Trump says he doesn’t want to talk to Xi right now, could even cut China ties
U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a further deterioration of his relationship with China over the novel coronavirus, saying he has no interest in speaking to...
Equities edge higher, bonds rise on hopes of stimulus
Global equity benchmarks gained late on Thursday, with safe-haven bonds also rising as investors shrugged off disappointing U.S. jobs data and took comfort in the...
Ontario to let retailers, vehicle dealerships open next Tuesday, with limits
Ontario will allow some retail stores as well as vehicle dealerships and construction sites to reopen next Tuesday, its premier said on Thursday, as Canada’s...
President’s football shirt irks leader of Brazilian club
The head of a progressive football club from Brazil’s impoverished northeast expressed unease on Thursday at seeing his team’s shirt worn by the country’s far-right...
‘Everything he’s complaining about was achieved’ -HHS Secretary on whistleblower
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Thursday disputed whistleblower Richard Bright’s testimony before a House of Representatives panel about the Trump administration’s...
Clogged cooling system likely cause of gas leak in India, three investigators say
A clogged cooling system was the likely cause of a temperature surge in a storage tank which led to a gas leak at a chemical...
Mozambique government kill 50 insurgents in recent days -minister
Mozambican security forces have killed around 50 insurgents in recent days in the northern Cabo Delgado region that has been plagued by violence for several...
Joshua will have only one fight this year, says Hearn
World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will have only one fight this year but he could take on British compatriot Tyson Fury twice in 2021, his...
Wall Street closes with strong gains as recovery hopes offset pandemic fears
Wall Street surged on Thursday as investors weighed the prospect of economic recovery against bellicose remarks from President Donald Trump regarding U.S.-China trade and a...
Walt Disney World and unions agree on safeguards for returning to work
Walt Disney Co and unions representing workers at Florida’s Walt Disney World have reached an agreement on safeguards to protect employees from coronavirus, a union...