Volkswagen CEO steps down amid US emissions-rigging scandal

Volkswagen CEO steps down amid US emissions-rigging scandal

BERLIN (AP) — Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn stepped down Wednesday over a scandal in which the German carmaker admitted to rigging its diesel cars' emissions to pass U.S. tests.

In a statement, Winterkorn said he took responsibility for the "irregularities" found in diesel engines but that he was "not aware of any wrongdoing on my part."

Deeply-divided EU to hold emergency summit on migrant crisis
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Deeply-divided EU to hold emergency summit on migrant crisis

Associated Press

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union President Donald Tusk urged divided EU nations to set aside their differences and work together to secure the bloc's borders as Europe struggles with its biggest refugee emergency in decades.

Around half a million people have fled to Europe so far this year in search of sanctuary or jobs. As numbers swell, nations have tightened border security. Hungary has a razor-wire fence along its border with Serbia.

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