Overcoming the enrichment dilemma in the Saudi deal.

Several regions of Russia are facing fuel shortages again after Ukraine resumed almost daily attacks on oil refineries in the country.

Philippine president says joint oil and gas exploration with China a 'distinct possibility' Reuters

European shares flat, but set for weekly loss as Iran tensions lift oil Reuters

China calls Taiwan's annual military drills a 'wasteful charade' Reuters

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — rose 2 basis points to 4.661%.

After enduring 14 of the most destructive wildfires in its history over the past decade, California has started waking up to a related crisis: its dysfunctional and inadequate insurance system. Before the next catastrophe, reform is urgently needed.

Siege in Palestinian village draws US criticism as Israeli settlers dig in Reuters

Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says Reuters

For the last month, Americans have viewed their lunchtime salads or even a single, crisp leaf of iceberg on their burger as a possible threat. Could it harbor cyclospora, the explosive-diarrhea-causing parasite that by early August had sickened thousands, hospitalized hundreds, and led to two deaths