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Medical group MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks
The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti's capital after escalation in violence
Doctors Without Borders said that it is stopping operations across Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince and due to an escalation in violence to its staff. from police.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
Chuck Todd: Trump is burning his political capital quickly
There are all sorts of lessons we like to pass on to our kids when it comes to competition, chief among them how to be a good loser and how to be a good winner.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
‘Capitalism incarnate’: inside the secret world of McKinsey, the firm hooked on fossil fuels
Interviews and analysis of court documents show how the world’s most prestigious consulting firm quietly helps fuel the climate crisis. Two giant, mirrored walls are set to rise out of the sands of ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Thrive Capital: the venture firm staking billions on a few big bets
The ‘all in or all out’ approach of Josh Kushner’s VC business inverts the traditional venture model. Will it pay off?Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Citadel's Ken Griffin says Trump's tariffs could lead to crony capitalism
"I am gravely concerned that the rise of tariffs puts us on a slippery slope towards crony capitalism," the billionaire investor said.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Caps' Ovechkin out 4-6 weeks with leg fracture
Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and could be out up to six weeks, pausing his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment
Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companiesSports - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Trenton NJ Police Violate Residents’ Rights, DOJ Report Finds
Officers in Trenton have caused the deaths of innocent people, a Justice Department report found, citing a fatality that occurred after officers pushed a man’s face into the ground.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Wood helps Avalanche beat Ovechkin-less Capitals 2-1
Miles Wood scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 2-1Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Tax rises drive surge in venture capital trust investment
Savers have put £250mn in VCTs since April, up 27% in a yearWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Tatar has goal and assist as Devils beat Capitals 3-2
Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 3-2Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters as capital under lock down ahead of rally
A Pakistani security officer says police have arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in Islamabad to demand the ex-premier’s release from prisonWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Pakistani capital under lockdown to block rally by Imran Khan supporters
Government shuts down internet, blocks highways and brings in troops to stop protest by former PM’s supporters. Pakistan’s capital was put under lockdown as the government shut down the internet, ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Pakistan capital under lockdown as protesters call for Khan’s release
Supporters of jailed former prime minister march on Islamabad in latest threat to Shehbaz Sharif’s legitimacyWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Small plane carrying six people crashes near Costa Rica's capital
A small plane carrying six people has crashed southeast of Costa Rica’s capital, but the condition of those aboard was not immediately knownWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
How a single capital market would unlock Europe’s potential
Improving access to capital is crucial to build on the continent’s proven strengthsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
A violent showdown in Pakistan's capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran KhanWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Imran Khan supporters pour into capital to challenge Pakistan’s government
Thousands of demonstrators breach barricades to reach close to Islamabad’s Red Zone before being pushed backWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Albanian opposition supporters block the capital’s streets in an anti-government rally
Albanian opposition lawmakers and their supporters have blocked the capital’s main streets for hours accusing the government of corruption and demanding it be replaced by a technocratic caretaker ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
‘Adios Adani!’ Bribery charges threaten group’s Africa ambitions
Kenya’s reversal of support for airport project underlines global ramifications of US indictmentBusiness - Financial Times - 17 hours ago -
China’s market targets are ‘just psychological’, says former regulator
Frank remarks by onetime securities commission chief give rare insight into Beijing financial policymakingBusiness - Financial Times - 17 hours ago -
Polish bank chief warns capital shortage will affect green transition
Szymon Midera says mortgage mis-selling costs have depleted funds available to finance switch towards renewablesWorld - Financial Times - 17 hours ago -
UFC champ Jon Jones agrees to anger management classes to resolve assault charge
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has agreed to attend anger management classes to resolve a pair of misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his home in which he was accused of being hostileSports - ABC News - October 29 -
UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones avoids trial after agreeing to anger management classes
Agreement reached after incident during drug test Jones will defend heavyweight belt in November UFC heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones has agreed to attend four hours of anger management ...World - The Guardian - October 29