Russian company sues Boeing over Max planes

A Russian aircraft-leasing company has filed the first lawsuit by a company against Boeing over the plane maker's grounded 737 Max jets.

Rouhani to US: First lift sanctions, then let's talk

GENEVA - Iranian officials on Tuesday urged the United States to lift its sanctions against Iran to pave the way for talks on mutual issues.

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Europe may face economic setbacks

Europe is edging toward a crisis, as several of its largest economies face recession or a political crisis, analysts have said.

Drugmaker fined $572m for role in opioid crisis

The opioid epidemic in the United States has claimed many victims, and a major pharmaceutical company may be paying a hefty price for its involvement.

Brazil rejects G7 aid on Amazon fires

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, after the seven leaders concluded their summit on Monday in France's seaside town of Biarritz with a pledge of more than $20 million to combat the horrendous fires.

Johnson refuses to rule out suspending Parliament

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has refused to rule out suspending Parliament in an effort to force through a no-deal exit from the European Union. In response, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said that in such a case, the United Kingdom would be at the "mercy" of the United States for a trade deal.

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G7 leaders struggle for breakthrough

G7 Leaders posed for a family photo in the French oceanfront town of Biarritz on Sunday evening as a sign of unity, but the meetings have been marred by sharp differences on key issues.

Warplanes dump water on Amazon as Brazilian military begins fighting fires

BRASILIA/PORTO VELHO, Brazil - Brazilian warplanes are dumping water on the burning forest in the Amazon state of Rondonia, responding to a global outcry over the threat to the world's largest tropical rainforest.

Iranian FM Zarif makes surprise visit to Biarritz

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stole the limelight on Sunday in France's seaside town of Biarritz, where G7 leaders were meeting for their 45th summit.

Sri Lanka braces for tourism recovery after blasts

With more Chinese tourists flowing in, Sri Lanka looks forward to a strong tourism bounce-back as it ends a four-month long state of emergency that followed the Easter Sunday terrorist bombings and opens more airports to international traffic.