Please abstain: How industrial companies are grappling with legalized cannabis

The oilpatch has worked hard to get a handle on substance abuse for several years and the legalization of recreational cannabis presents another challenge for companies dealing with the often thorny issue of drug testing.

Fighting between inmates at Brazil prison kills 15

Officials say the violence has been contained and the cause of the struggle is being investigated.

Fiat Chrysler proposes merger with Renault to create carmaking powerhouse

Two of the world's biggest carmakers may soon join forces.

Huawei CEO says China shouldn't punish Apple

Ren Zhengfei, the CEO and founder of embattled Chinese tech company Huawei, is defending US rival Apple.

Elections in India and the European Union result in some sweeping wins for politicians with strident nationalist messages

The voters in two of the world's largest democracies have spoken -- and their message is clear.

Fiat Chrysler proposes merger with Renault

Fiat said the proposed tie-up would create a "world leader" in the rapidly changing auto sector.

First fully albino giant panda filmed in Chinese forest

A fully albino giant panda has been filmed roaming bamboo forests in China -- the first ever recorded in the wild, an expert says.

New MEPs to watch out for

The EU elections throw ambitious new challengers from right and left into the new parliamentary mix.

Voters have spoken across the continent in the latest poll, but not with a single voice

France posts final results: Victory for Le Pen