Bitcoin slot machines? A patent could make them a reality
International Game Technology Plc received a patent on Tuesday that could let gamblers use bitcoin at slot machines.
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Oil climbs five percent on Saudi voluntary oil production cut
Saudi Arabia will cut an additional one million barrels per day in February and March as part of wider OPEC+ deal.
Donald Trump weakens 100-year-old US bird protection law
Scientists say change to enforcement of Migratory Bird Treaty Act could cause a huge spike in bird deaths.
US collects $7m in Iranian assets for ‘terror’ victims fund
Justice Department alleges a worldwide money laundering conspiracy of roughly $1bn to circumvent sanctions on Tehran.
World Bank urges ‘greener, smarter, more equitable’ recovery path
Bank warns that unsustainable debt burdens for poorer nations are a 'major obstacle' to economic recovery.
‘Welcome development’: Reaction to the Qatar-GCC agreement
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt among those praising the Al-Ula declaration which restored ties between blockading nations and Qatar.
How the Gulf crisis spurred Qatar to expand its military
Qatar's army and navy have grown rapidly as the country spends billions of dollars to protect itself.
Conspiracy theory drove US pharmacist to spoil vaccines: Police
Authorities say the Wisconsin man believed the COVID-19 vaccine would mutate people's DNA.
Can CAR’s President Touadera unite the country?
Touadera was re-elected for another five-year term, but opponents say the December 27 election was flawed.
Saudi FM: Full ties restored between Qatar and blockading nations
Gulf leaders signed a 'solidarity and stability' agreement towards ending the diplomatic rift at a GCC summit.
Venezuela socialist party takes control of once-defiant congress
The shift in legislative power away from the opposition marks a consolidation of power for President Nicolas Maduro.
Trump administration targets Iran steel sector with new sanctions
With only weeks left in power, US president shows no signs of scaling back maximum pressure campaign against Iran.
Missing trust: Qataris give cautious welcome to GCC agreement
Qataris say it will take time to rebuild trust but are happy to see the back of Qatar-GCC dispute.
Iran reports first case of coronavirus variant
The case was an Iranian arriving back to the country from the UK, Health Minister Saeed Namaki said on Tuesday.
US senator says ‘Antifa scumbags’ menaced family in refuted claim
Protesters gathered at Republican Josh Hawley's home days before he will object to the presidential election results.
Gojek and Tokopedia poised for $18bn blockbuster merger
Ride-hailing firm Gojek and e-commerce giant Tokopedia are in advanced talks for an $18bn merger, say sources.
UK PM Johnson cancels India visit amid COVID crisis
The UK is in search of new trade deals after leaving the EU but alarming rise in COVID cases forces change to PM's plans
Georgia runoffs throw spotlight on state’s economic recovery
Federal COVID relief aid has helped shore up Georgia's businesses and bring its unemployment rate below the US average.
Wisconsin city braces for protest as charging decision looms
A policeman shot Jacob Blake in August as he was about to get into his car, while his children were in the back seat.
After extradition win, Assange team seeks bail for whistle-blower
Lawyers face tough challenge in court as Assange has been refused bail once this year, and has skipped bail before.