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September 25, 2018

China official says talks impossible with 'US holding knife'

China cannot hold talks with Washington on ending their escalating trade dispute while the United States "holds a knife" to ...

September 25, 2018

Asian stocks lower on US-China trade worries

Asian stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday after a Chinese government report accusing the Trump administration of bullying ...

September 25, 2018

Japan preschools using tablets to prep tots for digital age

It's drawing time at this suburban nursery school in Japan, but instead of crayons, tiny fingers are tapping on colors on ...

September 25, 2018

EU, Iran set financial "vehicle" to ease trade between them

Five world powers and Iran agreed late Monday to establish a financial facility in the European Union to facilitate payments ...

September 25, 2018

The Latest: Trump cites 'very good experiences' with France

The Latest on President Donald Trump at the U.N. General Assembly (all times local): 7:15 p.m. President Donald Trump is ...

September 25, 2018

Ernst & Young faces 2nd sexual harassment complaint

Ernst & Young was slapped Monday with a second sexual harassment complaint in less than year describing a culture of ...

September 24, 2018

With new coach and new arena, Giannis, Bucks are all smiles

Giannis Antetokounmpo was all smiles but had no jokes. The Milwaukee Bucks' All-Star forward was more business this time ...

September 24, 2018

'Rocket Man' to 'Terrific': Trump lauds Kim in UN return

President Donald Trump raised hopes at the United Nations on Monday that a second meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un ...

September 24, 2018

How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Global stocks took small losses Monday after China reportedly pulled out of trade talks with the U.S. Industrial companies ...

September 24, 2018

Markets Right Now: Stocks sink as China said to rebuff talks

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. Stocks are closing mostly lower on Wall Street ...

September 24, 2018

Russia to provide Syria with new S-300 air defense missiles

Russia announced Monday it will supply Syria's government with sophisticated S-300 air defense systems after last week's ...

September 24, 2018

Greece: Drones used to spot tax cheats on Santorini

Tax authorities say they have used surveillance drones in Greece for the first time to spot violations on Santorini, where ...

September 24, 2018

UK's Labour opposition says it might back new Brexit vote

Britain's main opposition party took a step at its annual conference toward backing a new referendum on Brexit — but stopped ...

September 24, 2018

Deutsche Bank ordered to install money laundering monitor

Germany's financial regulator has ordered Deutsche Bank to install a special monitor to oversee the implementation of ...

September 24, 2018

Germany looking to sell costly, rarely used drone to Canada

Germany is looking to sell a secondhand surveillance drone that has cost the country more than 700 million euros ($823 ...

September 24, 2018

Reports: Versace on verge of sale to Michael Kors

An Italian newspaper reports that the Versace group is on the verge of announcing its sale to an American company for 2 ...

September 24, 2018

Brexit backers advocate alternative economic plan

Brexit advocates unveiled Monday a new economic plan for Britain's departure from the European Union as official figures ...

September 24, 2018

French government to cut taxes on businesses, households

The French government plans to cut taxes by 24.8 billion euros ($29.2 billion) next year in an effort to boost the economy ...

September 24, 2018

Dense swarm of bats causes flap at Vienna airport

Birds are a well-known hazard for airport operators, but Vienna airport officials have had to deal with different winged ...