Author Archives: Syndicated Content
S.Korea to extend curbs amid Omicron surge, serious COVID-19 cases
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said on Friday it will extend stricter social distancing rules for two weeks amid a persistent surge in serious coronavirus infections and concerns over t...
Dec 30, 2021
Olympics-Diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games is 'meaningless', says Coe
(Reuters) - World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said he takes human rights "very seriously" but that Britain's diplomatic boycott of next year's Beijing Winter Olympics is "meaningless". The Unite...
Dec 30, 2021
Sydney gears up for New Year's Eve celebrations despite record Omicron surge
By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - Sydney, the Australian city worst-affected by the Omicron wave, will press ahead with New Year's Eve celebrations on Friday, with authorities encouraging revellers to ...
Dec 30, 2021
Cricket-Australia's Head ruled out of Sydney Ashes test with COVID-19
(Reuters) - Australia batsman Travis Head will miss the fourth Ashes test against England in Sydney next week after testing positive for COVID-19, Cricket Australia said. Head would remain in Melbourn...
Dec 30, 2021
Cricket-Kirsten seeks England coaching role but only for test side
(Reuters) - Former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has said he would be interested in coaching England's beleaguered test side as long as the role does not involve coaching the limited over ...
Dec 30, 2021
Russell Wilson on future with Seahawks: ‘You never know’
(Reuters) - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been the subject of multiple trade scenario discussions by media and fans this season. And even though no movement for the quarterback has m...
Dec 30, 2021
Soccer-Man City defender Cancelo assaulted during robbery at home
(Reuters) - Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo said on Thursday he was assaulted during a robbery and posted a picture of himself on Instagram with a cut above his right eye. Cancelo did not mentio...
Dec 30, 2021
Stricken boat with over 100 Rohingya allowed to dock in Indonesia
By Hidayatullah Tahjuddin KRUENG GEUKUH, Indonesia (Reuters) - More than 100 Rohingya refugees who had been adrift on a sinking boat off the western coast of Indonesia were allowed to disembark early ...
Dec 30, 2021
76ers' Doc Rivers, Nuggets' Michael Malone in protocol
(Reuters) - Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers and Denver Nuggets bench boss Michael Malone entered the NBA's health and safety protocol on Thursday. Sixers guards Tyler Johnson and Myles Powell...
Dec 30, 2021
Wizards G Spencer Dinwiddie enters COVID-19 protocol
(Reuters) - The Washington Wizards placed guard Spencer Dinwiddie in the COVID-19 protocol hours before their Thursday night home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the bright side for Washingto...
Dec 30, 2021
