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Ghosn says arrest was result of 'plot and treason': Nikkei

Business 7 years ago

Ghosn says arrest was result of 'plot and treason': Nikkei

Detained auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn believes his arrest and the charges against him are the result of a "plot and treason" at his former employer Nissan, he told the Nikkei newspaper Wednesday.

Starbucks’ Howard Schultz ‘seriously thinking’ of 2020 White House run

Business 7 years ago

Starbucks’ Howard Schultz ‘seriously thinking’ of 2020 White House run

Schultz, 65, whose political ambitions have been widely rumored for years, would be making his first run for public office. Speculation that he would make a bid for the White House ramped up last June after he announced his retirement as the chairman of Starbucks, listing public service as an option for his next chapter.

Ex-Trump advisor accuses Russia probe of 'Gestapo tactics'

World 7 years ago

Ex-Trump advisor accuses Russia probe of 'Gestapo tactics'

Stone was raided at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, becoming the sixth campaign associate of President Donald Trump indicted in the investigation headed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into possible collusion with Moscow in the 2016 election.

Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen subpoenaed to testify in Senate

World 7 years ago

Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen subpoenaed to testify in Senate

Cohen pleaded guilty last year to multiple charges related to work he performed for the president, and pledged to cooperate with Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Ex-diplomats, scholars urge China to release Canadians

World 7 years ago

Ex-diplomats, scholars urge China to release Canadians

Their detentions are thought to be in retaliation for Canada's arrest on a US request of Huawei vice president Meng Wanzhou, who is accused of violating Iran sanctions.

Singapore former govt stalwart seeks to form new party

SE Asia 7 years ago

Singapore former govt stalwart seeks to form new party

A former stalwart of Singapore's long-ruling government and ex-presidential candidate said Friday he is seeking to form a new party ahead of elections expected as early as this year.

Manila ex-banker gets jail, $109 mn fine over Bangladesh cyberheist

SE Asia 7 years ago

Manila ex-banker gets jail, $109 mn fine over Bangladesh cyberheist

A Philippine ex-banker was handed a lengthy jail term and $109 million fine Thursday in the first conviction over one of the biggest ever cyberheists which saw $81 million stolen from Bangladesh's central bank.

New Malaysian king to be picked this month after shock abdication

SE Asia 7 years ago

New Malaysian king to be picked this month after shock abdication

A new Malaysian king will be elected and sworn in this month, royal officials said Monday, after Sultan Muhammad V abdicated in a historic first following his reported marriage to a Russian former beauty queen.

Ex-Goldman banker accused over 1MDB loses bail bid

SE Asia 7 years ago

Ex-Goldman banker accused over 1MDB loses bail bid

An ex-Goldman Sachs banker facing charges in the US and Malaysia over a massive financial scandal Monday had his bid to be freed on bail rejected by a Kuala Lumpur court.

Family fears US man held in Russia is pawn in diplomatic dispute

World 7 years ago

Family fears US man held in Russia is pawn in diplomatic dispute

The brother of an American detained in Russia for alleged spying says the ex-Marine might be caught in a diplomatic tug-of-war between the two powers, and the family fears he could be convicted on flimsy evidence.

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