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Labor Department accidentally released some inflation data early on Wednesday May 16, 2024 08:33AM

(Reuters) - A subset of key and highly sensitive U.S. inflation data was inadvertently published about 30 minutes ahead of its scheduled release on Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said, and a full investigation to the latest data-management misstep at the agency is underway.

"In advance of today's (Consumer Price Index) and Real Earnings releases, BLS inadvertently loaded a subset of files to the website approximately 30 minutes prior to the... (continue reading...)


Novo Nordisk building site hit by fire, Danish TV2 reports May 16, 2024 08:26AM

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A fire broke out at a Novo Nordisk construction site in the Danish city of Kalundborg on Thursday, TV2 News reported, citing local police.

A Novo Nordisk spokesperson confirmed there was a fire but declined to comment further.

It was not immediately clear what the rapidly expanding maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy was building at the site.

(Reporting by Louise Rasmussen and Terje... (continue reading...)


Palestinian president calls on Arab countries for financial support May 16, 2024 08:25AM

DUBAI (Reuters) - The Palestinian government has not received the financial support it had expected from international and regional partners, President Mahmoud Abbas said at an Arab League summit on Thursday.

"It has now become critical to activate the Arab safety net, to boost the resilience of our people and to enable the government to carry out its duties," Abbas added.

(Reporting by Ali Sawafta and Tala Ramadan; Editing by Michael Georgy)


Tunisian lawyers go on strike, protest against alleged police abuse May 16, 2024 08:23AM

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian lawyers began a one-day nationwide strike on Thursday, with hundreds taking to the streets of the capital, to protest against the recent arrest of two of their colleagues, one of whom they say was tortured during his detention.

This is the second time this week Tunisian lawyers have staged a strike amid an escalation of the political crisis in the country following the arrest of two lawyers and two journalists last week in... (continue reading...)


Singapore wakes up to first new leader in 20 years May 16, 2024 08:20AM

By Xinghui Kok

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's first prime minister in 20 years held an initial cabinet meeting on Thursday after taking office with a pledge to sustain what he called the miracle of the wealthy city state amid an uncertain global environment.

After being sworn in on Wednesday night, attending a party and receiving congratulations from world leaders, Lawrence Wong posted on Instagram that the government of the Asian... (continue reading...)


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