Edoardo Cignoli : LinkedIn's Revenue Keeps Climbing

LinkedIn continued its steady revenue growth in the second quarter, posting strong gains from advertising, subscription services and its flagship recruiting business.



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Edoardo Cignoli : GoPro's Revenue Rises, But Its Shares Fall

GoPro, in its first earnings report after its IPO, reported better-than-expected second-quarter results but still saw its shares decline.



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China Probe Cracks Immunity for Elite

The takedown of former security chief Zhou Yongkang appears to break new ground as the leadership also goes after his family.



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Fighting Still Blocks Ukraine Crash Site

International investigators may not be able to get to the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 for some time because of the fighting between Kiev's forces and the pro-Russian rebels.



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Catalan Leader Vows to Press Ahead with Referendum

Artur Mas said that a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy had not led to agreement, and pledged to go ahead with plans for a vote on the possible independence of the Spanish region.



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U.S. Navy Seeks Deeper Ties With China

The U.S. would welcome greater exchanges with China's navy to help deepen military ties and dial down recent maritime tensions in the Asian-Pacific region, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said.



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EU Finalizes Economic Sanctions Against Russia

The European Union published the details of its economic sanctions against Russia for allegedly fueling the violent conflict in eastern Ukraine, including a complete embargo of the arms trade between the EU and Russia.



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Colombia Increases Rates, Boosts Forecast

Colombia's central bank increased its main interest rates for a fourth straight month Thursday and raised its 2014 economic growth forecast, saying better-than-expected economic activity will probably continue through the year.



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Norway Defends Tightening Security

The Norwegian government has defended a decision last week to boost national security amid warnings of an imminent terrorist attack and said the threat had been real, although security has been stepped down this week.



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Flight 370 Mystery Leads to Uncharted Waters

At least eight firms specializing in deep dives are bidding to take part in the next phase of the search for Flight 370, likely lost in the Indian Ocean west of Australia, one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history.



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U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Ebola-Stricken Nations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans to avoid nonessential travel to the Ebola-stricken nations of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.



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In Xinjiang, Veils Signal Conservative Shift

Increasingly popular veils have become part of Beijing's battle to curb what it sees as religious extremism among its Uighur minority in the western region of Xinjiang.



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Myanmar Shuffles Cabinet Amid Press Crackdown, Aid Dispute

Myanmar presidential spokesman Ye Htut was nominated Wednesday to be the country's new minister of information, part of a cabinet shuffle amid tighter restrictions on the news media.



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Guinea Stampede Leaves 33 Dead

Hospital officials say at least 33 people are dead in Conakry after a stampede at a rap concert celebrating the end of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Energy Firms Make Use of Tax Deferrals

The U.S. energy boom is producing a little-noticed side effect: American oil and gas companies are paying less in federal income taxes, thanks to investment incentives that allow for billions of dollars in tax deferrals.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Irish Firm Paddy Power Discloses Hacking

Irish betting company Paddy Power PLC said it had been hacked four years ago and personal information of nearly 650,000 customers had been stolen, including email addresses, dates of birth and answers to security questions.



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India Landslide Kills at Least 17, Traps 150

A landslide triggered by torrential rains tore through a village in western India, killing at least 17 people and leaving an estimated 150 others trapped under mud and debris.



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Iraqi Kurds Resume Oil Shipments

The Kurdistan Regional Government is ramping up its contentious crude oil exports, days after a U.S. court issued a warrant to seize a cargo of Kurdish oil if its owners try to deliver it in Texas.



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Rousseff, Allies Mobilize Against Opponents of Economic Policies

With a drumbeat of negative economic news weighing on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's chances at a second term, her administration is testing a new strategy: shoot the messenger.



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Uighur Group: China Attack Not Terror

An overseas group advocating on behalf of China's mostly Muslim Uighur ethnic minority cast doubt on China's assertion that an outburst of deadly violence in Xinjiang was the result of a terrorist attack.



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U.S. Seeks Asian Backing for Sanctions on Russia

U.S. diplomats are urging major Asian powers to back new Western economic sanctions launched against Russia this week as part of efforts to broaden international pressure against Moscow's stance in the Ukraine conflict.



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Militias Declare Control of Benghazi

Islamic hard-line militias claimed to have taken control of Benghazi, Libya's second largest city.



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Thai Junta Names New Legislature

Thailand's ruling junta named 200 members to a new legislature dominated by the military and police, taking a small step toward recreating civilian-style governing institutions.



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U.S. Army in Europe to Get German Chief of Staff

The appointment of Brig. Gen. Markus Laubenthal from Germany's Bundeswehr is a rare sign of cooperation with the U.S. since allegations of spying caused a chill in relations.



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U.S. Pressures India on Trade Deal

U.S. officials pressed India to back away from demands on farm subsidies that risked scuttling a global trade agreement.



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Germany's Turks Take Part in Turkish Election

After decades on the political sidelines, Germany's large Turkish diaspora is getting its say in a Turkish election, with presidential voting offering new clout to the community.



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Edoardo Cignoli : U.S. Judge Rules Microsoft Must Produce Emails Held Abroad

Microsoft must comply with a U.S. warrant for email stored in a company data center in Ireland, a federal judge ruled.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Drug Firms Buy $67.5 Million Voucher to Speed FDA Review

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi are spending $67.5 million to buy a special voucher held by BioMarin Pharmaceuticals in a bid to hasten regulatory review of their new cholesterol drug.



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Edoardo Cignoli : China, Luxury Brands Drive Volkswagen Profit

The biggest part of Volkswagen's business, the iconic VW brand, is, however, faced with high costs, troubled markets and falling profitability.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Pilgrim's Pride Still Seeking Acquisition Opportunities

Poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride, fresh from losing a bruising battle to buy Hillshire Brands, said it remains on the lookout for acquisitions and is expanding abroad.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Discovery Communications Profit Rises

Discovery Communications boosted net income 26% in the second quarter, buoyed by its expanding international presence, though it lowered its earnings guidance slightly due partly to a slowing U.S. advertising market.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Iliad Makes Offer for T-Mobile US

French upstart telecommunications company Iliad has made an offer for T-Mobile US, in a bold bid to counter an offer for the country's fourth-largest wireless carrier by Sprint.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Blame It on the World Cup

Companies selling TVs, sports drinks and snacks scored, but the makers of washing machines lost out.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Alliant Raises Earnings Views

Alliant Techsystems on Thursday raised its full-year profit guidance and calmed investor concerns about the performance of its sporting goods unit at a time when some rivals have suffered a sales slump.



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Edoardo Cignoli : For Coke in U.S., No Opportunity Too Small

Coca-Cola can no longer lean on its foreign markets for reliable growth, which means it must turn around its U.S. business. That won't be easy, as Americans are drinking less soda.



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Edoardo Cignoli : U.S. Oil Exports Ready to Sail

A tanker of oil from Texas set sail for South Korea, the first unrestricted sale of unrefined American oil since the 1970s.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Lotus Looks for Edge in F1 Data Rush

Lotus says it can get more out of its Formula One race cars from the new ways that it collects data on their performance.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Teva Pharmaceutical Swings to a Profit

Teva Pharmaceutical IndustriesLtd. said its swung to a profit in the second quarter, driven by strong gains in its generic medicine sales.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Kellogg's Profit Pressured by Cereal Sales

Kellogg said its second-quarter earnings fell, as the cereal-maker lowered its full-year outlook amid continued struggles for company's cereal unit.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Charter Communications Narrows Loss

Charter Communications recorded a narrower second-quarter loss as revenue rose and the company continued to benefit from growth in its online customer base.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Apache Mulls its International Assets

Apache Corp. said Thursday it is evaluating and exploring the possible separation of its international assets.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Darden Unveils $500 Million Buyback

Darden Restaurants plans to repurchase $500 million in shares under an accelerated buyback program, using part of the proceeds of its Red Lobster sale to fund the deal.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Bunge Profit Soars

Bunge Ltd. said its second-quarter profit more than doubled as large crops and increased demand drove up sales in its main agribusiness segment.



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Argentina's Markets Pull Back After Debt Default

Financial markets in Argentina pulled back modestly following the country's second default in 13 years.



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BofA, Executive Hit With Fine

A former Countrywide Financial official was fined $1 million and Bank of America was hit with a $1.27 billion penalty for a mortgage program.



