The globalized system that has transformed the world over the last generation is at risk of being completely dismantled amid aggressive turns toward protectionism, warned International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde during a speech at the Asia Global Institute in Hong Kong Wednesday. « That system of rules and shared responsibility is now in…

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Syrian Army soldiers gather near the town of Douma, where the suspected chemical attack happened Russia has urged the US to avoid taking military action in response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria. « I would once again beseech you to refrain from the plans that you’re currently developing, »…

Eigentlich scheut Facebook-CEO Mark Zuckerberg öffentliche Auftritte mit großer medialer Aufmerksamkeit, wenn es sich nicht gerade um eigene Events des sozialen Netzwerks handelt. Jetzt konnte er es allerdings nicht vermeiden: Der politische Druck wegen des Datenskandals wurde zu groß, sodass Zuckerberg vor dem US-Kongress in Washington aussagen musste. Die Daten von 87 Millionen Facebook-Nutzern sollen…

Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg apologized, defended his company, and jousted with questioners while agreeing with others during his first-ever congressional testimony. Early reviews on his effort to restore trust with lawmakers and the public were mostly positive. “It was my mistake, and I’m sorry,” Zuckerberg said Tuesday, turning to look at individual…

There’s disappointment for two decorated English shooters in the men’s double trap, as they both fail to qualify for the final. Steven Scott, who won Commonwealth gold in Glasgow, finishes down in 13th, while compatriot Matthew French – who finished second behind Scott four years ago – was eighth in qualifying this time, two points…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was so incensed by the FBI’s raid of his personal attorney’s office and hotel room that he’s privately pondered firing Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and publicly mused about ousting special counsel Robert Mueller. The raid, in which agents seized attorney Michael Cohen’s records on topics including a $130,000…