Volvo posts $610mln Q2 net income

Volvo posts $610mln Q2 net income

July 17, 2015 - 13:48 AMT  09:48 GMT
In April, the Goteborg-based group ousted its chief executive and named Martin Lundstedt to become the new CEO.
Europe came close to catastrophe because of Greek talks: Tusk

Europe came close to catastrophe because of Greek talks: Tusk

July 17, 2015 - 13:45 AMT  09:45 GMT
"It was a necessary solution to avert the risk of immediate chaos and default but it's just the first step," Tusk said.
Shareholders approve Samsung C&T merger

Shareholders approve Samsung C&T merger

July 17, 2015 - 13:10 AMT  09:10 GMT
Elliott Associates, which is the second largest single shareholder in C&T, says the takeover undervalues the company's stock.
Armenia to provide $1.9mln to buy insulin for children with diabetes

Armenia to provide $1.9mln to buy insulin for children with diabetes

July 17, 2015 - 13:07 AMT  09:07 GMT
The documents attached to the project envisage payment of $1.891.999 to acquire insulin for the coming 5 years.
Hamas chief, Saudi king hold rare meeting: report

Hamas chief, Saudi king hold rare meeting: report

July 17, 2015 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
The meeting brought together top members of Hamas political wing with the Saudi king, crown prince and defense minister.
Support for IS growing among Muslim extremists in Southeast Asia

Support for IS growing among Muslim extremists in Southeast Asia

July 17, 2015 - 10:26 AMT  06:26 GMT
Islamic State has formed a combat unit of fighters from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Brunei, Dharmawan said.
350,000 people flee homes as Typhoon Nangka hits southern Japan

350,000 people flee homes as Typhoon Nangka hits southern Japan

July 17, 2015 - 09:32 AMT  05:32 GMT
The typhoon is currently moving slowly at 15km/h with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90km/h, according to the agency.
Anonymous benefactor donates $1.8mln to nonprofits in Armenia

Anonymous benefactor donates $1.8mln to nonprofits in Armenia

July 17, 2015 - 09:20 AMT  05:20 GMT
The donor was not involved in the Armenian community, yet he knew about the Diaspora’s efforts made to assist Armenia.
Quarter of UN member states want female secretary-general

Quarter of UN member states want female secretary-general

July 17, 2015 - 09:01 AMT  05:01 GMT
It's the latest sign of momentum for the idea as campaigning to succeed Ban Ki-moon at the end of 2016 begins in earnest.
German parliament to vote on Greek bailout

German parliament to vote on Greek bailout

July 17, 2015 - 08:47 AMT  04:47 GMT
Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged MPs to back the deal, saying she was "absolutely convinced" it was the way forward.
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