs Fumio Kishida of Japan, and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (R) join hands during a meeting between the three leaders in New York, U.S. September 18, 2016. REUTERS/Kevi... More »
Boat in fatal Thai accident was overcrowded, piloted recklessly: police
People stand near a boat which according to officials, capsized on the Chao Phraya river while carrying 150 Thai Muslims, in the ancient tourist city of Ayutthaya, Thailand September 18, 2016. Dailynews/via REUTERS An overcrowded tourist boat carrying Muslim p... More »
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India steps up Kashmir patrols after army base attack it blames on Pakistan
India stepped up patrols along its de facto border with Pakistan on Monday after gunmen killed 17 soldiers at a nearby army base, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration weighed its response to an attack India blames on its neighbor. More »
Exclusive: Philippines may suspend at least 10 more mines under crackdown
A view shows the gold mining town of Diwalwal in Compostela Valley, southern Philippines May 25, 2012. REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo The Philippines could suspend at least 10 more mines under an environmental crackdown on the sector, the minister in charge... More »
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Putin-backed party on course to win more than half of vote in parliament election
The United Russia party backed by President Vladimir Putin has won 54.2 percent of the vote in a parliamentary election, based on the 90 percent of ballots counted by Monday morning, data from the election commission showed. More »
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Turkish air strike hits Islamic State targets in northern Syria: Turkish military
Turkish air planes hit Islamic State targets in northern Syria, the Turkish military said in a statement on Monday. More »
Moscow says strikes on Syria army threaten U.S.-Russia ceasefire plan
A general view shows Castello road in Aleppo, Syria September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Abdalrhman Ismail Moscow stepped up its war of words with Washington on Sunday, saying air strikes by a U.S.-led coalition on the Syrian army threatened the implementation of a U.S... More »
Pro-Putin party wins Russian parliamentary election
Girls walk past election campaign posters of candidates running for deputies, ahead of September 18 parliamentary elections in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol, Crimea, September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Pavel Rebrov Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin comfort... More »
Race tightens in projected U.S. Electoral College vote: Reuters/Ipsos
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds a news conference on the airport tarmac in front of her campaign plane in White Plains, New York, United States September 8, 2016. REUTERS/Brian Snyder An election analysis conducted in the Reuters/I... More »
Syrian army ceasefire expires, no statement of extension
People ride a motorcycle near damaged buildings in rebel-held Ain Tarma, eastern Damascus suburb of Ghouta, Syria September 17, 2016. Picture taken September 17, 2016. REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh A seven-day ceasefire declared by the Syrian army expired at midnight... More »
Republican VP candidate Pence in `excellent` health: doctor
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence holds a joint news conference with U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) (not pictured) following a House Republican party conference meeting in Washington, U.S. September 13, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst U.S. Repu... More »
Kaine accuses Trump of inciting violence against Clinton
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is joined by her running mate, vice-presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, during a campaign stop at the 11th Congressional District Labor Day Parade and Festival in Cleveland, Ohio, United Sta... More »
Most states on track to meet emissions targets they call burden
The John Amos coal-fired power plant is seen behind a home in Poca, West Virginia May 18, 2014. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith/File Photo The 27 states challenging Obama’s Clean Power Plan in court say the lower emissions levels it would impose are an undue burden. ... More »
Trump VP Pence says he views Cheney as a role model
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence holds a joint news conference with U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) (not pictured) following a House Republican party conference meeting in Washington, U.S. September 13, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Donald Tr... More »
Clinton condemns `apparent terrorist attacks` in New Jersey, New York, Minnesota
Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton talks to reporters about the explosion in Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, as she arrives to at the Westchester County airport in White Plains, U.S., September 17, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria Democratic presidenti... More »
As `Bridgegate` trial begins, New Jersey`s Christie remains focus
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie reacts to a question during a news conference in Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. on March 28, 2014. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is not expected to attend the trial this week of two former ass... More »
Obama tells Clinton fundraiser U.S. still grapples with powerful women
U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 46th annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, September 17, 2016. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas U.S. society is uncomfortable with powerful women and that is why ... More »
Clinton, Trump to both meet with Egyptian president at U.N.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks during the opening of the first and second phases of the housing project ”Long Live Egypt”, which focuses on development in the country’s slums, at Al-Asmarat district in Al Mokattam area, east of Cairo, Egypt May... More »
Jeff Bezos unveils new rocket to compete with SpaceX
