Russia says it won’t broadcast Eurovision Song Contest
Russia’s Channel One says it will not broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest in Russia after Ukraine barred the Russian entrant from traveling to the country.
Luvo Ntezo: ‘A good sommelier is a good storyteller’
Luvo Ntezo talks about the role of a wine waiter and what makes a good bottle.
French judges ask for Le Pen’s parliamentary immunity to be lifted: Reuters source
French judges investigating Marine Le Pen’s alleged misuse of EU funds to pay for assistants asked for her immunity to be lifted, a Reuters source said.
BOJ to offer brighter view of economy, exports: Reuters sources
The BOJ will stress its resolve to maintain its massive monetary stimulus, sources told Reuters.
Russia, Qatar foreign ministers to discuss Syria on April 15
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will hold talks with Qatar’s foreign minister on Saturday, Russia said on Friday.
Asia closes lower, following Wall Street losses after US drops mega-bomb
Asia markets closed lower in a light trading session as several major markets remain closed for a public holiday.
Inside the office where staff bring their dogs to work
We visit an office where staff can bring their pets to work with them.
North Korean official: ‘We will go to war if they choose’
North Korea’s vice foreign minister Han Song Ryol says the situation on the Korean Peninsula is now in a “vicious cycle,” The Associated Press reports.
South Korea police says no explosives found at Samsung Life HQ
South Korean authorities found no explosives at the headquarters of Samsung Life Insurance in Seoul, police said on Friday.
Apple considering teaming up with Foxconn for a multi-billion dollar investment in Toshiba chip unit: NHK
Apple is considering investing at least several billion dollars in the chip business put up for sale by Toshiba, public broadcaster NHK reported.