Irish low-cost airline Ryanair flew into a shareholder revolt on Thursday, as almost half of its investors voted against its remuneration of senior staff amid ongoing pilot strikes over pay. The carrier announced in a

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For a third straight day, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Thursday injected billions into US money markets to preserve the Fed's control over short-term interest rates but requests for funds increased. The

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Australia's government said on Thursday its budget was in balance for the first time in a decade and a surplus this year was all but certain, though fiscal stimulus to boost jobs and growth was

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Germany should act sooner rather than later to revive its flagging economy, France's finance minister said on Thursday, as he struggled to hide frustration with the pace of Berlin's efforts to engineer a recovery. French

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The EU official involved in talks with Russia and Ukraine to ensure gas supplies into Europe said that "constructive" three-way negotiations were held in Brussels Thursday, but agreement on a longterm contract was still elusive.

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The Bank of Japan on Thursday warned of increasing downside risks for the global economy but held off on further easing, even as European and US peers loosen their credit grip. The central bank said

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Lebanon's Central Bank announced Thursday it had agreed to the self-liquidation request it received from a bank hit by US sanctions last month over ties with Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah. "Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh

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South Korean automaker Hyundai will pay a $47 million fine for illegally importing and selling dirty diesel engines in violation of American environmental rules, US authorities announced Thursday. Between 2012 and 2015, the company imported

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The Bank of England on Thursday said it had voted to keep its main interest rate at 0.75 percent as it mulls Brexit uncertainty and weak global growth. The Monetary Policy Committee decided unanimously to

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The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week, pointing to strong labour market conditions that should continue to support an economy growing at a moderate pace. The steady

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