Armenia releases former president Kocharyan on $4 million bail
Armenia’s criminal court of appeal released former president Robert Kocharyan from custody on Thursday on bail of 2 billion drams ($4.2 million)....
Lloyd’s of London to pay for ‘shameful’ Atlantic slave trade role
The Lloyd’s of London insurance market has apologised for its “shameful” role in the 18th and 19th Century Atlantic slave trade and pledged to fund...
Germany should not rule out Russia sanctions over Berlin murder: Merkel ally
Germany should consider sanctions against Russia over the murder of a former Chechen rebel in Berlin last summer, a lawmaker from Chancellor Angela Merkel conservative...
U.S. in talks with Japan after Aegis Ashore missile defense system suspension: official
The United States is in talks with Japan about its concerns with U.S.-made Aegis Ashore air defense radar stations, a senior U.S. official said on...
EU lawmakers back green finance rules, urge use in COVID recovery fund
European Union lawmakers on Thursday approved green finance rules ensuring investments do not prop up polluting industries, requirements they and investors say should also guide...
Myanmar barber truck cuts virus worries by going door-to-door
A Myanmar barbershop business is trimming costs and generating cash amid concerns about the coronavirus, offering a salon on wheels to cautious customers who want...
Oil prices broadly stable after mixed U.S. data
Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday after dipping in and out of positive territory as bulls took their cue from shrinking U.S. oil product...
German prosecutors accuse Russia of ordering murder of former Chechen rebel in Berlin
German federal prosecutors accused Russia on Thursday of ordering the killing of a former Chechen rebel in Berlin last summer and indicted a Russian man...
Burundi’s incoming president vows to unite nation isolated over rights abuses
Burundi’s new president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, promised on Thursday to unite a country that has been cut off by aid donors due to rampant human rights...
U.S. labor market recovery stalling; second wave of layoffs underway
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the pace of decline appears to have stalled amid a second wave of...
