Orders for US big-ticket factory goods drop 17.2% in April
WASHINGTON — U.S. orders for big-ticket factory goods plunged for the second straight month in April as the coronavirus pandemic hammered the economy. The Commerce Department said Thursday that orders for durable goods dropped 17.2% last month after falling 16.6%…
EU pledges to stay green in recovery from coronavirus
BRUSSELS — The European Commission pledged Thursday to stay away from fossil-fueled projects in its coronavirus recovery strategy, and to stick to its target of making Europe the first climate neutral continent by the mid-century, but environmental groups said they…
EU pledges to stay green in recovery from coronavirus
BRUSSELS — The European Commission pledged Thursday to stay away from fossil-fueled projects in its coronavirus recovery strategy, and to stick to its target of making Europe the first climate neutral continent by the mid-century, but environmental groups said they…
UK police say Johnson aide made ‘minor’ lockdown rule breach
LONDON — British police said Thursday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s adviser Dominic Cummings likely broke the rules by traveling away from home during lockdown, but will not face further action. Cummings has acknowledged driving 250 miles (400 km) to…
The Latest: French unemployment claims jump 22% in April
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. — ‘Historic’ rise: French…
Turkey resumes intercity train service after 2-month halt
ANKARA, Turkey — Intercity train service resumed on a limited basis Thursday in Turkey as the government eases restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus. Service restarted following a two-month suspension with a high-speed train departing the capital, Ankara, for Istanbul…
Turkey resumes intercity train service after 2-month halt
ANKARA, Turkey — Intercity train service resumed on a limited basis Thursday in Turkey as the government eases restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus. Service restarted following a two-month suspension with a high-speed train departing the capital, Ankara, for Istanbul…
