Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Hong Kong facilities for storing dead bodies stretched as COVID deaths climb
By Farah Master HONG KONG (Reuters) - Facilities for storing dead bodies at hospitals and public mortuaries in Hong Kong are struggling to keep pace with a record number of COVID-19 infections and dea...
Thomson Reuters Feb 27, 2022
Shane Lowry: Honda Classic 'stolen from me' by downpour
Shane Lowry said the worst break he has experienced in golf cost him the Honda Classic title on Sunday. Lowry was tied for the lead at 9-under par when he reached the 18th tee box. Up ahead, Sepp Stra...
Thomson Reuters Feb 27, 2022
After decades in a spin, Sonic's break-out leaves Sega hoping for more
By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Sega Sammy Holdings Inc is hoping to ride the fast-moving coattails of Sonic the Hedgehog as the character enjoys a renaissance amid a global scramble for enter...
Thomson Reuters Feb 27, 2022
Exclusive-After much praised waste export ban, Australia under fire for shipping plastic trash as 'fuel'
By Joe Brock and Kanupriya Kapoor SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Australia will allow plastic trash to be shipped overseas and burned as fuel under a law introduced last year that banned the export of some pla...
Thomson Reuters Feb 27, 2022
Blasts heard in Ukraine's Kyiv, Kharkiv - Ukraine govt, military
(Reuters) - Blasts were heard in Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and in the major city of Kharkiv on Monday morning, Ukraine's State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection said. Kyiv h...
Thomson Reuters Feb 27, 2022
China welcomes investments from global integrated circuit companies
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will continue to welcome global integrated circuit companies to increase their investments, an Industry Ministry spokesperson said on Monday. China will also encourage global...
Thomson Reuters Feb 27, 2022
China willing to work with U.S. on Build Back Better World initiative
BEIJING (Reuters) - China is willing to work with the United States on the Build Back Better World initative first proposed by the G7 last year to provide the world with high-quality public goods, Chi...
Thomson Reuters Feb 27, 2022
Tennis-Svitolina to donate prize money to help Ukraine's military, relief efforts - Reuters News
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Elina Svitolina said she will donate her prize money from WTA tournaments to Ukraine's military and to help with humanitarian efforts following Russia's invasion of her country last...
Thomson Reuters Feb 27, 2022
Central banks seen enhancing liquidity after SWIFT ban - Credit Suisse strategist
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The banning of certain Russian banks from the SWIFT international payment system could push central banks to enhance liquidity to offset missed payments, a Credit Suisse strategis...
Thomson Reuters Feb 27, 2022
Some U.S. governors order state-run liquor stores to stop selling Russian vodka
By Rich McKay (Reuters) - The governors of a handful of U.S. states have ordered government-run liquor stores to stop selling Russian-made vodka and distilled spirits in solidarity with the Ukrainian ...
Thomson Reuters Feb 27, 2022
