J&J Baby Powder litigation takes new focus with asbestos claims
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A $117 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) and a supplier in favor of a man who said his asbestos-related cancer was caused by long-term…
Facebook fuels broad privacy debate by tracking non-users
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Concern about Facebook Inc’s (FB.O) respect for data privacy is widening to include the information it collects about non-users, after Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said the…
Starbucks chief executive apologizes for arrests of two black men
(Reuters) – Starbucks Chief Executive Kevin Johnson apologized late on Saturday for the arrests of two black men at a Philadelphia coffee shop last week, which sparked accusations of racial…
Syrians gather in capital in defiance after airstrikes
Hundreds of Syrians gathered at landmark squares in the Syrian capital Saturday, honking their car horns, flashing victory signs and waving Syrian flags in scenes of defiance that followed unprecedented…
Another Trump trade war, this time with Rwanda over clothes
Interested in Donald Trump? Add Donald Trump as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Donald Trump news, video, and analysis from ABC News. The sweaty mechanic…
Chemical watchdog: Ex-spy poisoned by very pure nerve agent
The international chemical weapons watchdog on Thursday confirmed Britain’s finding that a former Russian spy and his daughter were poisoned with a nerve agent, as Russia continued to deny suggestions…
Syria calls US threats to attack it ‘reckless’
Interested in Syria? Add Syria as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Syria news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Syria on Wednesday called U.S. threats…
Rusal shares plunge over 40 percent on U.S. sanctions
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Shares of Russian aluminum giant United Company Rusal Plc (0486.HK) plunged as much as 41.8 percent on Monday as investors bailed on the stock after it…
Indian special court issues warrants against two accused in PNB bank fraud
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A special court of India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) issued non-bailable warrants against two Indian jewelers who are central figures in an alleged $2 billion…
New Jersey health officials investigating potential E.coli outbreak
(Reuters) – Health officials in New Jersey said they are investigating an E. coli outbreak in four counties that left at least eight people hospitalized. FILE PHOTO: Colonies of E.…