New study proposes a method to extend polygenic scores, the estimate of genetic risk factors and personalized medicine revolution, to individuals with

Full disclosure of harmful errors to patients, including a statement of regret, an explanation, acceptance of responsibility and commitment to prevent

HIV patients lose immunity to smallpox even though they were vaccinated against the disease and taking antiretroviral therapy, according to a study published

France reports biggest daily increase in COVID-19 deaths. The novel coronavirus has claimed 13,197 deaths in French hospitals and retirement homes, an

In a low malaria-endemic setting, reactive focal mass drug administration and reactive focal vector control such as insecticide spraying implemented alone

Loss of the sense of smell and taste is most likely to occur by the third day of infection with the novel COVID-19 virus, reports a new study.

Developing a mobile app to trace close proximity contacts can help control coronavirus transmission, reports a new study. A team of medical researchers

In the latest from the lockdown with the Johars, Yash uncovers a locker in a closet mistaking it for a washing machine, the director says its useless now with their current state of affairs.

Imraan Hasnee knew Irrfan for the past several years and had to seek special permission to be able to remain physically at the actor's funeral.

The OECD today agreed a new framework that would allow all interested countries and jurisdictions to join in efforts to update international tax rules for the 21st Century. The proposal for broadening participation in the OECD/G20 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project will be presented to G20 Finance Ministers at their next meeting on 26-27 February in Shanghai, China.

More than 100 jurisdictions have concluded negotiations on a multilateral instrument that will swiftly implement a series of tax treaty measures to update international tax rules and lessen the opportunity for tax avoidance by multinational enterprises.

As part of its ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), the OECD is today launching a disclosure facility on the AEOI portal which allows interested parties to report potential schemes to circumvent the CRS.Over 1800 bilateral exchange relationships in place for the exchange of CRS information.

Ministers and high-level officials from 76 countries and jurisdictions have signed today or formally expressed their intention to sign an innovative multilateral convention that will swiftly implement a series of tax treaty measures to update the existing network of bilateral tax treaties.

Brazil must build on the positive momentum started with its new Corporate Liability Law and its first indictments in one foreign bribery case to investigate and prosecute more proactively foreign bribery.

Inequality has risen in the OECD area. Could policies aimed solely at growth be responsible? Can inequality undermine economic growth? New evidence suggests there is a possibility.

The job market continues to improve in the OECD area, with the employment rate finally returning to pre-crisis levels. But people on low and middle incomes have seen their wages stagnate and the share of middle-skilled jobs has fallen, contributing to rising inequality, according to a new OECD report.

The U.K. economy has weakened in the aftermath of the decision to leave the European Union. Maintaining close ties with the EU and implementing policies to boost productivity will be crucial for maintaining future living standards, according to a new report from the OECD.

Brazil must build on the positive momentum started with its new Corporate Liability Law and its first indictments in one foreign bribery case to investigate and prosecute more proactively foreign bribery.

The recent scandal over the use of horsemeat in readymade meals that has shaken the entire European continent has revealed not only the complexity and opacity of our food supply chain, but also–and above all–the shortcomings of European food law.

Exports of Cellulose CMLV in Russia increased to 154.60 USD Million in February from 79.50 USD Million in January of 2020. Exports of Cellulose CMLV in Russia averaged 434.60 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1505.77 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 14.10 USD Million in January of 1994. Russia accounts for Exports of Cellulose using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Exports of Cellulose CMLV.

Lauren Greenfield’s documentary about the Philippines’ former First Lady is comic as well as horrific

Uber cuts 3,700 staff, Libra’s first CEO, Microsoft Surface surfeit

Alain Delon stars in this existential thriller, set in Nazi-occupied Paris

World’s largest container shipping group may use strengthened balance sheet to swoop

UK government support needed to ensure supply of food and medicines

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Film screenings are becoming ever more inventive, with fine dining, unusual venues and even hot tubs thrown in to lure audiences. But for Antonia Quirke, nothing can match the downbeat charm of a black-box cinema on a weekday afternoon  

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High Court rules some allegations against Associated Newspapers should be struck out

Station had carried reports critical of Duterte’s violent anti-drug crackdown

Golfers need no reminding of their fallibility, especially on the back nine at Augusta

Revised terms draw support from some creditors in key test before government debt crunch

Live coverage of the UK election campaign.

Apple’s chief designer Jonathan Ive is leaving after more than two decades in which his iconic designs for the Mac, iPod and iPhone turned one of Silicon Valley’s faded giants into the world’s most valuable company.  Janine Gibson discusses what this means for Apple and what Sir Jonathan will do next with Tim Bradshaw and Matthew Garrahan.

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Shutdowns likely to shift energy use from fossil fuels towards wind and solar

Chipmaker likely to be interested in app’s traffic data rather than its customers

Return of dispersion comes after years of similar returns across sectors

Central bank support and rising hopes for economic reopening spark April rally

State-owned flag carrier struggling to pay salaries and secure funds to stay aloft

S&P 500 records fourth gain in five sessions, despite new leg down for oil prices

Court rules government guidance that bans boycotts against foreign countries is unlawful

Yoox-Net-a-Porter and Paul Smith join list of brands that have suspended ecommerce sales

Wuhan and the future of banks; digital insurance with Artificial; Robinhood’s $8.3bn valuation

Taylor Wimpey and Barratt halt work in effort to stem spread of coronavirus

Move comes amid escalating political row with London’s mayor over coronavirus risks

SoftBank-funded fintech challenger Ualá expands rapidly amid the pandemic

Withdrawal fees soar to £104m and banks save £120m in ATM shake-up

Deal to create one of world’s biggest chemicals groups beset by management clashes

VC fund Runa Capital was launched with $135 million in 2010, and is perhaps best known for its investment into NGINX, which powers many web sites today. In more recent years it has participated or led investments into startups such as Zipdrug ($10.8 million); Rollbar this year ($11 million); and Monedo (for €20 million). HQ’d […]

Cuckoo Internet is a new U.K. startup that aims to disrupt the U.K. broadband market. It has now raised £470,000 in seed funding, which includes funding from work.fund, a new Silicon Valley fund operator fund led by Bart Macdonald (Sapling founder). Other investors include Lorin van Nuland (early investor in Betterment), Edward Campbell-Harris (Bulb early […]

Investors anticipate boost in energy demand as economies start to reopen