News Headlines - 01 February 2016
▽Zika-linked condition: Rio Olympics 'to go ahead' despite virus - BBC News
There is no chance that the Rio Olympics will be cancelled because of a Zika virus outbreak, Brazil has said.
▽Toyota to stop Japan production for one week due to steel shortage | Reuters
Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Monday it would halt production at all car assembly plants in Japan from Feb. 8 to Feb. 13 due to a steel shortage following an explosion at a steel plant of one of its affiliates.
▽France calls on US to lift Cuban embargo - BuenosAiresHerald.com
France called on the US to lift the economic embargo against Cuba during a historic state visit yesterday by the Caribbean island’s president aimed at boosting economic relations between Havana and Paris.
▽UK scientists given green light to ‘edit’ genes in human embryos - FT.com
A proposal to use new technology to edit the genes of the youngest of human embryos — the first such experiment outside China — has been approved by the UK regulator. Success would not only illuminate the mysteries of human reproduction but also help researchers develop treatments for infertility.
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