Agency Desk

Microsoft earnings hurt by slowing PC sales, stronger dollar

Microsoft Corp missed estimates for quarterly revenue on Tuesday, hurt by a stronger dollar, slowing sales of PCs and lower advertisement spending.Shares of...

Europe agrees emergency gas curbs, Kyiv says Russia supply curbs are ‘price terror’

European Union countries bracing for further cuts in Russian gas supply on Tuesday approved a weakened emergency plan to curb demand, after striking...

South Carolina abortion ban allowed as high court hears challenge

A South Carolina judge on Tuesday declined to block the state's ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy while the state's...

Egypt increases social support as economic crisis hurts

Egypt will add one million families to a social safety net programme that provides cash transfers, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to...

White House exploring options if Russia leaves space station

Russia has not formally notified the United States of its intention to withdraw from the International Space Station, but the White House is...

Soccer-Luis Suarez in pre-contract agreement to join Nacional

Luis Suarez has entered a pre-contract agreement to join Uruguayan club Nacional as a free agent, the former Liverpool and Barcelona striker said...

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, bonds rise as investors seek safety

Wall Street equities fell and U.S. Treasuries rallied on Tuesday a day before a likely Federal Reserve rate hike as investors grappled with...

Victims rights advocate wants top Hockey Canada officials to resign

Former NHL player and victims rights advocate Sheldon Kennedy on Tuesday called for the resignation of Hockey Canada's leadership team in the wake...