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Carmaker Stellantis pledges to tackle problems in North America as profits plunge
FILE - Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares speaks during a news conference following a meeting with unions, in Turin, Italy, Thursday, March 31, 2022....
China cuts 1-year benchmark rate, moving to boost economy as world markets languish
BANGKOK -- China ratcheted up its effort to reinvigorate its economy Thursday by cutting a key policy rate and interest paid on bank...
Global shares tumble after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech retreats
TOKYO -- Global shares retreated on Thursday, with Tokyo's benchmark losing more than 1,300 points at one point and closing down more than...
Climate protest at Frankfurt Airport forces a temporary halt to flights
FRANKFURT, Germany -- Flights at Frankfurt Airport, Germany's busiest, were suspended temporarily Thursday as climate activists glued themselves to the ground inside the...
India and UK launch tech initiative as new British foreign minister makes his first official visit
NEW DELHI -- India and the United Kingdom launched a new technology security initiative expected to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration, the...
Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says
HONG KONG -- A defense lawyer said Thursday that prominent publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense in the landmark national security...