U.S. to revise genetically modified organism regulations: WTO filing
The United States is planning to revise its regulations on importing, transporting and releasing genetically modified organisms, it told the World Trade Organization in a...
UBS switches stance with plan to offer $113 million tax settlement in Italy
UBS looks set to agree a 100 million euro ($113 million) settlement of a money laundering and tax case in Italy within the next few...
Biden reverses position on federal abortion funding
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Thursday he no longer supported a ban on the use of federal funds for most abortions, reversing...
Trump calls Pelosi a “nasty, vindictive, horrible person”
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday slammed both U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Special Counsel Robert Mueller shortly before attending a ceremony to mark...
Biden reverses course on Hyde amendment
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Thursday he no longer supports a ban on the use of federal funds for most abortions, reversing...
Activists urge banks not to finance Ugandan oil pipeline
A group of 30 international and local campaign groups have petitioned two banks to abandon plans to raise funds to build an oil pipeline to...
Ethiopia premier arrives Khartoum to mediate troubled nation – New Business Ethiopia
Ethiopia premier arrives Khartoum to mediate troubled nation New Business Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia arrives Khartoum, Sudan this morning to mediate the military...
Actor Denzel Washington receives lifetime achievement award in Hollywood
Two-time Oscar-winner Denzel Washington has been honored with the American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award, the film body’s top honor. Rough cut (no reporter...
French organizers move to defuse WTA row
French Open organizers on Friday sought to defuse a row over their scheduling of the women’s semi-finals, stating they had chosen to hold the matches...
End of May, Britain’s PM steps down as Conservative leader
British Prime Minister Theresa May steps down as leader of the governing Conservatives on Friday, officially triggering a contest to replace her that could see...