Bloomberg European stocks rise after trade and transport links between the UK and its neighbours looked set to resume and Brexit negotiators made a final push for a deal. The Stoxx 600 Index rises as France agreed to end a suspension that crippled Britain’s busiest port after a new virus variant sparked more severe lockdowns. The pound advanced as the …

NEW YORK / WAM The United Nations General Assembly has adopted by consensus a resolution proclaiming February 4 as “International Day for Human Fraternity.” The initiative was introduced by the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and as a result the international community will observe International Day for Human Fraternity annually beginning in 2021. Prior to the adoption …

Bloomberg Oil extended this week’s slump on fears that rising virus infections and a faster-spreading strain will inflict a new blow on fuel consumption. Futures are down more than 3% in New York. Many countries have suspended travel with the UK, where a new Covid-19 variant is forcing more than 16 million people to stay at home. A resurgence of …