UK may use taxes to get tech giants to do more to fight extremism, minister says
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain may impose new taxes on tech giants like Google and Facebook unless they do more to combat online extremism by taking down material aimed at radicalizing people or helping them to prepare attacks, the country's security minister said.
Romania is the most pro-US country in the EU: Ilan Laufer
Ilan Laufer, Romania’s Trade Minister, met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Friday to improve the growing trade relationship between the two countries.
Romania, US strike new trade deals under Trump
Romania-U.S. trade allies
BMW electric cars hit 100,000 sales target
BMW said on Monday it had hit its target of selling 100,000 electric cars this year around the world, benefiting from strong demand in western Europe and the United States.
Trump targets China, Russia in national security strategy
Trump national security strategy
Aston Martin owners rev up for 2018 exit with Lazard hire: report
Aston Martin's owners have hired Lazard to prepare for a stock market listing or sale of the British sportscar maker made famous by fictional spy James Bond, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Banks drag European stocks down as investors eye BoE, ECB meetings
European bank shares traded lower ahead of interest rate decisions from the Bank of England and European Central Bank.
Steady as she goes: ECB to keep money taps wide open
The European Central Bank is likely to bump up some of its economic forecasts at Thursday's meeting.
UK lawmakers assert final say on Brexit deal, challenge govt
British lawmakers upended Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans Wednesday by giving Parliament the final say on any exit agreement the government reaches with the European Union.
A look at the key points in the Brexit deal
From the Irish border to the divorce bill, the deal struck Friday between Britain and the European Union covers the main terms of divorce.
Vatican prosecutors urged to go after money laundering
European evaluators are evaluating Vatican's financial watchdogs.
Britain and EU clinch deal to move Brexit talks forward
Britain and the European Union struck a deal on Friday to move on to talk about trade and a transition period after they agreed the outline of their divorce.
Volkswagen executive sentenced to seven years for U.S. emissions fraud
A U.S.-based Volkswagen executive who oversaw emissions issues was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $400,000 by a judge for his role in a diesel emissions scandal.
UK PM Theresa May assassination attempt raises threat level in Europe
Assassination attempt on Prime Minister Theresa May
ECB Nudges Up Inflation, Growth Forecasts for 2016
The European Central Bank nudged up its inflation forecast for 2016 on Thursday and predicted price growth would remain below its target through 2018.
Fed's Lockhart: Jobs Report Not Indicative of Slowing Economy
Last Friday’s jobs report released by the Labor Department fell well below Wall Street’s expectations.
As Brexit Uncertainty Mounts, Watch These ETFs
The U.K. is leaning towards kissing the EU goodbye.
As Brexit Uncertainty Mounts, Watch These ETFs
The U.K. is leaning towards kissing the EU goodbye.
As Treasury Bonds Face More Risks, Protect Yourself
The Fed will likely set the near-term tone for treasuries.
BOE Drops Signal of Further Stimulus
The Bank of England played down the chances of a further cut in interest rates Thursday, saying it expects the U.K.'s decision leave the European Union to weigh less heavily on the economy.