* Increase in US viruses, New restrictions considered * Europe stabilizes after early decline, Japan -1.2%, Australia -2.5% * US stock futures fell 0.5% after falling as low as 1.2% * Stronger dollar in the currency markets * Brent drops less than $ 40 a barrel * * By Marc …
Read More »Exclusive: Women, Babies at Risk When COVID-19 Disrupts Health Services, World Bank Warns
LONDON (Reuters) – Millions of women and children in poor countries are at risk because the COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting the health services they depend on, from neonatal and maternity care to immunizations and contraception, a health expert warned. World Bank Global. FILE PHOTO: A doctor wearing a face shield …
Read More »France “will not tolerate” Turkey’s role in Libya, says Macron
PARIS (Reuters) – France will not tolerate Turkey’s military intervention in Libya, President Emmanuel Macron said Monday, accusing Ankara of playing “a dangerous game.” FILE PHOTO – French President Emmanuel Macron attends a virtual meeting with European leaders to discuss the bloc’s budget and the recovery fund, in Paris, France, …
Read More »United States Plans to Impose Tariffs on Canadian Aluminum Imports: Bloomberg News
(Reuters) – The United States plans to re-impose tariffs on Canada’s aluminum imports, Bloomberg reported Monday night, citing people familiar with the matter. If Canada refuses to impose export restrictions, the United States will announce on Friday the reimposition of 10% tariffs on the country’s aluminum, according to the report. …
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