Azerbaijan president promotes economy minister to vice PM: Azertag
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday relieved Economy Minister Shakhin Mustafayev of his duties and appointed him a Deputy Prime Minister, state news agency Azertag...
UTC expects Boeing to maintain 737 MAX production rate in 2019
United Technologies expects its customer Boeing to keep producing 42 737 MAX planes per month in 2019, allaying fears of a manufacturing pause that could...
Lockheed Martin profit up but forecasts lower cash flow in 2020; shares slip
Lockheed Martin Corp raised its estimate for 2019 earnings on Tuesday as quarterly profit climbed 9.2% amid improved sales of its F-35 fighter jets, but...
UPS COO’s retirement overshadows e-commerce fueled profit rise
United Parcel Service Inc’s e-commerce fueled quarterly profit beat on Tuesday was overshadowed by news that Jim Barber, widely viewed as the world’s biggest parcel...
Amputee ex-soldier aims for Paralympic glory with world-first snowboard design
A former British Army soldier is hoping to achieve his Paralympic dreams with the world’s first 3D-printed snowboard bindings. Anna Bevan reports....
Catalan leader urges Spain to start talks on self-determination
Catalonia’s regional government leader called on Madrid on Tuesday to open talks on self-determination for the restive Spanish region after days of at-times violent protests...
Iraqi security forces killed 149 protesters, most by shots to head, chest: government inquiry
An Iraqi government committee investigating a wave of unrest found that 149 civilians were killed because security forces used excessive force and live fire to...
Uniqlo ad sparks protests and parody in S. Korea
A commercial by Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo has stirred a consumer backlash in South Korea amid accusations that it mocks victims of wartime forced labor...
Lockheed Martin raises 2019 forecast as quarterly profit climbs 9.2%
Lockheed Martin Corp raised its forecast for 2019 earnings as it reported a 9.2% rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, helped by increased sales in...
P&G raises full-year forecast after beauty, healthcare brands drive profit beat
Procter & Gamble Co on Tuesday raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts after a better-than-expected first quarter, powered by demand for its premium beauty...