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Buying residential property overseas can be fraught with complications. Here's what to watch out for

Buying residential property overseas can be fraught with complications. Here's what to watch out for

Many Americans have been grabbed by the lure of living in another country. Experts weigh in on the hidden risks that can come with buying residential property overseas.

6 years ago
Factbox: Bayer faces lengthy Roundup appeals and settlement talks continue

Factbox: Bayer faces lengthy Roundup appeals and settlement talks continue

Bayer AG's shares have taken a hit since three consecutive U.S. juries awarded more than $2 billion in damages to cancer patients alleging that the company's glyphosate-based weed killer, Roundup, caused their disease.



6 years ago
U.S. declares coronavirus health emergency, bars foreign nationals who visited China

U.S. declares coronavirus health emergency, bars foreign nationals who visited China

WASHINGTON Reuters) - The Trump administration, while insisting the risk to Americans from coronavirus is low, nevertheless declared a public health emergency on Friday and announced the extraordinary step of barring entry to the United States of foreign nationals who have recently visited China.



6 years ago
U.S.-UK trade deal needs labor, climate protections, enforcement: U.S. lawmaker

U.S.-UK trade deal needs labor, climate protections, enforcement: U.S. lawmaker

A future U.S.-UK trade agreement must incorporate strong provisions on worker rights, environmental protection, and enforcement to ensure bipartisan support, U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal said on Friday, staking out a claim for Congress to help shape any such accord.



6 years ago
Amazon holiday quarter delivers, threatens profit squeeze for UPS and FedEx

Amazon holiday quarter delivers, threatens profit squeeze for UPS and FedEx

Amazon.com Inc's rapid expansion of one-day shipping delivered a strong holiday quarter and showed the rising ambition of the company, which in six years has created a network that handles nearly as many packages as FedEx Corp .



6 years ago
Paraguay restricts travelers from China amid virus outbreak

Paraguay restricts travelers from China amid virus outbreak

Landlocked Paraguay said on Friday that it had suspended indefinitely issuance of visas to people traveling from China because of the coronavirus outbreak centered in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province.



6 years ago
China's total coronavirus deaths hit 259 by end of Jan. 31, up 46: state media

China's total coronavirus deaths hit 259 by end of Jan. 31, up 46: state media

The total number of deaths from a coronavirus epidemic in China had reached 259 by the end of Friday, Jan. 31, up by 46, state broadcaster CCTV said, citing numbers from the country's National Health Commission.



6 years ago
China's Tianjin closes schools, firms until further notice to curb virus: state media

China's Tianjin closes schools, firms until further notice to curb virus: state media

The northern Chinese city of Tianjin has ordered schools and non-essential companies to remain closed until further notice to curb the spread of the coronavirus that has already infected thousands in the country, a local government-run newspaper said.



6 years ago
As coronavirus misinformation spreads on social media, Facebook removes posts

As coronavirus misinformation spreads on social media, Facebook removes posts

Facebook Inc said it will take down misinformation about China's fast-spreading coronavirus, in a rare departure from its usual approach to dubious health content that is presenting a fresh challenge for social media companies.



6 years ago
Walmart temporarily limits 'non-business critical travel' to China

Walmart temporarily limits 'non-business critical travel' to China

Walmart Inc , the world's largest retailer, said it is temporarily limiting "non-business critical travel" to China amid the coronavirus outbreak.



6 years ago
Major U.S. airlines cancel China flights as government steps up warnings

Major U.S. airlines cancel China flights as government steps up warnings

All three major U.S. airlines announced the cancellation of flights to mainland China on Friday as the U.S. government unveiled additional steps to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which originated in China.



6 years ago
Deere temporarily closes facilities in China due to coronavirus

Deere temporarily closes facilities in China due to coronavirus

Deere & Co said on Friday it has temporarily closed its facilities in China because of the coronavirus outbreak until the company determines it appropriate to reopen.



6 years ago
Companies feel impact of coronavirus outbreak in China

Companies feel impact of coronavirus outbreak in China

Some companies have warned that a coronavirus outbreak in China that has killed more than 200 people and infected thousands could disrupt supply chains or hurt bottom lines as factories and shops shut and airlines suspend flights.



6 years ago
Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus outbreak

Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus outbreak

Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak, which as of Friday had killed more than 200 people and infected nearly 10,000 people.



6 years ago