Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Ukrainian minister says Russia has lost about 2,800 servicemen in attacks
(Reuters) - Russian forces have lost about 2,800 servicemen and 80 tanks during their assault on Ukraine, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Malyar said on Friday. She added on her Facebook page that the R...
Thomson Reuters Feb 25, 2022
Sport-IOC urges federations to move or cancel events in Russia, Belarus
(Reuters) - International sports federations should either move or cancel sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday, a day after Ru...
Thomson Reuters Feb 25, 2022
Brazil's Vale expects Russia-Ukraine conflict to affect price of nickel, pellets
(Reuters) - Executives of miner Vale SA said on Friday that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to speculation in the price of nickel, and they expect the conflict to also influence the price of iron...
Thomson Reuters Feb 25, 2022
Venezuela blames U.S., NATO for Ukraine conflict
By Vivian Sequera CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela, a close ally of Russia, blamed NATO and the United States for the crisis in Ukraine, where Russian troops were advancing on the capital a little more t...
Thomson Reuters Feb 25, 2022
Foot Locker shares slump as Nike business dents 2022 forecasts
(Reuters) - Shares of Foot Locker Inc plunged more than 25% on Friday, touching their lowest level in nearly 1-1/2 years, after the footwear retailer issued dour sales and profit forecasts for 2022 on...
Thomson Reuters Feb 25, 2022
EU will accept all people fleeing the violence in Ukraine, Germany says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union will accept all people fleeing the violence caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday. "We need to do eve...
Thomson Reuters Feb 25, 2022
Winter storm grips U.S. Northeast with mix of heavy snow, freezing rain
(Reuters) - An intense winter storm will dump a mix of heavy snow and freezing rain on the U.S. Northeast on Friday, creating dangerous travel conditions while knocking out power to homes and business...
Thomson Reuters Feb 25, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson's U.S. Supreme Court nomination follows varied legal career
By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ketanji Brown Jackson, the federal appeals court judge who President Joe Biden is poised to nominate to become the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court...
Thomson Reuters Feb 25, 2022
U.S. investors flee to money market funds amid Ukraine crisis
(Reuters) - U.S. investors purchased money market funds and withdrew cash from higher risk equity funds in the week to Feb. 23, as a rush for safety dominated markets in the run up to Russia's invasio...
Thomson Reuters Feb 25, 2022
Soccer-New York City bid to repeat as MLS Cup champions
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - New York City FC will need to step up their play from last season if they hopes to repeat as MLS Cup champions, head coach Ronny Deila said ahead of the start o...
Thomson Reuters Feb 25, 2022
