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Indian farmers clash with police over Modi's agricultural reforms

The confrontation happened when police tried to stop the farmers, from the northern state of Punjab, crossing a bridge about 200 kilometres from Delhi.

Inflation-hedge, risk-on bet: What’s behind bitcoin’s 2020 rally?

Bitcoin is in the headlines, re-kindling a debate over its true role and the drivers behind its latest scintillating rally.

Beyond the axe? A Covid-19 ‘wargame’ that wants to save jobs

Tech startup uFlexReward has created a game to persuade HR departments to come up with more innovative ways to cut costs – where laying off staff is not an option.

Investors celebrate Joe Biden's victory in US election

Major US stock indexes registered their biggest weekly gains since April this week, as investors bet Biden would win and Republicans would hold onto the Senate.

Putin rejects Donald Trump's criticism of Biden family business

Russian President Putin, who has praised President Donald Trump in the past for saying he wanted better ties with Moscow, has said Russia will work with any US leader, while noting what he called Joe Biden's "sharp anti-Russian rhetoric".

Chairman of Samsung Electronics dies at 78

Lee Kun-hee was known for his reclusive life, but became even more secluded after being left bedridden by heart attack in 2014.

Sweden bans Huawei, ZTE from upcoming 5G networks

European governments have been tightening controls on Chinese companies building 5G networks following diplomatic pressure from Washington, which alleges Huawei equipment could be used by Beijing for spying.

Extent of UAE monarch Sheikh Khalifa al Nahyan’s London empire revealed

Abu Dhabi’s incapacitated leader has built up what is likely to be the largest property portfolio in the English capital but questions remain as to who currently controls the assets.

G20 suspends poor nations' debt payments for six more months

World's biggest economies extend time for debt payment of more than $14 billion to support poor countries in fight against Covid-19.

Google unveils latest Pixel phone with 5G wireless, new TV service

The products unveiled focus on two areas where Google has struggled to make significant inroads.

Heir of Samsung empire avoids arrest over controversial merger

The request of an arrest warrant for the heir of South Korean Samsung empire was declined by the court due to lack of sufficient probable cause over the controversial merger, but his retrial on charges of bribery and embezzlement continues.

Turkey's exports hit $10B in May

Turkey has left worst behind as recovery begins with exports worth $10 billion in May, says the country's Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan.