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Asian factories slow as China-U.S. trade conflict starts to bite
Manufacturing activity across Asia slowed in July, deepening concerns about the region's economic outlook as an intensifying trade conflict between the United States and China sent shudders through their trading partners.
Four people missing in Northern California wildfire, 16 found safe
Assisted by calmer winds at their backs, firefighters in northern California on Tuesday tightened their grip on a deadly blaze raging for more than a week around the city of Redding, as 16 people listed as missing turned up safe.
Trump defends trade and tariff policies at Tampa rally
U.S. President Donald Trump defended his trade policies on Tuesday in a speech in Florida and said American farmers hurt by retaliatory tariffs from China were bearing up, in a sign he is feeling some political heat on the issue.
Trump to propose 25-percent tariff on $200 billion of Chinese imports: source
The Trump administration plans to propose slapping a 25-percent tariff on $200 billion of imported Chinese goods after initially setting them at 10 percent, in a bid to pressure Beijing into making trade concessions, a source familiar with the plan s...
Mexico extradites accused gunman in 'Fast and Furious' case
A man accused of murdering a U.S. Border Patrol agent in a case linked to the U.S. government's "Fast and Furious" gun-running sting was extradited on Tuesday from Mexico to the United States, the U.S. Justice Department said in a statement.
'I feel blessed' - No deaths in Mexico passenger jet crash
Dozens of people were injured when a packed Aeromexico-operated Embraer jet crashed right after takeoff in Mexico's state of Durango on Tuesday, but authorities said most were not seriously hurt and there were no fatalities.
Anna Wintour to stay 'indefinitely' at Vogue, quashing exit rumors
Anna Wintour, the influential editor of Vogue magazine, is remaining in her job "indefinitely," publisher Conde Nast said on Tuesday, refuting rumors that she was on her way out after 30 years.
Asian shares rise on trade war relief as investors await data
Asian shares rose on Wednesday, following gains on Wall Street, as a report of attempts to renew talks between the United States and China eased trade war fears, but investors will be keeping a close eye on data due today.
About 85 injured in Aeromexico plane crash
As many as 85 people were injured on Tuesday when an Aeromexico-operated Embraer passenger jet crashed in heavy rain soon after takeoff in Mexico's state of Durango, but authorities said there were no fatalities.
UK shop price deflation weakest since December - BRC
British shop prices fell in July at their slowest pace since the end of 2017 and food inflation picked up speed, according to data on Wednesday that will be little relief for households still feeling the pinch on their spending power.
Carlyle Group signs lease at One Vanderbilt in New York
SL Green Realty Corp , a major New York landlord, said on Tuesday that The Carlyle Group LP signed a 15-year lease for three floors at One Vanderbilt, a marquee office tower that is part of a bevy of new buildings redefining the city's skyline.
Eighty-five injured in Aeromexico plane crash in Mexico: authorities
About 85 people were injured on Tuesday, some seriously, when an Aeromexico-operated Embraer passenger jet crashed just after takeoff in Mexico's state of Durango, but authorities said there were no fatalities.
Facebook says it uncovered new meddling before 2018 U.S. elections
Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it had identified a new coordinated political influence campaign to mislead its users and sow dissension among voters ahead of November's U.S. congressional elections.
U.S. judge halts release of blueprints for 3-D printed guns
A U.S. judge on Tuesday blocked the imminent release of blueprints for 3-D printed guns, hours before they were set to hit the internet, after several states sued to halt publication of designs to make weapons that security screening may not detect.
Apple's pricey iPhone X, subscriptions deliver earnings beat
Apple Inc sales led by the pricey iPhone X pushed quarterly results far beyond Wall Street targets on Tuesday, with subscriptions from App Store, Apple Music and iCloud services bolstering business.
U.S. senior official says he flagged risks for children from border separations
A senior official at the U.S. agency charged with caring for migrant children believed separating them from their parents carried "significant risk" of harm and said on Tuesday concerns had been raised internally before the Trump administration made...
South Africa's ANC to amend constitution to allow land expropriation
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday the ruling African National Congress will push ahead with plans to amend the constitution to allow for the expropriation of land without compensation.
Nigeria's Senate president quits ruling party in fresh blow to Buhari
Nigeria's Senate president on Tuesday became the latest senior politician to leave the ruling party, dealing a fresh blow to President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of an election next year.
DoubleLine's Gundlach: Short-maturity U.S. Treasuries look attractive
Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive of DoubleLine Capital, said on Tuesday that short-maturity U.S. Treasuries "look as good" relative to stocks and long-maturing bonds than they have in a long time.
Jury chosen in trial of former Trump campaign chief Manafort
Prosecutors and defense attorneys selected a 12-member jury on Tuesday to weigh the fate of Paul Manafort, U.S. President Donald Trump's former 2016 campaign chairman, in the first trial to arise out of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russ...