U.S. sanctions firm it says provides jet fuel to Russia in Syria
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a firm it said was participating in a scheme to avoid U.S. sanctions while helping provide jet...
“Imperfectionism” top toy trend at Hamley’s for Christmas
A robot bumping into things and a quirky creature with pointy ears are expected to be among the top children’s gifts this Christmas, according to...
How Ukraine got caught up in Trump’s impeachment battle
Ukraine is the unwitting participant in a political battle in Washington between President Donald Trump and the Democrats ahead of the 2020 election....
Sri Lanka’s ruling party nominates deputy leader as presidential candidate
Sri Lanka’s ruling party on Thursday nominated its deputy leader, Sajith Premadasa, to run in a presidential election on Nov. 16, a move that appeared...
Poland’s ruling party has 40% support before Oct.13 vote – Reuters poll
Poland’s ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party continues to command the highest support of any political grouping ahead of parliamentary elections in October, according...
Highlights of the U.S. whistleblower complaint
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee on Thursday released a declassified version of a whistleblower report accusing President Donald Trump of using his office to solicit...
Top U.S. spy official says whistleblower who accused Trump acted in ‘good faith’
The top U.S. intelligence official said on Thursday that a whistleblower who filed a complaint concerning President Donald Trump has “acted in good faith,” testifying...
Husband of murdered lawmaker decries ‘inferno of rhetoric’ in UK politics
The husband of Jo Cox, a British lawmaker murdered before the Brexit referendum in 2016, has urged the UK parliament to step back from a...
German climate plan envisages more investment, renewables growth
Investment by German industry should rise by an extra 9.3 billion euros ($10.19 billion) to 2030 under the government’s climate plan, boosting total economic output...
McDonald’s joins Beyond Meat bandwagon with Canada tests
McDonald’s Corp will test a new “plant, lettuce and tomato” sandwich using Beyond Meat’s patties in some restaurants in Canada next week, following major rivals’...