US tobacco giant Reynolds bans smoking in its offices
WASHINGTON: The second largest tobacco producer in the United States, Reynolds American said Thursday it will ban smoking in all…
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Troublesome boat forces Orbital to scrub rocket launch
WASHINGTON: Orbital Sciences postponed its planned launch of the Cygnus cargo ship toward the International Space Station on Monday due…
Ebola virus spreads to Halloween outfits
WASHINGTON: An online retailer in California is making no apologies for marketing Ebola-themed outfits for grown-ups looking to add some…
Gender equality at work more than 80 years off
GENEVA: If you’re waiting for gender equality in the workplace, be prepared to wait a long time. While women are…
Envoy hits out at global response to Ebola
US ambassador to UN urges other nations to do more in providing medical, monetary aid to Ebola-hit areas
Singaporean activists charged over protest march
SINGAPORE: Two Singaporean activists questioning the government’s management of more than US$200 billion in pension funds were charged yesterday with…
Gene link to seizures in children after MMR vaccine
PARIS: Scientists in Denmark said Sunday they had found genetic clues to explain why a small number of children have…
Inter-Korean talks under threat
SEOUL: The planned resumption of high-level talks between North and South Korea later this week appeared in jeopardy yesterday with…