France’s Lafarge has charge of crimes against humanity lifted
A French appeal court on Wednesday rejected a preliminary charge of “complicity in crimes against humanity” brought against cement maker Lafarge, part of Lafarge Holcim,...
Trump defiant after day of Democrat wins
U.S. President Donald Trump struck a defiant note on Wednesday at a rally in Louisiana a day after Democrats clinched victories in a raft of...
Shakira to celebrate Latino culture and her birthday at Super Bowl
Colombian pop superstar Shakira wants to make her performance at the 2020 Super Bowl a celebration of Latino culture – and her own birthday....
LafargeHolcim says takes note of French court decision on Syria
LafargeHolcim has taken note of a French appeal court decision to drop the charge of complicity in crimes against humanity brought against Lafarge SA over...
Ford may consider making branded pickups in China if cities open more
Ford Motor Co will consider building Ford-branded pickup trucks in China if restrictions on driving pickups in cities are relaxed and it could also roll...
U.S.-China trade deal hopes restart stocks rally
Europe’s share markets hit a more than 4-year peak and bond yields shuffled higher on Thursday, as Beijing signaled a ‘phase 1’ trade deal with...
Power struggle escalates at German railways: sources
A power struggle has escalated at Germany’s Deutsche Bahn [DBN.UL], with the position of finance chief Alexander Doll at risk, company sources said ahead of...
Malaysia sentences five men to jail, caning and fines for gay sex
A Malaysian religious court sentenced five men on Thursday to jail, caning and fines for attempting gay sex, media and a rights group said....
Chinese government bodies call for prohibition on vaping in public
Chinese government bodies have jointly called for a ban on consuming e-cigarettes in public, as the country gradually works to regulate its fast-growing vaping industry....
Philippines’ Duterte warms to idea of banning plastics
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has proposed banning plastic, his spokesman said on Thursday, which could provide the impetus needed for the Congress of one of...