President Donald Trump has launched another fierce attack on the media at a “campaign rally for America” event in Melbourne, Florida. He told the crowd the media did not want “to report the truth” and had their own agenda. President Trump also defended the achievements of his presidency so far, insisting that a spirit of… Continue reading Donald Trump Launches New Fierce Attack on Media at Florida Rally
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Nestle Cuts Sales Growth Target as Profits Fall
Nestle has announced it will steepen its cost-cutting plan after unveiling disappointing results. The KitKat maker’s net profit for 2016 fell to 8.5 billion Swiss francs from 9.1 billion a year earlier. Analysts had expected 9.59 billion francs’ worth of profit. Sluggish food inflation in most of its markets and easing demand in emerging markets… Continue reading Nestle Cuts Sales Growth Target as Profits Fall
Penelope Gate: Francois Fillon Takes Back Promise to Quit French Presidential Race
Francois Fillon has taken back a promise to quit France’s presidential race if placed under formal investigation. His campaign has been dogged by claims, which he denies, that his wife and two of his children were paid for non-existent parliamentary work. While an initial investigation is already under way, a decision on a more formal… Continue reading Penelope Gate: Francois Fillon Takes Back Promise to Quit French Presidential Race
Unilever Turns Down Kraft Heinz Takeover Bid
Unilever has turned down a takeover offer from food giant Kraft Heinz. However, the Heinz ketchup maker indicated it would continue working towards striking a deal. Shares in Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever surged more than 11% in London, but the company said it saw “no merit, either financial or strategic” in the bid. The deal would… Continue reading Unilever Turns Down Kraft Heinz Takeover Bid
Robert Harward Turns Down National Security Adviser Job from Donald Trump
Retired Vice-Admiral Robert Harward, President Donald Trump’s choice for national security adviser, has turned down the job offer. Robert Harward was widely tipped for the post after President Trump fired Michael Flynn on February 13. A White House official said Robert Harward cited family and financial commitments, but media said the sticking point was he… Continue reading Robert Harward Turns Down National Security Adviser Job from Donald Trump
Michael Flynn Resignation: Top Republicans Call for Russian Links Investigation
Top Republicans have joined calls for a wide investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s links with Russia. Michael Flynn quit on February 13 over claims he discussed US sanctions with Russia before President Donald Trump took office. On February 14, a White House spokesman said President Trump knew weeks ago there were problems… Continue reading Michael Flynn Resignation: Top Republicans Call for Russian Links Investigation
The Keys To Startup Success (Read Quick Before Someone Changes The Locks)
Starting a new business is always going to be tough. There are so many angles to cover that you are almost guaranteed to forget something important. However, we’ve tried to outline a general step-by-step process on this page. With a bit of luck, you can use the information to ensure you leave no stone unturned… Continue reading The Keys To Startup Success (Read Quick Before Someone Changes The Locks)
Don’t Let Your Business Fail
With more and more startup businesses entering the market at an alarming pace, it can be a precarious situation for any new business owner as to when and where they decide to launch. If your business is a restaurant concept, which specialises in Italian cuisine – for example – there is a slim chance your… Continue reading Don’t Let Your Business Fail
The benefits of live chat services
A live chat service can help online businesses supports sales and customer satisfaction. This feature allows customers to type questions in text format and receive replies in text format from a customer service representative. Live chat services are customer-driven. During a live chat session, the customer may get a fast answer to his or her… Continue reading The benefits of live chat services
Gambia to Rejoin Commonwealth After Four Years
The Gambia intends to rejoin the Commonwealth, UK’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who is in the West African country, has confirmed. Boris Johnson’s visit, the first to The Gambia by a British foreign secretary, comes weeks after long-time ruler Yahya Jammeh went into exile after losing elections. Yahya Jammeh took The Gambia out of the… Continue reading Gambia to Rejoin Commonwealth After Four Years
Rolls-Royce Reports $5.7 Billion Loss for 2016
Rolls-Royce reported a record loss before tax of £4.6 billion ($5.7 billion) for 2016. However, once one-off costs have been stripped out, the jet engine maker’s underlying profit was better than many experts had predicted. Rolls-Royce agreed to pay £671 million ($838 million) to settle corruption cases with UK and US authorities and it has… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Reports $5.7 Billion Loss for 2016
Top 3 Things You Need To Know Before You Hire An SEO Company
You may think choosing an SEO company for your business is a tough decision to make. It can be hard for you if you don’t know where to begin. However, you don’t have to worry too much about that if you know the things that you should look for in an SEO company. When you… Continue reading Top 3 Things You Need To Know Before You Hire An SEO Company
Shigenori Shiga: Toshiba CEO Resigns over Nuclear Loss
Toshiba CEO Shigenori Shiga has resigned, hours after the Japanese conglomerate revealed details of a multi-billion dollar loss. Earlier the company had delayed issuing its results, but it then said it was set to report a net loss of 390 billion yen ($3.4 billion) in the year to March 2017. Toshiba said it expected to… Continue reading Shigenori Shiga: Toshiba CEO Resigns over Nuclear Loss
