American Airlines shares surge after WallStreetBets shoutout
American Airlines also reported a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss on Thursday.
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GameStop rally pauses as trading platforms bar purchases
Clients of Robinhood reported trading restrictions in high-flying stocks, including GameStop and AMC.
Joe Biden takes steps to widen Americans’ access to healthcare
Biden's health care plan that includes reproductive rights will likely face opposition from Republicans in Congress.
Legislators call for QAnon representative’s expulsion from US House
Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene faces continued controversy over social media posts touting 'false flag' conspiracies.
First cases of South Africa COVID variant found in US: Live news
Coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa reaches the United States with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
Iran says production of enriched uranium exceeds goals
Iranian parliament speaker says scientists produced 17kg of 20 percent enriched uranium in less than a month.
WHO team to start Wuhan COVID investigation in market, lab
Experts begin their investigation into the origins of the coronavirus in the city where the first cases were reported.
Hundreds of pelicans found dead in Senegal World Heritage site
At least 750 pelicans found dead in Djoudj bird sanctuary near border with Mauritania, Senegal's parks director says.
US stresses South China Sea support amid China ‘pressure’
Top US diplomat reiterates support for Southeast Asian countries in long-running dispute over South China Sea.
GameStop: Why social media-driven traders are beating Wall Street
Retail traders using Reddit have quickly overturned conventional wisdom about who holds sway in US equity markets.
Indian farmers call off parliament march after deadly violence
February 1 protest when government presents budget postponed following clashes that left one dead and hundreds injured.
Chinese cities using anal swabs to screen COVID infections
Study shows virus traces in faecal samples could be detectable for a longer time and provide more accurate test results.
Navalny: Police detain brother, search home ahead of new protests
Russian raids follow mass weekend protests for release of prominent Putin critic who was poisoned and nearly died.
Oklahoma tries to return $2m worth of hydroxychloroquine
The anti-malaria drug was once touted by former US President Donald Trump as an effective treatment for COVID-19.
Bernie Sanders mitten meme helps grab big bucks for charity
Merchandise inspired by the US senator's wardrobe at Joe Biden's inauguration has raised $1.8 million for charity.
Biden administration pauses weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE
Secretary of state says review of Trump administration arms sales aims to ensure they advance US 'strategic objectives'.
Republican party chief to remain ‘neutral’ if Trump runs again
The pro-Trump head of the GOP insists she will not take sides in its next presidential primary in 2024.
US warns of more ‘domestic extremist’ violence in months ahead
A federal bulletin says Capitol riot could inspire further violence as far right seethes over Trump's loss.
US flies B-52 bombers over Middle East for third time this year
Flyover comes a day after Israel's top general warned US President Joe Biden against return to Iran nuclear deal.
Music service Anghami moving from crisis-hit Lebanon to UAE
Decision to shift base from Beirut to Abu Dhabi a 'no brainer', firm says, as Lebanon struggles to tackle economic woes.