Tokyo stocks close higher on hopes for post-Brexit deal, vaccine rollouts
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 143.56 points, or 0.54 percent, from…
UN declares 4 February as International Day of Human Fraternity
The United Nations General Assembly, acting without a vote, has adopted a…
New coronavirus variant: What we know so far
Does coronavirus variant VUI-202012/01 represent increased risk? UK's chief scientific officer said…
Egypt condemns terrorist attack in Afghanistan
The victims were meeting at a home to participate in a Quranic…
French presidency says Macron’s condition “stable” after COVID-19 infection
On Friday, the French president Emmanuel Macron said in a live video…
UK to do “everything” to secure post-Brexit trade deal with EU: official
Also on Thursday, EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier noted that "good…
France President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The Elysée Palace announced, in a Thursday statement, that Macron would go…
EU proposes twin acts to rein in tech giants
Tech giants including Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook could face hefty penalties. Google criticized the draft…
Oil prices climb on vaccine optimism, US crude inventories up last week
Many European countries and US states are tightening coronavirus restrictions. Analysts expect…
Britain’s economy to recover in 2021, won’t reach pre-covid levels: experts
Britain's economy in 2021 will be affected by disruption related to the…