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China market meddling risks denting Beijing's international ambitions
China's response to wild swings in its stock markets risks an embarrassing setback to the country's push to internationalize its financial system, according to investors.
U.S. pushes China on ivory trade, wildlife NGOs
A senior U.S. official told China on Friday that its legal imports of ivory act as a loophole for illegal traders, and that it needs to understand the importance of wildlife NGOs.
Oil slides in thin trade on rising U.S. rig count
Oil prices dropped on Friday as a rising U.S. rig count stoked more concerns about global oversupply while an investigation by Chinese regulators into suspected stock market manipulation further unsettled the market.
JetBlue launches New York-to-Havana charter flights
JetBlue Airways Corp said it began direct charter flights between New York and Havana on Friday, the first major U.S. carrier to fly the route following U.S. President Barack Obama's decision in December to normalize relations with the Communist-ruled island.




