Author Archives: Syndicated Content
France denies Russia's claims that it has mercenaries in Ukraine
PARIS (Reuters) - France denied on Thursday claims made earlier by Russia that there were French mercenaries in Ukraine, as it responded to a statement made earlier this week by Russia's defence minis...
Thomson Reuters Jan 18, 2024
Bayer leans against break-up to focus on management revamp for now -sources
By Ludwig Burger, Emma-Victoria Farr and Patricia Weiss (Reuters) - Bayer AG will likely hold off on presenting break-up plans at an investor update scheduled for early March as its CEO prefers to foc...
Thomson Reuters Jan 18, 2024
US bank profits shrink on higher deposit costs, one-time charges
(Reuters) - Several U.S. banks reported a plunge in fourth-quarter profits on Thursday, hurt by a drop in interest income and charges tied to replenishing a deposit insurance fund. Higher payouts on d...
Thomson Reuters Jan 18, 2024
US single-family housing starts plunge in December
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. single-family homebuilding dropped sharply in December after a string of strong gains, but new construction remains underpinned by a shortage of previously owned houses for...
Thomson Reuters Jan 18, 2024
Suez Canal diversions pile pressure on Egypt's distressed economy
By Patrick Werr CAIRO (Reuters) - A sharp downturn in revenue after sea attacks by Yemen's Houthis diverted away shipping away from the Suez Canal has struck a painful new blow to Egypt's already dete...
Thomson Reuters Jan 18, 2024
Wolves look to amp up intensity, rein in emotions vs. Grizzlies
The Minnesota Timberwolves will go for their fourth victory in a row when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves will play on short rest after holding on fo...
Thomson Reuters Jan 18, 2024
EU lawmakers stop short of seeking unconditional Gaza ceasefire
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament stopped short on Thursday of calling for an unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying this should happen only if hostages held in the besieged Pale...
Thomson Reuters Jan 18, 2024
Estonia tells its top Russian Orthodox clergyman to leave the country
(Reuters) - Estonia has told the head of its branch of the Russian Orthodox Church to leave the country, calling him a threat to national security, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Thursday...
Thomson Reuters Jan 18, 2024
Somalia rejects mediation efforts with Ethiopia over port deal
By Giulia Paravicini and Dawit Endeshaw NAIROBI (Reuters) - Somalia rejected any discussions with Ethiopia about Addis Ababa's agreement to lease a port in the breakaway region of Somaliland, as regio...
Thomson Reuters Jan 18, 2024
Hungary accuses EU of turning blind eye to Polish judicial reform row
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The European Union has chosen to ignore conflicts over judicial and media reform in Poland, an aide to the Hungarian prime minister said on Thursday, as he accused Brussels of hyp...
Thomson Reuters Jan 18, 2024
