Accused New Zealand gunman’s letter from jail circulates online
The gunman accused of killing 51 people in New Zealand has handwritten a letter from jail expressing his political and social views, prompting Prime Minister...
Air Canada sees A220 jet delivering boost for key U.S. transit traffic
Air Canada said on Wednesday it will launch a direct Seattle-Montreal service next spring with its new A220-300 jets, as the carrier eyes new routes...
Italian toll-road execs told to leave disaster ceremony
Top executives of Italy’s biggest motorway operator made an early exit from a ceremony held on Wednesday to remember victims of a deadly bridge collapse...
India’s Coffee Day to sell Bengaluru tech park to Blackstone, cut debt
Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd said on Wednesday it planned to sell a tech park it owned in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru to Blackstone...
Halt Afghan civilian casualties, U.N. says after report of 11 killed by government
The United Nations said on Wednesday it was gravely concerned about reports indicating 11 civilians had been killed in an Afghan security force operation in...
No-deal Brexit will be stopped, former finance minister Hammond says
Parliament will block a no-deal Brexit if unelected people behind Prime Minister Boris Johnson try to wrench Britain out of the European Union on Oct....
Criticism mounts of New Zealand mosque shooting response
After a lone gunman killed 51 mosque worshippers in March, New Zealand’s outpouring of collective grief and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s heartfelt support for the...
Body odor? Bacteria-embedded bodysuit may help
Deodorant not enough to stop your body odor? A new futuristic-style bodysuit with live bacteria embedded in it could help combat those unpleasant smells....
Global stocks take fright as recession warnings grow
European stocks fell on Wednesday as Germany’s economy went into reverse, reviving fears of global recession and tempering a rally for equities after Washington delayed...
Hong Kong airport reopens after night of clashes
China’s Hong Kong Liaison office said on Wednesday that anti government protesters were no different to “terrorists”, following violent clashes between black clad protesters and...