Iraq protest deaths soar past 200, curfew returns
Iraq’s military has declared a nightly curfew “until further notice” as anti-government protests return with renewed ferocity. The anger is focused on powerful Iran-backed militias...
AstraZeneca cancer drug combo meets late-stage trial goal
AstraZeneca Plc said on Monday that its cancer drug met the main goal of delaying the progression of a form of lung cancer....
U.S. extends protected status for Salvadorans in U.S. by a year
The U.S. government has extended temporary protection for Salvadorans living in the United States by an additional year, the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, Ronald...
Ken Fisher says no lay-offs despite withdrawals over his remarks
Fisher Investments founder Ken Fisher said there will be no lay-offs at his Washington state investment firm despite some $3 billion in withdrawals by pension...
Russia’s Lukoil, Hungary’s MOL to sign dirty oil settlement: sources
Russian oil producer Lukoil and Hungarian energy company MOL are set to sign a settlement deal over contaminated oil during Russian President Putin’s visit to...
S&P 500 hits record high on hopes of trade deal, rate cut
Technology stocks pushed the benchmark S&P 500 index to an all-time high and the Nasdaq close to its record level, as a possible U.S.-China trade...
Constellium plans more aluminium recycling, wary of EU carbon rules
Aluminium parts maker Constellium is increasing its recycling capability, taking advantage of the metal’s reusability to meet calls for lower-carbon output, but investments in Europe...
Exclusive: Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit – sources
Google owner Alphabet Inc has made an offer to acquire U.S. wearable device maker Fitbit Inc , as it eyes a slice of the crowded...
South Africa marks Pride amid tough anti-LGBT laws in Africa
Thousands of people celebrated at the Johannesburg Pride Parade, launching a new flag they hope will help in the fight against LGBT discrimination in many...
Booker Prize winner Evaristo seeks to build ties with readers in Africa, UK
Author Bernardine Evaristo hopes her Booker Prize-winning novel will help to alter perceptions of black British people among African readers and Britons she sees as...
