Europe

Defense spending by European NATO states remained below the threshold President Donald Trump said was crucial to achieve.

Defense spending by European NATO states remained below the threshold President Donald Trump said was crucial to achieve.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday demanded a new Scottish independence referendum to be held in late 2018 or early 2019, once the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union have become clear.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday demanded a new Scottish independence referendum to be held in late 2018 or early 2019, once the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union have become clear.

British Prime Minister Theresa May could clear the final hurdle standing between her and the start of Brexit negotiations on Monday when lawmakers will thrash out the final wording of a bill giving her the power to start the EU exit process.

British Prime Minister Theresa May could clear the final hurdle standing between her and the start of Brexit negotiations on Monday when lawmakers will thrash out the final wording of a bill giving her the power to start the EU exit process.

LONDON (AP) — Britain's top minister for leaving the European Union said Sunday that lawmakers should let Prime Minister Theresa May "get on with the job" of quitting the bloc, and the main opposition Brexit spokesman said he expects the divorce papers to be filed this week.

LONDON (AP) — Britain's top minister for leaving the European Union said Sunday that lawmakers should let Prime Minister Theresa May "get on with the job" of quitting the bloc, and the main opposition Brexit spokesman said he expects the divorce papers to be filed this week.

Spanish oil giant Repsol has revealed the largest U.S. onshore oil discovery in 30 years, located in Alaska’s North Slope.

The self-proclaimed ultimate driving machine has hit a pothole in the world's most important luxury market.

Eurozone banking shares hit their highest level since last January on Friday, extending gains after the European Central Bank struck a more optimistic tone on the economy.

Eurozone banking shares hit their highest level since last January on Friday, extending gains after the European Central Bank struck a more optimistic tone on the economy.

The European Central Bank left its policy stance unchanged as expected on Thursday, keeping unprecedented stimulus in place and maintaining its dovish guidance even though inflation and growth have rebounded more quickly than expected.

The European Central Bank left its policy stance unchanged as expected on Thursday, keeping unprecedented stimulus in place and maintaining its dovish guidance even though inflation and growth have rebounded more quickly than expected.

The European Central Bank is set to keep monetary policy on hold on Thursday as it casts a nervous eye ahead to high-risk elections in France and the Netherlands.

The European Central Bank is set to keep monetary policy on hold on Thursday as it casts a nervous eye ahead to high-risk elections in France and the Netherlands.

European shares edged up on Wednesday after minor gains in Asia as Chinese import data signaled a recovering economy.

European shares edged up on Wednesday after minor gains in Asia as Chinese import data signaled a recovering economy.