Reuters
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This city has a curious problem – no space to set up office!
The shortage is challenging both businesses and landlords to be open-minded about how to define office space and how to keep down costs.
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US government reunites 522 children removed under ‘zero tolerance’
The US Homeland Security Department said late Saturday the government has reunited 522 children separated from adults as part of a “Zero Tolerance” initiative and plans to reunite another 16 children over the next 24 hours.
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US President Donald Trump adviser Jared Kushner says will publish Mideast plan ‘soon’, says report
Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser, said that he is “ready to work” with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, a newspaper reported on Sunday.
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Syrian rebels say Washington tells them it won’t intervene in southern Syria
Washington told the main Syrian rebel factions they should not expect military support to help them resist a major government offensive to regain opposition-held parts of southern Syria bordering Jordan and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
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White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says asked to leave restaurant for working for Donald Trump
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on Saturday that she had been asked to leave a Virginia restaurant.
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Turkey vote for president, parliament in crucial test for Tayyip Erdogan
Turks vote for a new president and parliament on Sunday in elections that pose the biggest challenge to Tayyip Erdogan.
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Donald Trump defends policies on border, North Korea
Donald Trump defended his tough stance on immigrants crossing the US border with Mexico.
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FIFA World cup 2018: Angry Sweden coach hits out at Germans, accuses match winners of misbehave
Germany coach Joachim Loew said he was not aware of any taunting.
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Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi, Sadr alliance brings government closer
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Saturday their political blocs would enter into an alliance.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Late Kroos winner against Sweden keeps Germany alive
FIFA World Cup 2018: A dramatic stoppage-time goal from Toni Kroos gave holders Germany a 2-1 win over Sweden
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Iraq bombs meeting of Islamic State leaders in Syria, says military
Iraq has launched an air attack on a gathering of Islamic State leaders inside neighbouring Syria
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Iran sees little extra oil if OPEC, partners stick to deal
Iran said on Saturday the world will see little extra oil reaching the market if OPEC and its partners adhere properly to a supply pact.
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France favours financial sanctions for European Union states refusing asylum migrants
France favours financial sanctions for European Union countries that refuse migrants with proven asylum status.
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Several people killed in blast at rally supporting new Ethiopian leader
Several people were killed and injured in an explosion at a rally attended by thousands in Addis Ababa on Saturday, Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.
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Xiaomi IPO: Smartphone maker puts indefinite delay on CDRs in blow to China’s plans for tech listings
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp <IPO-XMGP.HK> said on Saturday there is no time frame for a mainland share offering, casting doubt on Beijing’s efforts to lure foreign-listed Chinese tech giants back home.
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Pentagon indefinitely suspends some training exercises with South Korea
The United States and South Korea have agreed to indefinitely suspend two exchange program training exercises, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the aftermath of the summit earlier this month between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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US Navy drafts plans to house 25,000 immigrants at cost of $233 million
The US Navy is drafting plans to house up to 25,000 immigrants on its bases and other facilities.
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US immigration policy: Mexican airline Volaris offers free flights for separated
Mexican airline Volaris said on Friday it was offering free flights to reunite families separated by the “zero tolerance” immigration policy of US President Donald Trump.
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US judge says may rule next week on reuniting migrant children
A federal judge said on Friday he could rule as soon as the middle of next week on a request to order the US government to reunite thousands of immigrant children who were separated from their parents after illegally crossing the Mexico-US border.
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Accused New York attacker says US court’s judgment ‘not important’
The Uzbek national accused of killing eight people by driving a speeding truck along a New York City bike path last October spoke of a “war” led by Islamic State at a pre-trial hearing.
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Netflix communication head quits over “insensitive” comment
Netflix Inc Chief Communications Officer Jonathan Friedland is leaving the video streaming company
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Donald Trump urges Republican lawmakers to drop immigration bill until election
President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers on Friday to drop their efforts to pass comprehensive immigration legislation until after the November elections.
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China’s ZTE expected to take last step to lift ban: US official
ZTE, which makes smart phones and networking gear, agreed to pay a $1 billion penalty and put $400 million in an escrow account.
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US yields little changed as market mood still uncertain
US Treasury yields were little changed on Friday
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Harley-Davidson says EU duties could prompt price hikes
Harley-Davidson Inc could be forced to raise prices in Europe due to EU tariffs on US goods, hitting buyers of new motorcycle models when they are shipped to dealers later in the year, the head of its central European business said.
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Global shares climb, oil prices jump on OPEC news
World shares rose on Friday but stayed on track for their biggest weekly decline in three months as global trade tensions continued.
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British lawmakers call for probe of Lloyds, KPMG over HBOS fraud
A group of British lawmakers on Thursday called for an investigation by law enforcement and regulatory agencies into the handling by Lloyds Banking Group of a fraud at its HBOS Reading unit more than a decade ago and into the role of auditor KPMG.
