Religious parties – some new, others long-established – are fielding more than 1,500 candidates for national and provincial assemblies in Pakistan’s general election on July 25. Read full story Author:
Gunman arrested after deadly Los Angeles store hostage standoff
Police in Los Angeles arrested a man who took hostages and barricaded himself inside a Trader Joe’s store on Saturday, ending a three-hour standoff during which he fatally shot a …
Gunman barricaded in Los Angeles grocery store, takes hostages
A suspected gunman being pursued by police crashed his car and then went into a Trader Joe’s store in Los Angeles on Saturday, where he barricaded himself in and took …
FBI releases documents on former Trump adviser surveillance
The FBI on Saturday released documents related to the surveillance of former Trump presidential campaign adviser Carter Page as part of a probe into whether he conspired with the Russian …
Cuba aims to build socialism, not communism, in draft constitution
A draft of Cuba’s new constitution omits the aim of building communism, recognizes private property and opens the door to gay marriage, in a sign of changing times, although it …
‘Keep us in prayer’ says woman who lost nine in Missouri boat tragedy
A woman whose nine family members were among the 17 people killed when a tourist duck boat capsized in a storm on a Missouri lake said on Saturday she is …
IMF’s Lagarde says Argentina ‘unequivocally’ making fiscal progress
Argentina is “unequivocally” making progress on its goals to cut its fiscal deficit as part of a $50 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said …
U.S. courts allies with free trade offers at G20, France resists
The United States sought to woo Europe and Japan with free trade deals on Saturday to gain leverage in an escalating tariff war with China but its overtures faced stiff …
German industry groups warn U.S. on tariffs ahead of EU-U.S. meeting
German industry groups warned on Sunday, ahead of a meeting between European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and U.S. President Donald Trump, that tariffs the United States has recently imposed or …
In Senegal, China’s President Xi pledges stronger Africa ties
China’s President Xi Jinping pledged during a visit to Senegal on Saturday to strengthen economic ties with Africa, a continent already awash with cheap Chinese loans in exchange for minerals …
U.S. launches campaign to erode support for Iran’s leaders
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U.S. intelligence chief Coats says no disrespect intended toward Trump over Russia summit news
U.S. director of intelligence Dan Coats said on Saturday he in no way meant to be disrespectful toward President Donald Trump with what he called his “awkward response” to news …
Houston police hunt clues in killing of Bush doctor by bicyclist
Houston police are studying surveillance video and following up on tips in the killing of a cardiologist who once treated former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and was fatally shot …
Airbus CEO says eyes merger of its, BAE’s jet fighter units: Sunday Times
The chief executive of Airbus said he was open to a merger of his firm’s jet fighter business with that of BAE Systems , the Sunday Times reported. Read full …
France’s Le Maire says no U.S. trade talks with metals tariffs in place
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Saturday the European Union could not consider negotiating a free trade agreement with the United States without Washington first withdrawing its tariffs …
Fiat Chrysler names Jeep boss to replace stricken CEO Marchionne
Fiat Chrysler named on Saturday its Jeep division boss Mike Manley to take over immediately from Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne, who is seriously ill after suffering major complications following surgery. …
Factbox: The executives replacing Marchionne at FCA, Ferrari, CNH
Fiat Chrysler (FCA) said on Saturday that boss Sergio Marchionne, 66, would not be returning to work because he was gravely ill. Read full story Author:
Fiat Chrysler picks Jeep boss as CEO as Marchionne’s health worsens
Sergio Marchionne was replaced as chief executive of Fiat Chrysler (FCA) on Saturday by the head of the firm’s Jeep division, Mike Manley, after the health of the carmaker’s long-time …
Fiat says Marchionne’s health worsens, names Jeep boss as CEO
The health of Sergio Marchionne, long-time boss of carmaker Fiat Chrysler (FCA) , worsened on Saturday and he has been replaced as chief executive by Mike Manley, the head of …
Ferrari picks Louis Camilleri as CEO, Elkann as chairman
Luxury sports carmaker Ferrari said on Saturday it had appointed board member Louis Camilleri as its new chief executive, replacing Sergio Marchionne who is seriously ill. Read full story Author:
