Uber Says Will Await Final EU Court Ruling Later This Year
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Uber [UBER.UL] played down an EU court opinion on Tuesday that some of its services could be illegal, saying that the case...
In Europe, Trump Gets 2nd Chance to Make 1st Impression
President Donald Trump is leaving Washington on Wednesday for his first visit to Europe since he created anxiety by declining to endorse NATO's common defense treaty explicitly.
Fire Kills Girl at Syrian Refugee Camp in Lebanon: Medical Source
BEIRUT (Reuters) - A fire killed a girl at a Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley overnight, a medical source said, the second lethal fire...
Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Spend? Money Is Conference Topic
Finances were a constant worry for William Faulkner during his early years as a writer, so an expert says it's fitting that a literary conference will focus on the theme "Faulkner and Money".
Christie Ends Shutdown, but Beach Pictures Left an Imprint
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed his final budget after a three-day state government shutdown that included a viral photo of him lounging on a state beach that was closed to the public because of a budget impasse.
Pressure Piles on China’s LeEco as Bank Seeks to Have Assets Frozen
By Jess Macy Yu and Shu ZhangTAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese tech group LeEco, which has interests ranging from smart cars to online content, is...
Appeals Court Orders EPA to Proceed With Emissions Rule
A federal appeals court orders EPA to move ahead with a rule that aims to reduce planet-warming emissions from oil and gas operations.
Maldives President Loses Parliamentary Majority After Lawmakers Defect
(Reuters) - Maldives President Abdulla Yameen lost his majority in parliament after opposition lawmakers defected and launched a new attempt to...
Sri Lanka’s Worst-Ever Dengue Outbreak Kills 225
Sri Lanka is suffering its worst-ever dengue outbreak, with the mosquito-borne virus killing 225 people and infecting more than 76,000 this year.
Christie Feels the Heat Politically After a Day at the Beach
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is feeling the heat after he was photographed sunning himself on a beach that he had closed to the public as part of a government shutdown.