Author Archives: Syndicated Content
China could restrict bank tie-ups with fintech platforms, official suggests
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's former finance minister Lou Jiwei suggested that China could restrict the number of banks a single fintech platform can partner with, to prevent any platform from gaining t...
Dec 19, 2020
Republicans, Democrats reach agreement clearing way for virus relief vote: WSJ
(Reuters) - Senate Democrats and Republicans have reached an agreement clearing way for virus relief votes, the Wall Street Journal reported https://www.wsj.com/articles/mcconnell-calls-on-congress-to...
Dec 19, 2020
Nepal Cabinet recommends dissolution of parliament: state TV
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal's Cabinet recommended dissolving parliament in an emergency meeting on Sunday, the state broadcaster and other media reported. It was not immediately clear what triggered t...
Dec 19, 2020
Mewis named U.S. Soccer's female player of the year
(Reuters) - Manchester City midfielder Sam Mewis was named U.S. Soccer's female player of the year on Saturday. The 28-year-old, who helped the United States capture the World Cup in France last year,...
Dec 19, 2020
Thailand holds provincial elections in test of democracy
By Matthew Tostevin and Panarat Thepgumpanat NONTHABURI, Thailand (Reuters) - Thais voted nationwide on Sunday in provincial elections that mark the first test of democracy since a general election la...
Dec 19, 2020
Sailing: Light winds play havoc with America's Cup racing
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Light winds played havoc with the final day of competitive sailing before the America's Cup challenger series starts on Jan. 15, with the first race on Sunday between defenders ...
Dec 19, 2020
Powerful cyclone leaves trail of destruction in parts of Fiji
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A powerful cyclone that tore through Fiji late last week has caused havoc in some areas and left people without shelter and fresh water, Fiji Red Cross said on Sunday. The death ...
Dec 19, 2020
Moderna says CDC panel recommends its COVID-19 vaccine for adults
(Reuters) - Moderna Inc said on Saturday the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to recommend the use of the company's COVID-19 v...
Dec 19, 2020
Netherlands ban flights from UK after detecting new coronavirus strain
(Reuters) - Netherlands will ban flights carrying passengers from the United Kingdom from Sunday as Britain detected a new coronavirus strain. A travel ban will remain in place until Jan. 1, the gover...
Dec 19, 2020
AP Exclusive: MLB payrolls drop nearly $2.5B in pandemic
By: Ronald Blum NEW YORK - Major League Baseball payrolls plunged to $1.75 billion during the pandemic-shortened season from $4.22 billion, and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers led with $...
Dec 19, 2020