National Security Adviser Michael Flynn Resigns over Contacts with Russia
Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, has resigned over his contacts with Russia, the White House has announced. He is alleged to have discussed US sanctions with the Russian ambassador before Donald Trump took office. Michael Flynn is said to have misled officials about the conversation. Earlier, media reported that the DoJ had… Continue reading National Security Adviser Michael Flynn Resigns over Contacts with Russia
Disney to Take 99% Ownership of Disneyland Paris
Disney is to buy most of Disneyland Paris theme park operator Euro Disney. The deal could end private investing in the company after more than 26 years, leaving just two shareholders. Disney set up Euro Disney to run the Disneyland Paris resort, which opened in 1992. The American company said it would plough 1.5 billion… Continue reading Disney to Take 99% Ownership of Disneyland Paris
Donald Trump to Issue New Travel Ban
President Donald Trump is considering a new executive order to ban citizens of certain countries from traveling to the US after his initial attempt was overturned in the courts. He told reporters on Air Force One that a “brand new order” could be issued as early as February 13 or 14. The president made the… Continue reading Donald Trump to Issue New Travel Ban
Indian Rupee Withdrawal: Uttar Pradesh Election Seen as Referendum
Indian PM Narendra Modi faces his biggest electoral test since gaining power as the country’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, goes to the polls for a new state assembly. Narendra Modi took Uttar Pradesh, which is home to over 200 million people, when he won the 2014 national election. Uttar Pradesh election is being seen… Continue reading Indian Rupee Withdrawal: Uttar Pradesh Election Seen as Referendum
Reckitt Benckiser Agrees to Buy Mead Johnson for $16.6 Billion
Reckitt Benckiser has agreed to buy US baby formula maker Mead Johnson for $16.6 billion. The UK-based household goods giant said the purchase would help it grow in China, and provide “a significant step forward” in its efforts to become a “leader in consumer health”. Mead Johnson makes infant formula under the Enfa brand and… Continue reading Reckitt Benckiser Agrees to Buy Mead Johnson for $16.6 Billion
Renault Reports Record Annual Revenues
Renault has reported record annual revenues after a revamp of its range boosted sales. The French automaker’s revenues rose 13.1% to 51.2 billion euros in 2016, slightly ahead of expectations, while net income jumped by nearly 20% to 3.54 billion euros. Earlier this week, Renault said it had sold 3.2 million vehicles in 2016, a… Continue reading Renault Reports Record Annual Revenues
Donald Trump Agrees to Honor America’s One China Policy During Call with Xi Jinping
The White House has announced that President Donald Trump agreed to honor America’s “One China” policy in a phone call with President Xi Jinping. The “One China” policy is the diplomatic acknowledgement that there is only one Chinese government. Donald Trump had placed the long-standing policy in doubt when he had a phone call with… Continue reading Donald Trump Agrees to Honor America’s One China Policy During Call with Xi Jinping
What You Need To Know About Running A Website To Succeed In Business
If you provide products and services online, you certainly need a website. No buts. No Ifs. Not to have one is business suicide. And you also need the latest gadgets iPad, iPhone, Android phone, laptop, etc. to reinforce the website you will create. By reading this article, you come closer to your goal of success… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Running A Website To Succeed In Business
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Trump Travel Ban’s Suspension
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a bid to reinstate President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration ban. The court said it would not block a lower-court ruling that brought President Trump’s executive order to a halt. Donald Trump made the order temporarily banning people from seven mainly Muslim countries, because of terror threats… Continue reading 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Trump Travel Ban’s Suspension
Kellyanne Conway Promotes Ivanka Trump’s Products on Live TV
President Trump’s senior aide Kellyanne Conway promoted Ivanka Trump’s products on live TV. Earlier this month, Nordstrom dropped Ivanka Trump’s clothing line, citing a lack of sales. However, Kellyanne Conway told Fox News on February 9: “Go buy Ivanka’s stuff.” Jason Chaffetz, a Republican who heads the oversight committee in Congress, said the promotion was… Continue reading Kellyanne Conway Promotes Ivanka Trump’s Products on Live TV
Jeff Sessions Confirmed as Attorney General
President Donald Trump’s nomination for attorney general, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, has been confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 52 to 47. Jeff Sessions’ confirmation follows a series of divisive hearings during which Democrats attacked his record on civil rights. Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren was silenced after recalling historic allegations of racism against… Continue reading Jeff Sessions Confirmed as Attorney General
Dakota Pipeline: ETP to Resume Work After Getting US Army Permission
Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), the company building the controversial Dakota Access oil pipeline, says it plans to resume work immediately after getting permission from the US Army. ETP said the remaining work on Dakota pipeline would take about three months to complete. The $3.8 billion project had stalled for months due to opposition from Native… Continue reading Dakota Pipeline: ETP to Resume Work After Getting US Army Permission