Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

The United States remained a tinderbox of anger and emotion as violent protests erupted for a sixth day across the country over the custodial killing of African-American George Floyd, resulting in......

How the world is racing to contain Coronavirus

When the novel coronavirus outbreak hit China in late December and January, the government sprang into crisis mode. Hard-hit cities like Wuhan, where the outbreak began, went into complete......

Coronavirus-hit Chinese city suspends public transport

China has suspended all public transport, including flights in and out of Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus as the confirmed cases climbed to 571 mostly from the city with 17 deaths so far.......

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Angry Americans on Friday staged nationwide protests for a second day against Donald Trump's election victory, with thousands besieging New York and Chicago, as the president-elect accused the......

Bezos, Nadella say much the same, but so differently

Bezos wears it on his sleeve, Nadella keeps it quiet Image: Bezos kept his audience regaled with his explosive laughter, witty one-liners and showmanship. Photograph: Richard Brian/Reuters There......

How economic recessions affect public health

A new study suggests that mortality rates during economic recessions in developed countries decline rather than increase. Published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the study also......

Recession: Some US cities will be safer

Oct. 13's 937-point surge in the Dow notwithstanding, the economic crisis has left Americans -- even those with no obvious connection to Wall Street -- wondering about their own future. The 401(k)s......

Starbucks boss on the romance of coffee-making

Howard Schultz claims that after 26 years with Starbucks, the world's largest coffee retailer, his blood runs brown. He drinks five cups of coffee a day and his favourite drink is the double-shot......

Memories of a former American Idol

Sanjaya Malakar's critics, who thought he had absolutely no talent and would fade soon after being out of American Idol, are in a for a surprise. Though he is no longer the kind of phenomenon that......

If a film's set in India, you'll spot a cow!

I don't know if it's sacred, but it's a cow alright. I call the game cow-spotting. These days, if it's a film set in India, sooner or later you'll find the cow. Cows holding up traffic are......

No Brothels in India?

The documentary celebrating the resilient spirit of children of prostitutes in Kolkata, Born Into Brothels continues to win awards -- including the Oscar -- and acclaim worldwide, but don't ever......

No Brothels in India?

The documentary celebrating the resilient spirit of children of prostitutes in Kolkata, Born Into Brothels continues to win awards and acclaim worldwide, but don't ever count on seeing it in......

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

IMAGE: Miami Marlins is the first Asian-American general manager in Major League Baseball. Photograph: Joseph Guzy/Miami Marlins Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports As she sat on a stool at home......