Syrian Regime Takes Control of Country"s Largest Province
Rebel fighters and thousands of civilians are leaving the last opposition-held enclave in central Homs province, after years of government siege and a recent military assault that forced their surrender......»»
Timeline: India central bank takes control of bad loan-burdened Yes Bank
India's central bank took control of the country's fifth-largest private sector lender Yes Bank on Thursday and imposed limits on withdrawals, spreading confusion and fear among account holders......»»
Syria Ramps Up Attacks on Pockets of Opposition
The Syrian regime, unfazed by international outrage over a suspected chemical-weapons attack, has shifted its attention to small opposition-held pockets in its relentless pursuit to consolidate control over the country......»»
As ISIS Fades in Syria, Another Militant Group Takes Root
A militant group bred from al Qaeda is consolidating its power in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib, where extremists have taken hold as the U.S. focuses on fighting Islamic State remnants elsewhere in the country......»»
Syrian Regime Takes Key Border Crossing as Rebel Towns Surrender
The Syrian regime and its ally, Russia, took control of an important border crossing with Jordan on Friday in a deal with antigovernment rebels that also included the surrender of four nearby towns in the country’s southwest......»»
Coronavirus impact is overwhelming, Spain"s hotels association says
Hotel bookings have fallen by as much as 40% in some areas of Spain, the country's hotel federation said and flagged an overwhelming impact for the eurozone's fourth largest economy as anxiety about the coronavirus outbreak takes hold......»»
China’s Wuxi Taihu Show Theater is inspired by the country’s largest bamboo forest
Located in China’s Jiangsu Province, the recently opened Wuxi Show Theater takes its design inspiration from the Sea of Bamboo Park in Yixing, China’s largest bamboo forest......»»
The Wall Street Journal: Dozens of pro-Assad troops killed in missile strikes inside Syria
Missile strikes on Syrian government bases overnight killed dozens of pro-regime forces, raising the risks of a wider regional war just weeks after Israel was blamed for hitting an air station in the country used by Iranian elite forces......»»
Venezuela takes charge of big bank, arrests 11 executives
Authorities in Venezuela say they've arrested 11 executives at the country's largest private bank in an ongoing criminal takedown......»»
Israel strikes Iran infra in Syria in largest operation since 1974: Updates
Israeli strikes on several areas of Syria on Wednesday night killed at least 23 fighters, including five Syrian regime troops and 18 other allied forces.....»»
Germany ETF rises after last-minute immigration deal
The largest exchange-traded fund to track Germany's equity market rose on Tuesday, after the country's government reached a last-minute deal for tighter control over immigration. The deal was seen as preventing a full-blown crisis that could hav.....»»
Refugees Become Pawns in Syria"s Bid for Foreign Aid
The Assad regime, mindful of the strain Syrian refugees are putting on neighboring countries, is throwing up obstacles to their return as the country and its foreign backers seek reconstruction funds and sanctions relief......»»
Russia Launches Strikes Ahead of Offensive on Syrian Rebel Bastion
Russian warplanes struck Syria’s Idlib province as residents and rebels in the country’s last major opposition stronghold steeled for a regime offensive that the U.S. has warned could trigger a humanitarian disaster......»»
Turkey Urges Russia, Iran to Help Call Off Syrian Regime Attack on Militants
Turkey’s president pressed the countries’ leaders to prevent what could be one of the Syrian war’s bloodiest battles, as they met at a summit to discuss the fate of thousands of civilians and militants in Idlib province......»»
What U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela Mean to Oil Prices
Although the country has the world’s biggest oil reserves, a cut in its already faltering output won’t affect prices. If opposition leader Juan Guaidó takes control, however, that could change......»»
Touring the 2019 Chicago Auto Show
Manufacturers from all over the world exhibit new vehicles and technology at the country's largest auto show. CNET Roadshow's Tim Stevens takes a look at what's on display......»»
Microsoft Commits $2.2B Investment In Malaysia"s Cloud And AI Services, Largest In 32 Years
Microsoft's investment is its largest in Malaysia in 32 years. The investment will be used to expand cloud and AI infrastructure, provide AI-skilling opportunities for 200,000 people, and support the country's developers read more.....»»
How manufacturing leaders are closing the skills gap and shaping the future
As the largest industry served by GBQ, our advisors and CPAs recognize and support what millions of people around the country experience every day — pride of working in manufacturing. While serving as the backbone of economic success, driving i.....»»
You Won’t Guess the US Senators Doing the Most to Control Guns
America is split over their stance on gun culture. According to a recent Pew Survey, about half of Americans firmly believe that owning a gun is beneficial to their safety, while the other half takes the opposite stance – that gun ownership con.....»»
Jack’s Abby to take over Wormtown Brewery; purchase to close early summer
Jack’s Abby will also take a new name to underscore it's “one of the largest 100% family-owned brewing companies in the country,” it said......»»
Executive Insights: Jessica Pendergrass of Heaven Hill Brands (video)
Jessica Pendergrass is general counsel and chief compliance officer at Heaven Hill Brands, the largest independent, family-owned and -operated distilled spirits supplier in the country. .....»»