BEIJING — China’s slowing economy is squeezing the urban workers and entrepreneurs the ruling Communist Party is counting on to help transform this country from a low-wage factory floor into a .. Read More

NEW YORK — Will your favourite hot dog stand be getting an “A”? New York City’s iconic food carts are starting to get health department letter grades, giving on-the-go workers and t.. Read More

BARCELONA, Spain — Police in Barcelona have arrested seven people on suspicion of attacking cars that work with ride-hailing apps like Uber and Cabify as part of a protest by taxi drivers that turned.. Read More

BERLIN — Thousands of farmers from across Germany and their supporters have protested at Berlin’s landmark Brandenburg Gate, calling for climate-friendly agriculture and healthy food. Organizer.. Read More

WASHINGTON — It was a week of half-truths, changed stories and outright fabrications in President Donald Trump’s Washington. Trump assailed Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., for .. Read More

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Dozens of anti-government protests have taken place in Hungary to protest labour law changes that sharply increased the overtime hours that employers can request from workers. Sat.. Read More

TLAHUELILPAN, Mexico — The Latest on a pipeline fire in Mexico (all times local): 7:00 p.m. Hidalgo state Gov. Omar Fayad says the death toll from an explosion at a punctured pipeline in central Mexi.. Read More

WASHINGTON — As trade talks between the U.S. and China move to Washington later this month, President Donald Trump is hopeful that the economic powers can find a way to end a costly tariff fight. Tru.. Read More

LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s exit from the European Union (all times local): 8 p.m. The deputy leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party says it has an obligation to join talks with.. Read More

OKLAHOMA CITY — Beer snobs are raising their mugs to a stronger brew in three states that once forbid grocers from selling anything but low-alcohol brands, and the changes could indirectly chill the .. Read More