China stocks slide as crackdown on speculators spreads, lose 11 percent in August
China stocks fell sharply on Monday before recovering much of their losses as regulators cracked down on speculators which Beijing blames for a 40 percent crash in the country's stock markets since June.
Global stocks ease on China, Fed concerns; oil rallies
World stock indexes edged lower on Monday amid persistent investor concerns about slowing growth in China and the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates, while oil prices rallied.
Yemeni President Says Fighting To Stop 'Iranian Expansion'
Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansur Hadi says his forces are battling Shi'ite Huthi rebels in the country to halt "Iranian expansion."
Hollande, Merkel, Putin Back Truce Plan For Eastern Ukraine
The French Presidency says France, Germany, and Russia back plans for a complete cease-fire in eastern Ukraine from next week.
Ratings Agencies Say Ukraine Debt Writedown Same As Default
Top ratings agencies say they see the debt restructuring deal Ukraine struck with creditors this week as tantamount to a default.
Hollande, Merkel, Putin back bid for new Ukraine ceasefire
The leaders of France, Germany and Russia backed a new ceasefire in eastern Ukraine in a three-way phone call on Saturday, but offered contrasting views of why February's peace deal is in trouble.
China passes new pollution law, sets sights on coal consumption cap
Legislators have approved amendments to China's 15-year-old air pollution law that grant the state new powers to punish offenders and create a legal framework to cap coal consumption, the Asian giant's biggest source of smog.
Greek bail-out spadework must continue ahead of election
The head of the council of euro zone finance ministers said Greece's interim government should continue preparing to meet its creditors' conditions for a bail-out during the run-up to the country's election so its successor wastes no time.
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