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Criminal case sheds light on Apple self-driving car technology
The criminal complaint filed Monday against an ex-Apple Inc employee for allegedly stealing self-driving car trade secrets from the Cupertino company provides a handful of new details about its work on the technology, experts said.
Japanese PM to visit flood disaster area, new warnings issued
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe headed for the flood-stricken western part of Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from the worst weather disaster in 36 years passed 160 and health worries increased amid scorching heat and the possibility of new floods.
U.S. ramps up trade row with China, threatens new tariffs
The Trump administration raised the stakes in its trade dispute with China on Tuesday, saying it would slap 10 percent tariffs on an extra $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
'Imagine the joy:' Father, four-year-old son reunite in U.S. immigration crisis
With tears and smiles, Salvadoran asylum seeker Walter Armando Jimenez Melendez reunited with his 4-year-old son Jeremy on Tuesday after six weeks of anguished separation.
NATO's paradox: united against Russia but divided by Trump
To the pomp of brass bands and a fly-past of fighter jets, the NATO alliance holds a two-day summit from Wednesday looking stronger militarily than at any time since the Cold War and with plans to expand further to curb Russian power.
U.S. says to slap tariffs on extra $200 billion of Chinese imports
The Trump administration raised the stakes in its trade war with China on Tuesday, saying it would slap 10 percent tariffs on an extra $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
Trump administration cuts grants to help people get Obamacare
The Trump administration is cutting most of the funds previously provided to groups that help people get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act and will push them to promote plans lacking the law's benefits and protections, a government...
'Hooyah! Mission accomplished' greets Thai boys rescued from cave
Thais reacted with relief, gratitude and exhilaration on Wednesday after the successful rescue of the last group of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave complex, ending an 17-day ordeal that gripped Thailand and the world.
Harry and Meghan visit Dublin in first trip as married couple
Prince Harry paid tribute on Tuesday to Britain's complex and "at times tragic" shared history with Ireland, at the start of a two-day visit to Dublin with his wife Meghan, their first trip abroad since their wedding in May.
U.S. judge says government must reunite immigrant families or face penalties
The U.S. government must rapidly reunite 63 children under the age of five who were separated by immigration officials after crossing into the United States from Mexico, or face penalties, a judge said on Tuesday.
Pfizer says delaying drug price hikes after Trump conversation
Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it was deferring drug price increases for no more than six months after the company's chief executive officer had an extensive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Tramway to the stars? Studio proposes skyway to Hollywood sign
The famed Hollywood sign, worldwide symbol of Los Angeles, could be easier to reach if a proposal for a mile-long aerial tramway up the mountains gets the go-ahead.
Yen rises, stocks set to slip as U.S. raises stakes in trade conflict
The yen rose across the board on Wednesday and Asian stocks were poised to come under pressure after the United States said it would impose tariffs on an extra 200 billion worth of Chinese imports, escalating the trade war.
Trump says Pfizer is rolling back drug price hikes
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Pfizer Inc was rolling back drug prices after he spoke with Pfizer's chief executive officer and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
British regulator to fine Facebook over data protection breaches
Britain's information regulator said on Wednesday she intends to fine Facebook for breaches of data protection law as her office investigates how millions of users' data was improperly accessed by consultancy Cambridge Analytica.
Brush fire prompts evacuation of landmark Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles
The landmark Griffith Observatory, a popular tourist attraction in the hills overlooking Los Angeles, was evacuated on Tuesday due to a brush fire near the facility in a corner of the surrounding park, authorities said.
U.N. hails renewed ties between Eritrea and Ethiopia, no word on sanctions
The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday welcomed warming ties between Eritrea and Ethiopia, but diplomats said it stopped short of pledging that it could review sanctions on Eritrea after the United States, China, Britain, France and Ivory Coast raised...
U.S. may list tariffs on $200 billion more Chinese products: official
U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to publish this week a list of $200 billion in additional Chinese products to be hit with tariffs, possibly as early as later on Tuesday, an administration official said.
Motel 6 settles lawsuit over guest data given to U.S. immigration agents
Motel 6 has agreed to settle a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit claiming it violated the privacy of Hispanic guests by providing guest lists to U.S. immigration authorities to aid in law enforcement.
Britain to almost double troops in Afghanistan after U.S. request
The British government is planning to almost double the number of its troops in Afghanistan after a request from U.S. President Donald Trump for reinforcements to help tackle the fragile security situation there.