For the first time in Ukraine’s history, U.S. anthracite is helping to keep the lights on and the heating going this winter following a deal that has also helped to…
more ...Brazil Gov’t Acknowledges Pension Bill Going Nowhere
Brazil’s political affairs minister Carlos Marun said on Monday that passage of a bill to overhaul the country’s costly social security system has effectively ground to a halt in Congress…
more ...Latvia’s Banking Sector Rocked by US Probe, Central Bank Chief’s Detention
Latvia’s ABLV Bank sought emergency support Monday after U.S. officials accused it of helping breach North Korean sanctions while the country’s central bank chief faced bribery allegations, turning up the…
more ...NZ Prime Minister: Revised Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Text to Be Released Wednesday
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday the final text of a revised Trans-Pacific trade pact would be released on Wednesday when her government publishes its own assessment…
more ...Officials: Aid Sector Must Innovate to Deliver Value for Money
The humanitarian sector lacks creativity and must innovate to deliver more value for the money, officials said Monday, amid fears of a funding shortfall following the Oxfam sex scandal. Aid…
more ...Riding a 270-kilogram Walking Robot
Robotic wheelchairs are already available in some countries. But what if a disabled person needs to travel over a bumpy stretch of a road or climb stairs? A lab in…
more ...Anti-Corruption Police Arrest Latvian Central Bank Chief
Latvian Prime Minister Maris Kucinskis assured the country and Europe “there is no sign of danger,” after anti-corruption police arrested the head of the Latvian central bank Saturday. “For now,…
more ...Tiny Pacemakers Could Be Game Changers for Heart Patients
Some new, tiny pacemakers are making headway around the world. One type is keeping 15,000 people’s hearts beating in 40 countries, according to the manufacturer. Studies show these small pacemakers…
more ...Big Rigs Almost Driving Themselves on the Highway
Four automakers in Japan, including Mitsubishi and Isuzu, have road-tested a form of driverless technology. The big rigs are all equipped with a type of adaptive cruise-control system as a…
more ...US Commerce Department Urges Curbs on Steel, Aluminum Imports
The Commerce Department is urging President Donald Trump to impose tariffs or quotas on aluminum and steel imports from China and other countries. Unveiling the recommendations Friday, Secretary Wilbur Ross…
more ...Robot Drives Itself to Deliver Packages
Delivery robots could one day be part of the landscape of cities around the world. Among the latest to be developed is an Italian-made model that drives itself around town…
more ...Fashionable and Able: Designers Strive to Help the Disabled
A new exhibit showcases gadgets and inventions by designers striving to make disabled people’s lives easier — in style. Faith Lapidus reports. …
more ...Facebook Forges Ahead With Kids App Despite Expert Criticism
Facebook is forging ahead with its messaging app for kids, despite child experts who have pressed the company to shut it down and others who question Facebook’s financial support of…
more ...Could Mining, Analyzing Social Media Posts Prevent Future Massacres?
In multiple online comments and posts, Nikolas Cruz, 19, the suspect in the Valentine’s Day high school shooting in Florida, apparently signaled his intent to hurt other people. I want…
more ...Massive Fraud at Indian State-Owned Bank Linked to Celebrity Jeweler
The uncovering of one of the biggest frauds at a state-owned bank in India has rocked the country’s financial sector and brought scrutiny to a billionaire jeweler who counted Hollywood…
more ...Belgian Court Orders Facebook to Stop Collecting Data
Belgian media say a Brussels court has ordered Facebook to stop collecting data about citizens in the country or face fines for every day it fails to comply. The daily…
more ...When Will Robots Work Alongside Humans?
Most analysts and economists agree, robots are slowly replacing humans in many jobs. They weld and paint car bodies, sort merchandise in warehouses, explore underground pipes and inspect suspicious packages.…
more ...Iraq’s PM Declares Country Open for Business
Iraq’s prime minister was in Kuwait this week, selling his country as a promising investment opportunity. After years of war and sectarian violence, Iraq is moving toward stability and wants…
more ...Mexico, US Express Cautious Optimism on NAFTA Deal
Top U.S. and Mexican officials on Thursday expressed cautious optimism that the North American Free Trade Agreement will be renegotiated, speaking ahead of the next round of trade talks later…
more ...White House Blames Russia for ‘NotPetya’ Cyber Attack
The White House on Thursday blamed Russia for the devastating “NotPetya” cyber attack last year, joining the British government in condemning Moscow for unleashing a virus that crippled parts of…
more ...EU Not Happy With Facebook, Twitter Consumer Rule Remedies
The European Commission says social media giants Facebook and Twitter have only partially responded to its demands to bring their practices into line with EU consumer law. The Commission…
more ...Airbus Expects Strong Growth, Looks Past Plane Troubles
Shares in European plane maker Airbus flew higher on Thursday after the company reported improved earnings and was more upbeat about the future following problems to several of its key…
more ...Pay-As-You-Go Service Offers Smartphone Access to the Cash-Strapped
Until recently, Javier, a 60-year-old line cook, couldn’t afford a smartphone. Now, thanks to a Silicon Valley company, Javier has a Galaxy S8, one of Samsung’s high-end smartphones. Javier said…
more ...Amid Booming Sales, SUVs Take Center Stage at Chicago Auto Show
A key to any successful business is to provide customers with what they want. For automakers at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, they say their customers want sport utility vehicles,…
more ...Pay-As-You-Go Smartphone Gives the Poor Access to Better Technology
In the U.S. and around the world, many poor people don’t have access to smartphones. But a Silicon Valley company is offering phones to customers in the U.S. and Mexico…
more ...Amid Record Sales, SUV’s Take Center Stage at Chicago Auto Show
High gas prices and poor fuel economy led to the decline of sport utility vehicle sales in the United States in the mid-2000s, a time when customers preferred smaller, more…
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