Pfizer and BioNTech launch trial of Omicron-targeted COVID vaccine The companies plan to study the safety and tolerability of the shots in the more than 1,400 people who will be enrolled in the trial. World 25 Jan, 2022
Major European nations suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine A cascading number of European countries — including Germany, France, Italy and Spain — suspended use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine Monday over reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients, though the company and international regulators say there is no evidence the shot is to blame. World 16 Mar, 2021
Federal Reserve looks at way to shift big-bank losses to investors Washington, October 31 In their latest bid to reduce the chances of future taxpayer bailouts, federal regulators are proposing that the eight biggest US banks build new cushions against losses that would shift the burden to investors. The Federal... 01 Nov, 2015
EU officials warn of disappearing cod BRUSSELS: The European Union's executive body is calling for sharp cuts in the amount of cod fishermen can catch next year, pointing to estimates that the fish is close to extinction in some major fishing areas around Europe. Officials warned Friday...
