Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Abramovich puts Chelsea up for sale as clamour for sanctions grows
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Russian businessman Roman Abramovich said on Wednesday he would sell Chelsea Football Club, 19 years after buying the London side, and promised to donate money f...
Mar 02, 2022
U.S. imposing additional sanctions on Russia, Belarus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is imposing additional sanctions on Russia and Belarus in response to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the White House said on Wednesday. "The U...
Mar 02, 2022
Exclusive-Regulators prepare for possible closure of VTB in Europe - sources
By John O'Donnell and Tom Sims FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Regulators are preparing for a possible closure of the European arm of Russia's second-largest bank, VTB Bank, amid growing concerns about the impa...
Mar 02, 2022
Towns has 39 points as Wolves surge past Warriors 129-114
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Karl-Anthony Towns took this game over like the All-Star that he is. The Minnesota Timberwolves performed like the playoff team they're on track to be. Towns had 39 points and nine ...
Mar 02, 2022
EIB prepares 2 billion euro emergency support package for Ukraine
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Investment Bank will formalise on Friday a 2 billion euro support package for Ukraine, of which 700 million euros will be in immediate liquidity support and 1.3 billi...
Mar 02, 2022
Cuban women emerge from shadows to promote body art once seen as taboo
HAVANA (Reuters) - An eclectic group of Cuban women brandishing tattoos has emerged from the shadows on the insular, communist-run island, pushing the boundaries of a legal vacuum and leveraging the i...
Mar 02, 2022
Royal Bank of Canada lifts prime rate to 2.7% after central bank hike
By Nichola Saminather TORONTO (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Canada will increase its prime rate to 2.7% from 2.45%, Canada's biggest bank said on Wednesday, after the central bank raised its benchmark rat...
Mar 02, 2022
Tkachuk scores early, surging Flames top Wild again
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Matthew Tkachuk scored 72 seconds into the game and the streaking Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second consecutive victory over the Wild. Andrew M...
Mar 02, 2022
Nestle reopens factories, warehouses in central and west Ukraine
By Maytaal Angel LONDON (Reuters) - Nestle, the world's largest food group, said it has reopened its factories and warehouses in central and western Ukraine in a bid to ensure essential food and drink...
Mar 02, 2022
European chains Metro, SPAR still active in Ukraine, Russia
BERLIN (Reuters) - German wholesaler Metro and Dutch food retailer Spar International BV said on Wednesday they are still operating in Ukraine and Russia, keeping stores running either by reducing ope...
Mar 02, 2022
