Sterling Hits 2016 High, Stocks Climb As UK Votes On Brexit
Financial markets have been wracked for months by worries about what a potential Brexit would mean for Europe's stability.
John Ashe Dead: Ex-President Of UN General Assembly, Linked To Bribery Case, Was 61
John Ashe, who served as president of the U.N. General Assembly, 2013-14, suffered a fatal heart attack, Antiguan media reported.
North Korea Leader Says Missile Gives It Ability To Attack US In Pacific
After two recent test launches, the U.N. Security Council was due to meet at the request of the United States and Japan.
Fiat Chrysler Speeds Recall Fix For 1.1M Rollaway Vehicles
In April the company recalled more than 1.1 million cars and SUVs worldwide because vehicles may roll away after drivers exit.
Russia Faces Another Olympic Ban Over Dope Tests
Just days after its track and field team’s suspension from the 2016 Summer Games was upheld, Russia’s weightlifters now face a possible penalty.
Senate Votes Down Proposal To Expand FBI Surveillance Powers
The Republican-backed proposal to broaden the agency’s powers could come up for consideration again, as soon as next week.
South China Sea Controversy: EU Calls For Free Passage Through Disputed Waters
“The EU wants to see freedom of navigation and over flight upheld in the East and South China Seas,” the EU executive said in its document.
Islamic State Suspects Held In Turkey Over Transgender Attack Plot: Dogan
The suspects — one Turkish national and two from Russia’s volatile Dagestan — were ordered held in custody pending formal charges by an Istanbul court.
Nervy Global Investors Revisit 1930s Playbook
Markets are on tenterhooks over Thursday's "too close to call" vote on Britain's future in the European Union.
French Police Bans Planned Thursday Demo Against Labor Reform
Unions have been organizing protests for months against a draft law that will overhaul labor rules to make hiring and firing easier.
Dennis Hastert, Former US House Speaker, To Report To Prison On Wednesday
The former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives pleaded guilty last year to a financial crime linked to the sexual abuse of teenage wrestlers.
US In New Talks With Venezuela Amid Worsening Crisis
Veteran U.S. diplomat Tom Shannon planned to meet in the troubled country with opposition leaders as well as President Nicolas Maduro.
North Korea Fires Second Missile After First Launch Fails: South Korea
It was not immediately clear if the second launch, about two hours after the first, was successful, South Korea’s military said.
Jaguar Shot Dead After Olympic Torch Ceremony In Brazil
The shooting by a soldier caused an uproar among animal rights groups, which questioned why the animal was involved in the event.
Visium Asset Management Insider Trading Suspect Found Dead In Apparent Suicide
Sanjay Valvani, a hedge fund manager at Visium Asset Management, had faced criminal charges just days earlier.
Kerry Meets With Critics Of US Syria Policy
The meeting with about 10 dissenters was prompted by a recent letter signed by more than 50 State Department officials.
Brexit Would Be Boon For US, Prudential’s Gregory Peters Says
"I think it will be a great buying opportunity for U.S. assets, from Treasuries to high-yield 'junk' bonds," Prudential's Gregory Peters said.
Gender Neutrality OK’d For Single-Stall Restrooms In New York City
The proposal, approved 47-2 and taking effect Jan. 1, was a post-Orlando show of support for transgender people, its sponsor said.
Uber, Lyft Rivals Rush To Texas Capital After Fingerprint Fight
The market leaders pulled out of the Texas capital last month over its requirement that drivers for ride-hailing services be fingerprinted.
President Obama Rips Senators For ‘Cowardice’ After Gun Control Measures Fail
Four gun control measures failed in the Senate, but more such initiatives could be introduced soon.
Brazil’s Rousseff Warned About Illegal Campaign Donations: Paper
The former boss of a major construction company will reportedly say he oversaw illegal campaign donations for the suspended Brazilian president.
China’s Tencent Acquiring ‘Clash Of Clans’ Maker Supercell In $8.6 Billion Deal
China’s biggest gaming and social network company will buy most of the Finnish mobile gaming firm for roughly $8.6 billion.
Brexit Vote: George Soros Says UK Vote To Leave EU Would Be More Disruptive Than Black Wednesday
The billionaire investor says a vote on Thursday to leave the European Union would trigger a huge sterling devaluation.
China Will Allow Foreign Firms To Issue Shares On Mainland: Central Bank
The People’s Bank of China said it will allow qualified foreign companies to issue shares in stock exchanges on the mainland.
Violence Spreads Into South African Capital After ANC Names Mayoral Candidate
The violence started in the South African city after a member of the ANC was shot dead on Sunday.
Japan Military On Alert For Possible North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch
The Japanese military is on alert for a possible launch, after North Korea appeared to have moved an intermediate-range missile to its east coast.
Volkswagen Scandal: Pension Fund Sues VW Over Emissions Fraud
“At the same time that Volkswagen was deceiving U.S. investors and regulators with its rigged emissions systems, it was raising billions of dollars from investors,” a lawyer says.
Chinese Cyperspying On US Companies Drops
Security experts say the Chinese seem to be abiding by an agreement to stop supporting the hacking of American trade secrets.
ISIS Strikes Back At US-Supported Fighters In Syria
The Syria Democratic Forces are fighting to capture the city of Manbij, aided by American air power and special forces.
4 Gun Check Measures Fail In US Senate
All the proposals to expand background checks on gun buyers and curb gun sales to people on terrorism watch lists fell short of 60 votes.