Trump pardons Arizona ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio
The White House said the 85-year-old ex-sheriff of Arizona’s Maricopa County was a “worthy candidate” for a presidential pardon.
Former Indian diplomat says ‘nothing can be ruled out’ in border spat with China
A wider conflict between India and China seems unlikely despite harsh words in their Himalayan border dispute.
IMF: We see a broad-based global recovery
The global economy is doing well, the chief economist for the International Monetary Fund told CNBC on Friday.
ECB’s Mario Draghi says global recovery is firming up, euro climbs
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said Friday the global recovery is firming up.
ECB President Draghi warns of ‘serious risk’ to global economy from rising protectionism
European Central Bank President says protectionism poses a “serious risk” for continued productivity growth and potential growth in the global economy.
VW engineer jailed for emissions scandal
A US judge opts for a harsher penalty than prosecutors had recommended in the VW emissions case.
RBS accused of mistreating businesses in leaked report
A leaked report finds “inappropriate action” was experienced by many of its clients.
Trump signs executive order imposing ‘strong, new financial sanctions on the dictatorship in Venezuela’
The White House said in a statement that it could not “stand by as Venezuela crumbles” under Nicolas Maduro’s regime.
Apple removes popular apps in Iran, citing US sanctions
The crackdown follows the company’s recent removal of apps in China, The New York Times reports.
Hasta la vista, baby
Are autonomous weapons systems capable of thinking for themselves about to change modern warfare?