Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Ukraine nuclear firm warns of radiation risk after power cut at occupied Chernobyl plant
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Radioactive substances could be released from Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant because it cannot cool spent nuclear fuel after its power connection was severed, Ukrain...
Thomson Reuters Mar 09, 2022
Adidas ousts Puma to kit Italy soccer team from 2023
BERLIN (Reuters) - Adidas has struck a sponsorship deal with the Italian national soccer team to kit out the European champions from next year, replacing arch rival Puma, the German sportswear group s...
Thomson Reuters Mar 09, 2022
Biden's political strategy on U.S. gas hikes? Blame it on Putin
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Jeff Mason and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With Republicans exploiting soaring gasoline prices to gain political ground ahead of this year's congressional elections, Pres...
Thomson Reuters Mar 09, 2022
Biden orders government to study digital dollar, other cryptocurrency risks
By Andrea Shalal and Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Wednesday requiring the government to assess the risks and benefits of creating a c...
Thomson Reuters Mar 09, 2022
In court, a former Goldman star recounts his lies and bribes in 1MDB deceit
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a U.S. court, former Goldman Sachs partner Tim Leissner has admitted to taking $60 million in kickbacks, lying to the bank about his corrupt deals, and twice forgi...
Thomson Reuters Mar 09, 2022
Union matchmakers a turn-off, say Chinese web users as birth rate debate heats up
By Brenda Goh and Albee Zhang SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Proposals for matchmaking committees within unions and a drive to encourage more graduate students to have babies triggered a frosty reception on soc...
Thomson Reuters Mar 09, 2022
Exodus draws Russian threat to nationalise foreign plants
(Reuters) - Coca-Cola and McDonald's are among the latest companies to halt sales in Russia where a senior member of the ruling party has warned that foreign firms which close down could see their ope...
Thomson Reuters Mar 09, 2022
Ukraine's president says no-fly zone is needed to avert humanitarian catastrophe
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday the international community would be responsible for a mass "humanitarian catastrophe" if it did not agree a no-fly ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 09, 2022
Contracts shield Asia's EV battery makers from nickel surge, for now
By Heekyong Yang and Norihiko Shirouzu SEOUL/BEIJING (Reuters) - Asian battery makers for electric vehicles are shielded from a big, immediate hit from surging nickel prices amid Russia's invasion of ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 09, 2022
Hong Kong races to build isolation facilities as COVID cases surge
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong is rushing to build facilities for COVID-19 patients, with Reuters drone footage showing construction work in full swing after a temporary bridge linking the southern C...
Thomson Reuters Mar 09, 2022
