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Pfizer CEO defends performance after Starboard activist criticism
Drugmaker boosts full-year sales and profit forecasts after reporting better than expected earningsBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say
Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Is the Trump Trade Back?
Market observers see signs that investors increasingly believe Donald Trump will win the election, but there may be alternate explanations for a shift in sentiment.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
New York menswear is back!
The city’s retail offering for men has been lacklustre, but a wave of product lovers are seeking to change thatWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Can Boeing come back?
The aircraft maker was a great American company — then things started falling apart.Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
India recalls ambassador from Canada in growing dispute over allegation of involvement in assassination of Sikh activist
India recalls ambassador from Canada in growing dispute over allegation of involvement in assassination of Sikh activistWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Southwest’s stock falls after activist calls special meeting to elect new board
Southwest Airlines’ stock took a turn lower Monday, after activist investor Elliott Investment Management called for a special meeting to give shareholders a chance to elect “a completely ...Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Canada, India expel each other's diplomats in escalating dispute over assassination
Canada says it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of a Sikh activist there and expelled him and five other diplomatsWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Canadian police accuse Indian diplomats of ‘criminal’ activities including homicides
Accusations made hours after both countries expel senior diplomats in escalating row over killing of Sikh activist. Canadian police accused Indian diplomats and consular staff of “clandestine” and ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Activist Paul Watson asks France for political asylum to avoid possible extradition to Japan
Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson, known for his decades-long fight against Japanese whaling and arrested in Greenland in July, has asked France’s president for political asylumWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Harvard donations drop sharply in wake of criticism over Israel protests
Donors and alumni cut gifts to west’s wealthiest university by 14% to below $1bn with endowment fund taking brunt of hitWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Metals trader IXM bids to become China’s answer to Glencore
Chief executive Kenny Ives reshapes CMOC-owned firm and expands into lithium tradingWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Bondholders could make $14bn from emerging market restructurings, says Debt Justice
Campaign group says debt resolution in countries from Ghana to Ukraine means potential big profits for investorsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Rights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited
A group of nearly three dozen rights groups are calling on Thailand’s prime minister to release a Vietnamese activist who has been ordered extradited home to face imprisonment on terrorism chargesWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Drive-by shootings, arson and murder: Canada accuses India of campaign against Sikh activists
Officials point to a string of cases they suspect are part of a cross-border effort sanctioned by Delhi to silence separatists. On one summer night in Ontario, a Canadian Sikh activist received ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
An activist investor reportedly wants Cheesecake Factory to split up. Analysts say it doesn’t need to.
Shares of Cheesecake Factory Inc. got a lift after hours on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that an activist investor is pressing the casual-dining chain to spin off a handful of its ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Southwest and activist investor Elliott strike deal to keep CEO Bob Jordan, add six new directors
Southwest Airlines stuck a deal with activist Elliott which staves off a potential proxy fight in exchange for sizable board representation.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland requests French citizenship after asylum bid dismissed
Environmental activist Paul Watson, who is detained in Greenland and facing possible extradition to Japan, has formally requested French citizenship after France’s Foreign Minister said his bid for ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
How activist Starboard may help boost value in Kenvue's skin and beauty business
Starboard Value and Kenvue seem to be aligned, and the conditions might be right for value creation.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Pakistani human rights activists condemn arrest of lawyers on charges creating a security risk
Pakistan’s police have arrested a Pakistani lawyer and her husband who are known for taking on human rights cases, drawing criticism from rights groupsWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
‘I can’t stop now’: Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law forces climate activist into exile
Already targeted for opposing the EACOP oil pipeline, claims that he was gay forced Nyombi Morris to flee . When an anonymous caller threatened to rape and arrest Nyombi Morris if he did not stop ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Moroccan authorities detain a human rights activist who accused government of 'blackmailing' France
A Moroccan economist known for his work defending human rights has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel ...World - ABC News - 13 hours ago -
Anti-abortion activists set up outside clinic ‘safe zones’ on first day of new law in England
Pro-choice campaigners welcome CPS guidance that ‘silent prayer’ is among the activities prohibited within the 150-metre buffer area. Anti-abortion activists have been taking up positions just ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
‘800lb gorilla’: luxury brands battle China’s hit grey-market app
Sales of top brands on DeWu make up estimated 70% of country’s grey market as consumers hunt for lower pricesWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer
South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-upWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
How back-to-back hurricanes could impact insurance rates across the U.S.
As Florida residents recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene, experts say the damage will likely worsen the home insurance crisis in the state and could lead to higher rates nationwide. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
ALCS, NLCS takeaways: Guardians win thriller over Yankees; Dodgers rout Mets
Here's your one-stop shop after all of MLB's final four teams took the field today.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Back-to-back rate cuts no indication of future ECB policy, governor says
Slovenian central bank chief Boštjan Vasle argues central bank needs flexibility to respond to signs of persistent inflationWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
Oil scores back-to-back gains, but ‘bearish landscape’ remains
Oil futures scored a second straight session of gains on Tuesday to claw back some of steep losses suffered last week, with prices supported by some upbeat prospects for Chinese demand and ongoing ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Game 2 takeaways: Dodgers take 2-0 World Series lead, but Ohtani exits with injury
The Dodgers downed the Yankees, but now await word on the status of their superstar.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago