As finance leaders from around the world meet at the World Bank in Washington this week, food service workers at the poverty-fighting organization are highlighting what they see as a galling situation: The workers who put food on the...
The incoming president of the World Bank was born in India and had his early success in business thereBENGALURU, India -- The incoming president of the World Bank was born in India and forged his early business success there, a fact...
Former President Donald Trump has visited the offices of New York’s attorney general for his second deposition in a legal battle over his company’s business practices, answering questions for around seven hours instead of invoking...
Japan and South Korea agreed to resume regular visits between their leaders and take steps to resolve a trade dispute during a long-awaited summitTOKYO -- Japan and South Korea agreed to resume regular visits between their leaders...
Authorities say a tech consultant has been arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO -- A tech consultant was arrested and charged with murder Thursday in the stabbing...
Boeing has a new problem with its 737 Max planesBoeing said Thursday that production and delivery of a “significant number” of its 737 Max planes could be delayed because of questions about a supplier’s work on the fuselages.Boeing...
The head of Slovakia’s central bank has been convicted of bribery and fined 100,000 eurosBRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- The head of Slovakia's central bank, who is a member of the European Central Bank committee that decides monetary...
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate inched down for the fifth straight week, positive news for potential home buyers and a real estate market that’s been chilled by the Federal Reserve’s series of interest rate hikes the past...
Protesters opposed to President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise the retirement age are marching in cities and towns around France in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standardsPARIS...
Delta Air Lines has reported a $363 million loss for the first quarter because of much higher spending on labor and fuelDelta Air Lines reported a $363 million loss for the first quarter on Thursday, with higher spending on labor and...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose to their highest level in more than a year, but remain at relatively low levels despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy and job market in its battle against inflationU.S....
Egypt is embarking on a privatization push to help its cash-strapped government after pressure from the International Monetary FundCAIRO -- In Egypt, state-owned companies bottle water, make dry pasta and cement, and run gas stations...
General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire stateDETROIT -- General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to...
Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street lower after the Federal Reserve said its economists expect a “mild recession” this yearBEIJING -- Asian stock markets declined Thursday after the Federal Reserve said its economists...
French unions are staging a new round of nationwide protests, on the eve of an expected ruling by a top constitutional body that they hope will derail President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular pension reform planPARIS -- French unions...
Russia's top diplomat says Moscow may pull out of a wartime deal that allows the export of Ukrainian grain to global markets if the West fails to remove obstacles to Russian agricultural exportsANKARA, Turkey -- Russia may pull...
The White House has proposed a federal rule to limit how law enforcement and state officials collect medical records if they investigate women who flee their home states to seek abortions elsewhereWASHINGTON -- The White House on Wednesday...
Poland’s new agriculture minister has vowed to introduce quality controls on the massive inflow of grain from Ukraine and to ensure its efficient transport abroadWARSAW, Poland -- Poland’s new agriculture minister vowed Wednesday...
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is in the Chinese financial hub of Shanghai as he looks to boost ties with his country's biggest trade partnerBEIJING -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was in the...
Shares of airlines have fallen after American issued a lackluster first-quarter outlook and said profit could be below Wall Street expectationsFORT WORTH, Texas -- Airline stocks tumbled Wednesday after American Airlines issued a lackluster...
Warner BrosWarner Bros. Discovery unveiled a streaming service Wednesday combining iconic HBO programming such as “The Sopranos” with a mix of unscripted TV series in a push to reap more subscribers from what so far has been a...
