FIFA Scandal: Michel Platini Called French Sports Ministry To Insist He's Clean
UEFA president Michel Platini told the French ministry that he has done nothing wrong.
US A Long Way From ‘Macroprudential' Safeguards, Federal Reserve Bank Of New York's William C. Dudley Says
William C. Dudley warns against hastily putting in place so-called macroprudential tools, which would go beyond regulating specific financial institutions and focus on the broader financial sector.
New Volkswagen Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch Sees Emissions Scandal As Threat To VW's Viability: Paper
Hans Dieter Poetsch also indicated he believes Volkswagen could overcome the crisis.
Vatican Sacks Priest After He Comes Out As Gay
Monsignor Krzystof Charamsa had worked at the Roman Catholic Church's Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith since 2003.
Only 5 Percent Of Russian Strikes Hitting Islamic State: Britain
Russia bombed Syria for a third straight day on Friday, mainly hitting areas held by rival insurgent groups rather than the Islamic State fighters it said it was targeting, and drawing an angry response from the West.
Mexico Clash May Have Involved 'Extrajudicial Killings': Rights Body
An international human rights body on Friday called for Mexico to investigate a clash between security forces and alleged gang members that killed 43 people, citing testimony suggesting it had included extrajudicial killings by the state.
Hillside Collapses In Guatemala, Killing 26; Hundreds Missing
Loosened by heavy rains, tons of dirt and trees tumbled onto Santa Catarina Pinula in a valley on the southeastern flank of Guatemala City on Thursday.
Hurricane Joaquin Batters Bahamas, Fate Of Ship Crew Unknown
News the vessel had lost contact with shore came as forecasters shifted the likely track of the storm further away from the U.S. East Coast.
Obama Warns Russia's President Of 'Quagmire' In Syria
At a news conference, the U.S. president frequently assailed Vladimir Putin, who he accused of acting out of weakness to defend a crumbling, authoritarian ally.
United Auto Workers Looking To Salvage Failed Contract
The union made no public statement Friday about its next moves at Fiat Chrysler after 65 percent of union members rejected a proposed four-year deal.
At Vatican, 'Regret' Over Pope Meeting With Kim Davis
The meeting disappointed many liberal Catholics but delighted conservatives, who said the pope was condemning a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
VW Begins Telling Customers If Affected By Emissions Scandal
The German carmaker rolled out a webpage that tells owners whether they will have to bring their vehicles to a garage.
Scottrade Says It Suffered Cyberattack
The firm said it learned about the attack from federal officials who were investigating the theft of data from several financial services firms.
Wall Street Ends Higher In Sharp Turnaround
The three major indexes clawed back losses of more than 1.5 percent as poor payroll data hinted at economic weakness.
Turkey, Coalition Partners, Call On Russia To Cease Syria Air Strikes
In a joint statement with the United States, Britain, France, Germany and Gulf Arab allies, Turkey said Russia's actions constituted a "further escalation" of the conflict and would only fuel more extremism.
Troy Newman, US Anti-Abortion Activist, To Be Deported After Losing Appeal To Enter Australia
A U.S. anti-abortion activist on Friday lost his appeal against the cancellation of his visa to enter Australia and will now be deported after he attempted to illegally enter the country.
US Job Growth Seen Accelerating, Leaving Fed Closer To Hike
The Labor Department's monthly employment report, due on Friday at 8:30 a.m. EDT (1230 GMT), will almost certainly show the U.S. economy is growing enough to push the jobless rate lower in the coming months.
Asian Shares, Dollar Sag On Caution Before US Job Data
China's markets will be closed until Oct. 8 for the National Golden Week holidays.
Emission Scandal Investigations To Take Months: Volkswagen
The German carmaker has admitted cheating in diesel emissions tests in the U.S., and Germany's transport minister says it also manipulated them in Europe.
House Benghazi Panel May Have Broken Ethics Rules: Pelosi
Democrats were angered when a House Republican leader suggested the probe was initiated to hurt Hillary Clinton's presidential ambitions.
Hurricane Joaquin Strengthens But Threat To US Lessens
"We are becoming optimistic that the Carolinas and the mid-Atlantic states will avoid the direct effects from Joaquin," forecasters said.
American Transport Plane Crashes In Afghanistan: US Official
There were no reports of enemy fire at the time and the incident was under investigation.
EU Court Rules Migrants Who Defy Expulsion Can Be Jailed
Judges at the Luxembourg-based court ruled that Italian legislation prescribing a one- to four-year jail term for such an offense was in line with EU law.
Unification With China Not On Agenda, Says Taiwan President
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's comments underscore how far Taiwan has moved from embracing China following massive protests on the island last year.
VW Board Considering Steps To Prop Up Credit Rating: Sources
Sources told Reuters there were worries that a downgrade could inflict higher borrowing costs on the company.
Pakistan's Sharif Urges Formalized Kashmir Truce With India
In an address to the U.N. General Assembly, Sharif said cease-fire violations in Kashmir were intensifying, causing civilian deaths.
Afghan Forces Retake Main Areas Of Kunduz: Officials
Details of the operation and which areas were under government control were not immediately clear.
Pope's Meeting With Kentucky Clerk Divides Public
"Pope Francis needs to state clearly where he stands in regard to the inclusion of LGBT people in the church and society."
Syria Airstrikes Mark Russia's Biggest Mideast Action In Decades
Moscow's assertion that it had hit Islamic State militants was immediately disputed by the United States and rebels on the ground.
Northrop Wins US Global Hawk Drone Contract Worth Up To $3.2B
Northrop builds several variants of the high-altitude surveillance drone for the U.S. Air Force, and a maritime surveillance version for the U.S. Navy.