Nigerian national Chukwuemeka Amachukwu got eight years in US prison over $15m fraud, hacking and identity theft schemes, with restitution also topping $3.6m.
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing his biggest standoff with France's trade unions since coming to power in 2017, with the outcome of a series of strikes and protests over a pensions overhaul seen as decisive for both sides.
German lender Commerzbank on Friday reported its best quarterly profit since 2011, ahead of a key shareholder meeting where it will seek to rally support to fend off advances from Italy's UniCredit. Commerzbank's bosses are set to use an annual general meeting next Thursday to rally support for their strategy to remain independent.
China said Friday sales to the United States slumped last month while its total exports topped forecasts, as Beijing fought a gruelling trade war with its superpower rival. However, exports to the United States -- one of China's top trading partners -- fell 17.6 percent month-on-month, data showed.
A formidable set of cards that includes granting access to its vast market and an ability to withstand economic pain will allow Beijing to play hardball in upcoming trade talks with the United States in Geneva, analysts say.
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