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Sergio Marchionne, Who Saved Fiat and Chrysler, Has Died
Sergio Marchionne, who engineered turnarounds to save both Fiat and Chrysler from near-certain failure, has died.
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Judge Upholds State Lawmaker Killer’s Life Sentence
A Pennsylvania man who was convicted of beating a state lawmaker to death as a teen will remain in prison for the rest of his life.
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Massachusetts Candy Company Plant Abruptly Closes
The owner of a company that makes candies such as Necco wafers and Sweethearts has unexpectedly shut down operations at its Massachusetts plant.
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EU Ready to Respond to US Tariffs With Duties Worth $20B
The European Union says it’s ready to retaliate against the United States with tariffs on products worth $20 billion if President Donald Trump puts duties on cars and auto parts from Europe.
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Survey Shows German Economy Resisting Trade Fears _ So Far
A closely watched index of confidence among German business executives barely fell in July, suggesting that for now Europe’s largest economy remains unharmed by growing global conflict over trade.
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Catalan Separatist Puigdemont to Return to Belgium Saturday
Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont says he will return to Belgium on Saturday, following Spain’s decision to withdraw a European warrant that prompted Germany to arrest him in March.
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Indian Troops Kill 2 Kashmir Rebels in Fighting
Government forces killed two rebels in a gunbattle in disputed Kashmir on Wednesday, police said, triggering protests and clashes by residents against Indian rule.
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15 Detained in China Rabies Vaccine Scandal
Chinese state media say a total of 15 people have been detained in a growing scandal over the faking of records by a rabies vaccine maker.
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Iran Replaces Central Bank Governor Amid Currency’s Decline
Iran’s state news agency says President Hassan Rouhani has replaced the governor of the central bank as the country’s currency hovers around record lows.
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Ryanair Cabin Crews in 4 European Countries Go on Strike
Cabin crew workers for low-cost airline Ryanair are holding a two-day strike in four European countries over working conditions, forcing thousands of passengers to make last-minute travel plans at the peak of the summer holiday season.