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Edoardo Cignoli : L-3 Records Charge for Accounting Problems

L-3 Communications disclosed accounting irregularities linked to an aerospace logistics support contract and signaled it would take an initial $84 million pretax charge as it cut its full-year profit guidance.



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South Sudan Talks on Interim Government Delayed

Talks between South Sudan's warring parties about the formation of a transitional government failed to take off this week as aid officials battled to address a worsening humanitarian crisis.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Exxon's Profit Climbs; Results Beat

Exxon said its second-quarter earnings rose 28% on strength in its exploration and production and refining and marketing segments.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Time Warner Cable Results Shy of Estimates

Time Warner Cable Inc.'s second-quarter profit and revenue improved as the company added more Internet customers, but results just missed analysts' expectations.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Turnaround 'Remains Challenging' at Avon

Avon said its second-quarter profit shrank as the beauty company continued to post lackluster sales, particularly in Latin America and North America.



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Money, Politics Stir Argentine Intrigue

Money-laundering allegations against Argentine construction baron Lázaro Báez are focusing attention on the wealth of President Cristina Kirchner and her late husband Néstor.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Total, Europe Inc. Weigh New Sanctions

Total has stopped buying shares in Russian gas-producer Novatek while other European companies have expressed concern at the possible effects of the new sanctions on Russia.



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Traffic Stresses out Tibetan Monks

The Dalai Lama's residence in Dharmsala, India, has attracted spiritually minded visitors for decades. But a new cricket stadium is introducing something new: traffic jams.



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Argentina Bonds Surge On Hopes of Late Deal

Argentine bonds surged after marathon negotiations and word of a plan by banks to step in raised hopes of a last-minute deal to avoid default in the nation's standoff with some creditors.



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U.S. Issues Travel Ban on Venezuela Officials

The U.S. will revoke or not grant visas to "dozens" of Venezuelan officials involved in alleged human-rights abuses and a violent crackdown on widespread protests earlier this year, a senior U.S. official said Wednesday.



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U.S. Hopes India Will Agree to WTO Trade Deal

A day before Thursday's deadline to ease global trade restrictions, U.S. officials said they hoped India would drop its objections and allow the deal to move forward.



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West's Sanctions Against Russia Remain Relatively Porous

The stepped-up penalties remain partial compared to other Western embargoes and don't touch Russia's main business with the West: the sale of natural gas and oil to Europe.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Telefónica Circles Mexican Rival

Telefónica said it is in talks to buy a Mexican rival, reported to be Iusacell, in a deal that could be worth as much as $4 billion.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Boeing to Build New 787 in S. Carolina

Boeing plans to build a new version of its flagship 787 Dreamliner jet exclusively at its nonunion factory in South Carolina



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Edoardo Cignoli : Samsung's Mobile Chief Feels Pressure Over Sales

The head of Samsung's mobile division, J.K. Shin, is facing pressure as weakening phone sales propel the company toward an expected third straight quarter of operating-profit declines when it reports results Thursday.



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Edoardo Cignoli : German Companies Shrug Off Sanctions Impact

A weakening ruble through the first half of the year has already seen exports fall, something companies have already factored into their expectations.



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Kiev Faces Donetsk Battle

As the Ukrainian army tightens its grip around Donetsk, the government could soon face the prospect of urban warfare in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Project Exporting Gas to Japan Set For Green Light

The final investment decision on a plan to export liquefied natural gas from the Cameron plant in Louisiana is expected to get the final go-ahead next week.



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U.S. Navy Seeks Deeper Ties With China

The U.S. would welcome greater exchanges with China's navy to help deepen military ties and dial down recent maritime tensions in the Asian-Pacific region, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Phillips 66 Profit Falls

Phillips 66said its second-quarter earnings fell 9.9% amid weaker refining earnings, partly offset by growth in its chemicals segment.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Dominion Resources Profit Falls 21%

Dominion Resources said its second-quarter earnings declined 21%, dented by milder weather and a one-time legislation-related charge.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Valero Profit Rises as Refining Volume Jumps

Valero Energy said its second-quarter profit rose 26% as the company's refining segment recorded higher volumes and operating income.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Southern Profit Rises on Stronger Electricity Sales

Southern Co. said its second-quarter earnings more than doubled amid stronger electricity sales and a year-earlier period that included one-time charges related to a project in Mississippi.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Freelance Life Gets (A Little) Less Risky

Companies and groups are starting to fill the benefits gap for freelance workers, offering access to disability and other insurance that can make project work a little more secure.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Researchers Fret as Social Media Lift Veil on Drug Trials

Drug makers and researchers are increasingly concerned that online chatter could unravel the carefully built construct of the "blind" clinical trial.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Mixed Fortunes for European Car Makers

European car makers painted a murky portrait of the global auto industry as concerns about Russia and Latin America blunt the optimism fueled by a steady rebound in European auto demand.



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Edoardo Cignoli : IRS Blesses Telecom's REIT Turn

Windstream's plan to spin off some of its telecommunications assets into a real estate investment trust comes as more U.S. companies seek to lower their taxes.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Pfizer To Buy Baxter's Vaccines

Pfizer said it has agreed to acquire Baxter's portfolio of marketed vaccines for $635 million.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Sprint Tries a Facebook-Only Plan

Sprint will soon let subscribers buy a wireless plan that only connects to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest for about $12 a month.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Fiat Profit Plunges on Weak Sales

Fiat said profit plunged in the second quarter as weak results in Europe and Latin American together with a tax charge related to U.S. earnings wiped out improvements in Asia and an increase in sales of luxury models.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Goodyear Profit Rises on North America Sales

Goodyear Tire reported a nearly 18% jump in its second-quarter profit as sales in North America, combined with some cost squeezing in Europe, offset the economic softness in other parts of the world.



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Catalan Leader Vows to Go Ahead with Referendum

Artur Mas said that a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy had not led to agreement, and pledged to press on with plans for a vote on the possible independence of the Spanish region.



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Iraq Struggles to Halt Militants' Push

The fight for the strategic town of Jurf al-Sakhar shows how Iraqi forces are struggling to stave off the insurgents encroaching on the capital.



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Edoardo Cignoli : In Video Age, Film Gets a Reprieve

Faced with the possible extinction of the material that made Hollywood famous, a coalition of studios is close to a deal to keep Eastman Kodak in the business of producing movie film.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Hess Plans Spinoff of Assets

Hess aid it plans to pursue a spinoff of some midstream assets, mostly in North Dakota, to create a separately traded company to support growth of its production in the Bakken oil shale play.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Sprint Swings to Profit

Sprint said it swung to a profit in its fiscal first quarter, as its operating expenses declined and it narrowed its loss of the most lucrative contract customers.



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Edoardo Cignoli : PSEG Profit Declines 36%

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter earnings fell 36% as the power company's operating revenue declined.



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Edoardo Cignoli : IAC/InterActive Swings to Loss as Revenue Falls

IAC/InterActive swung to a second-quarter loss as the company's segments focusing on media, search and applications posted declines in revenue



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Edoardo Cignoli : FTD To Buy Provide Commerce for $430 Million

FTD Cos. agrees to buy the Provide Commerce flower and gifting businesses from Liberty Interactive for $430 million in cash and stock.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Cenovus Profit Jumps

Canadian oil-sands producer Cenovus Energy posted a better-than-expected second-quarter profit and record cash flow, driven by a 33% jump in oil-sands output and higher crude and natural-gas prices.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Garmin Profit Rises 5.5%, Beats Expectations

Garmin said its second-quarter earnings rose 5.5% as sales in the fitness and aviation segments jumped.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Lorillard's E-Cigarette Sales Drop

Lorillard Inc. said its second-quarter profit declined slightly as a drop in sales for the company's e-cigarettes offset a slight increase in sales for traditional cigarettes.



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Edoardo Cignoli : U.K. Bankers Face Bonus Clawback

U.K. bankers could be forced to return bonuses awarded up to seven years earlier if they are found to have behaved irresponsibly under new rules.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Huntsman Profit Soars

Huntsman Corp. said its second-quarter earnings more than doubled on broad sales growth and stronger margins as the chemical maker also benefited from lower restructuring-related charges and one-time items.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Singapore Airlines Net Profit Falls 71%

Singapore Airlines said its first-quarter net profit fell 71%, as revenue weakened and it remains under pressure to sell seats at a discount due to stiff competition.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Booz Allen Profit Ticks Up, Despite Revenue Decline

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. said its fiscal first-quarter profit edged up 1.1%, even as the consulting company's revenue fell amid tepid spending from federal government clients.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Thomson Reuters Results Flat, but Beat Expectations

Thomson Reuters said its second-quarter profit and revenue were essentially flat, although the results topped analysts' expectations.



