2 Uber executives ordered to stand trial in France

Two Uber France managers have been ordered to stand trial on behalf of the San Francisco-based company on charges including “deceptive commercial practices” and complicity in illegal activities linked to its low-cost ride-hailing service. The Paris prosecutor’s office said yesterday that Thibault Simphal and Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty were taken into custody on Monday after a police sweep at Uber France headquarters. They will appear in a Paris court on Sept. 30. French authorities say the low-cost UberPop service is illegal and are frustrated that Uber doesn’t pay the same taxes and social charges as traditional taxis. Uber calls the French system outdated and says it needs reform to keep up with technological changes. Claiming unfair competition, taxi drivers staged a violence-marred strike on the issue last week, blocking many French roads.

USA | Trump fired from NBC for racist comments

Donald Trump has found himself on the receiving end of the catchphrase he made famous on his reality show “The Apprentice” — “You’re fired!” — after NBC dumped the real estate mogul Monday (yesterday, Macau time) over comments he made about immigrants during his recent presidential campaign kickoff speech. Trump, known for his poufy red hair and penchant for provocative remarks, has never shied away from controversy. But as he launches his 2016 presidential bid in earnest, his latest comments — that some Mexican immigrants bring drugs and crime to the country and are rapists — offended many, were denounced by Mexican-American groups and led NBC to abruptly drop the billionaire. Mexican media giant Televisa also said it would no longer be doing business with Trump.