Highly awaited Alzheimer's drug hit by delays
Eli Lilly's highly anticipated Alzheimer's drug has been held back for further review by regulators, the US pharmaceutical giant said Friday, in a blow for patients with the devastating brain disorder.
Read moreStock markets rise after US jobs report
US stock markets rose slightly Friday as investors digested a jobs report showing that hiring in the United States was higher than expected last month.
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'Horner Affair' casts shadow over Women's Day in Formula One
On a day when women should be centre stage in Formula One for all the right reasons, it is the fallout from the 'Horner Affair', which has seen a female Red Bull employee suspended, which continues to garner the headlines.
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Guardiola is best manager of my lifetime, says Liverpool's Klopp
Jurgen Klopp on Friday hailed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the best manager of his lifetime as he prepares his Liverpool team for what could be the final chapter in their captivating rivalry.
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US hiring beats expectations with solid showing in February
Hiring in the United States was robust in February although unemployment crept up, government data showed Friday, a potentially encouraging sign for policymakers hoping to cool the economy without tipping it into a downturn.
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Care glad he didn't give up as 100th England rugby cap looms
Danny Care said he was proud of his resilience now he's on the cusp of becoming just the sixth England men's rugby player to win 100 Test caps.
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El Nino raises food security risk in southern Africa: FAO
The El Nino weather phenomenon, coupled with widespread drought, is posing an increasing risk to food security in southern Africa, a UN agency warned Friday.
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German federal prosecutors to probe Tesla plant sabotage
German federal prosecutors said Friday they had taken over investigations into a suspected arson attack this week that caused a power outage and forced Tesla to halt production at its plant near Berlin.
Read moreEU Commission chief hopes Cyprus-Gaza aid route will open Sunday
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen expressed hope Friday that a humanitarian aid corridor from Cyprus to Gaza will open this weekend, amid fears of famine in the war-torn Palestinian territory.
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England defence coach Jones unfazed at facing native Ireland in Six Nations
England defence coach Felix Jones says he will have no qualms trying to stop his native Ireland's bid for a second straight Six Nations Grand Slam at Twickenham on Saturday.
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