‘Help is on the way’ -Senate to vote on $2 trillion aid
U.S. senators were set to vote Wednesday on a $2 trillion bipartisan package of legislation to alleviate the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic,...
S&P 500 rallies for second day as investors await economic aid package
The S&P 500 rallied for a second straight session on Wednesday as the U.S. Senate appeared to near a vote on a $2 trillion package...
Oil prices settle higher on stimulus package, fuel demand sinks
U.S. crude prices settled higher on Wednesday, bolstered by progress on a massive pending U.S. economic stimulus package, even as government data showed the coronavirus...
Computer chip makers seek U.S. permission to work during pandemic
A group representing major United States semiconductor companies on Wednesday said it was working with federal officials to make clear to state and local officials...
Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus, Queen Elizabeth in good health
Prince Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus but is in good health and is now self isolating in...
Panama suspends domestic flights to curb the spread of coronavirus: civil aviation authority
Panama on Wednesday suspended domestic air travel to curb the spread of coronavirus, suspending all passenger flights from both local and international airports, the country’s...
Germany plans quarantine for air arrivals from outside EU – Funke media
Germany plans to insist that airline passengers arriving from non-EU countries go into quarantine for 14 days to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus,...
UK parliament closes for at least four weeks
Britain’s parliament suspended sitting for at least four weeks from Wednesday as part of government efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus....
U.S. wind, solar industries plead for tax credit ‘tweaks’ to keep projects alive during virus outbreak
Wind and solar companies, facing project delays that threaten their ability to tap lucrative green energy subsidies, are pleading with lawmakers for help after not...
U.S. Senate close to passing $2 trillion in coronavirus aid, timing of vote unclear
U.S. senators will vote on Wednesday on a $2 trillion bipartisan package of legislation to alleviate the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, hoping...