U.S.’ Mnuchin says ag sales to China will ‘take time to scale up’ to $40-50 billion
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday that it will take time for Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural goods to “scale up” to the...
Record breaking Nepal climber seeks to inspire future mountaineers
A Nepali climber who scaled the 14 highest peaks in six months and six days to become the world’s fastest mountaineer said on Wednesday he...
Hungary vetoes NATO statement on Ukraine over minority rights: minister
Hungary has vetoed a joint NATO declaration on Ukraine as it did not contain a reference to its neighbor’s obligation to fully respect the rights...
As winds worsen, new wildfire erupts near Reagan Library outside Los Angeles
A fresh wildfire ignited near the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library outside Los Angeles on Wednesday as extraordinarily dry, prolonged Santa Ana winds whipped through the...
U.N. climate chief says exploring options for hosting climate talks after Chile withdraws
The United Nation’s climate chief said the secretariat is exploring a range of options for hosting this year’s round of climate talks in December after...
Oil extends losses as U.S. stockpiles jump
Oil prices extended losses Wednesday after a steep U.S. crude inventory build added to worries about a possible delay in resolving the U.S.-China trade war,...
GM President Mark Reuss takes on additional responsibilities
General Motors Co said on Wednesday President Mark Reuss would now oversee North America, South America, China and international regions....
What Vindman’s testimony shows us about Trump’s idea of loyalty – CNN
What Vindman’s testimony shows us about Trump’s idea of loyalty CNN Impeachment Isn’t Just About Ukraine Bloomberg 2 State Department witnesses offer insight into extent of Ukraine...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro threatens to cancel license of network linking his name to murder case
President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday he could cancel the license of Brazil’s largest TV network Globo after it reported an allegation connecting him with...
Syrian army, Turkish forces clash near border: state media
Syrian army troops clashed with Turkish forces near the border town of Ras al Ain on Wednesday, Syrian state media reported, as Ankara said it...