CEO of Amazon.com Jeff Bezos arrives for the world premiere of ”Star Trek Beyond” at Comic Con in San Diego, California U.S., July 20, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake Jeff Bezos on Monday unveiled a heavy-lift reusable rocket expected to compete against Elon Musk’s S... More »
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Floating farm could grow food on empty cargo ships
By Matthew StockLondon – About 90 percent of the world’s goods are carried by sea, with more than 70 percent in shipping containers carrying everythi More »
SpaceX aims to resume launches in November, president says
An explosion on the launch site of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is shown in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. September 1, 2016. Courtesy of Twitter.com/Kris N./Handout via REUTERS SpaceX is aiming to resume flights in November following a launch pad fire that destroy... More »
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Asterias stem cell therapy shows promise in spinal cord paralysis: U.S. study
An experimental stem cell therapy developed by Asterias Biotherapeutics restored some movement to patients paralyzed by recent spinal cord injuries, according to interim data from a small study being presented on Wednesday. More »
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Possible air pollution link to Alzheimer`s
By Jim DruryA possible causal link between air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease has been suggested by scientists after they conducted detailed studi More »
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China to launch second space lab module, another manned mission
China will launch its second experimental space laboratory late on Thursday and another manned space mission next month, the government said, part of a broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service around 2022. More »
Endangered Hawaiian crow shows a knack for tool use
A captive Hawaiian crow using a stick tool to extract food from a wooden log is shown in this image released on September 14, 2016. Courtesy Ken Bohn/San Diego Zoo Global/Handout via REUTERS An endangered crow species from Hawaii that already is extinct in the... More »
Scientists decipher color of `super cute` bristly dinosaur
An artist’s illustration of Psittacosaurus, a little dinosaur with a parrot-like beak and bristles on its tail that roamed thick forests in China about 120 million years ago is shown in this image released on September 15, 2016. Courtesy Jakob Vinther/Universi... More »
SpaceX says accident probe will not slow space taxi effort
An explosion on the launch site of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is shown in Cape Canaveral, Florida September 1, 2016. Courtesy of Twitter.com/GirlieToNerdy/Handout via REUTERS SpaceX on Thursday said efforts to develop and certify a space taxi for NASA are not be... More »
China launches second experimental space lab module
China’s second experimental space laboratory lifts off from the launch pad in Jiuquan, Gansu province, China, September 15, 2016. REUTERS/Stringer China launched its second experimental space laboratory on Thursday, part of a broader plan to have a permanent m... More »
Autistic Briton can be extradited to U.S. on hacking charges, court rules
Lauri Love speaks to members of the media as he arrives for his extradition hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, Britain September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls A London court on Friday approved the extradition of an autistic British man to ... More »
Sensing threat, UPS plans to expand its 3D printing operations
United Parcel Service air craft are being loaded with air containers full of packages bound for their final destination at the UPS Worldport All Points International Hub during the peak delivery month in Louisville, Kentucky December 3, 2015. REUTERS/John Somm... More »
Mobileye says it warned Tesla against enabling `hands-free` driving
New autopilot features are demonstrated in a Tesla Model S during a Tesla event in Palo Alto, California. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach Mobileye NV said in a U.S. securities filing on Friday that its top executives were assured by Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive El... More »
Twitter grabs average 243,000 viewers in NFL livestream debut
People holding mobile phones are silhouetted against a backdrop projected with the Twitter logo in this illustration picture taken in Warsaw September 27, 2013. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration/File Photo Twitter Inc attracted an average of 243,000 viewers t... More »
Fans cheer, but iPhone 7 gets a subdued welcome
The new iPhone 7 smartphone goes on sale inside an Apple Inc. store in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Apple employees enthusiastically counted down the last moments before stores from San Francisco to Shanghai opened ... More »
Florida man sues Samsung, says Galaxy Note 7 exploded
An employee poses for photographs with Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 7 new smartphone at its store in Seoul, South Korea, September 2, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo Samsung Electronics Co (005930.KS) was sued on Friday by a Florida man who said he su... More »
Tokyo gamers slapped down for virtual groping
A man touches a mannequin as he tries out a M2 Co.Ltd’s ‘E-mote’ system and the monitor shows the image from the VR device at Tokyo Game Show 2016 in Chiba, east of Tokyo, Japan, September 15, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File photo Virtual reality got a littl... More »
Apple fans hit the NYC flagship store for iPhone 7
The new iPhone 7 smartphone is displayed inside an Apple Inc. store in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson – The first Apple customers in New York City to snap the new iPhone 7 off the shelves cheered as they entered its f... More »
Daimler should make e-car components to protect jobs: labor boss
The Mercedes S500e is presented during the media day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 16, 2015. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo Daimler should avert possible job losses resulting from the expected substitution of conventiona... More »
