Israel says Oman will open its airspace to Israeli carrier
Israel's prime minister says Oman will open its airspace to Israel's national airline.
Commuter chaos in Germany due to rail strike over pay
German train workers have gone on strike, leading to cancellations in the country's long-distance and commuter rail system and making tens of thousands of employees and school children late.
The Latest: France: 135 hurt in protests; 1,000 detained
The Latest on anti-government protests in France and neighboring countries (all times local): 8:40 a.m.
France girds for weekend protests, fearing more violence
The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum in Paris will be closed on Saturday as French authorities tighten security to prevent another outbreak of violence following three weeks of anti-government protests.
Former NYC official: Taxes from pot could fund subway fixes
Constant delays make it seem as if the New York City subway system has gone to pot.
Sails make a comeback as shipping tries to go green
As the shipping industry faces pressure to cut climate-altering greenhouse gases, one answer is blowing in the wind.
Dubai's DP World acquires Danish Unifeeder for $748 million
Global port operator DP World says it has acquired Danish logistics firm Unifeeder for $748 million, about 660 million euros, helping the Dubai-owned company expand its foothold through the largest feeder and shortsea network in Europe.
Volkswagen to cut another $3.4B in costs to boost margins
A key goal is to improve margins at its mass-market VW brand.
Michigan Senate OKs bill to enable Great Lakes pipeline deal
The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to facilitate a deal to replace a contentious 65-year-old oil pipeline in the Great Lakes, approving legislation to empower a new authority to oversee the construction and operation of a utility tunnel that would encase the new pipeline.
Report urges cash-strapped Pakistan to pursue clean energy
A new report says cash-strapped Pakistan should pursue clean energy instead of relying on coal and nuclear.
How to shop for a car when interest rates are high
There are a few ways to get around today's high interest rates.
Google's robotic spinoff launches ride-hailing service
Waymo is introducing a small-scale ride-hailing service.
Trump task force recommends ways to boost Postal Service
A task force created by President Donald Trump to evaluate ways to stem billions of dollars in losses at the U.S. Postal Service is suggesting a range of options, including proposals that could significantly boost the cost of sending non-essential mail.
This Amazon strategy should worry UPS, FedEx: Morgan Stanley
The firm estimates that Amazon’s new capabilities will hurt UPS and FedEx’s revenue by 2 percent in 2018 and 10 percent by the year 2025.
Uber announces new minibus service in Egypt
The company hopes to draw millions of Egyptians into ride-sharing from chronically congested, pollution-filled urban landscapes and replace personal automobiles.
Earthquake-weary Alaskans still grappling with damage
The supply chain of food and other goods delivered to the Port of Anchorage from the Lower 48 has not been disrupted by the powerful earthquake that caused widespread damage to roads in the Anchorage area.
Frontier flight to Tampa returns to Vegas with engine damage
Authorities say a commercial passenger jet bound for Tampa, Florida returned safely to Las Vegas with engine cover damage just minutes after takeoff.
Honeywell moving headquarters, 750 jobs to North Carolina
Industrial conglomerate Honeywell International Inc. is moving its headquarters and 750 jobs from New Jersey to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Honeywell expected to announce HQ move to North Carolina
Industrial conglomerate Honeywell International Inc. is expected to announce that it is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Iran says it has added 2 mini submarines to its naval fleet
Iran's navy has acquired two new mini submarines designed for operations in shallow waters such as the Persian Gulf, the Iranian state TV reported on Thursday.













