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US exceeds 400,000 coronavirus deaths

US exceeds 400,000 coronavirus deaths

  • The number of coronavirus cases has risen across all US regions and on Tuesday crossed 24 million since the pandemic started.
Published 20 Jan, 2021 10:25am
Biden State nominee says to review Taliban deal
World

Biden State nominee says to review Taliban deal

  • Under questioning from Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a fellow Democrat, Blinken promised to consider the rights of women and girls whose freedoms were severely curtailed during the Taliban's 1996-2001 regime.
Published 20 Jan, 2021 10:12am
How Biden plans to fight climate change
World

How Biden plans to fight climate change

  • The political and technical challenges are great, and there will be pressure on Biden not to cut fossil fuels loose too quickly -- particularly natural gas, which has helped the US lower its net emissions for a decade and is seen as a crucial "bridging" energy.
Published 20 Jan, 2021 10:05am
Cotton futures gain
Markets

Cotton futures gain

NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Tuesday as the dollar weakened, while robust demand and anticipation of further...
Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Oil prices climb
Markets

Oil prices climb

• IEA cuts 2021 oil demand outlook, but sees upturn in H2 NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed with US stock markets on...
Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Gold moves up
Markets

Gold moves up

NEW YORK: Gold held on to gains in New York trade on Tuesday as the dollar remained under pressure, with prospects...
Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Aussie, kiwi up
Business & Finance

Aussie, kiwi up

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were firmer on Tuesday, as investor sentiment turned...
Updated 20 Jan, 2021 11:07am
Biden taps Levine for key health role, in historic pick of transgender person
World

Biden taps Levine for key health role, in historic pick of transgender person

  • Levine would serve under Xavier Becerra, Biden's nominee to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Levine "will bring the steady leadership and essential expertise we need to get people through this pandemic - no matter their zip code, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability,"
Published 19 Jan, 2021 07:13pm
Saudi overtures to wary Biden team driven by worries over Iran, economy
World

Saudi overtures to wary Biden team driven by worries over Iran, economy

  • Saudi leadership braces for era without close ally Trump.
  • Crown Prince signals to Biden kingdom is valuable partner.
  • Khashoggi murder by Saudi agents hit MbS reformist image.
  • MbS seeks to craft record as stable, pragmatic statesman.
  • Riyadh worries about possible return to Iran nuclear deal.
Published 19 Jan, 2021 06:52pm