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BlueCrest investors wait on cash nine months after shut-down
An $8 billion hedge fund run by billionaire Michael Platt has yet to give investors all their money back nine months after the fund was shuttered, a spokesman for the fund and three of its investors told Reuters. More »
Samsung Electronics says sold shares in four companies
The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, July 4, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Sunday it sold shares in four companies including ASML Holding NV and Seagate Technolo... More »
Hunt for yield leads U.S. mutual fund managers to private assets
A screen displays stock charts while a trader works at his post on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, May 30, 2013. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid With traditional dividend-paying stocks such as utilities and telecom companies trading near record highs, U.S. ... More »
Wells Fargo faces scrutiny over lack of sales scandal disclosure
The logo on a Wells Fargo bank building is seen in downtown San Diego, California March 18, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Blake A phantom account scandal at Wells Fargo & Co has put the U.S. bank’s disclosure policies under a harsh spotlight. More »
Long-term care insurer SHIP works to dump Platinum Partners
A U.S. insurance company that works with more than 70,000 elderly policy holders to meet their healthcare needs is aiming to cut all of its financial ties to troubled hedge fund manager Platinum Partners by the end of the year. More »
House committee to hold hearing on Wells Fargo sales practices
A Wells Fargo branch is seen in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, U.S. on February 10, 2015. REUTERS/Jim Young/File Photo The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has opened a probe into Wells Fargo’s sales practices and plans to call the company’s ... More »
Fannie Mae elects Ryan Zanin to the board
A stands outside Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington February 21, 2014. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Fannie Mae (FNMA.PK), the largest U.S. home funding source, elected Ryan Zanin to its board of directors. More »
Wells Fargo faces proposed class action over bogus accounts
A Wells Fargo branch is seen in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, U.S. on February 10, 2015. REUTERS/Jim Young/File Photo Wells Fargo & Co, embroiled in a scandal over the opening of sham accounts, was sued on Friday by customers who accused the bank o... More »
U.S. financials ETF investors face tax bill after index revamp
Investors who own some bank sector funds may be in for an unwanted surprise: a tax bill. More »
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Timeline: Caisse public transit project in Montreal
The following timeline charts the schedule for Quebec’s pension fund, the Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, to finance and oversee the construction of a new 67 kilometer (41.63 miles)public transit system in Montreal, the third largest automated transpor... More »
Quebec pension fund ups stakes in infrastructure test case
FILE PHOTO – Polices officers watch a train pass in a subway station in Montreal, May 10, 2012. REUTERS/Olivier Jean Quebec’s public pension fund, the Caisse, is about to take on one of its toughest investment challenges yet – helping the commuters of Montreal... More »
Food fight: British sausage thrower wins Black Pudding championship
This year’s World Black Pudding Throwing Championships, a more than 100-year-old tournament centered around hurling blood sausage, was won by the first thrower. More »
Indiana man accused of mailing dead skunks, raccoon to rival for job
Travis Tarrants of Indiana is pictured in this undated handout photo. Jackson County Sheriff’s Department/Handout via Reuters An Indiana man who police say mailed dead skunks and a raccoon to a man chosen over him as school basketball coach has been arrested o... More »
UK`s Nigel Farage, scourge of EU, raises eyebrows as he bows out with naked swim
Nigel Farage, the outgoing leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), gestures as he arrives at the party’s annual conference in Bournemouth, Britain, September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Toby Melville Nigel Farage bowed out as leader of Britain’s UK Indep... More »
Lizard adds to Formula One`s track menagerie
Formula One – Singapore Grand Prix – Marina Bay, Singapore – 17/9/16 Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg of Germany in action during third practice. REUTERS/Edgar Su Formula One acquired an exotic addition to its list of wildlife hazards on Saturday after a large monitor l... More »
Rolling Stones premiere Cuba concert documentary in Toronto
Keith Richards (2nd R) arrives with his wife Patti Hansen and fellow bandmate Ronnie Wood (L) and his wife Sally Humphreys on the red carpet for the film ‘The Rolling Stones Ole Ole Ole! : A Trip Across Latin America’ during the 41st Toronto International Film... More »
With Brexit in spotlight, London picks up fashion show baton
A model presents a creation at the Ryan Lo catwalk show during London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 in London, Britain September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Neil Hall A rainy London kicked off five days of catwalk shows on Friday, with questions over what consequences... More »
Box Office: `Blair Witch,` `Bridget Jones`s Baby` fall flat as `Sully` soars
Director of the movie Clint Eastwood (L) and cast members Aaron Eckhart (2nd L), Tom Hanks and Ann Cusack attend the premiere of ‘Sully’ in Los Angeles, California U.S., September 8, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni By Brent LangLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Some thi... More »
`La La Land` musical takes top prize at Toronto film festival
Actor Ryan Gosling greets fans as he arrives on the red carpet for the film La La Land. REUTERS/Mark Blinch “La La Land,” a musical tale of star-crossed lovers chasing their dreams in Hollywood, won the top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival on S... More »
Charmian Carr, who played `Sound of Music`s Liesl, dies at age 73
