Asia stocks capped ahead of Fed, oil on defensive
Investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate meeting capped Asian stocks on Tuesday, while crude oil prices retreated as global growth worries overshadowed...
Rangers’ Pence (groin) lands on IL
The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Hunter Pence on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a strained right groin....
Death toll from China quakes rises to 11
The death toll from two strong earthquakes in China rose to 11 on Tuesday, with 122 people injured, state media said, adding that rescuers pulled...
Salvini proclaims Italy to be Washington’s best EU ally
Italy is the United States’ most reliable ally in Europe, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday, keen to present himself as a strong,...
Prehistoric settlement in Turkey bears telltale signs of modern woes
Overcrowding. Violence. Infectious diseases. Environmental degradation. It may sound like the worst of modern mega-cities....
Banks to include CO2 emission measures in shipping loan decisions
A group of leading banks will for the first time include efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions in their decision making when providing shipping company...
Iberdrola to launch Irish retail arm, invest $112 million in renewables by 2025
Spanish utility Iberdrola will this week launch an Irish retail business and plans to invest over 100 million euros ($112 million) in renewable energy and...
U.S. says to send more troops to the Middle East, cites Iran threats
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced on Monday the deployment of about 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for what he said were...
U.S. settles antitrust charges with Fox, CBS, Scripps, Cox, Tegna
The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it had settled antitrust charges with CBS Corp, Cox Enterprises Inc, E.W. Scripps Co, Fox Corp and Tegna...
Dramatic video shows Raptors stampede after gunshots
A cloud of dust and scores of Raptors fans are seen running in dramatic video taken after police said gunshots were reported at the team’s...