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China Probe Cracks Immunity for Nation's Elite Families

The takedown of former security chief Zhou Yongkang appears to break new ground as the leadership is also going after his family.



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Fighting Still Blocks Ukraine Crash Site

International investigators may not be able to get to the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 for some time because of the fighting between Kiev's forces and the pro-Russian rebels, a government official said.



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Kurdistan Challenges Iraq's Oil Claim

The Kurdistan Regional Government has sent a U.S. court a letter challenging Iraq's efforts to seize a controversial cargo of oil currently parked off the coast of Texas.



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Guinea Stampede Leaves 33 Dead

At least 33 people are dead after a stampede at a rap concert in the capital of Guinea, said hospital officials.



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China to Publish Unemployment Rate for Big Cities

China will publish unemployment rates for big cities at an appropriate time to better reflect the country's job market, said the State Council.



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Edoardo Cignoli : EU, U.S. Expand Sanctions on Russia

The European Union and the U.S. adopted broad economic sanctions against Russia to punish Moscow's unbending stance in the Ukraine conflict.



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Edoardo Cignoli : In Prepaid Cards, Fortune Eludes the Famous

Suze Orman, Magic Johnson and Lil Wayne are among the celebrities who have shuttered or scaled back prepaid-card ventures, as they struggle to compete with plain-vanilla cards issued by big banks.



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Edoardo Cignoli : WellPoint Profit Slips, But Boosts Outlook

WellPoint said its second-quarter profit slipped as the health insurer recorded higher expenses, masking an increases in both revenue and enrollment.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Activist Casablanca Claims Victory in Battle Against Cliffs Natural Resources

Activist investor Casablanca Capital LP proclaimed victory in its fight with iron-ore miner Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. on Tuesday, saying it had won a majority of the board in a shareholder vote.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Iain Conn Named Centrica CEO

U.K. utility Centrica PLC confirmed one of the City of London's worst-kept secrets: its new chief executive will be former top BP PLC executive Iain Conn.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Electric Utilities Get No Jolt

Electricity sales look anemic for the seventh year in a row, despite Americans' growing use of gadgets and an improving unemployment rate.



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Edoardo Cignoli : NSA Concerns Boost Chinese Server Maker

Inspur, a Chinese server maker, is seeking to rival IBM in China, helped in part by Chinese worries about using U.S. gear in the wake of the NSA controversy.



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U.S. Seeks Warmer Ties With India

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visits India this week in the first high-level U.S. overture since the election in May of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.



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In Prepaid Cards, Fortune Eludes the Famous

Suze Orman, Magic Johnson and Lil Wayne are among the celebrities who have shuttered or scaled back prepaid-card ventures, as they struggle to compete with plain-vanilla cards issued by big banks.



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Regulator Wants Monitors in Deutsche Bank, Barclays U.S. Offices

New York's Department of Financial Services is pushing to install monitors inside the U.S. offices of Deutsche Bank and Barclays as part of an investigation into possible manipulation in the foreign-exchange market, according to people familiar with the probe.



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Hedge Fund Elliott Meets Match in Singapore's OCBC

OCBC prevailed in its bid to take Wing Hang Bank Ltd. private, despite a bid by Paul Singer's Elliott to force the Singaporean lender to raise the deal's price.



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Greece Shifts Venue of Troika Talks

Greece's government will hold its next meeting with the troika of international lenders in Paris instead of Athens at the request of the Greek prime minister.



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Brazilian Agency Recommends Water Rationing in São Paulo State

Brazil's Public Ministry recommended Tuesday that water be rationed in the parts of São Paulo state most affected by the region's worst drought in decades



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State Offices, Ethnic Han Attacked in West China

A large group of unknown assailants launched coordinated attacks on government and police buildings in China's far-western Xinjiang region on Monday, leaving dozens of people dead in the mostly Muslim region.



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Edoardo Cignoli : India Telecom Bharti's Profit Rises

Revenue and profit climb for Bharti Airtel, India's biggest telecommunications company by number of users.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Ally Financial Swings to Profit

Ally Financial Inc., the lender partially owned by the U.S. government, swung to a profit in the second quarter as the firm bounced back from a year-ago quarter weighed down by a massive charge, while its core auto-lending business logged strong originations.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Canadian Solar, Trina Solar Voice Displeasure at U.S. Move on Imports

Canadian Solar Inc. and Trina Solar Ltd. on Tuesday became the latest foreign solar companies to voice displeasure over potentially hefty antidumping tariffs on certain photovoltaic cells imported by the U.S.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Raw-Sugar Falls to 3-Month Low

Raw-sugar prices fell to a three-month low Tuesday as top producer Brazil's harvest added to a global glut of the sweetener.



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Russia Told to Pay Yukos Shareholders $50 Billion

An international court ruled that Russia owes shareholders of the now-defunct oil giant more than $50 billion for what it described as the Kremlin's "devious and calculated expropriation" of assets.



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EU Puts Broad Sanctions On Russia

The European Union agreed to place sanctions on broad sectors of the Russian economy, marking a significant escalation of the bloc's response to allegations that Moscow is fueling the violent conflict in eastern Ukraine.



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Little Hope for Catalan Breakthrough as Leaders Prepare to Meet

Spain's prime minister and the secession-minded leader of the wealthy Catalonia region will attempt to head off a potential crisis over a planned referendum on independence in November.



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Italy Denies Helping Libya Fight Blaze

Italy's foreign ministry denied having sent aircraft to fight a huge blaze near Tripoli, although Rome is still considering how to help the local population affected by the fire.



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Donetsk Shelled as Offensive Continues

Government artillery fire struck the center of the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, Ukraine, marking the first time that fighting has reached into the heart of the city of one million people.



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Edoardo Cignoli : New York Times Profit Slips

New York Times Co. said its second-quarter profit declined as lower print advertising revenue offset increases in digital advertising and circulation revenue.



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Edoardo Cignoli : BlackBerry to Buy German Encryption Technology Firm

BlackBerry Ltd. agreed to acquire Germany's Secusmart GmbH for an undisclosed amount to further bolster its mobile security offerings for companies and governments.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Meet Some of the SEC's Whistleblowers

More than 6,500 people have now offered confidential information under the whistleblower program of the Securities and Exchange Commission.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Darden Chief to Depart in Shake-Up

Darden Restaurants shook up its leadership, announcing the departure of Chairman and Chief Executive Clarence Otis and opening the door for activist investors to gain some board seats.



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Ransom Fills Terrorist Coffers

Al Qaeda-linked groups are increasingly funded by payments for hostage freedom, often made by Western governments, say diplomats and people involved in negotiations



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Thai Military Approves $75 Billion Transport Plan

Thailand's ruling military approved a $75 billion plan to upgrade the country's transportation infrastructure.



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Canadian Government Reports Cyberattack

The Canadian government said Tuesday its research and technology agency recently experienced a cyberattack by "a highly sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored actor."



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Edoardo Cignoli : Judge Clears Way for Clippers Sale to Ballmer

A judge has ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and cleared the way for the $2 billion sale of the team to former Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer.



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Edoardo Cignoli : McDonald's Japan Withdraws Guidance, Citing Chinese Supplier

McDonald's Japan withdraws financial guidance for 2014, citing lost sales and higher expenses caused by a scandal involving a Chinese chicken supplier accused of unsanitary practices.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Can Rice Sorters and Car-Assembly Lines Aid Miners?

Car-production lines and machinery that sorts rice could help companies such as Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton wring greater profits from mining.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Windstream to Form REIT

Windstream said it intends to spin off some of its telecommunications network assets into an independent, publicly traded real estate investment trust.



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Edoardo Cignoli : UPS Credits E-Commerce for Growth

UPS said its revenue rose as the company attributed an increase in demand to e-commerce and growth in package shipments.



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Edoardo Cignoli : U.S. to Push Some Iran Shipments

In recent weeks, U.S. officials have been reaching out to a handful of European companies and asking them to expedite the sale of medical goods to Iran, a market they were struggling to gain access to months ago.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Russia Told to Pay Yukos Shareholders $50 Billion

An international court ruled that Russia owes shareholders of the now-defunct oil giant more than $50 billion for what it described as the Kremlin's "devious and calculated expropriation" of assets.



