IBM says will end research and development work in China
US computer giant IBM confirmed Monday it would close its research and development arm in China.
Read moreOil prices surge over Middle East tensions
Oil prices jumped Monday after an escalation of hostilities between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Read moreCanada slaps 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, matching US measures seeking to fend off a flood of Chinese state-subsidized cars into North America.
Read moreJapan scrambles jets after Chinese aircraft 'violated' airspace
Close US ally Japan said it scrambled fighter jets on Monday after a Chinese military aircraft "violated" its airspace in a further escalation of regional tensions.
Read moreColombia forward Rodriguez returns to La Liga with Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano signed Colombia and former Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez as a free agent on Monday.
Read more'Always worried': Ukrainians shelter underground from Russian strikes
Yulia Voloshyna sheltered in the Kyiv metro on Monday as Ukrainians were warned to hunker down for another massive wave of Russian attacks.
Read moreS.Africa patients flock to docked Chinese hospital ship
A Chinese hospital ship has docked in Cape Town to bring much-needed free medical care to South African patients as part of a joint exercise between the two nations, the army said Monday.
Read moreGunmen kill 39 in 'coordinated' attacks in southwest Pakistan
Separatist militants killed at least 39 people in "coordinated" attacks in southwestern Pakistan on Monday that largely targeted ethnic Punjabis, government officials said.
Read moreChina says took 'control measures' against Philippine ships near disputed reef
China said it took "control measures" on Monday against two Philippine Coast Guard ships that had entered waters near the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea.
Read moreFootball world pays tribute as 'true gentleman' Eriksson dies aged 76
Prince William hailed Sven-Goran Eriksson as a "true gentleman" as tributes poured in following the former England manager's death on Monday.
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