The Pentagon decided not to shoot down the balloon, which was potentially flying over sensitive sites, because of concerns of hurting people on the ground.
Dutch ministry won’t appeal unlawful Afghan airstrike ruling
The Dutch government says it will not appeal a court ruling that Dutch forces unlawfully bombed a residential complex in Afghanistan in 2007, killing some 20 civilians, in a civil case
End of 2M Alliance will set dominoes in motion across ocean shipping: analyst
The announced dissolution of the 2M Alliance raises the question of what additional large-scale dominoes might be toppling over in the next few years in the container shipping sector, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88
Eccentric designer became known for his space-age metal dresses and signature range of fragrancesThe Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne, best known for his space-age metal dresses, bestselling fragrances and eccentric pronouncements, has died at the…
Concordia sees ‘bump in the road’ as clean tanker term rates fall
One-year deals follow spot market down as milder winter and more short-haul trips hit earnings
NATO Urges Russia to Respect Nuclear Pact with the US
The so-called New START Treaty was signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010.
Video game soundtracks get their own Grammy category this year
Five nominees will compete Sunday for the first Grammy to be given out in a new category recognizing the best score soundtrack for video games and other interactive media.
US tells owners to park old Hondas until air bags are fixed
Honda and the U.S. government are urging owners of about 8,200 older vehicles not to drive them until dangerous air bag inflators are replaced.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet Under Shadow of Myanmar Crisis
Indonesia is setting up an office of an ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar in Jakarta to spearhead how the bloc deals with the crisis.