Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Saudi Arabia launches astronaut programme - state news agency
(Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has launched an astronaut programme, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday, with the first journey to space set for 2023 carrying the country's first female astronaut. (R...
Sep 22, 2022
Indonesia central bank raises rates by 50 bps to head off inflation risks
By Gayatri Suroyo and Stefanno Sulaiman JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's central bank increased interest rates by more than expected on Thursday as it sought to rein in inflation after the government r...
Sep 22, 2022
Five UK prisoners released by Russia arrive in Britain - BBC
LONDON (Reuters) - Five UK prisoners of war who were released by Russia as part of an exchange with Ukraine have arrived in Britain, non-profit organisation Presidium Network was reported as saying by...
Sep 22, 2022
Blast hits Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Melitopol on eve of referendums
(Reuters) - A blast hit a crowded market in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol on Thursday, Ukrainian and Russian-installed officials said, on the eve of referendums that could see four regi...
Sep 22, 2022
Soccer-Arrests made in England and Wales in 2021-22 highest in eight seasons
(Reuters) - A total of 2,198 football-related arrests were made in the 2021-22 season in England and Wales, the highest number since the 2013-14 season, a report by the Home Office said on Thursday. T...
Sep 22, 2022
Former Pakistan PM Khan apologises in contempt of court case - lawyer
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday tendered an apology in a contempt of court case, his defence lawyer said. The court has deferred the due indictment, said F...
Sep 22, 2022
With an eye on the U.S. ballot box, Democrats to push policing bills on Thursday
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats, accused by Republicans of being soft on crime, hope to burnish their crime-fighting credentials before the Nov. 8 midterm elections with a vote on ...
Sep 22, 2022
Florida's DeSantis traverses the U.S. as 2024 White House talk advances
By James Oliphant and Joseph Ax OLATHE, Kan. (Reuters) - Days after sending two planeloads of migrants to Martha's Vineyard, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis flew 1,000 miles (1,600 km) across the countr...
Sep 22, 2022
Ivory Coast snails seen as 'caviar' as deforestation curbs habitat
By Loucoumane Coulibaly AZAGUIE, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - As deforestation reduces the natural habitat of the giant African snail, entrepreneurs like Bernus Bleu are carving out a profitable niche mark...
Sep 22, 2022
Russia confirms 55 servicemen freed in prisoner swap with Ukraine
LONDON (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday that 55 of its servicemen had been returned to Russia in the largest prisoner exchange deal with Ukraine since the start of the war. In it...
Sep 22, 2022