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Edoardo Cignoli : In Zillow-Trulia Deal, Making Room for Brokers

Zillow Inc. and Trulia Inc., the two online real-estate giants that announced plans to merge, have a message for real-estate agents that have grown increasingly concerned about their market clout: We're partners.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Corning Profit Declines on Charges

Corning said its second-quarter earnings fell as charges weighed on the maker of TV-screen glass's bottom line, masking a jump in sales.



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Edoardo Cignoli : McGraw Hill Financial Results Top Views

McGraw Hill Financial said its second-quarter profit and revenue jumped as demand grew for its ratings services.



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Canada Withdraws Staff from Libya

The Canadian government said early Tuesday it has temporarily removed staff from Libya for security reasons.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Battle for Poor Shoppers Fuels Dollar-Store Deal

The battle for America's poorest consumers intensified Monday with Dollar Tree's agreement to buy rival Family Dollar Stores for about $8.5 billion.



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Edoardo Cignoli : International Paper Profit Falls

International Paper said its second-quarter profit fell as the paper company recorded restructuring charges and a drop in revenue.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Eaton Profit Hurt by Litigation Costs

Eaton Corp. PLC said second-quarter earnings fell as the diversified manufacturer's results were weighed down by litigation charges, offsetting gains from divestitures in the company's aerospace group.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Sirius XM Profit Falls as Expenses Rise

Sirius XM Holdings said its second-quarter profit fell 4.4% as higher operating expenses offset a notable gain in revenue and net subscribers.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Pfizer Results Beat Estimates

Pfizer said its results topped expectations, although its revenue declined as the company continued to see pressure from losing exclusivity on some products.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Merck Profit Rises on One-Time Gain

Merck & Co. said its second-quarter earnings surged thanks to a one-time gain that masked a modest decline in revenue. The pharmaceutical company raised the low end of its per-share earnings estimate for the year.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Aetna Beats Street, Raises Outlook

Aetna said its second-quarter profit rose as the insurer posted record medical membership and revenue, boosted by its acquisition of Coventry Health Care.



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Edoardo Cignoli : China Probes Former Chairman of Weetabix Owner

Chinese officials have launched an investigation into a former chairman of the Chinese owner of Weetabix breakfast cereal amid an anticorruption campaign that is spreading across business sectors in the country.



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Australia Issues Arrest Warrants for Syria Terror Suspects

Australian police issued arrest warrants for two Australian citizens accused of fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham and photographing the severed heads of Syrian soldiers.



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BOJ Member Concerned About Consumption, Exports

The comments by a centrist BOJ policy board follow tepid household spending data and suggest the central bank is cautious about growth in the months ahead.



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New BOE Deputy Is a Potential Guide on Rates

Investors trying to pin down exactly when the Bank of England is going to raise interest rates in the U.K. should keep an eye on Ben Broadbent.



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China Probes Former Top Official

China ordered former security chief Zhou Yongkang to be placed under investigation for suspected "serious disciplinary violations," making him the highest-ranking official targeted in a corruption crackdown launched in 2012.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Palin Launches Subscription Channel

Sarah Palin, former Alaskan governor, current Fox News contributor and frequent critic of the "lamestream media," is the latest media personality to try to bypass the traditional media ecosystem by launching her own online subscription channel.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Raytheon Names CEO Kennedy as Chairman

Raytheon's board elected Chief Executive Thomas A. Kennedy as chairman, succeeding William H. Swanson, who plans to retire in September.



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Aruba Says Venezuela Raised Military Pressure on It

The Netherlands' release of a former top Venezuelan official wanted by the U.S. for alleged drug trafficking came after Venezuela raised economic and military pressure on two Dutch islands in the Caribbean, officials said on Monday.



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Why Tensions Are Climbing Between Israel and the U.S.

Capital Journal: Washington Bureau Chief Gerald F. Seib looks at increasingly fraught U.S.-Israeli relations and finds mutual mistrust stemming from a broken peace process and ongoing talks over the fate of Iran's nuclear program.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Darden Chief to Depart in Shake-Up

Darden Restaurants shook up its leadership, announcing the departure of Chairman and Chief Executive Clarence Otis and opening the door for activist investors to gain some board seats.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Meet Some of the SEC's Whistleblowers

More than 6,500 people have now offered confidential information under the whistleblower program of the Securities and Exchange Commission.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Judge Clears Way for Clippers Sale to Ballmer

A judge has ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and cleared the way for the $2 billion sale of the team to former Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer.



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U.K. Tightens Welfare Conditions for European Immigrants

The U.K. government will reduce the period unemployed European immigrants are eligible to receive a range of state welfare support payments by half, to three months, unless they have very clear job prospects, Prime Minister David Cameron said.



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Holiday in Gaza Tinged With Sadness

Instead of the customary feasting and celebration, some Gazans spent the day tallying losses from the war.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Can Rice Sorters, Car Assembly Lines Inspire Mining Industry?

Car-production lines and machinery that sorts rice could help companies such as Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton wring greater profits from mining.



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Photos of the Day: July 28

In photos chosen Monday by Wall Street Journal editors, firefighters douse a blaze in Tripoli, Palestinians mourn the death of children in Gaza, police block protesters in the Philippines, and more.



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Edoardo Cignoli : FAA Accuses Southwest Airlines of Improper Repairs

Federal air-safety regulators proposed a $12 million civil penalty against Southwest Airlines Co. for allegedly improper repairs



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2013 Saw Largest Displacement of Religious Minorities

The State Department released a report documenting the largest international displacement of religious communities "in recent memory" in 2013, particularly in conflicts with religious or sectarian dimensions.



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Peru President Seeks to Reassure Investors

Peruvian President Ollanta Humala tried to reassure investors that the country's economy will rebound after signs that a decadelong boom is fizzling out.



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Russia Digs In as Western Pressure Mounts

As Europe moves toward more sweeping restrictions, with the U.S. vowing to follow suit, the Kremlin has taken steps to prepare Russians for deeper international isolation.



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Liberia Shuts Borders Amid Ebola Outbreak

The largest Ebola outbreak in history prompted Liberia to close its borders, as the government worked to educate its citizens about the disease.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Mozilla's Interim Chief Is Named CEO

Mozilla, the company behind the Firefox browser, named Chris Beard as its permanent chief executive. He has been interim CEO since April.



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Norway Police to Ratchet Down Security

Norwegian police will lower the visible presence of police officers starting Tuesday due to a reduced risk of a terror attack, four days after authorities warned of a potential imminent attack by a group of extreme Syrian Islamists.



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Amid War, Muslims in Gaza Celebrate Eid al-Fitr Festival

Muslims in Gaza celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of the monthlong fast of Ramadan, despite an Israeli military offensive that has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since July 8.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Horizon Pharma Shares Fall as Drugs Added to Exclusion List

Horizon Pharma shares fell as company said CVS Caremark Corp. and Express Scripts Holding Co. will place Horizon's two biggest selling drugs on their exclusion lists at the start of next year.



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South Africa's Biggest Union Accepts Wage Offer

South Africa's biggest metalworkers union said it has accepted a wage offer to end a strike that has hampered manufacturing in the country.



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U.S. to Push Some Shipments to Iran

In recent weeks, U.S. officials have been reaching out to a handful of European companies and asking them to expedite the sale of medical goods to Iran, a market they were struggling to gain access to just a few months ago.



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Edoardo Cignoli : U.S. to Push Some Shipments to Iran

In recent weeks, U.S. officials have been reaching out to a handful of European companies and asking them to expedite the sale of medical goods to Iran, a market they were struggling to gain access to just a few months ago.



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Israel, Hamas Clash Takes High Toll on Gaza's Young

With Gaza hospitals short of supplies and equipment, the long-term prospects for those youth with severe physical and psychological wounds are especially gloomy, doctors say.



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Mob Kills Three Members of Ahmadiyya Religious Community in Pakistan

Houses were looted and burned in Gujranwala, in Punjab province, after a man was accused of posting a blasphemous image on Facebook.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Russia Told to Pay Yukos Shareholders $50 Billion

A European court has ruled that Russia owes former shareholders of the now-defunct oil giant Yukos more than $50 billion in compensation for the government's seizure of the company, describing the Kremlin's actions as "a devious and calculated expropriation" of assets.



