Tokyo stocks edge down after 4th straight day of gains

Tokyo stocks fell slightly Thursday, as investors locked in gains after four consecutive days of advances, while a stronger yen weighed on some exporters. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 141.62 points, or 0.42 percent, from Wednesday at 3…

US allies reluctant on Red Sea task force

By Phil Stewart, David Latona and Angelo Amante WASHINGTON/MADRID/ROME (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden hoped to present a firm international response to Yemen’s Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping by launching a new maritime force, but a week after…

US allies reluctant on Red Sea task force

By Phil Stewart, David Latona and Angelo Amante WASHINGTON/MADRID/ROME (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden hoped to present a firm international response to Yemen’s Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping by launching a new maritime force, but a week after…

US allies reluctant on Red Sea task force

By Phil Stewart, David Latona and Angelo Amante WASHINGTON/MADRID/ROME (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden hoped to present a firm international response to Yemen’s Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping by launching a new maritime force, but a week after…