U.N.’s Bachelet says 55,000 linked to IS in Syria and Iraq should be tried or freed
U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Monday that 55,000 former Islamic State fighters, including foreigners, and their families detained in Syria and Iraq...
Natixis’ H2O sells some illiquid debt to try to staunch outflows
H2O, one of French bank Natixis’ asset management businesses, has sold off some illiquid assets and removed entry fees across its funds as it tries...
China says FedEx should offer a proper explanation on Huawei
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that FedEx Corp should offer a proper explanation, after the firm apologized for refusing to ship a Huawei Technologies...
Vietnam jails American for 12 years for attempting to overthrow state
A court in Vietnam on Monday sentenced an U.S. citizen to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of “attempting to overthrow the state”...
Pompeo visits Saudi Arabia as U.S. prods Iran for talks
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Jeddah on Monday to consult with regional allies amid heightened tensions with Tehran after President Donald Trump...
India’s monsoon rains cover half of the country: weather department official
India’s annual monsoon rains have covered nearly half of the country and conditions are favorable for further advancement into the central and western parts this...
India’s monsoon rains cover half of the country – weather department official
India’s annual monsoon rains have covered nearly half of the country and conditions are favorable for further advancement into the central and western parts this...
Asylum applications in EU rise as more Venezuelans seek refuge
The number of people seeking political asylum in the European Union is rising again, driven up by Latin American refugees, but flows are expected to...
Oil prices climb as U.S.-Iran tensions mount
Oil prices rose on Monday to extend gains from last week, bolstered as tensions remain high between Iran and the United States after U.S. Secretary...
Santander to pay 1 billion euros to end insurance accord with Allianz Group
Spain’s largest lender Banco Santander said on Monday it will pay almost 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to end an agreement between Allianz and Banco...
