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Opposition coalition frays ahead of nominations for Indonesian presidential poll
A political coalition formed to challenge Indonesian President Joko Widodo in next year's elections is under strain after a senior official from one party described Widodo's likely opponent, Prabowo Subianto, as a "cardboard general" and a...
China revamps national technology leadership group, tech shares rise
China has revamped a national leadership group charged with planning and studying its key technological development strategies, signaling potential policy shifts are underway as its technological ambitions fueled a backlash abroad.
Court rejects appeal of ex-Stanford swimmer against sexual assault conviction
A California court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a former Stanford University swimmer who was found guilty of sexual assault and served a sentence that many say was too lenient.
Hungry for growth, food makers seek new flavor of CEO
PepsiCo Inc's incoming chief executive Ramon Laguarta is the latest of a new generation of leaders tasked with reigniting growth at the world's best-known food and drink brands as they fight back against media-savvy independent rivals.
U.S. airlines say further amending websites to change Taiwan references
The United States' three largest airlines said they are in the process of amending their systems to address Chinese requests over how they refer to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, after Chinese state media reported that they had yet to complete rev...
Crews gain ground on monster California wildfire
Crews battling the largest wildfire in California's history took advantage of milder overnight temperatures to gain considerable ground in containing the blaze on Wednesday, a day after officials said it would take until September to snuff it ou...
U.S. to give Colombia $9 million to help Venezuelan migrants: Haley
The United States will give Colombia $9 million to help provide for hundreds of thousands of refugees from Venezuela fleeing a severe economic and political crisis over the past 18 months, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Wed...
New Colombia government to review decision to recognize Palestine
Colombia's new government said it would review former President Juan Manuel Santos' recognition of Palestine after the previously unreleased decision was made public on Wednesday.
Congressman Collins, son charged with insider trading
Christopher Collins, a Republican U.S. congressman from New York who was one of President Donald Trump's earliest supporters, was criminally charged on Wednesday with taking part in an insider trading scheme involving an Australian biotechnology...
Trade tensions torpedo oil, U.S. sanctions hammer Russian rouble
Asian shares were subdued on Thursday after a new round of tit-for-tat tariffs in the U.S.-Sino trade conflict torpedoed oil prices, while the Russian rouble tumbled as the U.S. slapped fresh sanctions on the country.
U.S. senator says Russians have penetrated Florida election systems: Tampa Bay Times
Russian operatives have penetrated some of Florida's election systems and could delete registered voters ahead of the November elections if the systems are not adequately protected, Florida U.S. Senator Bill Nelson told the Tampa Bay Times on We...
Trump ally Kobach holds narrow lead in Kansas gubernatorial primary
U.S. President Donald Trump's first choice as governor of Kansas, Kris Kobach, held a narrow, 200-vote lead in the Republican primary over the current governor with nearly all votes counted, according to the Kansas Secretary of State web site.
Brazil's Alckmin to follow pragmatic trade policy: running mate
If Brazilian presidential candidate Geraldo Alckmin is elected in October, his government will follow a more pragmatic approach to trade partners Russia and China in order to open markets for its food exports, his running mate said on Wednesday.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over pesticides in wildlife refuges
Conservationists on Wednesday notified the Trump administration that they would sue over its reversal of a 2014 decision prohibiting bee-killing pesticides and genetically modified crops on U.S. wildlife refuges.
U.S. joins lawsuits against Indivior, Reckitt over drug Suboxone
The U.S. Justice Department has joined several whistleblower lawsuits against Indivior Plc and Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, alleging that the drugmakers improperly marketed the opioid addiction treatment Suboxone.
Star witness testimony ends under attack by ex-Trump aide Manafort's lawyer
Star government witness Rick Gates ended three days of testimony on Wednesday after admitting he lied, stole money and cheated as lawyers for U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort attacked his character.
Fox tops profit, revenue estimates as cable earnings rise
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc's quarterly profit and revenue topped Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as the Rupert Murdoch-controlled media company earned higher fees from cable distributors.
Afghanistan says surrendered Islamic State fighters are war prisoners: U.S. general
Afghanistan told the United States that Islamic State fighters who surrendered last week will be treated as prisoners of war, and not honored guests, despite the warm welcome they had initially received, a top U.S. general said on Wednesday.
Beer drinkers lose U.S. appeal over Anheuser-SABMiller merger
A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected an antitrust challenge by 23 beer drinkers to Anheuser-Busch InBev SA's $107 billion purchase in 2016 of SABMiller Plc, which they claimed would thwart competition and raise prices in the U.S. beer m...
Brad Pitt details millions spent supporting Jolie and kids
Brad Pitt on Wednesday rebutted claims that he had failed to support his children and accused his estranged wife Angelina Jolie of trying to manipulate the media in their long drawn-out divorce.