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Edoardo Cignoli : BMW to Expand Fast Charging

BMW is launching two new ways for owners of its electric cars to recharge their batteries in bid for broader acceptance.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Apple's Beats Deal Gets EU Nod

European Union antitrust regulators have approved Apple's $3 billion acquisition of Beats Electronics, the music-streaming service and headphone maker founded by the rapper Dr. Dre and music mogul Jimmy Iovine.



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Ukraine: Heavy Fighting Around Crash Site

Ukraine said that heavy fighting had erupted in a string of towns around where Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crashed, as Kiev seeks to cut off the rebel stronghold of Donetsk from the rest of the separatists.



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Bank of Israel Trims Interest Rate

The Bank of Israel cut the benchmark interest rate for August by 25 basis points to 0.50%, citing slowing inflation in June as well as weakness in exports and the world economy.



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Israeli Strikes on Gaza Break Lull

Israeli jets struck three sites in Gaza on Monday after a rocket was launched at Israel, the military said, disrupting a relative lull in the war-torn territory.



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Argentina Delegation to Continue Debt Talks In New York Tuesday

Argentine officials will meet Tuesday in New York with a mediator to continue talks in a dispute with a small group of creditors that could see the South American country default on some of its bonds this week.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Cal-Maine Profit, Sales Improve

Cal-Maine Foods swung to a fiscal fourth-quarter profit amid improving sales and as the year-earlier period was weighed down by an antitrust litigation settlement.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Zillow to Buy Real-Estate Rival Trulia

Zillow has reached a deal to buy rival Trulia, an expected agreement that brings together two of the biggest names in the fast-growing market for online real-estate information.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Chinese Officials Visit Microsoft's China Offices

Chinese corporate regulatory officials on Monday visited Microsoft's offices in four Chinese cities, according to people familiar with the matter.



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South Africa Urges U.S. Extension of Africa Trade Deal

The African Growth and Opportunity Act, which expires next year, has given the U.S. a strategic advantage in doing business in Africa, Pretoria's trade minister says.



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Island Divided Over Costa Concordia Wreck Site

Locals on the Tuscan island of Giglio are split over whether to turn the platforms used to salvage the ship into an artificial reef—attracting marine life and divers alike—or remove all reminders of the tragedy from the coastline.



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Germany to Support Tougher Russia Sanctions

Germany is ready to push for sector-specific sanctions and is considering an EU ban on both current and future arms deals with Russia.



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Sewol Ferry Survivors Recall Horror

As South Korea's ill-fated ferry tipped over and seawater began filling up its cabins, passengers told to stay inside had to make a last minute scramble to escape, five young survivors from the tragedy said



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Edoardo Cignoli : Cummins Profit Rises 7.7%, Raises Revenue Outlook

Engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. said its second-quarter earnings increased 7.7%, driven by strong sales in North America and of heavy-duty truck engines.



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Edoardo Cignoli : GM Boosts Korea Wages

General Motors Co.'s South Korean unit said Monday it had tentatively agreed on new wage terms for the year with its labor union, potentially averting a strike.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Tyson to Sell Latin America Operations

Tyson Foods said its third-quarter profit and sales rose as it prepared to close its acquisition of Hillshire Brands, and agreed to sell its chicken operations in Brazil and Mexico.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Virgin America Files for IPO

Virgin America filed a registration for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a move that had been anticipated for several months.



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Ukraine Says Missile Shrapnel Destroyed MH17

A spokesman for Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council said the Malaysia Airlines jet was destroyed by 'massive explosive decompression' caused by shrapnel from a missile.



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Libya Seeks Help to Put Out Tripoli Fire

Libya is seeking foreign assistance after a missile caused a storage tank containing petroleum fuel to catch fire at a complex near the Tripoli airport.



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Thai Imports Drop Under Junta

Thailand's imports suffered further decline in June, showing the delicate state of the domestic economy, which has been run by a military junta for more than two months.



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10,000 Bodies: Inside Assad's Crackdown

Photos of corpses smuggled out of Syria offer what U.S. investigators say is evidence of an industrial-scale campaign against political opponents by the government.



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Militants Kill 32 in Nigeria

Boko Haram militants killed 32 people in two northeastern Nigerian settlements on Sunday, two witnesses said.



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Dutch Forensic Team Heads to Crash Site

A team of 26 Dutch forensic experts is on its way from Donetsk to the crash site of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 and is expected to arrive there at the end of the morning.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Dollar Tree to Buy Family Dollar

Dollar Tree said it will buy Family Dollar in a cash-and-stock deal that values the discount retailer's shares about at $74.50 a piece.



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Edoardo Cignoli : When It Comes to Office Work, You Can't Be Too Careful

Safety awareness is serious business at workplaces such as construction sites, food manufacturing plants, mines and oil rigs. Now field-inspired safety protocols are migrating to the office, where hazards include dripping umbrellas and hot cups of coffee.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Health-Law Patients Boost Hospital Profits

A wave of newly insured patients helped boost hospitals' earnings, a sign the health law's coverage expansion is leading more patients to seek treatment. Universal Health Services' revenue rose 10% and LifePoint Hospitals profits rose 44%.



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Edoardo Cignoli : An $800 Sneaker Plays Hard to Get

The sudden appeal of Buscemi sneakers, a year-old shoe that costs $800 a pair, marks a new chapter in conspicuous consumption, fueled by social media, celebrities and purposefully tight supplies.



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Edoardo Cignoli : JD.com, Tencent to Presell Microsoft's Xbox in China

Tencent Holdings Ltd. will use its alliance with online retailer JD.com Inc. to sell in advance Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox One consoles in China, as it ramps up efforts to compete with electronic-commerce giant Alibaba.



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Boko Haram Blamed in New Capture

Boko Haram kidnapped the wife of Cameroon's vice prime minister on Sunday, as the Nigerian Islamist insurgency escalated hostilities after five days of gunbattles with the neighboring army.



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At Crash Site, Parents Seek Answers

The chaos that followed the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 has added to the worry that families will never learn exactly what happened.



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Brazil's Lula Campaigns for Chosen Heir, Legacy

Mr. da Silva is hoping to ensure the re-election of his protégé, President Dilma Rousseff, and boost the tenure of his Workers' Party.



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Australian Repeal Deals Blow to Global Carbon-Emission Plans

Australia's repeal of a pioneering tax on carbon emissions deals a sharp blow to already struggling international efforts to coordinate on global warming, ahead of key climate-change talks next year.



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Fire at Tripoli Fuel Complex

Fighting between rival militia in Tripoli Sunday caused a storage tank containing petroleum fuel to catch fire at a complex near the Tripoli airport.



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Cleric Says Pope to Visit U.S. Next Year

Speculation about whether Pope Francis will visit the U.S. inched toward an answer, after Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said the pontiff will come to the city for the World Meeting of Families in 2015.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Freeport Bites the Bullet in Indonesia

Indonesia signed on to new contract terms for the local unit of Freeport Mc-MoRan, paving the way for the U.S. mining company to resume copper concentrate exports.



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Venezuelan Detained in Aruba Has Diplomatic Immunity

Authorities in Aruba said a former Venezuelan general wanted by the U.S. on drug-trafficking charges would be released from detention because he is protected from prosecution by diplomatic immunity.



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Argentine Default Drama Nears Critical Stage

Argentina could make unfortunate history this week if it defaults on its foreign debt for the second time in 13 years as a showdown with creditors comes to a head.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Fox Bolsters Cash With BSkyB Deal

British Sky Broadcasting Group said it agreed to buy all of Sky Italia and most of Sky Deutschland from Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox, for more than $9 billion.



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Edoardo Cignoli : China Pressure Brings Jaguar Land Rover Price Cuts

Jaguar Land Rover said it would cut prices on two Range Rover SUVs and a Jaguar sports car in China by an average of $32,000 in response to challenges by Chinese state media and the government.



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Edoardo Cignoli : A High Seas Comeback for Sails?

As the shipping industry struggles with high fuel costs and tepid demand, some innovators say that high-tech sails may hold the secret to cheaper and cleaner fuel.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Hospira Bidding for Danone Medical-Nutrition Unit

Hospira has emerged as a bidder for Danone's medical-nutrition unit in a deal that could be worth about $5 billion and mark the latest in a flurry of so-called inversion deals.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Are Shippers Responsible for Content?

