Edelman Says It Doesn't Know Whereabouts of its China Chief

International public relations firm Edelman said it didn't know the whereabouts of its China chief, a week after saying he had been helping authorities with an investigation into one of its subsidiaries.



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Airlines Told to Fly Higher Over Iraq

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to fly at higher altitudes over Iraq amid growing concerns about carriers operating around conflict zones.



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WHO Warns of 'Catastrophic' Consequences of Ebola

World Health Organization Director-General Margaret Chan said the outbreak in West Africa is spreading quickly and that greater efforts must be made to control it.



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China Data Point to Growth Rebound

Two gauges of manufacturing activity in China picked up in July, adding to signs that economic growth is recovering as the government's stimulus program takes effect.



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Russia's Putin Approves New Sales Tax

Vladimir Putin approved the introduction of a sales tax, aimed at propping up regional budgets amid economic turbulence exacerbated by Western sanctions, a person close to its economic bloc said.



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Ecclestone Trial Could End Next Week

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone's corruption trial was expected to last until mid-September, but a $33.6 million offer to BayernLB bank may end things swiftly.



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Edoardo Cignoli : U.S. Issues New Rules for Air Cargo Shipments of Lithium Batteries

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule establishing new standards for air cargo shipments of various types of lithium batteries, including packaging requirements and safeguards for power cells that have been damaged or are headed for recycling.



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