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VE Day 2020: Queen Elizabeth II compares war veterans with people facing COVID-19 crisis
The monarch in her address to the nation spoke about "one of the most memorable nights of my life" when she walked on the streets with her sister incognito.
Asia equities turn negative as virus economic reality bites
With countries from Asia-Pacific to Europe and US states reopening their shattered economies, global equities have enjoyed a strong revival.
Virus deaths top 250,000 as billions raised for vaccine push
A special telethon backed by the WHO but snubbed by Washington pulled in 7.4 billion euros to support international efforts to develop a vaccine.
Eurozone economy suffers 'unprecedented' collapse
Employment in Europe plummeted for the second month running.
WHO warns 'long way to go' in virus crisis, deaths top 180,000
Health experts in the US warn it could face a complicated second coronavirus wave if it dovetails with the seasonal flu this winter.
Brexit talks resume under coronavirus cloud
The latest round of talks took place Monday by videolink because of virus restrictions.
Britain set for 66,000 COVID-19 deaths, highest toll in Europe: Study
More than 5,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Britain, fewer than in Spain, Italy and France.
Boris Johnson in intensive care as virus toll soars
Johnson has deputised his foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, to stand in for him, but remained conscious according to Downing Street.
As Europe reels, US braces for staggering virus death toll
The US has registered a record 865 deaths in 24 hours -- taking its death toll to 3,873.
Trump ditches hopes of quick virus bounce-back for US
Trump announces "social distancing" guidelines would be in place until at least the end of April.
Travellers rush into US ahead of ban on Europe arrivals
President Donald Trump announced a ban on entry into the US of people coming from continental Europe to diminish the spread of the new coronavirus.
Trump suspends travel from Europe as coronavirus infections surge
Trump's travel suspension will not affect travellers from the UK.
'This is not a drill': WHO urges world to take virus more seriously
The epidemic has wreaked havoc on international business, tourism, sports events, and schools, with almost 300 mn students sent home worldwide.
COVID-19: India restricts drug exports, sparking fears of global shortage
The Indian government has halted the export of certain medicines to create a stockpile in case of a major outbreak within the country.
US leads global fight against coronavirus economic threat
The death toll in the US rose to nine, many linked to a nursing home in the Seattle suburbs, while the overall number of infections shot past 100.
Trump: Time to negotiate 'very seriously' with EU on trade
Relations between the two major economies have lingered for months in a tense truce.
Apple might be forced to abandon its proprietary connectors in Europe due to new ruling
While other smartphone manufacturers have gradually migrated to USB Type-C, Apple remains adamant about the use of its proprietary Lightning interface.
Wall Street falls from records, leading Europe lower
Analysts have attributed the latest run of records to upbeat investor sentiment based on a lower risk of recession in the immediate future.
Nintendo eShop Europe is getting Black Friday 2019 sale
European Nintendo Switch owners should get ready for Black Friday as the eShop hosts as big sale for top-selling games.
Man faces firing squad for beheading baby girl
A Belarusian man has received a death sentence by firing squad for violently assaulting and then beheading an eight-month-old girl.
Forever 21 joins the list of US retailers filing for bankruptcy
Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy and will be restructuring by closing down stores in Asia and Europe.
Netherlands puts amber alerts on ATMs to protect children
The Netherlands has become the first country worldwide to put Amber Alerts on ATMs.
Tesla Model 3 Arrives In Europe, Delivery Moved To Thursday
The delivery of Tesla Model 3 in Europe started off nominally on Wednesday with priority for reservation holders who were awaiting the car for long. Some unexpected snags, however, affected the promised delivery to all the buyers invited. More deliveries will happen on Thursday.
Courting Putin, Trump jolts the West with a nationalist bent
Supporters of Trump's argue that the allies have taken advantage of the U.S. for decades.
Visa denies system crashed after cyber attack, blames hardware
Visa says computers systems now operating at 'full capacity' after major disruption inflicts payment chaos on customers.
European borders facing threat of female jihadis and their children returning from war zones
Men leaving Europe to join Isis used to be the primary concern, lately that concern has turned to women returning from war zones.
US wasting $10bn upgrading 'liability' nuclear bombs in Europe
A new report claims that the US is wasting billions of dollars upgrading nuclear bombs based in Europe that are no longer an effective deterrent and could be a security liability.
Pusher power: France to use illegal drug sales to boost economic growth by billions
France falls in line with Eurostat criteria for calculating GDP but refuses call to include vice sales in figures.
EU promises a fight after Donald Trump threatens 'very big trade war'
Europe unbowed after US president describes EU practices as unfair and warns of something "very big" in retaliation.
Hundreds of British Isis fighters have escaped into Turkey and could wreak havoc in Europe
Isis fighters fleeing Iraq and Syria are thought to have headed towards Turkey, the route many British travelled to join the group.