Europe sees progress in latest rounds of Iran nuclear talks
VIENNA — European diplomats say the latest round of talks over Iran’s nuclear program has made progress, expressing hope that agreement can be reached...
Germany welcomes EU tax transparency deal for big companies
BERLIN — Germany's finance minister on Wednesday welcomed an agreement requiring large companies in the European Union to reveal how much tax they paid...
West Virginia governor sues bank in latest twist for his biz
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his companies are suing another bank lender, the latest trouble for his business empire after...
Ohio ready to announce 2nd Vax-a-Million incentive winners
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio residents who were recently vaccinated may want to answer their phone Wednesday even if the number isn't familiar. It might...
UK hits vaccine milestone, warns of ‘deadly’ misinformation
LONDON — Three-quarters of Britain's adult population has received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the government said Wednesday, as it warned...
Embattled Boston top cop urges mayor to let him keep his job
BOSTON — Boston's embattled police commissioner urged the city's mayor on Wednesday to let him keep his job, saying decades-old domestic violence allegations against...
Security Council to recommend next UN chief this month
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council is going to make its recommendation for the next secretary-general this month, and with current U.N. chief...
California urges EPA to let state set car-emissions standard
WASHINGTON — Officials from California, New York and other states urged the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday to allow California to set its own...
EU eyes revamp of ID check-free zone to improve travel flow
BRUSSELS — The European Union unveiled plans Wednesday to revamp Europe’s ID check-free travel area after national coronavirus restrictions placed new strains on tourism,...
UN says pandemic created an `unparalleled’ employment crisis
UNITED NATIONS — The COVID-19 pandemic has created an “unparalleled” global labor market crisis that will affect the employment market for years, the International...