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Fuel prices slightly elevated this week
MOSES LAKE — After weeks of steady increases, fuel prices across Washington and the nation largely held steady thi…
German government agrees on national hydrogen strategy
BERLIN (AP) — The German government agreed Wednesday on a long-term strategy for increasing production and use of hydrogen as part of a plan to cut the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Ford, VW to collaborate on vans, pickup, electric vehicle
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford and Volkswagen will each offer a small city van, a larger cargo van, a small pickup truck and an electric vehicle as part of their global alliance announced last year.
Virus pummels global economy, jobs - even without 2nd wave
PARIS (AP) — The virus crisis has triggered the worst global recession in nearly a century -- and the pain is not over yet even if there is no second wave of infections, an international economic report warned Wedn…
CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet
The CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and led to affiliated gyms and Reebok cutting ties with the exercise brand.
Tunisian parliament rejects bid for French colonial apology
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — After a heated, 14-hour debate, Tunisia’s parliament on Wednesday rejected a motion calling on France to apologize for crimes permitted during the colonial era and pay reparations.
Virus slows Dubai airport, world's busiest for global travel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Perhaps nowhere is the world's lack of flights due to the coronavirus pandemic more clearly felt than at Dubai International Airport, for years the world's busiest for internation…
Easing restrictions in Indonesia's capital triggers concerns
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Eva Rahmi Salama worries that authorities in Jakarta, Indonesia’s sprawling capital, are acting too soon to lift restrictions put in place two months ago to fight the spread of the coronav…
California tech CEO charged in coronavirus test fraud case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The president of a Silicon Valley medical technology company was charged Tuesday with misleading investors by falsely claiming the company had developed a government-approved blood test for the…
Minister: Greece to lift restrictions for Italian tourists
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece will gradually lift all restrictions on Italian tourists entering the country by the end of the month, Greece’s foreign minister said Tuesday.
EU trade chief Phil Hogan mulls run for WTO top job
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s trade commissioner said Tuesday that he is considering standing for the top job at the World Trade Organization if the 27 EU countries endorse him, but he maintains that whoever…
Portugal finance chief and eurogroup chair quits government
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese Finance Minister Mario Centeno is stepping down from the government, though the prime minister insisted Tuesday that his policies of fiscal restraint and budget discipline will re…
Asian shares edge higher after Wall St rally fizzles
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were trading slightly higher in Asia on Wednesday after a weekslong rally on Wall Street hit the brakes.
Greece raises $3.4 billion in 10-year bond issue
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece raised 3 billion euros ($3.4 billion) Tuesday in its third bond issue of the year, managing to wrap up most of its annual borrowing needs before the end of the first half.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Stocks closed mostly lower on Wall Street Tuesday, handing the S&P 500 index its largest loss in almost three weeks.
Czech Senate speaker plans to visit Taiwan, angering China
PRAGUE (AP) — The speaker of the Czech Republic's Senate announced Tuesday he will visit Taiwan despite warnings from China and a recommendation from his own government that he not take the trip.