U.S. case against FedEx will explore whether the company conspired to distribute controlled substances



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Edoardo Cignoli : Fox's Invitation to Time Warner

21st Century Fox is prepared to offer shareholders of Time Warner board representation as part of its bid to acquire the media company, according to a person familiar with the matter.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Abundant Grain Ripples Through U.S. Farming Industry

A tidal wave of grain looms over the U.S. agricultural sector, spelling bounty for some companies and challenges for others. The Week Ahead



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Edoardo Cignoli : High Hopes Ride on IPO in Wake of Smithfield Deal

If the initial public offering of Chinese pork producer WH Group goes through as expected Tuesday, it will be one of the first things to go right for the company since its purchase of Smithfield Foods last year.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Hilton Books Upgraded Technology

Hilton is placing a $550 million bet that hotel guests increasingly will use smartphones to choose rooms, check in and even unlock doors.



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Edoardo Cignoli : REA Group Buys iProperty Stake

REA Group Ltd. accelerated its expansion into Asia with a 106.3-million Australian dollar (US$99.9 million) purchase of a minority stake in online real estate listings website iProperty Group Ltd.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Drug Companies Oppose Moves to Reimburse Off-Label Medicine

Pharmaceutical companies are pushing back against decisions by cash-strapped European governments to reimburse patients for drugs that haven't been approved to treat their conditions.



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Edoardo Cignoli : NAB to Sell Some Commercial Real Estate Loans

National Australia Bank has sold a £625 million basket of mainly distressed U.K. loans to private investment firm Cerberus Global Investors.



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U.S. Push for Gaza Truce Yields Little

After six days of exhaustive meetings and stops in Cairo, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Ramallah and Paris, Secretary of State John Kerry came home Sunday with only a few fitful hours of peace in Gaza that proved fleeting.



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Italy's Nibali Wins Tour de France

Vincenzo Nibali won the Tour de France on Sunday, becoming the first Italian in 16 years to triumph in cycling's greatest race.



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Experts Will Try to Reach MH17 Site Monday

After a failed attempt to reach the debris of MH17 on Sunday, international experts are preparing to get there Monday despite ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Advertising's New Frontier: Talk to the Bot

This month, Kik, a popular chat app among teens in the U.S., launched a feature that could be the future of advertising: people conversing directly with brands via bots.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Gauging Heavy-Equipment Loads

Construction-machinery makers are encouraging customers to use electronic monitoring devices to assess their usage of heavy equipment.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Hedge Funds Bet Big on Overseas Tax Deals

The funds are wagering billions of dollars on companies they believe will benefit from a wave of takeover deals designed to lower taxes for U.S. acquirers.



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Photos of the Day: July 27

In photos chosen Sunday by the Wall Street Journal editors, people snorkel in an Irish bog competition, Vincenzo Nibali's Tour de France win, a prisoner plays with his child on visiting day, and more.



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Artifacts From a Royal Childhood

A special exhibition on childhood in the British royal family opens at Buckingham Palace, featuring toys spanning 250 years including a gadget-laden miniature James Bond supercar.



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New Poverty Formula Proves Test for India

India is wrestling with an important question: How do you count the poor if you can't agree on the definition of poverty?



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Edoardo Cignoli : 'Lucy' Shoots to the Top at the Box Office

The Luc Besson sci-fi action thriller "Lucy" brought in $44 million on its opening weekend, blowing away its nearest rival, "Hercules," which earned $29 million domestically.



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France to Analyze Air Algérie Plane's Black Boxes

Black boxes from the Air Algérie plane that crashed in Mali last week will be transferred to France for analysis, officials said, as French forensics experts were set to arrive in Burkina Faso to help identify remains of the dead.



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Norwegian Police: Terror Threat Declines

The risk of a terror attack in Norway has fallen slightly, the Police Security Service said Sunday, but authorities will maintain a high level of national security for another day, following a July 24 warning that an extreme Syrian Islamist group could be planning an attack.



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Berlin Prepares for Russia Sanctions

German leaders sought to prepare the public for the consequences of sanctions against Russia ahead of a week in which the EU is expected to escalate its economic response to the crisis in Ukraine.



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Tanker With Kurdish Oil May Offload in Texas

A tanker carrying a $100-million cargo of oil shipped from Iraqi Kurdistan is planning to discharge in Texas, bringing a dispute that is central to the future of Iraq as a united country to U.S. soil.



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Liberian Doctor Dies of Ebola Virus

A doctor in Liberia has died of Ebola, the government said. An American doctor helping respond to the outbreak in the West African country is also being treated after contracting the disease.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Reliance Power to Buy Three Hydroelectric Plants From Jaypee

India's Reliance Power Ltd. said Sunday that it will buy the Jaypee Group's hydroelectric-power business for an undisclosed amount.



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Dozens Killed in Libya Clashes

Heavy clashes in Libya between army troops loyal to a renegade general and Islamist-led militias have killed 38 people—including civilians—in the country's restive east, health officials said.



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Investigators Avoid MH17 Crash Site

Dutch and Australian investigators canceled plans to visit the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 due to renewed fighting nearby.



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Costa Concordia Reaches Final Destination

The shipwrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner has completed its final journey, reaching Genoa's port, where it will be scrapped.



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India Blocks WTO Agreement

India effectively blocked an international agreement on easing trade regulations last week, saying the effort to promote global trade should be linked to food security.



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Edoardo Cignoli : China Meat Supplier Pulls Products

Meat supplier OSI Group Inc. said it would withdraw all products manufactured by its embattled Shanghai unit from the marketplace.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Audi Cuts Prices of Spare Parts in China

Volkswagen AG's Audi AG announced on Saturday price cuts for spare parts of up to 38% in China, the company's largest market, as the Chinese government steps up its scrutiny of foreign luxury-car makers.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Bahrain's Batelco Profit Slips

Bahrain Telecommunications Co. said its overseas operations continue to boost the group, which posted a slight decline in first-half profit amid increasing competition in its home market.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Arabtec Profit Gains on Gulf Growth

Arabtec Holding PJSC, a Dubai-listed construction firm, said net profit in the second quarter rose 11%, underpinned by its continuing projects and growth in its main markets throughout the Persian Gulf.



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Israel Assault on Gaza Strip Resumes

A day-old humanitarian truce that had given residents of the Gaza Strip a respite from nearly three weeks of fighting collapsed after Hamas militants fired a barrage of rockets into Israel.



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U.S. Doctor in Africa Tests Positive for Ebola

An aid organization says a U.S. doctor working with Ebola patients in Liberia has tested positive for the deadly virus.



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Taiwan Prepares Crash Report

Taiwan's aviation authorities said a preliminary report on the crash of TransAsia Airways Flight GE-222 should be completed within a week as pressure mounts to determine the cause of the disaster.



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Smart Aid for the World's Poor

The Saturday Essay: How can rich countries best help poor ones? Matt Ridley identifies five priorities that provide the biggest benefits for every dollar spent.



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How the U.S. Stumbled Into the Drone Era

Drones seem to be everywhere these days, even buzzing into pop culture. But Washington began using Predators for counterterrorism out of bureaucratic frustration and wrangling, not any master plan.



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Chefs in France Compete to Please Toddlers

In France, even food for junior must be gourmet. Judges in Paris taste dishes prepared for children's day-care centers.



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U.S. Evacuates Libya Embassy

The U.S. said on Saturday it evacuated its personnel from Tripoli as fighting between warring militias in Libya reached the capital.



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Egypt to Try 20 Suspected Militants

Egypt's chief prosecutor has charged 20 suspected militants with carrying out terrorist attacks that killed seven people and wounded more than 100, amid new clashes between soldiers and insurgents in the restive Sinai Peninsula.



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Palestinians See Ruin During Brief Cease Fire

People in Gaza City' stepped from their shelters and saw the destruction that many had so far only heard outside.



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Investigators Arrive to Probe Air Algérie Crash

A team of Spanish civil and forensic aviation experts arrived in Mali on Saturday to investigate the crash of Air Algérie Flight 5017, Spain said.



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Afghan Election Audit Stalls Again

The full audit of votes cast in Afghanistan's presidential election was again suspended on Saturday, underscoring the fragility of the political deal between the two camps brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.



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Egypt Warns Turkey Relations Could Worsen

Egypt's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned Turkey's prime minister for calling Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi a tyrant, warning that already sour relations between the two countries could worsen.



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North Korea Fires Short-Range Missile Into Sea

South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea has fired a short-range ballistic missile into waters off its east coast.



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ECB Deputy Puts Faith in Easing Measures

The ECB's recent easing measures should address the problem to too-low inflation, Vice President Vitor Constancio said, signaling that additional measures are unlikely in the near term.



