BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign exchange reserves fell less than expected in February as the yuan weakened on fears over the fast spreading coronavirus epidemic and its severe impact on economic activity. The country’s foreign exchange reserves – the world’s largest – fell $8.779 billion in February to $3.107 trillion, central bank data showed on […]
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Monday denied a congressional oversight committee’s request to hear from top officials, accusing Democrats of having “squandered” their opportunity to get relevant information from Attorney General William P. Barr this summer by instead using their time to “air grievances.” The House Judiciary Committee had asked that Eric S. Dreiband, […]
By Jesús Aguado and Emma Pinedo MADRID (Reuters) – Spain moved on Tuesday to tackle a shortfall of farm workers due to the coronavirus crisis by authorizing the temporary hiring of tens of thousands of immigrants or jobless people. Border restrictions and lockdowns have forced many foreign workers to stay at home during the peak […]
