The Chinese recall, which will be fixed with an over-the-air update, is similar to one taking place in the U.S.

This dependence on western coverage limits Russia's ability to negotiate higher prices for its oil.

Laura's powerful storm surge, flash floods, and devastating winds could inflict more than $15 billion in insured losses.

The firm's core P&C business is facing increasing competitive pressures from other domestic players.

Florence could be especially devastating for the tourism business in the Carolinas because of its unusual westward path.

The storm was the hardest to hit the southern Fujian province since 1949, according to Chinas official Xinhua News Agency.

About 53,000 houses have collapsed from the floods and 30,000 hectares of crop have been destroyed, the Hebei government said.

About 60 million people worldwide face a lack of food because of the El Nio phenomenon that has scorched harvests in some areas and caused floods in others.