Asda: Workers rejecting new contract face the sack

The supermarket's workers have until Saturday night to agree new contracts or face dismissal.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PxQRQJ

White House to name Chad Wolf as acting secretary of homeland security: Politico

The White House plans to name Homeland Security official Chad Wolf as the department's acting secretary, Politico reported on Thursday, citing three unnamed people familiar with the situation.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2N3RH5V

Canada denies sharing Huawei CFO Meng's devices details with FBI: court documents

The Canadian attorney general has filed affidavits asserting that information identifying Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's electronic devices was not shared with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during her December 2018 arrest in Vancouver, court documents showed on Thursday.

from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2oztMC2

Asian shares slip on trade deal worry, dollar defensive

Asian shares fell on Friday in a weak start to the month and off three-month highs struck this week on fresh concerns over Sino-U.S. trade prospects and ahead of U.S. economic data, while the dollar eased against major rivals.

from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2PAkvVq

Canada denies sharing Huawei CFO Meng's devices details with FBI: court documents

The Canadian attorney general has filed affidavits asserting that information identifying Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's electronic devices was not shared with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during her December 2018 arrest in Vancouver, court documents showed on Thursday.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2BZop27

U.S. imposes new Iran sanctions, but waives others

The United States said on Thursday it had imposed sanctions on the Iranian construction sector and trade in four materials used in its military or nuclear programs, even as it waived sanctions to let foreign firms continue non-proliferation work in Iran.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/332usyY

U.S. imposes new Iran sanctions, but waives others

The United States said on Thursday it had imposed sanctions on the Iranian construction sector and trade in four materials used in its military or nuclear programs, even as it waived sanctions to let foreign firms continue non-proliferation work in Iran.

from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/335VAgv

Quotation of the Day: What Recovery? Life on the Edge

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/33115Nk

Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer

By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/320bast

Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns

By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2r3R4kv

Thai king creates boot camp-style 'unity' courses

Thousands of civil servants, police and teachers are being sent to a military camp in Thailand for intensive training in community service and loyalty to the monarchy, according to the Royal Palace and interviews with trainees and organizers.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Ww8ykW

Thai king creates boot camp-style 'unity' courses

Thousands of civil servants, police and teachers are being sent to a military camp in Thailand for intensive training in community service and loyalty to the monarchy, according to the Royal Palace and interviews with trainees and organizers.

from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2WuAo1f

Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare

MPs criticise the maker's use of non-disclosure agreements and its response to tumble dryer fires.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2qX9LWQ

Nationals stun Astros to win maiden World Series title

The Washington Nationals stunned the Houston Astros 6-2 in a winner-take-all Game Seven on Wednesday to secure their maiden Major League Baseball World Series title in a Fall Classic unlike any other.

from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2PDb07N

New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line

By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2WuPYtH

FREE SPEECH VICTORY: Kentucky Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Christian Print Shop Owner

The Kentucky Supreme Court handed a victory Thursday to Lexington promotional print shop owner Blaine Adamson. 

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/322a9QL

U.S. North Korea envoy Biegun nominated for No. 2 job at State Department

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun, a widely respected foreign policy veteran, to become the next deputy secretary of state.

from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2WvSwYo

N.B.A. Suspends Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns 2 Games for Fighting

By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2qX5Jha

See the Paperwork: Trump Changes Residence to Florida

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2WxmdrW

Trump, Lifelong New Yorker, Declares Himself a Resident of Florida

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Wxm9sc

Southern California endures second straight day of wind-stoked wildfires

A fresh spate of Southern California wildfires roared to life on Thursday, destroying homes and forcing evacuations, as the region faced a second day of explosively fierce Santa Ana winds that have fanned flames, displacing thousands of residents.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/326Z4hg