Brazil’s Bolsonaro authorizes military to fight Amazon destruction
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has authorized deployment of the armed forces in the Amazon rainforest region to fight deforestation and fires, according to a decree...
U.S. demand for cars expected to rebound while travel, dining lag: ad agency
Consumer demand for cars could begin to recover this month in the United States after steep declines due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the hard-hit...
Lufthansa says is seeking 9 bln eur bailout
Lufthansa on Thursday said it is negotiating a 9 billion euro ($9.71 billion) “stabilisation package” with Germany’s Federal Economic Stabilization Fund....
Public Masses in Italy to resume May 18, ending bitter Church-state rift
Italy’s government and Roman Catholic bishops signed an agreement on Thursday to allow the faithful to attend Masses again from later this month, ending a...
Britain heading for a limited easing of lockdown next week
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a very limited easing of Britain’s coronavirus lockdown next week, adopting a cautious approach to ensure there is no...
Wall Street jumps as China data fuels recovery hopes
U.S. stocks jumped at the open on Wednesday after a surprise rise in Chinese exports and a surge in oil prices spurred hopes of a...
Coronavirus lockdown measures in Moscow extended till May 31, mayor says
Restrictions aimed at containing the spread of the novel coronavirus in Moscow have been extended until May 31, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Thursday...
French Open ticket holders to be reimbursed: organisers
All tickets purchased for this year’s French Open are going to be cancelled and reimbursed instead of being transferred, after the tournament was delayed by...
Stocks shake-off U.S. jobs data thanks to China trade relief
World shares largely shook off data on Thursday showing millions more Americans sought unemployment benefits, with sentiment sustained by stronger than expected Chinese exports....
Drive-in Bavarian festival provides Oktoberfest flair
Not to be beaten by the virus, Landshut pub-owner Patrick Schmidt took his tent, rolled up the sides and condensed the annual Bavarian ‘Dult’ experience,...