China slams the brakes on Ant Group’s $37 billion listing
HONG KONG/NEW YORK — China suspended Ant Group’s $37 billion listing on Tuesday, thwarting the world’s largest stock market debut with just days to...
In final pre-election push, Biden and Trump gird for possible court battle
KENOSHA, Wis./PITTSBURGH, Pa. — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden made a last-ditch push for votes in battleground states on Monday as their campaigns prepared for post-election disputes that could prolong a divisive presidential election.
At least one ‘Islamist terrorist’ behind Vienna attack, says minister
VIENNA — Attacks across central Vienna, in which gunmen killed three people and injured several others, were carried out by at least one “Islamist terrorist,” Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said on Tuesday.
T-cell study adds to debate over duration of COVID-19 immunity
LONDON — A small but key UK study has found that “cellular immunity” to the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 virus is present after six months in...
Royal Caribbean suspends cruises through year-end
Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group said on Monday it would stop all its cruises through the end of the year, extending previous suspensions, as...
FX markets to remain net short US dollar after election — poll
BENGALURU — Bets against the US dollar were expected to linger or even increase in the immediate aftermath of the Nov. 3 presidential election,...
Trump casts doubt on integrity of prolonged count
ROME, Ga./PHILADELPHIA — President Donald Trump cast doubt on the integrity of the US election again on Sunday, saying a vote count that stretched past Election Day would be a “terrible thing” and suggesting his lawyers might get involved.
Europe’s COVID-19 cases double in 5 weeks
EUROPE’s new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases have doubled in five weeks, propelling the region on Sunday across the bleak milestone of 10 million total infections, according to a Reuters tally.
These are the airlines teetering on the brink of COVID ruin
Having a home government with deep—and open—pockets is emerging as key in terms of whether an airline will make it through the coronavirus pandemic.
Britain’s Prince William contracted COVID-19 in April — media
Britain’s Prince William contracted COVID-19 in April at a similar time to his father Prince Charles, British media reported late on Sunday, citing Kensington...
Guidelines for COVID-19 tests for airline passengers could set global bar for reliability, sources...
MONTREAL/WASHINGTON — A global aviation manual now under review by a UN body suggests global guidelines calling for the use of highly reliable tests...
Britain starts accelerated review for AstraZeneca’s potential COVID-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca Plc said on Sunday Britain’s health regulator had started an accelerated review of its potential coronavirus vaccine.