Biogen resurrects Alzheimer’s drug; shares jump 37%
Biogen Inc on Tuesday made a surprising reversal on its Alzheimer’s treatment with plans now to seek U.S. regulatory approval, after data from more patients...
Azerbaijan president promotes economy minister to vice PM: Azertag
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday relieved Economy Minister Shakhin Mustafayev of his duties and appointed him a Deputy Prime Minister, state news agency Azertag...
Iraqi security forces killed 149 protesters, most by shots to head, chest: government inquiry
An Iraqi government committee investigating a wave of unrest found that 149 civilians were killed because security forces used excessive force and live fire to...
Catalan leader urges Spain to start talks on self-determination
Catalonia’s regional government leader called on Madrid on Tuesday to open talks on self-determination for the restive Spanish region after days of at-times violent protests...
Uniqlo ad sparks protests and parody in S. Korea
A commercial by Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo has stirred a consumer backlash in South Korea amid accusations that it mocks victims of wartime forced labor...
Mozambique president heads for big win as observers report irregularities
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi was on Tuesday forecast to be heading for a landslide victory in an election the opposition says has been tarnished by...
Several hit by stolen ambulance in Oslo, armed man arrested: police
An armed man stole an ambulance in Oslo on Tuesday and hit several people as he drove away, Norwegian police told Reuters....
Biogen resurrects Alzheimer’s drug; shares jump 35%
Biogen Inc revealed surprise plans to seek U.S. regulatory approval for its Alzheimer’s treatment aducanumab on Tuesday, saying new analysis of clinical trials showed promise,...
Several injured as stolen Oslo ambulance hits people: police
An armed man stole an ambulance in Oslo on Tuesday and hit several people as he drove away, Norwegian police told Reuters....
Iraqi security forces used excessive force against protests, 157 killed: report
An Iraqi government committee investigating a wave of unrest found that 157 people, mostly civilians, were killed because security forces used excessive force and live...