Author Archives: Syndicated Content
France's Macron to address country on COVID-19 situation
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening, his office said, as a fast-spreading third wave of COVID-19 infections threatens...
Mar 31, 2021
NBA roundup: Magic shock Clippers with late rally
The Los Angeles Clippers led visiting Orlando by as many as 16 points and were up by seven with 2:39 to play, but the inspired Magic rallied for a 103-96 win Tuesday. The Magic, who traded away three ...
Mar 31, 2021
Record Asia equity fundraising seen slowing as 'hot money' eases
By Scott Murdoch HONG KONG (Reuters) - Equity fundraisings in Asia are expected to slow down in the near term after two straight record quarters as 'hot money' flows that had propped up new issuances ...
Mar 31, 2021
NHL roundup: Rangers top Caps with four-goal third period
Artemi Panarin posted a goal and two assists -- all in the third period -- as the New York Rangers rallied to defeat the visiting Washington Capitals 5-2 Tuesday night. The Capitals led 2-1 after two ...
Mar 31, 2021
Thai prosecutors indict five over blocking of queen's motorcade
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Five Thai activists were indicted on Wednesday on charges of attempted violence against the queen during a pro-democracy demonstration last year, when a royal motorcade encountered...
Mar 31, 2021
Mastercard, rivals 'ran cartel' on cards for the vulnerable, UK watchdog says
By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -Mastercard is among five companies which broke the law for cartel behaviour when offering pre-paid cards to vulnerable members of society, Britain's Payment Systems R...
Mar 31, 2021
Daimler says despite chip shortage, 2021 off to good start
LONDON (Reuters) - Daimler AG said on Wednesday that despite a global shortage of semiconductor chips, the German carmaker has got off to a good start in 2021 and still expects this to be a significan...
Mar 31, 2021
Heavy gunfire heard near presidency in Niger's capital
NIAMEY (Reuters) - Heavy gunfire was heard near Niger's presidency in the early hours of Wednesday, two days ahead of the swearing-in of president-elect Mohamed Bazoum, a Reuters reporter said. Heavy ...
Mar 31, 2021
Paris mayor calls for schools to be closed to rein in COVID-19
PARIS (Reuters) - Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Wednesday that schools should be closed to rein in the spread of the COVID-19 virus, speaking ahead of possible new restrictive measures to be announ...
Mar 31, 2021
Facebook to curb hate speech as Indian states go to polls
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Facebook Inc said it was taking steps to combat hate speech and misinformation in India as the world's biggest democracy started its months-long multi-phase elections in four big...
Mar 31, 2021
