Verizon agrees to fix failing broadband networks to settle investigation

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Scott Olson) Verizon has agreed to fix failing copper networks and boost fiber deployment in New York, two years after state officials began investigating the quality of Verizon landline phone and broadband service. A settlement with Verizon “will require the company to repair 54 central offices across the state, replace […]

Kim Jong Un agrees to ‘refrain’ from missile tests in historic message to Trump

STR/AFP/Getty Images Kim Jong Un said North Korea would “refrain” from further missile or nuclear testing. The message was delivered in Washington by South Korea’s chief envoy that met with Kim earlier this week. North Korea launched nearly two dozen missiles last year, including a one that could theoretically reach the continental US, and completed […]

Kalanick agrees: Google was and is “in the lead” in autonomous vehicles

Enlarge / Travis Kalanick, one of Uber’s co-founders, seen here in 2013. (credit: Fortune Live Media / Flickr) SAN FRANCISCO—In highly-anticipated testimony wrapping up the second day of trial, former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick confirmed that Uber’s primary competitor in self-driving cars is indeed Waymo. “Do you believe they are in the lead?” Waymo’s attorney, […]

Qatar Agrees to Settle With US Government on Open Skies Dispute

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Alexis Sanchez agrees Manchester United deal to make him best-paid Premier League star

All that is left for United to do now to complete the long-running saga is to agree the transfer with Arsenal. United manager Jose Mourinho is keen to press through with his dramatic bid for Alexis Sanchez after tempting him out of what looked like a certain move to rivals City. He is even clinging […]

Chelsea shocker: Max Allegri agrees to replace Antonio Conte at end of season – report

Conte’s future at Chelsea remains uncertain despite the Italian managing to steer the Blues’ season back on track. However, with the 48-year-old still seething at club owner Roman Abramovich’s reluctance to back him in the transfer market, a parting of the ways could be in the offing. Chelsea have made a habit of sacking managers […]

Thomas Lemar agrees to join Liverpool after holding talks with Reds – report

Liverpool are on the lookout for replacements for Barcelona-bound Philippe Coutinho and Lemar is their priority target. With Barcelona ready to pay in the region of £133m for the Brazilian, Liverpool have been working on finding his replacement in the background. According to Yahoo Sport, Liverpool have held talks with Lemar and the France international […]

Israel agrees to EU deal excluding settlements

Israel’s government has approved an agreement with the EU that includes a provision excluding funding for settlements, seemingly consenting to the EU’s boycott of settlements. The agreement centers on Israel’s part in the EU’s ENI Cross-Border Cooperation in the Mediterranean (CBC Med) program, which provides funds for projects for non-EU countries in the Mediterranean area, […]

Nigerian air force says US agrees to sell it $593 million worth of Super Tucano fighter planes

Thomson Reuters ABUJA (Reuters) – The Nigerian air force said on Wednesday the United States had agreed to sell fighter planes to Nigeria, as the West African country continues its eight-year conflict with Islamist insurgency Boko Haram. The sale of the 12 A29 Super Tucano aircraft, with weapons and services, is worth $ 593 million. […]