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Russian economy outpaced expectations in 2018

Russia's economy expanded 2.3 percent last year, growing more quickly than the government and the IMF had predicted, according to state statistics published Monday. Russia's growth rate accelerated from 1.6 percent in 2017 and exceeded the economy ministry's prediction of 1.8 percent as...

French yellow vest anger 'won't go back into the bottle'

An hour south of Paris in the town of Montargis, "yellow vest" demonstrators like Isa Duchesne have no intention of stopping their 12-week protest against President Emmanuel Macron or being drawn into his "great national debate." At a roundabout in the south of the town, where violent...

Nissan sparks Brexit shockwaves through UK auto sector

Nissan's decision to axe planned production of the X-Trail SUV in the Brexit-backing city of Sunderland is a heavy blow to the British auto sector, which repeatedly warned against quitting the EU. The Japanese carmaker revealed Sunday that the crossover vehicle would no longer be...