Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Reactions to new Ugandan anti-LGBTQ law
(Reuters) - Uganda has implemented one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, drawing widespread Western condemnation and outraging activists at home. Below is some reaction: LERATO, SOUTH AFRICAN F...
Thomson Reuters May 29, 2023
African economies debt outlook remains "cloudy" - World Bank economist
By Kopano Gumbi and Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The outlook for Africa's debt sustainability remains "cloudy" as low growth and high inflation challenge the stability of many economies acro...
Thomson Reuters May 29, 2023
Ukraine aide proposes post-war demilitarised zone in Russia
KYIV (Reuters) - A Ukrainian presidential aide said on Monday a demilitarised zone of 100-120 km (62-75 miles) should be established inside Russia along the border with Ukraine as part of a post-war s...
Thomson Reuters May 29, 2023
Tennis-Racist abuse of players is getting worse, says Stephens
By Karolos Grohmann PARIS (Reuters) - Racism behaviour directed at athletes is getting worse and even software designed to protect them from it has little impact, world number 30 Sloane Stephens said ...
Thomson Reuters May 29, 2023
Eighth person rescued from collapsed building in Iowa; fatalities unlikely
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) - Search and rescue teams working throughout the night rescued an eighth victim from an apartment building that collapsed in Davenport, Iowa, officials said on Monday. The c...
Thomson Reuters May 29, 2023
Turkey's Kilicdaroglu faces the heat after election loss to Erdogan
By Jonathan Spicer and Huseyin Hayatsever ANKARA (Reuters) - After failing to seize the moment to defeat President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey's elections, Kemal Kilicdaroglu faces questions about his le...
Thomson Reuters May 29, 2023
Italy's La Scala to open new season with Verdi classic
By Sara Rossi MILAN (Reuters) - Milan's La Scala theatre will kick off its 2023-24 season in December with Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Don Carlo" and plans to step up efforts to burnish i...
Thomson Reuters May 29, 2023
Ukrainian lawmakers back tax breaks for domestic drone producers
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament voted on Monday to exempt domestic drone producers from customs duties and value added tax, a senior lawmaker said, in a move intended to help a sector that Kyiv ...
Thomson Reuters May 29, 2023
Kenya and Russia to sign trade pact, President Ruto says
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya will sign a trade pact with Russia aimed at boosting cooperation between businesses, President William Ruto's office said on Monday, after hosting Russian Foreign Minister Se...
Thomson Reuters May 29, 2023
Analysis-Investors' hopes for Turkey's economic future ride on new cabinet picks
By Karin Strohecker and Libby George LONDON (Reuters) - The top policymaker picks of Turkey's re-elected president Tayyip Erdogan are taking centre stage as markets try to gauge whether he will change...
Thomson Reuters May 29, 2023
