Cautious calm reigns after Washington softens trade war rhetoric
A cautious calm returned to stock markets on Wednesday as softer rhetoric from Washington on the U.S.-China trade war soothed investors, though demand for safe-haven...
Brazil lower house approves pension overhaul in second round of voting
Brazil’s lower house of Congress early on Wednesday approved the text of a far-reaching pension reform bill in a second round of voting, 370-124, as...
Italian Senate backs train link with France, widening coalition rift
The Italian Senate on Wednesday rejected a motion by one of the ruling coalition parties, the 5-Star Movement, to block an alpine rail link with...
Tunisian defense minister Zbidi to run for president
Tunisian defense minister Abdelkarim Zbidi submitted his candidacy on Wednesday for an early presidential election expected to take place on Sept. 15....
Great Wall says JV with BMW is proceeding as planned
China’s top sport utility vehicle maker Great Wall Motor said in a stock exchange filing on Wednesday that its joint venture with BMW was proceeding...
El Paso’s congresswoman said Trump ‘put the target on our back.’ She’s skipping his visit. – The Washington Post
El Paso’s congresswoman said Trump ‘put the target on our back.’ She’s skipping his visit. The Washington Post Obama takes on hate and Trump takes on...
Wendy’s quarterly revenue falls short of estimates
Burger chain Wendy’s Co reported quarterly revenue on Wednesday that fell short of analysts’ estimates, hit by tough competition in a crowded U.S. fast-food market....
‘Be quiet’: Trump in war of words with Beto before scheduled visits to El Paso, Dayton – Fox News
‘Be quiet’: Trump in war of words with Beto before scheduled visits to El Paso, Dayton Fox News Trump attacks Obama for statement on shootings POLITICO Trump...
Taliban claim bomb attack on Afghan police; 14 killed, 145 hurt
The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide car-bomb attack on a police station in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday which the government said killed...
Indonesia’s capital curbs private cars in bid to cut choking pollution
Indonesia’s capital announced new curbs on private cars on Wednesday as it moves to rein in Jakarta’s choking air pollution, but experts warned the measures...