Chilean Financial Minister: Pinera to Impose Austerity But Not ‘Mega-adjustments’
Chile’s new government is preparing belt-tightening measures after inheriting a larger-than-anticipated fiscal deficit from its predecessor, but the measures will...
UN Investigators Cite Facebook Role in Myanmar Crisis
U.N. human rights experts investigating a possible genocide in Myanmar said Monday that Facebook had played a role in spreading...
Trump Blocks Broadcom Takeover of Qualcomm
U.S. President Donald Trump is blocking Singapore-based Broadcom, maker of computer and smartphone chips, from taking over U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm....
World Wide Web Inventor Says Big Tech Must Be Regulated
The inventor of the worldwide web, Tim Berners-Lee, called on Monday for powerful internet platforms and social media companies to...
Trump Says US to Discuss European Tariffs That Hurt American Economy
President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. will be talking with European officials about eliminating tariffs it believes hurt the...
EU Extends $1.2 Billion Loan to Ukraine
The European Union’s foreign policy chief says the EU will extend a 1 billion-euro ($1.2 billion) loan to struggling Ukraine....
What Happens at SXSW?
What originally started as a music festival in the 1980s has evolved into an event that is much bigger and...
Scientists Hope to Clean Space Junk
Space scientists say the satellites and other spacecraft orbiting the Earth, including the International Space Station, are in increasing danger...
India, France Call for Affordable Solar Technology to Address Climate Change
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged over $850 million for solar projects in emerging economies, as both India and France called...
Economic Problems Prompt Iran to Cautiously Consider Change
Labor strikes. Nationwide protests. Bank failures. In recent months, Iran has been beset by economic problems despite the promises surrounding...
Test for Carbon Monoxide in the Body Could Help Diagnose Disease
A quick and reliable way of detecting carbon monoxide gas in the bloodstream could act as an early warning system...
The Rising Problem of Old Batteries
Technology increasingly relies on rechargeable batteries as a source of energy. Today’s batteries are better and last longer, but when...
China: ‘No Winners in a Trade War’
China said Sunday it does not intend to ignite a trade war with the U.S. because the move would be...
Trade Representatives From US, EU, Japan Discuss New Metal Tariffs
Trade representatives for Japan and the European Union met with the U.S. trade representative Saturday in an effort to avoid...
Facebook Exclusive Deal: Streaming 25 MLB Games
Facebook is getting deeper into the professional sports streaming game, partnering with Major League Baseball to air 25 weekday afternoon...
Scientists Try to Crack Dolphins’ Language
Researchers in Sweden have embarked on a four-year project whose aim is to understand one of the most complex animal...
US Tariffs Spark Fears of Trade Conflict in Asia
Several Asian nations that are major trading partners with the U.S. reacted strongly Friday to a U.S. decision to impose...
China Gears Up to Retaliate Against US Tariffs
China is gearing up to retaliate in response to stiff U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum as Chinese industry associations...
Students Learn Real Skills, Earn Simulated Profits
Young people around the United States are creating virtual businesses that produce simulated products, which are marketed and sold for...
Hiring Surge Added 313,000 Jobs in February, Most Since July 2016
U.S. employers went on a hiring binge in February, adding 313,000 jobs, the most in any month since July 2016,...
Watchdog: Western Tech Used for Hacking in Turkey, Syria
A Canadian company’s hardware is being used to hack internet users along Turkey’s border with Syria, researchers said Friday, adding...
Students Learn Real Skills By Creating Virtual Businesses
Students around the United States are creating virtual businesses that produce simulated products, which are marketed and sold for virtual...
