US States, Caribbean Nations Back Mexico's Appeal In Arms Lawsuit

WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - A group of 22 U.S.
state attorneys general on Monday blasted Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp and said they need do more to address problems with millions of U.S. vehicles that are prone to theft.
March 27 (Reuters) - UK equities surged on Monday, helped by a gain in bank stocks on renewed hopes that the turmoil in the sector will be contained following the buyout of Silicon Valley Bank, while Standard Chartered jumped after agreeing to sell its Jordanian business.
March 27 (Reuters) - European stocks rallied in early deals on Monday, as calm descended on markets following a turbulent week for banking shares that was fuelled by worries about stability in the sector after the collapse of Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank.
2011 through 2022 model year vehicles. The free upgrade will be offered for 3.8 million Hyundai and 4.5 million Kia vehicles, the automakers and NHTSA said.
Hyundai said the upgrade applies to various U.S.
The attorneys general letter said the automakers had failed to take adequate steps to address the alarming rate of theft and urged them to accelerate the implementation of the software upgrade and provide free alternative protective measures for owners whose cars cannot support the software upgrade.
"Gold is set to shine through the market chaos with expectations around the Fed cutting rates in 2023, fuelling upside gains," Otunuga said, adding that a potent fundamental spark is needed to conquer the $2,000 psychological level and the March 2022 peak to hit a record high.
The Fed on Wednesday raised interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected, but took a cautious stance on the outlook because of banking sector turmoil even as Fed Chair Jerome Powell kept the door open on further rate rises if necessary.
Pittsburgh Penguins 36 27 10 235 236 82 6.
Washington Capitals 34 32 8 236 231 76 7. Florida Panthers 36 30 7 255 251 79 5. New Jersey Devils 46 19 8 256 201 100 3. New York Islanders 37 28 9 219 205 83 5. Montreal Canadiens 29 38 6 211 270 64 Metropolitan Division W L OTL GF GA PTS 1. Columbus Blue Jackets 23 42 7 196 285 53 Central Division W L OTL GF GA PTS 1. Ottawa Senators 35 33 5 231 238 75 7. Tampa Bay Lightning 42 26 6 253 230 90 4. Louis Blues 33 34 6 236 268 72 7. New York Rangers 43 20 10 247 198 96 4. Dallas Stars 39 20 14 251 204 92 4. Philadelphia Flyers 28 32 12 195 236 68 8. Carolina Hurricanes 47 16 9 241 188 103 2. Minnesota Wild 42 22 9 219 198 93 2. Chicago Blackhawks 24 43 6 179 262 54 Pacific Division W L OTL GF GA PTS 1.
Earlier this month, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he had launched a civil investigation into Kia and Hyundai´s sale of vehicles to Minnesota consumers that lacked industry-standard, anti-theft technology and sought documents and answer questions under oath.
Calgary Flames 33 26 15 235 231 81 6. Vancouver Canucks 34 34 5 250 267 73 7. Vegas Golden Knights 46 21 6 242 205 98 2.
Los Angeles Kings 43 20 10 258 236 96 3. Colorado Avalanche 43 23 6 240 200 92 3.
March 27 (Reuters) - European stocks climbed on Monday, as a sense of calm returned to markets following a week of turbulence over concerns about banking sector stability after the collapse of Credit Suisse and two U.S.
The U.S.
action targets former director of the Paraguayan Civil Aviation Authority, Edgar Melgarejo, current member of the Paraguayan Panel for the Discipline of Judges and Prosecutors, Jorge Bogarin, and current Court Clerk Vicente Ferreira, State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a statement.
Chiba Bank Ltd lost 1.2% and Shizuoka Financial Group Inc declined 1.06%. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc fell 1.01%. Concordia Financial Group Ltd was Nikkei's worst-performing financial stock, losing 1.68%.
March 23 (Reuters) - The United States has designated one former and two current Paraguayan officials for what Washington said was their involvement in "significant corruption," making the officials and their families ineligible for entry into the North American country.
The states filing the brief were California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Buffalo Sabres 35 31 6 258 267 76 6. Detroit Red Wings 31 32 9 209 238 71 8. Mar 27 (Stats Perform) - Standings from the NHL games on Sunday Atlantic Division W L OTL GF GA PTS 1.
Boston Bruins 57 11 5 275 157 119 2. Toronto Maple Leafs 44 20 9 251 203 97 3.
The brief from the Caribbean governments, which was joined by a network of non-governmental organizations, follows a summit among regional leaders last month held in the Bahamas, where arms trafficking was a key topic.
Toshiba's board, which includes representatives from Paul Singer's Elliott Management and Farallon Capital Management, formally accepted JIP's offer of 4,620 yen a share, Toshiba said in a statement on Thursday, valuing it at 2 trillion yen ($15.2 billion).
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- WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - A group of 22 U.S. state attorneys general on Monday blasted Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp and said they need do more to address problems with millions of U.S. vehicles that are prone to theft. March 27 (Reuters) -...