Author Archives: Syndicated Content
World Bank chief says will keep 'intense' focus on addressing climate change
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - World Bank President David Malpass said on Friday that he was keeping an "intense" focus on the bank's efforts to address climate change and was embracing the U....
Oct 07, 2022
Kevin Spacey accuser testifies at sex abuse trial about 'alarming' encounter
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anthony Rapp, who has accused Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey of making an unwanted sexual advance in 1986 when Rapp was 14, testified on Friday at a civil trial that he felt lik...
Oct 07, 2022
Goldman Sachs appoints Cristina Estrada as Brazil investment banking co-head
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs has appointed Cristina Estrada, current COO of Latin America Financing Group, as co-head of investment banking in Brazil, according to an internal memo seen by Reut...
Oct 07, 2022
Nike suspends relationship with Hockey Canada amid sex assault allegations
(Reuters) - Nike Inc has decided to suspend its relationship with Hockey Canada as the national governing body faces increased scrutiny over its handling of sexual assault allegations, the world's lar...
Oct 07, 2022
U.S. Postal Service wants 4.2% stamp price hike to 63 cents
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said Friday it wants to raise the price of first-class mail stamps by 4.2% to 63 cents to account for inflationary costs. USPS filed notice of the...
Oct 07, 2022
France urges its nationals to leave Iran
PARIS (Reuters) - France urged its nationals on Friday to leave Iran as soon as possible, saying they were exposed to the risk of arbitrary detentions. "Any French visitor, including dual nationals, i...
Oct 07, 2022
Two injured in Wednesday fire at Marathon Garyville, Louisiana, refinery
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Two employees were injured in a fire on Wednesday at Marathon Petroleum Corp's Garyville, Louisiana, refinery, according to a company spokesperson. Marathon spokesperson Jamal Khei...
Oct 07, 2022
IMF board approves $1.3 billion in emergency funding for Ukraine -sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Friday approved Ukraine's request for $1.3 billion in additional emergency funding to help the country sustain its economy a...
Oct 07, 2022
Lula leading Bolsonaro in second round of Brazil election, poll shows
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Leftist Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is leading right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, with 49% of voter support against the incumbent's 44%, ahead of...
Oct 07, 2022
Vatican reminds North Korea that pope ready to visit if invited
By Philip Pullella ROME (Reuters) - The Vatican on Friday reminded North Korea, whose recent firing of missiles has heightened tensions in Asia, that Pope Francis is eager to visit the country to help...
Oct 07, 2022
