Energy Industry
10 sailors missing in collision between US warship, tanker
At least 10 U.S. sailors are missing after the USS John S. McCain collided with a tanker east of Singapore, the second accident involving a ship from the Navy's 7th Fleet in two months
Hyundai unveils new fuel cell SUV with longer travel range
Hyundai Motor says its new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will travel more than 580 kilometers (360 miles) between fill-ups
Taiwan official resigns after blackout hits much of island
A Taiwanese minister has resigned after a generator failure at a power plant caused a massive blackout that affected millions of households across the island during sweltering heat
Luggage screening intensified after Australia airplane plot
Security is high at Australian airports with more intense screening of luggage after law enforcement officials said they had thwarted what one described as a "credible attempt to attack an aircraft"
Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street gains
Asian stock markets have mostly risen after Wall Street gained and China reported unexpectedly strong economic growth for the latest quarter
Kim's N. Korea gains a little economically, a lot militarily
Almost six years into Kim Jong Un's rule, North Korea has made small economic improvements and significant weapons advances while giving no sign it will negotiate
Chinese coal mine plans scaled down on Australian farmland
A state government says it will buy back most of a Chinese mining company's coal exploration license for 262 million Australian dollars ($201 million) in a bid to protect some of Australia's most fertile farmland
Asian stocks mixed after London attack, oil up on Qatar rift
Asian stock markets were mixed following the London attack over the weekend and oil prices rose after four Arab nations announced they were cutting diplomatic ties to Qatar
Wasted green power tests China's energy leadership
China's scramble to curb pollution has made it the world leader in renewable energy development, yet increasing amounts of that green power have gone unused
AP Explains: Why China is stepping up against climate change
AP Explains: China is stepping forward to expand its renewable energy industry as President Donald Trump backs off US commitment to the Paris climate accord