Asian shares gain despite doubts over US-China trade talks
U.S. stocks moved mostly higher in early trading Monday, adding to the market's upbeat finish last week amid signs of progress in resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.
Experts say Tesla board may have too many ties to CEO Musk
Corporate governance experts say Tesla's board may be too close to Chairman and CEO Elon Musk, and that could be holding up any action taken on the company's leadership.
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German minister declares nation's bridges safe and reliable
Germany's transport minister says the country has reliable procedures for checking bridges "that I trust and citizens can trust too."
Malaysia lobbies for Chinese help amid fiscal woes
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says he hopes China will sympathize with his country's fiscal problems as he meets with Chinese leaders after suspending multibillion-dollar Beijing-backed projects in his country.
Russian space executive, 2 others charged with fraud
Russia's top investigative agency says it has detained a deputy head of the nation's top space corporation on fraud charges.
French audit warns 840 bridges may face risk of collapse
An audit commissioned by the French government says about 840 French bridges are suffering from serious damages and at risk of eventual collapse.
Malaysian leader tours Alibaba, meets Jack Ma on China visit
A Chinese state broadcaster says Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has met with Chinese billionaire Jack Ma at the start of his trip to China.
Stocks jump as hopes rise for progress on China trade talks
U.S. stocks are mostly lower Friday morning as chipmakers slide, leading losses for technology companies.
Nigeria construction site collapses, trapping several people
Nigerian rescue officials say they are working to pull out a number of people trapped under the rubble of a collapsed shopping complex that was under construction in the capital, Abuja.
US Steel to invest $750M in Gary Works plant in Indiana
U.S. Steel plans to spend at least $750 million to upgrade a century-old steel mill along northwestern Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Markets Right Now: Stocks shake off wobbly start, end higher
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
No clean-up of nuclear leak in South Carolina for years
Federal regulators say the Westinghouse Electric Company has no plans to clean uranium leaks at a nuclear fuel plant despite evidence that it could reach South Carolina's water supply.
World's biggest shipping company cautions on trade tensions
Danish shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk says it swung to a profit in the second quarter but cautioned about uncertainty related to global trade amid U.S. sanctions on major economies.
Bridge collapse highlights Italy's aging infrastructure
As Italy comes to terms with the disaster of this week's bridge collapse, the government is accusing the highway operator for focusing too much on its financial interests, putting a spotlight on the country's management of vital infrastructure.
Judge orders new federal review of Keystone XL pipeline
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. State Department to conduct a more thorough review of the Keystone XL pipeline's proposed pathway after Nebraska state regulators changed the route.
Elon Musk proposes Los Angeles tunnel to Dodger Stadium
Traffic-weary baseball fans could someday travel to and from Dodger Stadium on a public transportation system underneath Los Angeles — if Elon Musk's latest bold plan comes to fruition.
The Latest: Bridge collapse death toll lowered by 1 to 38
The latest developments following the deadly collapse of a highway bridge in Italy (all times local): 9:45 a.m.
Forests group halts plan to endorse Indonesian paper giant
The main global group for certifying sustainable wood has suspended plans to give its influential endorsement to Indonesian paper giant Sinarmas after revelations it cut down tropical forests and used an opaque corporate structure to hide its activities.
Bridge in Italy had unusual design, required constant work
The bridge that collapsed in the Italian port city of Genoa was considered a feat of engineering innovation when it was built five decades ago, but it came to require constant maintenance over the years.










