Tag: Business
Top EU official pledges more support for Ukraine
<p>KYIV, Ukraine — A top European Union official pledged more support for Ukraine on Tuesday as he visited the area near the separatist conflict...
Activists sue big French retailer over Amazon forest damage
<p>PARIS — Environmental groups and indigenous activists from the Amazon region filed a lawsuit Wednesday in a French court alleging that France-based supermarket chain...
FIFA tours Africa, aims to hold sway in soccer election
<p>GENEVA — As the head of African soccer battles in court this week to stay on the ballot for re-election, FIFA president Gianni Infantino...
Germany seeks to improve oversight of firms’ delivery chains
BERLIN — Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved legislation that seeks to make big companies ensure environmental rules and human rights are respected throughout their...
US suspends tariffs on UK goods to resolve aircraft dispute
LONDON — The U.S. agreed Thursday to suspend millions of dollars' worth of tariffs on U.K. exports including Scotch whisky as part of an...
Nearly 100 on trial in Sicily for suspected Mafia EU fraud
<p>ROME — A trial began in Sicily on Tuesday for 97 suspected Mafia members and white-collar professionals allegedly in cahoots with mobsters in what...
Antonetti says Indians cooperating with Callaway inquiry
<p>CLEVELAND — Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Wednesday he couldn't comment on his previous remarks about Mickey Callaway's conduct due to...
Alpine unveils new car for F1 in French flag colors
PARIS — The rebranded Alpine team presented its new Formula One car on Tuesday, revealing a new livery of blue, white and red matching...
Pandemic loan program at high-risk for fraud, auditor finds
WASHINGTON — Emergency loans made to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic have been added to a list of government programs considered at high...
Alpine unveils new car for F1 in French flag colors
<p>PARIS — The rebranded Alpine team presented its new Formula One car on Tuesday, revealing a new livery of blue, white and red matching...