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China auto sales fall in January for eighth month
Joe McDonald, Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 10:44pm
China's auto sales fell for an eighth month in January, extending a painful decline for the biggest global market as demand cooled amid a slowing economy and tariffs standoff with the U.S.
China, Iran meet amid efforts to preserve nuclear deal
Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 10:44pm
The Iranian foreign minister's passionate defense of Iran's interests at the Munich Security Conference has made him "a famous person" in China, his Chinese counterpart told him Tuesday, as the sides met amid efforts to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.
HSBC reports net profit at $12.6B in 2018
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 10:24pm
Europe's biggest bank has reported its net profit jumped 30 percent in 2018 from the previous year to $12.6 billion.
'Black Panther' designer Ruth Carter on her start, Spike Lee
Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 10:10pm
It's a big week for Ruth E. Carter, who on Sunday could become the first African-American to win an Academy Award for costume design through her Afro-futuristic wardrobes in "Black Panther." But before that show, Carter will receive a career achievement award Tuesday at the 21st annual Costume Designers Guild Awards.
Lord Mayor of London: Brexit a 'short-term' issue
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 9:05pm
Brexit is a "short-term frustrating issue" that will be overcome in time, the Lord Mayor of London said Tuesday during a visit to Hong Kong to tout the British capital's attractiveness for business even with the looming threat of Britain leaving the European Union without a deal.
China's economy czar heading to Washington for trade talks
Joe McDonald, Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 8:52pm
China's economy czar is heading to Washington for talks Thursday and Friday aimed at ending a fight over Beijing's technology ambitions ahead of a deadline for a massive U.S. tariff hike.
Detained Mexican migrant dies in Texas hospital
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 8:42pm
A Mexican man detained by Border Patrol for illegal re-entry died Monday at a hospital in Texas.
New Zealand leader says no final decision on using Huawei
Nick Perry, Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 8:23pm
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday that no final decision has been made on whether Huawei equipment can be used in a planned network upgrade.
Latest: California sues Trump over emergency declaration
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 6:18pm
The Latest on a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's emergency declaration (all times local):
Cheap and green: Pyongyang upgrades its mass transit system
Eric Talmadge, Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 6:08pm
Pyongyang is upgrading its overcrowded mass transit system with brand new subway cars, trams and buses in a campaign meant to show leader Kim Jong Un is raising the country's standard of living.
Lisa Borders steps down as head of Time's Up organization
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 4:56pm
Lisa Borders says she has resigned as president and CEO of Time's Up, the gender equality initiative formed last year in response to sexual misconduct allegations in Hollywood.
2020 hopeful Warren to unveil universal child care plan
Elana Schor, Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 4:28pm
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is planning to unveil a universal child care plan that would guarantee American families access to child care.
Brazil president fires key aide linked to corruption scandal
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 3:36pm
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has officially dismissed his key aide in charge of dealings with congress, days after a newspaper linked him to a corruption scandal involving phony candidates and the misuse of campaign funds.
1 month after Mexico pipeline fire, toll stands at 130 dead
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 3:33pm
Mexican officials say that one month after a fiery explosion at an illegally tapped gasoline pipeline, the death toll stands at 130.
Coal dust turns white snow black in Siberian town
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 2:08pm
A Siberian coal mining town has gotten a blanket of black snow, a regular occurrence in the region known for high industrial pollution levels.
Hot market for businesses looks to cool, survey finds
Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 1:26pm
The years-long hot market for businesses may start to cool, perhaps as soon as this year. That's the finding of a survey of brokers and advisers who help owners and buyers complete sales of small and mid-size businesses.
Christopher Kane celebrates sensuality in London show
Gregory Katz, Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 12:12pm
The final full day of London Fashion Week featured a stellar show by Christopher Kane, who embraced his favorite theme — sensuality. Pringle of Scotland returned to the London stage with its signature luxury knitwear, while Erdem showed dramatic, full-length dresses and shorter cape outfits. The fashion crowd recovered from a late-night party David and Victoria Beckham threw to celebrate her new collection. The soiree featured a Spice Girls tribute band in drag paying homage to the designer's pop star past.
Group at MIT wants a celebration for a new college canceled
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 11:59am
Some students and professors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are asking the university to cancel celebrations for a new computing center.
New owners plan to move historic riverboat to Ohio winery
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 18th - 11:42am
The new owners of Cincinnati's historic Showboat Majestic plan to continue using the double-decker riverboat as an entertainment venue on the Ohio River.