Actors who played the children of the Trapp family in the legendary movie ”The Sound of Music” pose in Salzburg on November 1, 2000. (L to R) Kym Gareth (Gretl), Charmian Carr (Liesl) (2nd L) , Angela Cartwright (Brigitta), Nicholas Hammond (Friedrich), Duane ... More »
Cable kings HBO, FX upstage online competitors at TV`s Emmys
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus poses backstage with her awards for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series for her role in HBO’s ‘Veep’ at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California U.S., September 18, 2016. REUTER... More »
Trump gets skewered, Clinton finds support at TV`s Emmy awards
Host Jimmy Kimmel closes the show at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 18, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake Roy More »
Factbox: Key winners at the 2016 Primetime Emmy Awards
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 »
`Game of Thrones`, `Veep` win Emmys again, newcomers also feted
The cast of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ pose backstage with their award for Oustanding Drama Series at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California U.S., September 18, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Fantasy drama series “Game of Thrones” and comedy “Veep... More »
Bold hues and cool cutouts stand out on Emmys red carpet
Model Emily Ratajkowski arrives at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 18, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Roy More »
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Roald Dahl`s `The Twits` comes to life in London show
Roald Dahl’s “The Twits”, a children’s tale about a cruel and spiteful married couple, is being brought to life through an immersive theatrical show in London. More »
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All-female cast in Brooklyn stages nude production of Shakespeare`s `The Tempest`
To be clothed, or not to be clothed? That was a no-brainer for members of an all-female cast in Brooklyn who stripped down to celebrate their freedom of expression in a nude version of Shakespeare in the park. More »
Scottish killings and Californian satire on shortlist for Man Booker Prize
Deborah Levy, one of the shortlisted authors for the 2012 Man Booker Prize, poses with her book ”Swimming Home”, in London October 15, 2012. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/File Photo Novels on subjects ranging from murder in 19th century Scotland to classical music in... More »
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Baltimore panel calls for removal of Confederate monuments
A Baltimore commission has urged the removal of two city-owned Confederate monuments, including one to a Supreme Court justice notorious for a 19th century ruling against black Americans, the mayor said on Wednesday. More »
Hollow horses in hellish boats mirror migrant crisis
Sculptures of 40 horses were installed around Rome’s Colosseum and along the ancient forum as part of an exhibition exploring migration throughout history.Te More »
Ukraine hands back stolen paintings to Dutch museum
Security guards are seen during a ceremony to mark the return of paintings that were stolen from the Netherlands’ Westfries Museum in 2005 and discovered in Ukraine earlier in 2016, in Kiev, Ukraine, September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich Kiev authorities h... More »
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Obama, Republican Kasich meet to strategize on TPP trade deal
President Barack Obama on Friday met with Ohio’s Republican Governor John Kasich and other high-profile business and political leaders to strategize about how to secure U.S. approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. More »
Obama enlists Republican Kasich to push for TPP trade deal
Ohio Governor John Kasich speaks as he withdraws as a U.S. Republican presidential candidate in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., May 4, 2016. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk Ohio’s Republican governor, John Kasich, took over the White House briefing lectern on Friday to praise t... More »
Pulitzer-winning playwright Edward Albee dies at 88 at his NY home: reports
Edward Albee arrives on the red carpet for the Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center in Washington, December 5, 2010. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, whose provocative and often brutal look at American life in works... More »
Hamilton plans to come out fighting in Malaysia
Formula One – Singapore Grand Prix – Marina Bay, Singapore – 17/9/16 Mercedes’ driver Nico Rosberg of Germany (L) celebrates pole position with Mercedes’ driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after qualifying. REUTERS/Jeremy Lee Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton... More »
No regrets for Ricciardo as tire strategy just fails
Formula One – F1 – Singapore Grand Prix – Marina Bay, Singapore- 18/9/16 Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo of Australia celebrates second place. REUTERS/Jeremy Lee Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo dwelt on the positives of a second place finish at the Singapore Grand Pri... More »
Nostalgia rules as Rams make winning return to Los Angeles
Sep 18, 2016- Los Angeles, CA, USA- Los Angeles Rams flags are waved on the field after a score in the second half of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Rams won 9-3. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports... More »
`Beef` Johnson earns PGA Tour card
Jul 28, 2016- Springfield, NJ, USA- Andrew Johnston chips up on to the 17th green during the first round of the 2016 PGA Championship golf tournament at Baltusrol GC – Lower Course. Eric Sucar-USA TODAY Sports Fan favorite Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston will gain more... More »
More kneeling players, raised fists, in anthem protests
Sep 18, 2016- Denver, CO, USA- Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) kneels during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sport... More »
Broncos` Ware suffers arm fracture
Sep 8, 2016- Denver, CO, USA- Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) reacts after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Spor... More »
