Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Chileans head to polls to pick architects of new constitution
By Aislinn Laing and Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chileans began to vote on Saturday in a mega-election in which they will pick mayors, governors, councillors and critically, the 155 men and wo...
May 15, 2021
Zimbabwe court rules chief justice's tenure extension is invalid
By MacDonald Dzirutwe HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's High Court dealt a blow to President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday, ruling his decision to extend Chief Justice Luke Malaba's tenure by five years ...
May 15, 2021
Proxy advisor ISS recommends votes for Chevron CEO, directors
By Jennifer Hiller (Reuters) - Influential proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended shareholders back Chevron Corp Chief Executive Michael Wirth for reelection to the com...
May 15, 2021
Venezuela says eight soldiers captured in combat with Colombian groups
CARACAS (Reuters) -Eight Venezuelan soldiers have been captured during combat with "irregular Colombian armed groups" in the border state of Apure, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said on Saturday. ...
May 15, 2021
Former Italian PM Berlusconi slips out of hospital unseen
MILAN (Reuters) - Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has left Milan's San Raffaele hospital after a five-day stay, a spokesman for his Forza Italia (Go Italy!) party said on Saturday. Ber...
May 15, 2021
Unusual May FCS title game: South Dakota State vs Sam Houston
By Stephen Hawkin FRISCO, Texas - There are more twists to this FCS championship game than just being played in mid-May to wrap up a unique spring season. Top-seeded South Dakota State takes on No. 2 ...
May 15, 2021
Abbas gets his first phone call from Biden amid Israel-Gaza fighting
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas received an "important" phone call on Saturday from U.S. President Joe Biden, Abbas's spokesman said, the first call between the two...
May 15, 2021
Wild west: NHL wins leader Vegas wary of Minnesota matchup
By Dave Campbel The Vegas Golden Knights have set a new standard for the expansion team in professional sports, enjoying a remarkable amount of success over just four NHL seasons. They reached the Sta...
May 15, 2021
Lakers' LeBron James set to return vs. Pacers
The Los Angeles Lakers will have LeBron James back in the lineup for Saturday's pivotal road game against the Indiana Pacers, coach Frank Vogel said Saturday. James participated in the team's Friday p...
May 15, 2021
Golf-Bland wins British Masters in playoff to end 25-year wait
(Reuters) - Richard Bland won his first European Tour title at the 478th attempt after beating Guido Migliozzi in a playoff at the British Masters on Saturday. Bland, 48, and Migliozzi finished on 13 ...
May 15, 2021
