Trump confirms he withheld U.S. aid to Ukraine as controversy swells
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday he had withheld U.S. aid to Ukraine, an action at the center of a political storm over allegations that...
Trade optimism aids stocks, sterling gains after Brexit ruling
Hopes for rekindled trade talks between the United States and China supported stock markets on Tuesday, while the British pound firmed as the UK Supreme...
Meet Barry, the virtual human you can fire in VR
If you think you’re having a bad day, wait until you meet ‘Barry’. Barry is a virtual human whose sole purpose is to be fired...
Novartis blames former Avexis executives for Zolgensma manipulation
Novartis AG laid the blame for the manipulation of data behind its $2.1 million gene therapy Zolgensma at the feet of the former executives Brian...
Trump accuses Iran of ‘blood lust’ in U.N. speech but says there is path to peace
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday denounced Iran’s “blood lust” and called on other nations to join the United States to pressure Iran after attacks...
Senior U.S. lawmaker demands investigation of Trump’s withholding of Ukraine funds
A senior U.S. senator demanded on Tuesday an investigation of the withholding of nearly $400 million in aid for Ukraine by President Donald Trump’s administration,...
Bolsonaro attacks ‘lying’ media on Amazon fires, demands respect for Brazil’s sovereignty
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday the Amazon rainforest was not being devastated by fires as reported by “lying” media and that foreign interest...
Tsunami-hit town gets ready to welcome the world
Fiji’s clash with Uruguay on Wednesday may seem like just another Rugby World Cup group fixture, but for the people of Kamaishi, where the match...
Trump EPA blasts California air quality, threatens to withdraw highway funds
The Trump administration escalated its fight with California on Tuesday, accusing the state of failing to enforce the U.S. Clean Air Act and threatening to...
Rugby: Tsunami-hit town gets ready to welcome the world
Fiji’s clash with Uruguay on Wednesday may seem like just another Rugby World Cup group fixture, but for the people of Kamaishi, where the match...