U.S. blacklists Rosneft unit to choke off funds for Venezuela’s Maduro government
The United States on Tuesday tightened financial restrictions on Venezuela, blacklisting a subsidiary of Russian oil firm Rosneft that President Donald Trump’s administration has said...
Angels ensure ‘no means no’ at Brazil’s anything-goes carnival
Under beating midday sun and samba drums, a glitter-sprinkled crew gather in Sao Paulo’s historic center, ready for carnival....
Trump blasts proposed restrictions on China trade, wants China to buy U.S. jet engines
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted proposed restrictions on trade with China and said national security cannot be used as an “excuse” to make...
Russian blogger’s HIV documentary reaches millions, draws Kremlin praise
A hard-hitting YouTube documentary about Russia’s HIV epidemic by a popular blogger has attracted more than 13 million views in a week and even drawn...
Apple’s surprise sales warning pressures Wall St
Technology stocks dragged down Wall Street on Tuesday after a surprise sales warning from bellwether Apple fanned worries about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak...
Chanel and Prada postpone shows in Asia owing to coronavirus
Chanel and Prada said on Tuesday they have postponed fashion shows due to be held in Asia in May over concerns linked to the coronavirus...
China takes major steps to prop up coronavirus-hit economy
Chinese policymakers have implemented a raft of measures to support an economy jolted by a coronavirus outbreak that is expected to have a devastating impact...
Jaguar Land Rover to run out of Chinese parts for UK production after two weeks
Jaguar Land Rover has enough parts from China to maintain its British production for the next two weeks but not beyond that at the moment,...
Turkey tells Russia that Syrian forces in rebel bastion must pull back
Turkey told Russia on Tuesday that its military was now ready to make sure that Russian-backed Syrian forces pull out from the last rebel bastion...
Explainer: Nevada caucuses present new test to Democrats after chaotic Iowa contest
Nevada Democrats will host hundreds of caucuses on Saturday, the third contest in the state-by-state presidential nominating process, almost three weeks after the Iowa caucuses...
