The administration also announced that it had placed the company on a list of firms prevented from buying American parts and technologies without seeking approval.
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China Enlarges Its Circle in Europe, and Tries to Convince Europeans It Comes in Peace
On Friday, Greece joined the thickening ranks of China’s economic allies in Europe. But European officials remain wary of China’s intentions.
Italy’s Deal With China Signals a Shift as U.S. Influence Recedes
Far from being isolated in Europe, the Italians say they are leading the expansion of new relations with China, and fully expect others to follow.
Italy Gives Xi, and China’s Vast Infrastructure Project, a Royal Welcome
Italy would become the first Group of 7 nation to officially join China’s vast One Belt One Road project on Saturday, a sign of Beijing’s growing influence.
At Least Five Killed in Pedestrian Bridge Collapse in Mumbai
A pedestrian bridge connecting a train station with a road collapsed in Mumbai on Thursday, killing at least five people and injuring more than 30, police said.
Venezuela Blackout, in 2nd Day, Threatens Food Supplies and Patient Lives
Venezuelan officials blamed the opposition and the United States for the outage, but provided no evidence. At a hospital with a backup generator, one man said, “A lot of us are going to die here.”
Genoa Bridge Collapse Throws Harsh Light on Benettons’ Highway Billions
Autostrade, a privatized road operator, dwarfs the Italian family’s fashion empire. It’s now facing angry questions about big profits and lax regulation.
5 Arrested After Brazil Dam Collapse That Killed Dozens
Those arrested were directly involved in and responsible for the mining enterprise and its licensing, as well as in recent testing that found the dam to be stable.
Karachi Seeks to Remake Itself, With Bulldozers Leading the Way
A government campaign against unofficial construction in Pakistan’s largest city is leaving hundreds of hawkers without a livelihood, but the Empress Market walls are visible from the sidewalk.
Competing Against Chinese Loans, U.S. Companies Face Long Odds
The competition to build an oil refinery in Uganda is a case study in what America faces as it challenges China’s infrastructure lending program.