Sister of Saudi crown prince tried in France over ‘beaten workman’
A sister of the crown prince of Saudi Arabia went on trial in a French court over the alleged beating of a workman who was carrying out repairs in her ultra-luxury Paris…
Lawmakers weigh in on Facebook’s new crypto
Rep. Warren Davidson, an Ohio Republican, and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, talk with Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli about Facebook Inc.'s plans for a new cryptocurrency called Libra.…
Several killed in heavy storms in northern Greece
Six people have been killed and dozens more have been injured after tornadoes and violent hailstorms hit the Halkidiki peninsula. The victims, including two children, were tourists visiting Greece.…
India: Free Transport for Delhi women
Delhi plans to make all publicly funded transport means free for women as a safety measure. The argument is that affordable transport will encourage more women to join the work force and…
U.S. opens trade probe over France’s plan for tax on tech giants
The U.S. will investigate a French plan to impose taxes on technology companies, a move that has been a prelude to new U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration. Sarah McGregor reports on…
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund backs away from fossil fuels
Coal and oil have long been sought-after investment targets, but that is changing. Norway is increasingly withdrawing its huge sovereign wealth fund from fossil fuels. But for finance, not climate protection.…
Bangladesh shocked by rise in sex crimes, child rape
Multiple incidents of ghastly sexual violence in recent months have raised serious concerns over the safety of women and children in Bangladesh. Experts blame "a culture of impunity" for the spike in…
Africa’s demographic dilemma
Africa's population is growing rapidly. The high birth rates present the continent with an enormous challenge. However, a study found that the number of children is declining as education, health, and jobs…
Luxembourg finance minister on AIIB meeting, Eurozone Growth, IMF, Fed
Luxembourg Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna discusses the goals of the AIIB meeting, growth in the Eurozone, the global manufacturing cycle, the next IMF chief and Fed policy. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak:…
South Korea, Japan to Meet on Dispute
Officials from Japan and South Korea are expected to hold the first talks later Friday over Tokyo’s decision to restrict vital tech exports. Tensions between the two countries haven’t been this bad…