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Global Markets: Equities Rebound After Three-session Nasdaq Sell-off
Global equity benchmarks rebounded and the dollar dipped on Wednesday after a sharp selloff in U.S. tech stocks that erased more than 10% from the Nasdaq Composite Index in three days.
Latest On The Worldwide Spread Of Coronavirus
The World Health Organization has said safety is paramount in vaccine clinical trials and temporary suspensions are not unusual, after AstraZeneca suspended its global coronavirus vaccine trial because of an unexplained illness in a participant.
Czechs Order Masks Indoors As Daily Cases Top 1,000 For First Time
Czech authorities ordered people to wear face masks inside buildings from Thursday as the daily count of new coronavirus cases topped 1,000 for the first time.
Second Wave Of Floating Storage Triggered By Ailing Oil Market
A stalled global economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is leading to a fresh buildup of global oil supplies, pushing traders including Trafigura to book tankers to store millions of barrels of crude oil and refined fuels at sea again.
Fire Guts Greek Refugee Camp, Thousands Flee Amid COVID-19 Worries
Thousands of migrants roamed homeless around the Greek island of Lesbos on Wednesday after fleeing overnight fires that gutted their overcrowded camp, and authorities worried that some asylum seekers who tested positive for COVID19 could spread the virus.
Brexit In Crisis: EU 'very Concerned' By UK Plan To Break Divorce Treaty
Britain plunged Brexit trade talks into crisis on Wednesday by explicitly acknowledging it could break international law by ignoring some parts of its European Union divorce treaty, prompting a rapid rebuke from the EU's chief executive.
Australian Business Leaders Respond To Corporate Scandals, #MeToo Movement
A group of mostly male executives from Australia's top companies said in a report on Thursday that boards should be tougher in tackling sexual harassment at a time when the country is facing a number of corporate scandals.
How Drugmakers Can Keep Their Pledge And Still Deliver An October Vaccine Surprise
As questions mount over whether the United States will authorize a coronavirus vaccine ahead of November elections, experts say there is a slim chance that enough evidence will be available to prove one is safe and effective in that time frame.
Portugal Reports 646 New Coronavirus Cases, Record Since April 20
Portugal reported 646 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, the highest daily toll since April 20, with transmission primarily occurring in family households, health secretary of state Jamila Madeira told a news conference.
India-China Face-off Can Take Any Trajectory, But Hasn't Reached the Threshold of War: Top Govt Sources
The Chinese deployment in eastern Ladakh right now is non-tactical, say top government sources, adding that India is "fully prepared" if talks don't work out.
Rhea Chakraborty Claims Being Coerced into Confession
A day after Rhea Chakraborty's arrest by the Narcotics Central Bureau (NCB), the actress has claimed that she was coerced into making self-incriminatory confessions during custody.
See No Reason to Deny Leave to Prof for Fellowship in France: Delhi HC to JNU
The court made this remark after the lawyer appearing for JNU said that the varsity has rejected the request of professor Udaya Kumar for grant of extraordinary leave.
UAE, India Should Have Open Sky Policy Instead of Service Agreement: Envoy
The UAE is India’s trusted partner and its investment commitment is a testimony of its confidence in the economic growth story of India, Al Banna said at a webinar.
Walmart Testing Drones For Deliveries In North Carolina City
Walmart launched a pilot program Wednesday using drones to deliver groceries and household essentials in a North Carolina city.
Thai Protesters Plan Big March On PM's Office Next Week
Thai antigovernment activists on Wednesday announced plans to hold an overnight protest and to rally up to 100,000 people to march on Government House next week, piling more pressure on the militarybacked administration to step down.
Mahesh Babu Resumes Work, Pictures From Set of Ad Film Go Viral
Pictures of Tollywood star Mahesh Babu resuming work after the Coronavirus pandemic have gone viral. The actor will be making an appearance in an ad film.