German Chancellor Merkel’s party picks Armin Laschet as new leader
Laschet is currently the prime minister of Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia region, the most populous federal state in the country. International: Top News And Analysis
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‘A dangerous game of chicken’: Iran sets up challenge for Biden with nuclear ramp-up
A recent law passed by Iran’s hawkish Parliament mandates that Iran ramp up its nuclear program on multiple fronts. International: Top News And Analysis
1 in 30 Londoners has Covid as city mayor declares a major incident
London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Friday declared a major incident over the rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K.’s capital city. International: Top News And Analysis
European Union criticized for slow vaccine rollout as countries tighten restrictions once again
A number of European officials have voiced their concerns about the bloc’s vaccination plans over the last few days. International: Top News And Analysis
China scores an EU investment deal before Biden takes office — and it wants to do more
China wrapped negotiations with the EU on an important investment deal and talked up hopes for more, less than a month before Joe Biden is set to take office. International: Top News And Analysis
Zoom’s Eric Yuan became one of the world’s richest people in 2020 as Covid sent people rushing to meet on video
The rise of cloud stocks, and especially Zoom, has paid off for Eric Yuan, who built Zoom after working on the Webex video-calling product that Cisco bought. International: Top News And Analysis
‘Crucial moment’: Hopes of an imminent Brexit trade deal drive markets higher
Britain and the EU may be on the verge of signing a post-Brexit trade deal, and it’s sending government bond yields, sterling and stocks higher. International: Top News And Analysis
Biden’s pick for top U.S. trade official will continue tough line on China, says ex-Trump official
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden named Katherine Tai as his choice for the U.S. trade representative — a critical position that will negotiate trade with China. International: Top News And Analysis
Dow jumps 300 points on renewed stimulus hope
Stocks rose sharply on Tuesday as traders grew more optimistic about Congress passing another economic relief package. International: Top News And Analysis
S&P 500 falls for a third straight day to close out losing week as stimulus uncertainty remains
The S&P 500 fell on Friday, wrapping up a losing week, as the outlook for additional fiscal stimulus remained uncertain. International: Top News And Analysis