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Oil prices volatile as virus saps demand

Oil prices volatile as virus saps demand

Oil prices were mixed in volatile Asian trade on Monday, but remained at multi-year lows due to the double shock of the coronavirus pandemic and the Saudi-Russia price war.
'Nut rage' heiress takes on brother in S. Korea succession feud

'Nut rage' heiress takes on brother in S. Korea succession feud

The "nut rage" heiress who forced a plane to turn back over her macadamias is fighting a bitter battle -- with activist shareholder support -- against her brother for control of the family airline, highlighting resistance to reform in South Korea's c
Masks go on world tour as Hong Kongers now send supplies abroad

Masks go on world tour as Hong Kongers now send supplies abroad

Hong Konger Adrian W. Chan is hunting for face masks to send to his parents in Canada, an increasingly common sight in a city once stalked by shortages and now trying to lend a hand as the coronavirus spreads overseas.
'Premature' to postpone Tokyo Olympics, says IOC chief

'Premature' to postpone Tokyo Olympics, says IOC chief

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said it would be "premature" to postpone the Tokyo Games Thursday but admitted the body was "considering different scenarios" as the coronavirus pandemic advances.
Companies hit pause button as coronavirus infects economy

Companies hit pause button as coronavirus infects economy

Layoffs, cutting costs and halting dividends... companies are scrambling to adapt as the coronavirus emergency hits demand and draconian measures taken to contain the illness undercut production and demand.
Wealthy flock to private jets as pandemic spreads and airlines tank

Wealthy flock to private jets as pandemic spreads and airlines tank

With commercial airlines engulfed by the maelstrom of the coronavirus pandemic one sector of the industry favoured by the wealthy is thriving: private jets.
Trump criticizes China expulsion of U.S. journalists as tensions soar

Trump criticizes China expulsion of U.S. journalists as tensions soar

President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized China's unprecedented decision to expel American journalists from three major U.S.
Olympic gymnastics qualifier in Tokyo cancelled over virus

Olympic gymnastics qualifier in Tokyo cancelled over virus

A Tokyo Olympics gymnastics qualifier next month, which had hoped to feature U.S. superstar Simone Biles among its participants, was cancelled Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic continued to cast a shadow over this year's Games.
Amazon prioritizes medical supplies, staples for delivery

Amazon prioritizes medical supplies, staples for delivery

Amazon on Tuesday made a priority of medical supplies and household staples, putting shipments of other goods on hold to focus on key items during the coronavirus outbreak.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson released from hospital after virus quarantine

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson released from hospital after virus quarantine

Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have been released from the Australian hospital where they were in isolation since testing positive for the coronavirus last week, their son Chet said.