U.S. Treasury brings sanctions against Syria for sarin gas attack
The financial intelligence and enforcement arm of the U.S. Treasury on Monday announced sanctions against the Syrian government for a chemical attack earlier this month that killed nearly 100 civilians and harmed hundreds more.
Economic woes, not North Korea, dominate South Korea elections
South Koreans have begun heading to the polls to elect their next president, more than a month after former President Park Geun-hye was arrested on corruption charges.
Funding for giant Israeli gas field to be tapped
Parties to the development of the Leviathan natural gas field off the coast of Israel said they're ready to tap into a loan to facilitate momentum.
Iran networking with energy companies from Vienna
Iranian officials in Vienna worked the sidelines at a meeting Thursday to discuss possible gas development deals with European companies, state media reported.
Lunch with Warren Buffett costs bidder $2.68M
An anonymous bidder pledged $2.68 million to a charity in exchange for lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
Strategic Missile Systems receives ‘doomsday plane’ contract
Strategic Missile Systems has been awarded a $73.1 million contract to support national and nuclear communications for the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center aircraft fleet.
Chipotle shuts down Virginia restaurant after illness reports
Chipotle Mexican Grill has shut down one of its Virginia locations Tuesday after customers reported getting sick after eating there, the company said.
Amazon under federal investigation for possibly violating Iran sanctions
Amazon told investors it is under federal investigation after the web-based retailer admitted to selling products to at least one Iranian on the U.S. government's black list of people allegedly associated with terrorism, a violation of U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Up to 160 Applebee’s, IHOP restaurants to close
The parent company of Applebee's and IHOP announced Thursday it intends to close up to 160 locations of the restaurants amid slumping sales.
Oil prices continue downward trend triggered by Harvey
With the largest refinery in the United States closed Wednesday, crude oil prices continued to bear the brunt of Tropical Storm Harvey.
Toys ‘R’ Us considers bankruptcy as vendors tighten screws
Toys 'R' Us may file for bankruptcy before the holiday season as vendors cut shipments to the company on account of its efforts to refinance billions of dollars of debt.
GM to close Detroit passenger car factory for 6 weeks
U.S. automaker General Motors will close a Detroit plant until the end of the year and scale back its assembly line production next year, the company said Thursday.
U.S. trying to force its way into European energy sector, Kremlin says
U.S. sanctions are designed as a tool to gain leverage in the European economy and energy sector in general, Russia's foreign minister said Tuesday.
Health Department shuts down Salt Lake City restaurant for mice, cockroaches, filth
The Salt Lake County Health Department has shut down a restaurant after finding cockroaches, mice, their feces, and a total of 32 health code violations.