Trump family loses bid to move marketing scam lawsuit to arbitration
A federal judge in Manhattan rejected an effort by U.S. President Donald Trump and his adult children to send a lawsuit accusing them of exploiting...
Dubai to set up field hospitals to cope with any coronavirus surge: official
The emirate of Dubai is preparing field hospitals to handle any surge in cases of the new coronavirus, a health official said on Thursday, as...
NIH begins trial to test hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) said on Thursday it was testing anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19, days after several U.S. doctors said they...
Investors caution cement, steel firms on EU climate lobbying
Cement and steel companies are being warned by investors over their lobbying on planned European Union carbon costs, saying they are effectively asking to be...
Boris Johnson getting better as UK economy seeks lifeline
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s health is improving in intensive care, where he is being treated for COVID-19. On the government’s plate in his absence...
Indonesian barber gears up in handmade protective suit
A ski mask, face shield, gloves and homemade plastic suit held together with tape — this is barber Herman Maulanasyah’s new work uniform as he...
France more than doubles crisis package cost to 100 billion euros
The French government on Thursday more than doubled the expected cost of its coronavirus crisis measures to cope with the worst recession since at least...
In Uganda, mothers in labour die amidst coronavirus lockdown
Scovia Nakawooya’s unborn child died inside her as she struggled to reach a hospital on foot. She died hours later – one of at least...
Europe could fall, Italy warns as divided EU seeks coronavirus rescue deal
The European Union faces an existential threat if it cannot come together to combat the coronavirus crisis, Italy said on Thursday as the divided bloc...
Oil prices pare earlier gains as OPEC+ works on output cut deal
Oil prices were up almost 2% on Thursday, pulling back from an earlier surge as OPEC and other crude producers work on a deal to...