Germany’s von der Leyen to resign as defense minister regardless of European Parliament vote
The European Union’s conservative nominee to head the executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Monday she would step down as German defense minister...
Von der Leyen pledges social, climate reforms ahead of knife-edge EU vote
The European Union’s conservative nominee to head the executive Commission proffered a raft of economic, environmental and social reforms on Monday, an eleventh-hour bid for...
The age of personal planes is inbound
LIFT Aircraft will soon be joining a crowded field, rolling out its ‘Hexa’ drone craft for 15-minute rides in 25 cities....
Hong Kong leader calls protesters “rioters”
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Monday protesters who clashed with police on the weekend were rioters, a legally loaded term in the city,...
S.Africa’s Zuma denies breaking law at corruption inquiry
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has told a public inquiry into state corruption that he is a victim of a conspiracy by those who...
Bayer’s MRI contrast agent gets FDA approval for use in cardiac disease
Bayer AG on Monday said U.S. regulators approved its contrast agent for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess patients with known or suspected...
U.S. recorded 14 new cases of measles
The United States recorded 14 new measles cases between July 3 and July 11, federal health officials said on Monday, signaling a slowdown in the...
“Flying soldier” soars over Bastille Day parade
Robotics and a “flying soldier” took center stage at a Bastille Day military parade in Paris on Sunday, which was watched by Emmanuel Macron and...
U.S. recorded 14 new cases of measles last week
The United States recorded 14 new measles cases in the week ended July 11, taking the total number of cases to 1,123 this year, as...
Abruptly appointed Zambian finance minister to review sales tax plan
Zambian President Edgar Lungu abruptly fired his finance minister on Monday, appointing in her place the respected deputy head of the central bank, who said...