New York progressive backed by AOC declares victory in local Democratic primary
Political newcomer Tiffany Caban, a progressive Democrat endorsed by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, declared victory in a close-run primary race for district attorney in the...
Russia says plane in Venezuela carried rotation of military specialists: TASS
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that the Russian air force plane that landed in Venezuela this week was carrying a rotation of military specialists...
Shares in Brenntag drop on report of sale of dual-use chemicals to Syria
Shares in German chemicals distributor Brenntag dropped 4.4% on Wednesday with traders citing a media report that the company sold substances to Syria that could...
France says final G20 communique must mention Paris climate change agreement
France will not accept a final G20 communique that does not mention the Paris climate change agreement, said an official at the Elysee office of...
Dutch hero Martens admits team rode luck on their way to win
Netherlands goal hero Lieke Martens admitted her side struggled through the closing stages of Tuesday’s women’s World Cup victory over Japan but said a team...
Japan financial watchdog mulls fine for Nissan over Ghosn pay issue
Japan’s markets watchdog will likely recommend that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co up to 4 billion yen ($37 million) over the alleged underreporting...
Singapore aims to create 10,000 tech jobs in three years
Singapore on Wednesday said it has plans to create up to 10,000 jobs in the technology sector over three years in an initiative to establish...
Oil prices jump on U.S. crude stocks fall, major refinery outage
Oil prices hit their highest level in nearly a month on Wednesday, buoyed by an outage at a major refinery on the U.S. East Coast...
Macron calls for synergies, alliances to strengthen Renault-Nissan
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called for further synergies and alliances to strengthen the Renault-Nissan partnership in a global market....
One killed as militants attack Pakistan police housing complex
A police constable was killed and five people injured in Pakistan on Wednesday, following a gun battle with Taliban militants at a police housing and...