Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Flag raisings and burnings in Taiwan as some mark China's national day
By Ann Wang TAINAN/TAIWAN STRAIT, Taiwan (Reuters) - Two small Taiwanese groups at far ends of the debate over relations with Beijing marked China's national day on Saturday with flag raisings and fla...
Thomson Reuters Oct 01, 2022
Soccer-Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt headlines Qatar exhibit during World Cup
(Reuters) - The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his famous "Hand of God" goal will be on display as part of an exhibit that will open ahead of this year's World Cup, the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympi...
Thomson Reuters Oct 01, 2022
Basketball-USA clinch record-extending 11th Women's World Cup title
(Reuters) -Defending champions USA beat China 83-61 to win a record-extending 11th Women's World Cup title in Sydney on Saturday. A'ja Wilson, who plays for the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, led tournament f...
Thomson Reuters Oct 01, 2022
Lebanon receives U.S. mediator proposals for maritime border with Israel -presidency
(Reuters) - Lebanese President Michel Aoun has received a letter from U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein regarding proposals for the demarcation of a maritime border with Israel, the presidency said on Satu...
Thomson Reuters Oct 01, 2022
MLB roundup: Mariners clinch first playoff bid since 2001
Pinch hitter Cal Raleigh hit a tiebreaking, walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners ended their 20-season playoff drought with a 2-1 victory against the visiting Oa...
Wordpress Admin User Oct 01, 2022
Under a cloud of belt-tightening, Paris Fashion Week struts on
By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) - Celebrities and international crowds have descended on the French capital, marking the fashion industry's sweeping return as it rides a post-pandemic spending frenz...
Thomson Reuters Oct 01, 2022
India defers tax levy on unblended, dirtier fuel amid rising prices
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has deferred the imposition of taxes on dirtier and unblended retail fuel at a time when it is trying to contain surging inflation, which is already above the central bank'...
Thomson Reuters Oct 01, 2022
Turkey rejects Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it rejects Russia's annexation of four regions in Ukraine, adding the decision is a "grave violation" of international law. Turkey, a NA...
Thomson Reuters Oct 01, 2022
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant director general detained by Russian patrol - Energoatom
(Corrects dateline to KYIV) KYIV (Reuters) - The director general of Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was detained by a Russian patrol, Energoatom, the state agency in charg...
Thomson Reuters Oct 01, 2022
Soccer-Guinea stripped off Cup of Nations hosting rights
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Guinea have been stripped of the right to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals and the bidding for the tournament is set to be reopened on Saturday, the Confederation of...
Thomson Reuters Oct 01, 2022
