WORLD NEWS

Microsoft settles U.S. charges it violated anti-bribery law, accepts criminal fine: SEC

Euro eases towards $1.12 as investors await central bank moves

UK minister quits before Johnson becomes PM, decries 'dark cloud' of Brexit

Europe stocks gain; oil jumps on Middle East tensions

China says U.S. criticism over South China Sea is slander

Germany presses Iran to meet nuclear deal obligations

Iran seizes foreign tanker, U.S. vows to protect vital Gulf waterway

Russia urges Europe to take clearer position on Iran deal

Crude futures mixed; WTI extends losses after U.S. oil products stocks gain

British defense minister urges Iran to de-escalate Gulf tensions

Unbowed, Trump intensifies attacks on four Democratic congresswomen

Amazon's fleet expansion a boost for Israel Aerospace

Cambodia's Smart Axiata tests 5G network with China's Huawei

In losing legal battles over census, Trump may win political war