US Air Force General Becomes First Woman To Lead Combatant Command
Gen. Lori Robinson becomes the top general overseeing activities in North America and holding responsibility for homeland defense.
Anti-Counterfeiting Group Suspends Alibaba’s Membership
Brands including Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent have accused the Chinese e-commerce site of being a giant conduit for counterfeiters.
First $200 Admission For A Trump Rally; More To Come?
Next week's event is billed as a fundraiser to help a Trump ally, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, retire debt from his own failed campaign.
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Raise More Money, Give Less Away
No venture-backed tech startup has gone public this year, and the few that did last year have seen their share prices steadily sink.
Venezuela Looters Target Chicken, Flour Amid Worsening Shortages
The South American oil exporter nation, where inflation is the highest in the world, has seen its economy shrink since 2014.
Russia Will Act To Neutralize US Missile Shield Threat: Putin
The U.S. switched on an $800 million missile shield in Romania on Thursday, saying it was a defense against Iran and rogue states.
Target Cracks Down On Vendors [Video]
Reuters has learned that the discount retailer is tightening its supply chain so it can keep its shelves full and not miss out on sales. Fred Katayama reports.
US Retail Sales In April Post Biggest Rise In A Year As Americans Bought More Cars, Other Goods, Suggesting Economy Is Strengthening
Americans stepped up purchases of cars and other goods in April, suggesting the economy is regaining momentum after growth almost stalled in the first quarter.
Personal Data Of Chinese Elites Purportedly Leaked On Twitter
The data disclosure, if confirmed, would be one of China's highest profile leaks of sensitive data.
German Parliament Approves Algeria, Morocco And Tunisia As ‘Safe’
A draft law would allow authorities to speed the processing of asylum applicants from Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
EU Border Agency Says Migrant Arrivals In Greece Drop 90%
EU border agency Frontex said 2,700 people arrived in Greece from Turkey in April, most of them from Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq.
US Navy Fires Commander Of Sailors Who Were Held By Iran
The Navy said it had lost confidence in Eric Rasch, who was the executive officer of the coastal riverine squadron that included the 10 sailors.
China, US Should Manage South China Sea Differences Constructively: Chinese General
Fang Fenghui, a member of China’s Central Military Commission, and General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed the issue in a video link-up Thursday.
Apple Invests $1B In Chinese Ride-Hailing Service Didi Chuxing
The investment in Didi Chuxing gives Apple, which has hired dozens of automotive experts, a sizable stake in Uber’s chief rival in China.
US To Issue Decree On Transgender Access To School Restrooms: Report
The plan implies that schools that do not accommodate transgender students by gender identity could face lawsuits or a loss of aid, the New York Times reported.
Asia Shares Slip, Yen Weak On Stimulus Expectations
Japan’s currency has weakened recently as investors pared back long positions and Japanese officials warned about intervention.
Second Malware Attack Targeted Commercial Bank, Financial Messaging Network Swift Says
A second cyberheist was similar to February’s $81 million electronic theft from the Bangladesh central bank, messaging firm Swift says.
Suicide Truck Bombings Near Ramadi Kill 17 Iraqi Soldiers
Thursday’s attacks, linked to ISIS fighters, occurred in Jarayshi, about 6 miles north of Ramadi, a military source told Reuters.
US, Cuban Officials To Meet Next Week To Deepen Detente
The third meeting of a U.S.-Cuba bilateral commission on restoring diplomatic ties is scheduled for Monday in Havana.
Goldman Sachs Says 21% Of Its US Senior Ranks Are Women
The figure, disclosed in company data Thursday, falls short of the 29 percent national average for U.S. financial and insurance companies.
Who Is Christian Kern? Rail Chief Set To Become Austria’s Chancellor
Christian Kern oversaw the transport of asylum-seekers to Germany from Hungary’s border at the height of the migration crisis last autumn.
US Plans New Wave Of Immigrant Deportation Raids, Reuters Reports
Authorities have told ICE field offices to launch a 30-day “surge” of arrests of mothers and children who have already been told to leave the U.S.
UN Cuts Global Economic Growth Outlook For 2016 Amid Downward Revisions For Africa, Latin America
Weak demand in developed countries, weather-related shocks and political challenges were among the reasons cited in a report.
Street Protests Magnify Political Crisis In Baghdad After Deadly Bombings
Supporters of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr demonstrated Thursday, one day after suicide attacks killed at least 80 people in Iraq's capital.
US Judge Hands Win To Republicans In Obamacare Challenge
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the GOP-led House of Representatives, which brought the case, ultimately would lose.
Jobs Report: Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly To Highest Level In Over A Year
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week, touching the highest level in more than a year.
Australian PM Turnbull Named In Panama Papers, Denies Wrongdoing [Video]
Malcolm Turnbull denied any wrongdoing after being named as a former director of a British Virgin Islands company set up to exploit a Siberian gold prospect.
EU Commission Says Turkey Deal Not ‘Dead’ Over Anti-Terrorism Laws
The comments by commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas came after Ankara refused to change its anti-terrorism laws.
Hackers Try To Attack Merkel’s Party, Security Consultants Say
Hackers, called Pawn Storm, appear to be trying to steal personal and corporate data from the German party using two free email services, researchers said.
Gingrich Doesn’t Rule Out Trump VP Role
Republican veteran Newt Gingrich has been a persistent subject of speculation as a possible running mate for Donald Trump.