TEHERAN (AFP) – Iran protested on Friday (July 24) to the UN of a “flagrant violation” of international law after nearby US fighter jets sparked…
Coronavirus: Major supermarkets refuse to enforce face mask rules despite police pleas
Major supermarkets have said they will not be enforcing the wearing of face coverings as the new rules came into force in England. From Friday,…
MTN Uganda stake sale to be restricted to East Africans -regulator
KAMPALA (Reuters) – The sale of a 20% equity stake in MTN Uganda, the country’s biggest telecoms operator, will be restricted to citizens of the…
Widow's anger as 'barbaric' killers 'get away with murder' of PC Andrew Harper
The widow of a police officer who was dragged to his death said she is ‘immensely disappointed’ that his three killers were cleared of murder.…
Satellite test was not a weapon, Russia says
Accusations from the US and UK that Russia recently tested anti-satellite weaponry in space are “distorted”, Russia’s defence ministry says. “Tests carried out [on 15…
Schlumberger eyes deeper cost cuts as oil rout triggers $3.7 billion charge
(Reuters) – Oilfield services giant Schlumberger NV (SLB.N) on Friday outlined plans for deeper spending cuts after recording a $3.7 billion charge and a second…
UPDATE 2-Russian central bank cuts key rate to record low of 4.25%
* Bank of Russia cuts key rate to 4.25% * Says more cuts possible * Revises neutral range for key rate to 5-6% * Analysts…
Formula One: No F1 Grand Prix this year in US, Brazil, Mexico, Canada
PARIS (AFP) – The Grands Prix in the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Canada have been scrapped this year but three races in Europe have…
Fears of second wave in NY as the young socialise without a care
NEW YORK – Once the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in the US, New York has successfully brought the number of cases down. But as…
Dutch court suspends Mediaset pan-European plan until Sept.1: sources
MILAN (Reuters) – An Amsterdam court has suspended until Sept. 1 a planned merger of Italy’s top commercial broadcaster Mediaset and its Spanish unit under…