Category Archives: World
US gov't accuses Fiat Chrysler of cheating on emissions
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government accused Fiat Chrysler on Thursday of failing to disclose software in some of its pickups and SUVs with diesel engines that allows them to emit more pollution than allo...
Jan 12, 2017
Asian stocks mixed after China data
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Asian stock markets were mixed on Friday as disappointing Chinese trade data dented already bleak investor sentiment following U.S. President-elect’s Donald TrumpR...
Jan 12, 2017
OPEC chief 'confident' countries to meet oil production cuts
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - The head of OPEC said on Thursday that he remains “confident” that the cartel and outside members will stick to an agreement to cut production to help boo...
Jan 12, 2017
Markets Right Now: Banks lead a broad decline in US stocks
NEW YORK - The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 11:45 a.m. U.S. stocks moved broadly lower in midday trading, giving back the market’s gains from the day before. Ba...
Jan 12, 2017
Officials: More than 40 per cent of California out of drought
SONOMA, Calif. - More than 40 per cent of California has emerged from a punishing drought that covered the whole state a year ago, federal drought-watchers said Thursday, a stunning transformation cau...
Jan 12, 2017
Q&A: How Trump says he'll break from his business
NEW YORK - Donald Trump says he is leaving his famed business behind. Well, sort of. That is the muddled message from the president-elect’s news conference Wednesday about plans to separate hims...
Jan 12, 2017
Carson questioned about housing views, experience
WASHINGTON - Former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson defended his experience and credentials Thursday to serve as the nation’s new housing secretary, turning to his life story to sho...
Jan 12, 2017
Police: Suspect in officer's killing was wearing body armour
ORLANDO, Fla. - A fugitive who is the focus of a four-day manhunt was wearing a bulletproof vest when he fatally shot an Orlando police sergeant earlier this week, Orlando’s police chief said Th...
Jan 12, 2017
Baltimore police commits to sweeping changes in deal with US
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore police department committed to a sweeping overhaul of its practices Thursday under a court-enforceable agreement with the federal government. The Justice Department agreement...
Jan 12, 2017
Abe pledges investments, speedboats to China-friendly Manila
MANILA, Philippines - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday pledged $8.7 billion worth of business opportunities and private investments along with speedboats and other counterterrorism equip...
Jan 12, 2017