China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military
The joke had linked the behaviour of a comedian's dogs to a military slogan by President Xi Jinping.
2023-05-17 16:56
Drugmakers Eye $23 Billion Biotech Argenx Ahead of Key Data
European biotech firm Argenx SE is scheduled to release key drug trial data this summer. Deal-hungry Big Pharma
2023-05-17 16:20
France's Sarkozy loses corruption appeal, must wear electronic tag
By Tassilo Hummel PARIS French former president Nicolas Sarkozy lost his appeal against a 2021 conviction for corruption
2023-05-17 15:56
Sarkozy loses appeal against corruption conviction
France's ex-president loses his appeal against a 2021 conviction but can wear a tag instead of going to jail.
2023-05-17 15:51
Russia's threat to exit Ukraine grain deal adds risk to global food security
The United Nations is racing to extend a deal that has allowed shipments of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger
2023-05-17 14:56
ESPN announces 'Pat McAfee Show' will join afternoon lineup
Pat McAfee’s show is moving to ESPN as part of a new multiyear deal
2023-05-17 13:20
New Zealand police suspect arson caused hostel fire that killed six
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand police said on Wednesday a fire at a hostel in the capital, Wellington,
2023-05-17 13:19
Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums
Building new sports facilities is at the heart of a disputed plan to makeover one of Tokyo's most beloved park areas
2023-05-17 13:16
Yuan Slides Past Seven Per Dollar After China Data Disappoint
The yuan slid past the key 7 per dollar level in offshore trading for the first time since
2023-05-17 12:58
Missouri attorney general drops controversial emergency rule that would have banned gender-affirming care for children and many adults
A controversial emergency rule to ban gender-affirming care for minors and most adults in the state of Missouri was withdrawn Tuesday by the attorney general who first proposed it, days after state lawmakers passed their own ban.
2023-05-17 12:55
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, receives Ms. Foundation's Woman of Vision Award
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, encouraged women to find inspiration to fight for equity as she accepted the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Award Tuesday night, with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown
2023-05-17 12:55
Japan's prime minister to meet with top chip firms
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to meet with top executives from global semiconductor companies as early as
2023-05-17 12:25