Daily Archives: Jan 17, 2016
Iran Nuclear Deal: US Imposes Fresh Sanctions over Ballistic Missile Test
Fresh sanctions have been imposed on Iranian companies and individuals by the US over a recent ballistic missile test. The new sanctions prevent 11 entities...
Pope Francis Welcomes Thousands of Refugees at St. Peter’s Square
Pope Francis has welcomed several thousand refugees in St Peter's Square at the Vatican as the Catholic Church marked a day dedicated to them. He...
Citigroup Profits Jump in Q4 2015 after Big Fall in Legal Costs
Citigroup’s Q4 2015 profits jumped compared with a year earlier, helped by a big fall in legal costs. The bank said its net profit rose...
Europe Car Sales Reach 14.2 Million in 2015
European auto sales rose 9.2% in 2015 reaching 14.2 million vehicles. However, it still remained below levels prior to the economic crisis. The 9.2% increase was...
Jakarta Attacks Death Toll Rises to Eight
Jakarta attacks death toll rises to eight after an Indonesian wounded in the January 14 incidents dies in hospital, police said. Officials originally believed there...
Michigan State of Emergency over Contaminated Water
President Barack Obama has signed an emergency declaration for the city of Flint, Michigan, where the water has become contaminated with lead. Flint's water became...