UK's Man Group President Jonathan Sorrell to Leave Firm-Sky News
Date: 11 September 2019
By Reuters
British hedge fund manager Man Group Plc will announce the resignation of the company's President Jonathan Sorrell on Wednesday in a statement to the London Stock Exchange, Sky News reported late on Tuesday, citing sources.
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‘Trump Unplugged’: A President as His Own National Security Adviser
Date: 11 September 2019
By Michael Crowley and Lara Jakes
Michael Crowley
President Trump is now free to command his foreign policy after dumping John R. Bolton, the last major internal counterweight to his dealings with North Korea, Russia and the Taliban.
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In a Jordan Valley Village, Palestinians Are Left in the Dark
Date: 11 September 2019
By Isabel Kershner
Isabel Kershner
In the West Bank village of Fasayil, near the border with Jordan, residents said Israel should fix the electricity before talking about annexation.
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Trump-Backed Republican Wins Special Congressional Election in North Carolina: AP
Date: 11 September 2019
By Reuters
Republican Dan Bishop won a special U.S. congressional election in North Carolina, the Associated Press said on Tuesday, saving a longtime stronghold for President Donald Trump's party and turning back a strong Democratic challenge.
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Japan's Tepco Struggles to Restore Power After Typhoon as Two Die: Media
Date: 11 September 2019
By Reuters
Japanese utility Tokyo Electric Power is struggling to restore power to nearly half a million homes after outages caused by Typhoon Faxai, while at least two people have died because of a lack of electricity, media said on Wednesday.
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U.S. Senators Expect Congress to Reinstate Aid for Ukraine Even if Trump Cuts It
Date: 11 September 2019
By Reuters
Republican and Democratic senators said on Tuesday they expected the U.S. Congress would pass legislation restoring $250 million in military aid for Ukraine if President Donald Trump goes ahead with plans to block the assistance.
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The Latest: Anchorage School District Backs Swimmer
Date: 11 September 2019
By The Associated Press
The Latest on Alaska high school swimmer disqualified over swimsuit fit (all times local):
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Canadian Province Manitoba Set to Re-elect Progressive Conservative Government
Date: 11 September 2019
By Reuters
Voters in Canada's western province of Manitoba were set to re-elect the right-leaning Progressive Conservative (PC) party led by Brian Pallister on Tuesday, CTV news predicted, as early poll results were tabulated.
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South Korea Initiating WTO Complaint Over Japan Trade Curbs
Date: 11 September 2019
By The Associated Press
South Korea said it will initiate a complaint Wednesday to the World Trade Organization over Japan's tightened export controls on key materials South Korean companies use to make computer chips and displays
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North Korea Confirms 2nd Test of Multiple Rocket Launcher
Date: 11 September 2019
By The Associated Press
North Korea said Wednesday leader Kim Jong Un observed the test-launch of a super-large multiple rocket launcher, the latest in a series of weapons tests performed amid stalled diplomacy over the North's nuclear program.
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