EU wants to buy COVID-19 vaccines up front – unless they’re made in America
The European Commission is seeking a mandate from EU countries to buy promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates in advance from pharmaceutical firms, as long as they...
U.S. EPA orders Amazon, Ebay to remove unsafe products that cash in on pandemic fears
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Thursday that it ordered Amazon.com Inc and eBay Inc to stop selling a wide range of pesticide...
Who will Joe Biden pick as running mate?
Here are some of the nearly dozen candidates who are likely under consideration, as former Vice President Joe Biden faces fresh calls to choose a...
Pompeo on ICC: U.S. won’t be threatened by ‘kangaroo court’
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday that Washington would not allow Americans to be threatened by “a kangaroo court,” after President Donald...
U.S. could reach 200K coronavirus deaths in September – expert
The U.S. may see 200,000 deaths because of the coronavirus at some point in September, a leading expert said, while total U.S. coronavirus cases has...
U.S. auto suppliers cheer as carmakers relaunch, but long-term worries remain
Auto parts suppliers across North America said they are encouraged as major automakers accelerate production after coronavirus pandemic shutdowns, but are holding back on hiring...
Facing criticism, Brazil’s Bolsonaro restores Ministry of Communications
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has decided to recreate the defunct Ministry of Communications as he faces criticism for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic....
Police remove emaciated lion from French circus
French police have taken away an emaciated lion from a circus in Vironvay, western France, following complaints from an animal rights organization....
U.S. development agency proposes financing of nuclear power exports
A U.S. development agency proposed lifting restrictions on the financing of advanced nuclear energy projects for export, a move the Trump administration hopes will help...
U.S. forecaster sees 60% chance of neutral weather through summer
There is about a 60% chance that a neutral weather pattern will prevail during the northern hemisphere summer this year and about an even chance...