Merck’s Keytruda wins U.S. FDA approval for bladder cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it approved Merck & Co Inc’s Keytruda for the treatment of a type of bladder cancer....
Fiery crash of Ukrainian Airlines jet in Iran kills 176, engines scrutinized
A Ukrainian airliner crashed shortly after take-off from Tehran on Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board and sparking an international scramble to establish the...
Bridal party, academics among Canadian plane crash victims in Iran
A newlywed couple that had traveled to Iran to get married were among the 63 Canadians killed when their Ukrainian Airlines flight crashed early on...
Carlos Ghosn hits out at Nissan execs and Japanese prosecutors
Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn made on Wednesday his first public comments since fleeing Japan for Lebanon, accusing Japanese prosecutors of brutal treatment and naming...
Pope kisses nun who promises not to bite him after slapping incident
Pope Francis, who this month angrily slapped the forearm of a woman who pulled him, had a different reaction on Wednesday when a nun asked...
Half of Zimbabwe needs food aid, U.N. warns
Millions of Zimbabweans pushed into hunger by prolonged drought and economic crisis face an increasingly desperate situation unless adequate funding for a major relief operation...
Nigerian nutritionist entices children with healthy-looking meals
Nigerian entrepreneur Oluwatoyin Onigbanjo has developed a fun way to get children to the dining table: by developing eye-catching meals. Serena Chaudhry reports....
Smog covers Milan as pollution levels rise
More than a dozen cities and towns across Italy introduced traffic curbs in a bid to cut harmful emissions following a spike in pollution....
Senate won’t haggle with House on impeachment – McConnell
U.S. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday the Senate would not haggle with the House of Representatives over procedures for President Donald Trump’s...
Harry and Meghan are stepping back from royal duties – CNN
Harry and Meghan are stepping back from royal duties CNN Prince Harry, Meghan Markle stepping back as ‘senior’ members of royal family Fox News Prince Harry and...