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Diesel prices hit record high in Washington as gasoline remains relatively stable
MOSES LAKE — Diesel prices in Washington reached a record high over the weekend, even as gasoline prices remained …
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.
Asia Today: New Delhi reverses limits on testing, sickbeds
NEW DELHI (AP) — New Delhi has reversed orders that limited the scope of coronavirus testing and reserved hospital beds for city residents as the Indian capital’s caseload continues to surge.
Japanese carmaker Honda hit by cyberattack
LONDON (AP) — Japanese carmaker Honda said Tuesday that it has been hit by a cyberattack that disrupted its business in several countries, though it expects the overall impact to be contained.
Outcry as some nursing homes try to grab stimulus checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Compounding the hardships of the coronavirus, some nursing homes have demanded that low-income residents turn over their $1,200 economic stimulus checks, a cash grab lawmakers want to halt.
Malaysian prosecutors drop second high-profile graft case
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian prosecutors on Tuesday dropped 46 corruption charges against a former state leader, the second high-profile graft case to be dismissed since a new government took over in Mar…