Massachusetts set to defend vaping ban, toughest in nation, in court
Massachusetts officials on Friday are expected to defend their crackdown on sales of vaping products in a courtroom battle testing the toughest prohibitions yet in...
Croatia government offers 2% wage hike to teachers, more might follow
The Croatian government has offered a 2% wage hike for teachers this year which is affordable at the moment, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on...
Police open fire on protesters in central Baghdad: Reuters witness
Iraqi police opened fire on protesters in central Baghdad on Friday as hundreds gathered to demonstrate against the government, shooting and critically wounding at least...
Sailing: Ainslie hopes to rule new America’s Cup wave on board ‘Britannia’
Ben Ainslie named his new multi-million dollar America’s Cup yacht “Britannia” on Friday, as he launched the revolutionary foiling AC75 he hopes will bring international...
Firmer oil still set for heavy weekly loss on demand worries
Oil prices rose on Friday but remained on track for a second consecutive weekly loss after sliding on fears that slower global economic growth would...
‘Crazy’ to withhold Ukraine aid: U.S. diplomat
A top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine thought it was ‘crazy’ to withhold military aid for the country as it confronted Russian aggression, according to evidence...
Russia summons Iranian ambassador over journalist’s arrest in Tehran: RIA
Russia’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Friday over the detention of a Russian journalist in Tehran, Russian news agency RIA reported....
BP to make Bernard Looney CEO as climate challenge looms
Bernard Looney, who will replace Bob Dudley as chief executive of BP when he retires next year, faces the tricky task of navigating the energy...
Futures slip ahead of crucial jobs report
U.S. stock index futures retreated on Friday ahead of a crucial jobs report in a dismal week for markets roiled by bleak economic data that...
UK PM Johnson will ask for Brexit extension if no deal by October 19: court documents
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will send a letter to the European Union asking for a Brexit delay if no divorce deal has been agreed...