Aid agency says staff member, others kidnapped in Nigeria appear in video
International aid agency Action Against Hunger said on Thursday that a staff member and five others kidnapped in Nigeria last week had appeared in a...
Unilever second-quarter sales slip as wet weather hits Europe
Consumer goods giant Unilever Plc reported slightly weaker-than-expected quarterly underlying sales growth on Thursday, hit by wet weather in Europe and moderating growth in India,...
Exclusive: Nike explores sale of surfwear brand Hurley – sources
Nike Inc , the world’s largest sportswear maker, is exploring options for its surfwear brand Hurley International, including its possible divestment, according to people familiar...
French ‘flying man’ fails to cross Channel on jet-powered hoverboard
A French inventor failed in his attempt on Thursday to cross the English Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard when he missed a refueling platform mounted...
Russia’s Sberbank and Mail.ru to form JV in transportation, food
Russia’s Sberbank and internet firm Mail.ru said on Thursday they signed a letter of intent to launch a joint platform in transportation and food to...
In Georgian valley, war-scarred women battle tradition to make a living
Fending for herself after leaving a husband who kidnapped her and then losing two sons in Syria’s war, Leila Achishvili has fought hard to secure...
Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rossello resigns after weeks of mass protests
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello released a video late on Wednesday (July 24) announcing his resignation after almost two weeks of protests calling for him...
Frenchman fails in attempt to cross English Channel on jet-powered hoverboard
A French inventor failed in his attempt on Thursday to cross the English Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard when he missed a landing platform mounted...
STMicro lowers full-year sales guidance as chip market remains volatile
Franco-Italian chipmaker STMicroelectronics lowered its full-year sales guidance on Thursday in spite of improved activity in the second-quarter, signaling how the sector remains volatile given...
Toyota to invest $600 million in China’s Didi, new JV to develop mobility services
Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it will invest $600 million in Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing as well as a new joint venture as...