British, EU leaders to meet as Brexit deadline looms

British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels on Wednesday in a bid to finalize a Brexit agreement as she continued to battle domes...

Dolce & Gabbana accused of insulting China; blames hackers

Dolce & Gabbana has apologized for insulting remarks about China it allegedly made in conversations on Instagram but denied that it was responsible....

Top EU official Dombrovskis says Italy budget plan breaches euro rules, signals launch of legal procedure.

Top EU official Dombrovskis says Italy budget plan breaches euro rules, signals launch of legal procedure....

Ikea to cut 7,500 jobs as customer behavior changes

Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea says it is cutting 7,500 jobs worldwide, partly as a result of a new strategy to open shops in city centers to complement its larger stores....

Second death in French protests over fuel tax hikes

A second person has died in France amid nationwide protests against fuel tax hikes that saw hundreds injured and key roads paralyzed by demonstrations....

World economy has 'passed its peak' as trade wars weigh

A global economic watchdog says world growth has passed its peak and faces growing risks, including from trade disputes and higher interest rates....

The Latest: Merkel concerns by Gibraltar impasse on Brexit

The Latest on negotiations over Britain's exit from the European Union (all times local): 10:30 a.m....

New oil price plunge sends ripples through global economy

Sharply lower oil prices are sending ripples through the global economy, lending more spending power to consumers shopping for Christmas gifts and making fuel cheaper for people in poorer countries...

Stock futures point to gains following Tuesday's pummeling

Reports due include durable goods, existing home sales, consumer sentiment and jobless claims....

Kyodo: Nissan's Ghosn to be detained for another 10 days

Japanese media report Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn will be held in custody for another 10 days....