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The revelation that Jared Kushner opened up the back channel that led to breakthrough communication between the US and North Korea underscores the highly unorthodox nature of Mr. Trump's White House, where family and personalized ties have shaped US foreign relations, The Financial Times reports.
Former WPP CEO Martin Sorrell should have done more to promote creative inspiration during his reign over the advertising industry, a top executive told CNBC Monday.
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The driver of a taxi that ran into a crowd in central Moscow on Saturday tried to run away, but was caught and detained by police.
Russia and Saudi Arabia reinforced their partnership as OPEC is set to grapple with some thorny issues, like declines of supply from Venezuela and the effect of renewed U.S. sanctions on Iran.
A proposed merger of rail operations in Germany and France could help the industry take on competition from China. But it could also derail Europe's antitrust regulators, the Financial Times reports.
It is unclear whether Trump referred to Americans broadly or executive branch staff.
Trump says he's taking the action "in light of China's theft of intellectual property and technology and its other unfair trade practices."
The Central American nation of 6 million has been rocked by popular protests and state-level violence since mid-April.
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The Trump administration's tariff list is expected to include between 800 and 900 Chinese products.
The justices ruled 9-0 that the lower court gave too much deference to Chinese government filings in the case explaining China's regulatory policy.
Cohn's comments illuminate in part why he left a White House insistent on shifting the trade balance with key economic partners.
Global warming is set to exceed the most stringent goal set in the Paris agreement 'by around 2040' on current trends, according to a draft UN report.
The embattled firm, which at its peak managed $14 billion, has been in crisis amid investor accusations that it mismanaged their funds.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises will resume if North Korea stops negotiating in good faith over its nuclear program.
The assault marks the first time the Arab states have tried to capture such a heavily-defended major city since they joined the war three years ago.
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un showed Russian President Vladimir Putin had been right to advocate direct dialogue as the only way of reducing tensions with North Korea.
Record homicide levels have taken a $120 billion bite out of Brazil's economy over the past two decades, according to a new study. The FT reports.
China is testing roads paved with solar panels in an attempt to deepen its innovation and domination of the renewable energy sector, the New York Times reports.
The well-preserved vase dates from the 18th century, originally made for a Qing dynasty emperor.
The agreement between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un have increased both leaders' odds of winning a Nobel Peace Prize, according to bookmakers.
World Economy
The sum is part of a total of a $3 billion aid and investment pledge from the UAE to Ethiopia announced Friday.
Lufthansa is in contact with Norwegian Air Shuttle, the German group's chief executive told a German daily, sending Norwegian's shares higher.
Japan's exports rose in May at the fastest pace in four months in a sign that global demand is gaining strength.
World Markets
Stocks fell on Monday as a potential trade war between the U.S. and China left Wall Street rattled.
European markets traded lower Monday after President Trump announced new tariffs against China.
Asian markets fell after tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese goods were met with swift retaliation from Beijing.
Europe Economy
It's been a big week for central banks. This represents a change in the winds for global markets, says Wells Fargo.
The ECB has laid out plans to end its stimulus program, now money managers are assessing how this affects investments.
Greece's parliament on Thursday passed a fast-track reform package to unlock bailout funds and wrap up a fourth review of its loan programme.
Asia Economy
Japan's exports rose in May at the fastest pace in four months in a sign that global demand is gaining strength.
President Donald Trump announced fresh tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods, The New York Times reports.
The White House is expected to unveil a revised list of between 800 and 900 products from China it will impose tariffs on.
