German biotechnology company Evotec SE said on Monday that progress had been made within its strategic partnership with US pharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb. Evotec said it has received a $25 million payment to progress further research. A first…
Germany’s Evotec gets $25 million under Bristol Myers Squibb tie-up
German biotechnology company Evotec SE said on Monday that progress had been made within its strategic partnership with US pharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb. Evotec said it has received a $25 million payment to progress further research. A first…
Preliminary full-year revenue up for South Korea’s LG Electronics
Annual revenue rose for South Korea’s LG Electronics Ltd in preliminary figures released on Monday. The company reported preliminary operating profit of 3.5 trillion won ($2.65 billion) for the year, compared with the 3.6 trillion won of the previous y…
France’s Casino set to be taken over by consortium after EU gives OK
French retail company Casino said on Monday that the European Commission has authorized a consortium led by Daniel Kretinsky to take control of the group as part of a financial restructuring. The consortium is composed of EP Equity Investment III, Fima…
German farmers’ group says government is ‘robbing’ them of future
The head of the German Farmers’ Association has once again called on the German government to withdraw the planned subsidy cuts for agriculture at the start of a week of protests. “They are robbing agriculture of its future viability. Above all, we are…
Questions raised as Boro international is to be sent home
News fresh out of the Senegal camp has indicated that Middlesbrough goalkeeper Seny Dieng could be returning home early from the African Cup of Nations. The tournament is not due to start until the January 13th, but Senegal based Twitter site 13footbal…
Taliban bomb kills five Pakistani cops guarding polio vaccinators
A roadside bomb planted by Taliban militants targeted a Pakistani security patrol on Monday, killing at least five police officers guarding health workers on a polio vaccination, officials said. The attack in the north-west of the country was the deadl…
Dorival Júnior appears set to become Brazil coach
Dorival Júnior appears set to become Brazil national team coach in succession of Fernando Diniz who lost the job last week over poor results. Júnior announced his departure from São Paulo on Sunday, saying in a club statement on X, formerly Twitter: “T…
Blinken meets Arab leaders in diplomatic push over Gaza war
By Simon Lewis ABU DHABI (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was holding more talks with Arab leaders on Monday as part of a diplomatic push to stop the war in Gaza spreading further. Blinken met Abu Dhabi’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Za…
Purses are more than just accessories when they’re filled with necessities. That’s why Maria Castro created Love Purse
CHICAGO — When the word purse is mentioned, some people may think about name brands. Others may think about fashion accessories. But for Chicago resident Maria Castro, purses mean love. Castro is the founder and CEO of Love Purse, a nonprofit born in …