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Gaza Given Brief Respite

Israel and Hamas began a 12-hour humanitarian truce in Gaza, giving the territory's 1.8 million people a respite from nearly three weeks of fighting as mediators struggled to secure a longer cease-fire.



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The Right Way to Invest Globally

U.S. investors have ramped up their holdings of foreign stocks. Yet many still don't own enough—or go about it the wrong way.



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Argentina Bonds Dispute Up in Air

Argentine negotiators headed home empty-handed after another fruitless trip to the U.S., leaving just a few days before a dispute with a small group of creditors could see the country default for the second time in 13 years.



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Former Bear Stearns CEO Greenberg Dies

Alan "Ace" Greenberg, the executive who helped turn Bear Stearns into one of the world's biggest—and riskiest—securities firms, died of complications from cancer Friday at the age of 86.



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Indonesia Runner-Up Presses Appeal

The loser of Indonesia's presidential election pressed ahead with a last-ditch legal challenge Friday to overturn results, while the victor issued a crowdsource appeal for help picking a new cabinet.



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Norway Ready for Terror Attack

Norway could maintain a high security level for several weeks, police said, following warnings of an imminent terrorist attack at an unspecified location.



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Artifacts From a Royal Childhood

A special exhibition on childhood in the British royal family opens at Buckingham Palace, featuring toys spanning 250 years including a gadget-laden miniature James Bond supercar.



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Edoardo Cignoli : NHTSA Reviews Chevy Impala Glitch

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, acting out of "an abundance of caution," is conducting a limited review into some Chevrolet Impala models over a possible software glitch that can disable air bags.



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Indonesia Leaders Tackle Fuel Subsidies

Indonesia's President-elect Joko Widodo is urging the outgoing administration to rein in politically volatile fuel subsidies before a change of power occurs in October.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Russia's Food Regulator Files Suit Against McDonald's

The regulator seeks to ban some of McDonald's most popular products, alleging violations of safety codes which the U.S. company denies.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Molson Coors Chief Executive Swinburn to Retire

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Chief Executive Peter S. Swinburn will retire at the end of the year, and the chief of the company's European operations will take over.



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Russia Avoids Slipping Into Recession

Russia's economy grew 0.1% in the second quarter, meaning the country has avoided slipping into a technical recession.



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Poland May Appeal Human Rights Court Ruling

The court awarded damages to two Guantanamo detainees who said they had been tortured at a secret CIA facility in Poland.



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Finland Detains Vietnamese Missile Parts

A shipment of military hardware bound for Ukraine has been impounded in Helsinki after authorities raised concerns the consignment violated arms-export regulations.



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Japan Taking Bids to Run Osaka Airports

The Japanese government approved a plan to sell the rights to operate two international airports around Osaka for $21.6 billion, turning to the private sector to help improve key points of entry into the country.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Humira Sales Lift AbbVie Profit

AbbVie Inc. said its second-quarter earnings rose as strong global sales of the drug maker's rheumatoid-arthritis drug Humira continued to boost results.



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Ukraine Troops Take Rebel Stronghold

The Ukrainian government said it had regained control of the key separatist stronghold of Lysychansk after several days of fierce fighting.



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Edoardo Cignoli : American, United Plan Buybacks

The parents of American Airlines and United Airlines unveiled stock-buyback plans, continuing the transformation of the country's largest carriers from bankruptcy into some of the most profitable in the world.



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Edoardo Cignoli : American Electric Posts Higher Profit

American Electric Power said its second-quarter profit rose 15% as revenue increased on rate base growth and rising sales in its transmission business.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Lifepoint Hospitals Profit Boosted by Health-Care Reform

Lifepoint Hospitals said its second-quarter earnings jumped, leading the rural hospital operator to boost its outlook for the year amid benefits from the health-care reform law.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Rosneft Working on Sanctions Strategy

As the U.S. has imposed sanctions blocking credit to Rosneft, the Russian state-owned oil giant is looking at ways to minimize their effects.



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Edoardo Cignoli : LyondellBasell Profit Surges

LyondellBasell Industries said its second-quarter earnings surged to a record level as revenue jumped.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Freeport Indonesia Unveils New Contract Terms

Indonesia signed new mining contract terms with PT Freeport Indonesia, paving the way for the local unit of the U.S. mining company to resume copper concentrate exports.



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West Bank Protests Grow as Israel, Hamas Fighting in Gaza Rages

Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 817, and another Israeli soldier is killed as fighting enters 18th day.



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Gunmen Execute 15 Minority Shia Muslims in Afghanistan

Gunmen in central Afghanistan executed 15 civilians belonging to the Shia Muslim minority, a rare sectarian attack in a country struggling with intense political violence.



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Rutte Eyes Armed Mission to Secure Site

The Netherlands is working with other countries, including Australia, to send a military mission to eastern Ukraine to secure the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said.



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Korea Ferry Owner's Son Arrested

South Korean police have arrested the eldest son of the billionaire owner of the passenger ferry that sank in April, killing more than 300 people, just three days after his father was found dead.



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Philippine Lawmakers Near Deal on Muslim Region

Government negotiator says legislation to establish an autonomous Muslim region in the Philippines' war-torn south could be ready to go before Congress within the next two weeks.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Tyco's Profit Surges

Swiss security systems company Tyco said its third-quarter profit surged as revenue grew and the company said it benefited from acquisitions.



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Photos: U.K.'s Prince George Turns One

Prince George of Cambridge, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and third in line to the throne, turns one on Tuesday.



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No Survivors of Air Algérie Crash, Hollande Says

French President François Hollande said there were no survivors found at the site of the Air Algérie crash in Northern Mali, adding that French troops recovered one of the jetliner's black boxes.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Low Price Plan Hits Docomo's Earnings

NTT Docomo said it swallowed a 15% cut in quarterly operating profit after Japan's largest mobile carrier adopted a low price plan in its fight to retain market share.



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Taiwan Prepares Plane Crash Report

Taiwan's aviation authorities said a preliminary report on the crash of TransAsia Airways Flight GE-222 should be completed within a week as pressure mounts to determine the cause of the disaster.



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Edoardo Cignoli : 21st Century Fox to Continue Buybacks

Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox Inc. said it would continue its share buyback program through the next fiscal year, a move that may encourage investors worried about the company's efforts to acquire Time Warner Inc.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Jaguar Land Rover to Cut Prices in China

Jaguar Land Rover said it would cut prices on Range Rover and Jaguar F-Type Cabriolet models by an average of $32,000, in response to scrutiny by Chinese state media and the government.



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McDonald's Japan Stops All China Chicken Sales

McDonald's Japan said it has decided to stop selling all chicken products produced in China after reports earlier this week that a Chinese food supplier may have shipped expired meat.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Pearson Swings to Profit

U.K. publisher Pearson swung to a first-half profit, even as sales fell, and confirmed its guidance for the full year.



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Tencent's Private Bank Approved

China's banking regulator approved the establishment of three private banks, with one green light going to Chinese Internet company Tencent Holdings.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Wal-Mart's U.S. Chief to Leave

Wal-Mart's U.S. chief, Bill Simon, who struggled to lift sales as it fought off competition from dollar stores and online retailers, will leave the company Aug. 8, the retailer said.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Caterpillar Trims Its Forecast

Caterpillar posted a 4% increase in profit for the second quarter but reined in its forecast for second-half sales.



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Edoardo Cignoli : BSkyB to Buy German, Italian Sister Firms

British Sky Broadcasting Group said it agreed to buy all of Sky Italia and most of Sky Deutschland from Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox, for about $9.09 billion.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Vodafone Upbeat as Revenue Rises

Vodafone Group said some of its key European markets are showing signs of stabilization, even as it posts lower-than-expected growth in quarterly revenue.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Anglo American Triples Profit

Anglo American more than tripled net profit in the first half of the year after slashing costs but suffered setbacks at its iron-ore and platinum divisions.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Danone Still Hurt by Scare

Slower sales of baby food in China and dairy products in Europe again hampered Danone, as the French dairy giant posted a drop in profit and sales for the first half of the year.



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Edoardo Cignoli : A High Seas Comeback for Sails?

As the shipping industry struggles with high fuel costs and tepid demand, some innovators say that high-tech sails may hold the secret to cheaper and cleaner fuel.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Tencent's Private Bank Approved

China's banking regulator approved the establishment of three private banks, with one green light going to Chinese Internet company Tencent Holdings.



