Nissan joins GM in exiting auto group backing Trump

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co said on Friday it was joining General Motors in exiting a group of automakers that had backed U.S. President Donald Trump in his bid to prevent California from imposing its own vehicle emissions rules.

Dish Network reaches $210 million 'robocall' telemarketing settlement

Dish Network Corp has agreed to pay $210 million to the U.S. government and four states to resolve a long-running lawsuit claiming it made millions of illegal phone calls to sell and promote satellite TV and programming services.

Russia to Germany gas pipeline targeted in U.S. defense bill

The annual U.S. defense policy bill unveiled by lawmakers late on Thursday contains sanctions that backers say will halt one of Russia's biggest projects in Europe: the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

Mexico's Alfa says spun-off Controladora Nemak to list on December 14

Mexican conglomerate Alfa said on Friday its spun-off autoparts company Controladora Nemak would start trading on the Mexican stock exchange from December 14 after financial authorities gave their approval for the listing.

U.S. in talks with Huawei CFO Meng on resolving criminal charges: source

U.S. prosecutors are discussing a deal with lawyers for Huawei finance chief Meng Wanzhou to resolve criminal charges against her, a person familiar with the matter said, signaling a potential end to a case that has strained ties between the United States, China and Canada.

Timeline: Key events in Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's extradition case

The U.S. Justice Department is discussing a deal with lawyers for Huawei's Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou, that would allow her to return to China from Canada, a person familiar with the matter said.

Canada trade deficit shrinks slightly in October, still higher than expected

Canada's trade deficit narrowed slightly to a still greater-than-expected C$3.76 billion ($2.94 billion) in October as exports grew at a faster pace than imports, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday.

Wall Street hits highs as slowing job growth spurs stimulus bets

Wall Street's main indexes rose to all-time highs on Friday as data showing the slowest U.S. jobs growth in six months raised investors' expectations for a new fiscal relief bill to help revive the coronavirus-hit economy.

Brexit deal not possible yet so PM Johnson to speak to EU chief

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will discuss the state of Brexit talks on Saturday afternoon, after negotiators said they had been unable to reach an agreement.

Lufthansa's unionized ground staff back cost-cutting deal, document shows

A deal to cut costs and save jobs at Lufthansa has won the support of a majority of the Verdi trade union members who work for the German airline as ground staff, according to the results of a ballot seen by Reuters on Friday.

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