Normally among the most conservative of investors, insurers facing shrinking returns and big future payouts are delving increasingly into riskier corporate debt, potentially exposing themselves to defaults and more regulatory scrutiny.

Normally among the most conservative of investors, insurers facing shrinking returns and big future payouts are delving increasingly into riskier corporate debt, potentially exposing themselves to defaults and more regulatory scrutiny.

Sterling benefited as the dollar weakened, rising 0.3%, but was flat against the euro on Wednesday, as the impression grew that the rest of the world was handling the coronavirus pandemic better than the United States.

The crippling effects of the coronavirus crisis have crushed government and corporate finances and sent debt soaring. As the charts below show, it is also crunching their credit ratings and causing a spike in defaults.

The crippling effects of the coronavirus crisis have crushed government and corporate finances and sent debt soaring. As the charts below show, it is also crunching their credit ratings and causing a spike in defaults.

French consumer confidence unexpectedly dropped in July amid signs of a rebound in COVID-19 infections, as fears about unemployment remained high and people increasingly felt the need to save money, a monthly survey showed.

French consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in July amid signs of a rebound in COVID-19 infections, as fears about unemployment remained high and people increasingly felt their standard of living was falling, a monthly survey showed.

French consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in July amid signs of a rebound in COVID-19 infections, as fears about unemployment remained high and people increasingly felt their standard of living was falling, a monthly survey showed.

UPDATE 1-Sterling slips as dollar weakness fades; Brexit talks weigh  Reuters

Poland does not need to change its interest rates this year and probably will not have to in 2021, central bank rate-setter Grazyna Ancyparowicz said.

The European Central Bank extended on Tuesday a recommendation to euro zone banks should not to pay dividends until the end of the year, while allowing them to eat into their capital and liquidity buffers for even longer, to help them cope with the economic f…

The European Union's executive proposed new powers for itself on Friday to rewrite financial contracts left high and dry by the demise of the Libor interest rate at the end of next year.

Larry King is seeking to end his marriage to his seventh wife.

The 85-year-old talk show host is seeking to end his 22 year marriage to Shawn King; he's been married 8 times to 7 different women and has 5 kids

Larry King has filed for divorce from his seventh wife, Shawn Southwick King, after nearly 22 years of marriage, his lawyer confirms to PEOPLE. Read on for details.

Larry King is seeking a divorce from his seventh wife, Shawn King, after 22 years.

Larry King is seeking a divorce from his seventh wife, Shawn King, after 22 years.

At least 13 people have been killed and 31 injured after a bus carrying Chinese tourists slid off a road in Laos, the Chinese Embassy in Vientiane, the Laotian capital, said on Tuesday.

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Kosovo's special prosecutors are investigating the role of 22 police officers in the last year's arrest and extradition of six Turkish nationals, a move activists called human rights violation, the prosecutors said on Thursday.

A Zambian court on Tuesday adjourned until September the start of corruption trial involving a former cabinet minister that prompted some western donors to freeze aid to the southern African nation.

A top U.S. lawmaker joined the chorus of officials demanding answers from the Bureau of Prisons over the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein in federal custody.

The Church Rock uranium mine disaster is still poisoning Navajo lands, but victims say they have been ignored for 40 years.

Britain and the United States urged Tanzania on Friday to guarantee due process of law for a journalist arrested on charges that his lawyer and rights groups called politically motivated.

He was old-school tough but knew how to create a character. “What you create in your mind is what makes people get behind you or go against you,” he said.

Today, let us allow others to make their choices without judgement. Let's also give ourselves a break from negative self-chatter and criticism. Today is a day for freedom and easy living! Rev. Larry King https://t.co/opuRhZ8Jug

RT @NBA_NewYork: Actors playing Knicks Truck Robinson, Ray Williams & Trent Tucker rehearse dunks in Season 2 of HBO’s series “Winning Time…

RT @NBA_NewYork: Actors playing Knicks Truck Robinson, Ray Williams & Trent Tucker rehearse dunks in Season 2 of HBO’s series “Winning Time…

RT @NBA_NewYork: Actors playing Knicks Truck Robinson, Ray Williams & Trent Tucker rehearse dunks in Season 2 of HBO’s series “Winning Time…

RT @damocrat: Markle: “I think it’s really great to be a feminist and be feminine, to embrace both.” Larry King: “Is feminism still a goo…

RT @NBA_NewYork: Actors playing Knicks Truck Robinson, Ray Williams & Trent Tucker rehearse dunks in Season 2 of HBO’s series “Winning Time…

RT @NBA_NewYork: Actors playing Knicks Truck Robinson, Ray Williams & Trent Tucker rehearse dunks in Season 2 of HBO’s series “Winning Time…

RT @NBA_NewYork: Actors playing Knicks Truck Robinson, Ray Williams & Trent Tucker rehearse dunks in Season 2 of HBO’s series “Winning Time…

I always watch CNN but I could't find a journalust like Larry King.He was unique.

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RT @NBA_NewYork: Actors playing Knicks Truck Robinson, Ray Williams & Trent Tucker rehearse dunks in Season 2 of HBO’s series “Winning Time…

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RT @Obacruze: Happy Birthday King Burna Boy. You done did it. We go Jam wella, Aje! Not now, but at the top. I dey climb no worry. E go Cle…

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RT @Alpha_Yom: 1. You don’t have the right to decide for the Ijebus who the honor 2. Ko ro gba lenu e with the disrespect on Ooni throne…

Today, let us feel at home in the infinite possibilities and limitless resources of Life. It is God's good pleasure to receive and act upon our thoughts and feelings. What a great day to be working with Spirit as we create our experience of the world. Larry King https://t.co/Cbyr5Dq6QF

RT @Momoko08960252: @lorrainemking What an obnoxious person this Black looking man is. Meghan took part in "Won't stand for Racism" action…

All who enjoyed watching "Dallas" will love this interview! It is dynamic! Dallas Larry Hagman and Linda Gray on Larry King CNN Part 1 https://t.co/towO5u6kgl via @YouTube

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“When the red light is on - you show up!” ~Larry King

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RT @JayinKyiv: Remember in 2011 when mainstay of American news culture Larry King took $225,000 from Russian government proxies (manafort &…

“I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening.” – Larry King ASAP CHAMPION JM YOSURES #JMYosuresOnASAP

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RT @TalkinYanks: King escapes trouble! https://t.co/zh299iin0d

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Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts. Larry L. King

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RT @schreibtatze: Let us notice that we move in harmony with the rhythm of Life. We are in union with everyone and everything. Today, every…

Larry King Interviews Oprah on The Secret. https://t.co/931oqN9cEH via #YouTube

RT @schreibtatze: Let us notice that we move in harmony with the rhythm of Life. We are in union with everyone and everything. Today, every…

Let us notice that we move in harmony with the rhythm of Life. We are in union with everyone and everything. Today, everything is easy! Rev. Larry King https://t.co/M7pVVUfHHp

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RT @taurenwells: And the Lord will be king over all the earth. Zechariah 14:9