Health

Italy in virus quarantine, WHO warns on pandemic: Live updates

Italian prime minister extends restrictions across country, as WHO warns threat of coronavirus pandemic "very real".

Will abortion become legal in Argentina?

Women in the country face up to four years in prison for having a clandestine abortion. But that might soon change.

Asian markets slip on Wall Street tumble, hopes rise for support

Asian markets slip on Wall Street tumble, hopes rise for support

Investors and analysts are turning to policymakers, especially central banks, for stimulus measures to support markets.

Oil dividends are in jeopardy: Companies in 'survival mode'

Oil dividends are in jeopardy: Companies in 'survival mode'

With falling prices, oil majors may reduce dividend payments, say analysts.

Trump administration pressured to strengthen coronavirus fight

Trump administration pressured to strengthen coronavirus fight

The White House is considering options to relieve coronavirus pressure on labour markets.

Coronavirus drags iPhone shipments to China down 60 percent

Coronavirus drags iPhone shipments to China down 60 percent

Apple had seen a 'doomsday-type' decline in sales out of China because of the coronavirus, said an analyst.