EU unveils trade sanction plan to counter foreign coercion
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union moved Wednesday to set up a system of quick-fire trade sanctions that it could impose on any foreign power,…
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Japan economy contracts 3.6% in 3rd quarter as virus hits spending
TOKYO — Japan’s economy contracted at a 3.6% annual rate in July-September as a wave of coronivirus infections crimped travel and other activities, the government…
Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron
Pfizer said today that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine may protect against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear…
American CEO Parker becomes latest airline chief to exit
DALLAS — American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will retire in March and be replaced by its current president, Robert Isom, as the airline seeks to…
Stocks build on their gains and open higher on Wall Street
Stocks are off to a solid start on Wall Street today as investors continue to wager that the new variant of the COVID-19 virus won’t…
U.S. trade deficit narrows in October as exports rebound
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $67.1 billion in October, the lowest in six months, after hitting a record high in September. A…
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150 billion, alleging role in violence
LONDON — Rohingya refugees sued Facebook parent Meta Platforms for more than $150 billion over what they say was the company’s failure to stop hateful…
Instagram launches tool urging teens to take a break
LONDON — Instagram today launched a feature that urges teenagers to take breaks from the photo-sharing platform and announced other tools aimed at protecting young…
American CEO Parker becomes latest airline chief to exit
DALLAS — American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will retire in March and be replaced by its current president, Robert Isom, as the airline seeks to…
China’s November exports rise 21.4% but growth eases
BEIJING — China’s exports rose by double digits in November but growth declined, while imports accelerated in a sign of stronger domestic demand. Exports rose…