Tag: World news

Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder, wins shareholders' approval to stay in leadership

TOKYO -- Toyota shareholders voted Tuesday in support of all the company's proposals, including keeping Akio Toyoda, grandson of the Japanese automaker’s founder,...

US suspends inspections of avocados, mangoes in Mexico's Michoacan state over security concerns

MEXICO CITY -- The United States government has suspended inspections of avocados and mangoes in the Mexican state of Michoacan due to security...

Chinese premier focuses on critical minerals and clean energy during Australian visit

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang ends his Australian tour on Tuesday in the west coast city of Perth where he will...

Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers

BRUSSELS -- European Union countries on Monday gave final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation...

The Washington Post's leaders are taking heat for journalism in Britain that wouldn't fly in the US

NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — New leaders of The Washington Post are being haunted by their pasts, with ethical questions raised...

Germany's biggest industrial union seeks a 7% raise for millions of workers

BERLIN -- Germany's biggest industrial union said Monday it will seek a 7% pay increase for millions of workers in negotiations starting later...