U.S. to End Funding to U.N. Agency That Helps Palestinian Refugees

Residents of the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk, lined up to receive food supplies, in Damascus, Syria, in 2014. https://ift.tt/2NAuNkG support@endlesssupplies.biz (Endless Supplies .Biz) August 31, 2018 at 01:00PM

Critic’s Notebook: One Last Time, McCain Counterprograms Trump

Former Vice President Joe Biden paid tribute to his friend John McCain at the senator’s memorial service in Phoenix on Thursday. https://ift.tt/2N3J9Nm support@endlesssupplies.biz (Endless Supplies .Biz) August 31, 2018 at 01:00PM

Beto O’Rourke Dreams of One Texas. Ted Cruz Sees Another Clearly.

Beto O’Rourke, a Democratic congressman, is running for Senate in Texas on a platform of authentic liberalism. https://ift.tt/2NBjvwz support@endlesssupplies.biz (Endless Supplies .Biz) August 31, 2018 at 01:00PM

For Whom the Economy Grows

Not all Americans are benefiting from the stock markets' record highs. https://ift.tt/2N6Hvuk support@endlesssupplies.biz (Endless Supplies .Biz) August 31, 2018 at 01:00PM

In This New Restaurant, a Room Just for Pasta

Chef Robbins (far left) and her bounty of (clockwise from bottom left) spaghetti, linguine, ziti, corzetti, tagliolini, ravioli, radiatori, tortelli and pappardelle. https://ift.tt/2NEmO5V support@endlesssupplies.biz (Endless Supplies .Biz) August 31, 2018 at 01:00PM

UPDATE 1-Venezuela's PDVSA to divert tankers to nearby port after incident -sources

Venezuela's state-run PDVSA is this week organizing a contingency plan to address its latest oil-export problem following a minor incident last week at the country's main crude terminal, two sources from the firm told Reuters on Friday.

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United Continental raises fees for checked bags on certain routes

United Continental Holdings Inc on Friday increased its checked bag fees on routes to and from North America, the Caribbean and Central America. effective Aug. 31, the company said in a statement.

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares extend fall on Trump trade threats

* Emerging currencies set for 5th straight month down against USD (Updates with Trump's reported off-the-record trade comments, market levels)

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U.S. drillers add oil rigs for the first time in three weeks-Baker Hughes

U.S. energy companies added oil rigs for the first time in three weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes reported on Friday, while the rig count inched up this month as drilling steadied over the last three months.

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Too Many Chinese Children Need Glasses. Beijing Blames Video Games.

An internet cafe in Fuyang, China, in August. https://ift.tt/2Nd0XG5 support@endlesssupplies.biz (Endless Supplies .Biz) August 31, 2018 at 01:00PM

US STOCKS-Trade uncertainties bog down Wall St, Apple offers some relief

* Stock rally pauses on report Trump threatens new China tariffs

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BlackRock and Vanguard fought for gun changes yet rubber stamped Sturm Ruger's board

BlackRock and Vanguard vowed to push for gun safety and changes in the firearm industry. Yet both companies voted to reelect all the directors of gunmaker Sturm Ruger. https://ift.tt/2N85CsK support@endlesssupplies.biz (Endless Supplies .Biz) August 31, 2018 at 01:02PM

GRAPHIC-Take five: World markets themes for the week ahead

Following are five big themes likely to dominate thinking of investors and traders in the coming week and the Reuters stories related to them.

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UPDATE 1-Founder sues Papa John's board to stop 'irreparable harm'

The founder and largest shareholder of Papa John's International Inc sued the pizza chain's board and chief executive late on Thursday to stop what he described as "the irreparable harm" they are causing the company, according to a court filing.

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Wonga collapse leaves Britain's other payday lenders in firing line

The collapse of Britain's biggest payday lender Wonga is likely to turn up the heat on its rivals amid a surge in grievances by customers and calls by some politicians for tighter regulation.

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Wall St Week Ahead-US fund managers trim bank stocks on profit worries

U.S.-based mutual fund managers worried about the outlook for bank earnings have been trimming financial stocks from their portfolios, although some value-oriented portfolio managers and analysts said they still see attractive opportunities in the sector.

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