Joy and sadness: how the world is reacting on Brexit Day
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union at 2300 GMT on Friday, ending its 47-year membership of the world’s biggest trading bloc....
Scotland’s Sturgeon: Could test power to call consultative independence vote in court
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday she did not rule out testing the legality of calling a consultative referendum on independence if Prime...
Marathon record holders Kipchoge, Kosgei in Kenyan Olympic team
Kenya’s world record holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei will lead a star-studded marathon team to the Tokyo Olympic Games this year, Kenya’s athletics chiefs...
Futures slide as virus outbreak fans growth fears
Caution about the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic knocked U.S. stock index futures lower on Friday, more than offsetting a boost from the latest...
Former lawmaker Delaney drops 2020 Democratic presidential race
The first Democrat to formally declare a run for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination, former U.S. Representative John Delaney, on Friday said he was dropping...
Wars and viruses: Are robots less prone to market panic?
Widely blamed for volatile “flash crashes” in currencies and equities, high-frequency algorithms may also be why shock global events, including the current coronavirus, seem to...
Exxon quarterly profit falls 5.2% on weak refining, chemical margins
Exxon Mobil Corp reported a 5.2% drop in fourth-quarter profit on Friday, hit by weaker margins in its refining and chemical business....
Wars and viruses: Are robots less prone to panic?
Widely blamed for volatile “flash crashes” in currencies and equities, high-frequency algorithms may also be why shock global events, including the current coronavirus, seem to...
U.S. and others tighten curbs on travel to China, virus toll hits 213
The United States and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China,...
Thiem shoots down young gun Zverev to reach Australian Open final
Dominic Thiem won the new-generation battle with Alex Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(4) to reach his first Australian Open final on Friday and set up...