Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Brazil government's pick for next Petrobras CEO withdraws, sources say
By Rodrigo Viga Gaier and Gabriel Araujo RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Energy consultant Adriano Pires has backed out of the Brazilian government's nomination for him to take the helm at Petrobras, two so...
Thomson Reuters Apr 04, 2022
U.S. to build case for Russia war crimes in ICC or other venue -Sullivan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will consult allies to ensure Russia and President Vladimir Putin pay the price for war crimes being committed in Ukraine, national security adviser Jak...
Thomson Reuters Apr 04, 2022
NEWSMAKER-Unheralded Costa Rican economist's unlikely path to presidency
By Diego Or SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Rodrigo Chaves was an unheralded economist in his native Costa Rica until a series of personal setbacks propelled him into a brief, ill-fated spell in government, then...
Thomson Reuters Apr 04, 2022
Golf-Morikawa to play Augusta his way at this year's Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - British Open champion Collin Morikawa plans to take a new approach into his third Masters appearance this week and will stick to what he knows best rather than try to re-shape...
Thomson Reuters Apr 04, 2022
Britain to privatise broadcaster Channel 4
LONDON (Reuters) - The British government will sell Channel 4, the publicly-owned but commercially funded broadcaster founded nearly 40 years ago as an edgy alternative to the BBC and ITV, the company...
Thomson Reuters Apr 04, 2022
Russia likely to deploy thousands of soldiers to Eastern Ukraine, White House says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia is ramping up its campaign against eastern Ukraine, with probable plans to "deploy tens of thousands of soldiers" to that region, the White House said on Monday, as it wo...
Thomson Reuters Apr 04, 2022
U.S. SEC chair previews path forward on crypto trading scrutiny, investor protection
By Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Gary Gensler, the head of the U.S. securities regulator, said on Monday the agency is weighing how it could extend investor protections afforded to users of e...
Thomson Reuters Apr 04, 2022
Explainer-How could Russia's Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine?
By Jacqueline Thomsen and Mike Scarcella (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday called for the prosecution of Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes over the discovery in Bucha, Ukrai...
Thomson Reuters Apr 04, 2022
Mercedes-Benz puts 5,600 workers on vacation in Brazil due to chips shortage
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz Group will put more than five thousand workers on collective vacation in two plants in Brazil due to the shortage of semiconductor chips, the company said on Monday...
Thomson Reuters Apr 04, 2022
Golf-Australian Smith ready to get creative in bid for Masters title
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Cameron Smith, who this week will try to become only the second Australian to win the Masters, said on Monday his biggest weapon at Augusta National will be how comfortable he...
Thomson Reuters Apr 04, 2022