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Edoardo Cignoli : GM's Profit Tumbles 80%

GM reported an 80% drop in its second-quarter net profit, with earnings hit by $2.5 billion in pretax charges related to vehicle recalls and money set aside to fund a victim compensation plan.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Statoil Profit Soars Despite Output Drop

Norwegian oil major Statoil ASA said its second-quarter net profit more than doubled as higher prices offset a 9% production drop on the year, adding it was limiting its gas output amid low prices in Europe.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Huawei Smartphone Business Bright

Huawei' s sales of smartphones and other consumer products rose 30% in the first half of this year. The company said its strategy of focusing more on mid- to high-end smartphones, rather than selling the cheapest phones on the market, is working well.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Struggling Life Insurers Look to Middle-Class

MetLife and other life insurers are trying to reverse a long slide in sales of life insurance to the middle class, but it's proving a tough sell.



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U.S. Corn Farmers Face a Cash Crunch

Tumbling corn prices are sowing fears that many U.S. farmers will suffer their first losses in years and the agricultural economy could face its first sustained slump in a decade.



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A Hot Employer Stock Can Burn You

Wealth Effect: Today's young tech tycoons should heed the meltdown of one-time highfliers such as Pets.com and Webvan.



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Stress Hormones That Leave Marks on Trading Floors

Robert M. Sapolsky takes a look at stress hormones that appear to change behavior on trading floors.



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More Art Found at Gurlitt's Apartment

A number of works by major artists were found in the apartment of Cornelius Gurlitt after his death in May, including two sculptures that are believed to be by Edgar Degas and Auguste Rodin.



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Edoardo Cignoli : D.R. Horton Profit Falls Amid Weak Chicago Housing Market

D.R. Horton Inc. said its fiscal third-quarter profit fell despite strong home-building revenue and an increase in new sales orders, as the home builder recorded impairment charges tied to assets in the Chicago area.



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Edoardo Cignoli : GM's Profit, Hit by Recalls, Tumbles 80%

GM reported an 80% drop its second-quarter net profit, with earnings hit by $1.5 billion in charges related to vehicle recalls and money set aside to fund a compensation plan for victims of accidents linked to defective ignition-switches.



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Irish House Prices Surge in June

Driven by the largest increase in home prices in Dublin since records began, Irish residential prices surged in June, fueling concerns that severe shortages of properties following the country's real-estate crash are leading to a new and dangerous price boom.



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Edoardo Cignoli : New Startup Airlines Crowd the Skies

The U.S. airline industry's newfound health is breeding something not seen in years: a flock of startups. All share an optimism that they can defy the odds in an industry that has seen 77 bankruptcies in the 20 years.



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Edoardo Cignoli : U.S. Seeks New Rules for Rail-Shipped Fuel

The U.S. government wants to phase out thousands of railroad tank cars that carry crude oil and ethanol within two years, as part of proposed rules to upgrade safety for trains carrying flammable fuels.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Volatile Mix: Social Media and Coupons

Retailers including Wal-Mart, Target and others are taking steps to limit price-matching as social-media websites turn discounting into a viral frenzy.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Malone: Fox Unlikely to Face Competition in Time Warner Bid

Cable magnate John Malone says 21st Century Fox has long been eyeing a takeover bid for Time Warner and isn't likely to face competing bidders.



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Brazil Condemns Israeli Offensive in Gaza

The Brazilian government condemned the "disproportionate use of force" by Israel in its offensive in Gaza and decided to recall its ambassador from Tel Aviv.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Ford Profit Rises 6%

Ford Motor Co. said second-quarter net income rose 6% to $1.3 billion driven by a record quarter in North America, strong results in Asia and the first quarterly profit in Europe in three years.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Ex-Banco Espírito Santo Head Detained

Ricardo Salgado, former chief executive of troubled Portuguese lender Banco Espírito Santo, has been detained for questioning as part of a three-year money-laundering and tax evasion investigation.



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Edoardo Cignoli : EU Officials Mull Broader Russia Sanctions

European Union ambassadors are meeting Thursday to consider a list of options for broader sanctions against Russia, including a ban on investments in all Russian financial instruments, an EU official said.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Eli Lilly Profit Sinks on Patent Expirations

Eli Lilly said its second-quarter profit slid 39% as patent expirations for some of its bigger-selling drugs dragged down revenue and volume.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Dunkin' Brands Sales Fall Short

Dunkin' Brands Group said second-quarter sales weren't as robust as expected, as bad weather and other consumer challenges weighed on the top line.



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Edoardo Cignoli : U.K. Brings Criminal Charges Against Alstom Unit

The U.K.'s Serious Fraud Office brought criminal charges against a U.K. subsidiary of French power and transportation company Alstom over allegations of corruption.



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Edoardo Cignoli : PulteGroup Sales, Profit Rise

PulteGroup Inc. said its second-quarter earnings improved as the home builder reported slightly higher revenue boosted by higher average selling prices.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Vivendi's SFR Unit Hit By Network Outage

SFR was hit by a countrywide network outage as users complained about their phones being unable to receive or make calls.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Boeing Secures Agreement to Sell Parts to Iran

Move could lead to the first sale of products by a U.S. aerospace company to the Islamic republic since 1979.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Hermès Reveals Its New Women's Fashion Designer

French luxury-goods house Hermès International named Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski as its new women's fashion designer, betting on an unknown name who will be dedicated to the house full-time.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Iberia to Cut 1,427 Staff

International Consolidated Airlines Group said its Iberia division has reached an agreement with trade unions for collective redundancies for pilots and ground staff, which will result in the loss of 1,427 jobs.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Starwood Hotels Lifts Guidance as Profit Rises

Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide Inc. said its second-quarter earnings rose 12% on growth in its fees business, while the company raised its outlook for the year.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Raytheon's Profit Rises 12%

Raytheon reported a 12% rise in second-quarter profit, though left its full-year guidance unchanged, and a closely watched measure of new business fell short of analysts' expectations.



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Air Algerie Flight Reported Missing

An Air Algerie airplane traveling from Burkina Faso to Algiers with 110 passengers and 6 crew members on board was reported missing by the Spanish company that operated the plane.



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Edoardo Cignoli : EasyJet Profit Forecast Disappoints

EasyJet said it expects pretax profit to rise as much as 19% this year despite the impact on travel from turmoil in Israel, Egypt and Moscow, but the airline's shares dropped as the forecast fell short of analysts' hopes.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Canon Reports Solid Profit Jump

Canon said its net profit jumped 22% in the April to June period thanks to surging sales of multifunction office devices and industrial equipment.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Kingfisher Shares Fall on Weak Trading in France, Poland

Shares in Kingfisher dropped more than 7% after the European home improvement retailer said trading had been slower than anticipated, particularly in France and Poland



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ECB Announces Data Theft

The European Central Bank said email addresses and contact data left by people registering for events at the central bank has been stolen.



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Norwegian Police Warn of Syria-linked Attack

Norwegian police said security is being increased because of a tip-off that people with fighting experience in Syria were planning a terrorist attack in Norway



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Subianto to Challenge Indonesia Vote

Prabowo Subianto will challenge results from Indonesia's presidential election, focusing a final bid for leadership on what his team suspects are irregularities involving 21 million votes.



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Indian Trip to Iraq Stirs Fears at Home

When four friends from outside Mumbai disappeared and then turned up in Iraq, it awakened fears of a new type of discontent among young Muslims in India.



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Typhoon Spares Taiwan Major Damage

Typhoon Matmo brought fierce winds and torrential rain to Taiwan injuring at least 10 people, but sparing the island major damage.



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Iraq Prisoner Convoy Attack Kills 60

Gunmen attacked a prisoner convoy north of Baghdad, setting off a gunbattle with troops in which 52 prisoners and eight soldiers were killed.



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Court Blocks Bitcoin Domain Name Auction

A planned auction of bitcoins.com, a domain name owned by the chief executive of defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, has been postponed after a U.S. court order temporarily blocked the company that operated the exchange from selling assets.



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Russia Denies Downing Ukrainian Jets

Russia's Defense Ministry has denied allegations that two fighter jets shot down on Wednesday over eastern Ukraine were fired upon from Russian territory.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Boeing's Profits, Concerns Rise

Boeing reported a 52% rise in profits and raised its earnings guidance, but the company's stock fell on costs for a new Air Force tanker plane.



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