Facebook defeats appeal in U.S. claiming it aided Hamas attacks in Israel
Facebook Inc on Wednesday defeated an appeal by American victims of Hamas attacks in Israel, who sought to hold the company liable for providing the...
Germany will not join U.S.-led mission in Strait of Hormuz: Maas
Germany will not participate in a U.S.-led naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, close to Iran, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday....
Banned Nigerian Shi’ite group suspends street protests
A banned Nigerian Shi’ite Muslim group on Wednesday said it had suspended a series of protests calling for the release of its detained leader and...
Mexico’s 2020 budget won’t include new taxes: president
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday that next year’s budget, which is scheduled to be presented by Sept. 8, will not include...
Mexico to adjust tax framework to realities of digital economy
Mexico’s government will propose adjusting the tax system to address the “realities” of the digital economy and e-commerce when the 2020 budget is presented in...
Beyond Meat competitor Impossible Foods receives FDA approval for bleeding’ plant burger
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a key ingredient in plant-based burger patties made by Impossible Foods, a rival to Beyond Meat,...
Senators question FAA on aircraft certification
A group of U.S. senators on Wednesday questioned the Federal Aviation Administration oversight of Boeing Co’s 737 MAX as the agency defended the longstanding practice...
GE’s Baker Hughes beats estimates on international demand, LNG drilling
General Electric Co’s oilfield services arm, Baker Hughes, beat quarterly profit estimates on Wednesday, driven by higher LNG drilling and demand for its oilfield services...
Wall Street flat ahead of Fed rate decision
U.S. stocks were little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited a widely anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve and clues on whether it...
Senate panel backs Nord Stream 2 pipeline sanctions bill
A U.S. Senate committee passed a bill on Wednesday to slap sanctions on companies and individuals involved in building the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from...