Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Post-Brexit Britain's global ambitions start with investment at home, says PM
By William James LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's push to reinvent its role on the world stage after Brexit must begin with strengthening the union between its home nations, Prime Minister Boris Johnson s...
Mar 14, 2021
Netherlands halts use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine -government
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands will suspend the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine until at least March 29 as a precaution, the Dutch government said on Sunday. The move, which follows a sim...
Mar 14, 2021
U.S. seeks to reinvigorate diplomatic effort alongside U.N. in Yemen: State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States plans to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts, alongside the United Nations and others, to end the war in Yemen, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told U. N. Specia...
Mar 14, 2021
Bitcoin falls 1.8% to $60,077.32
(Reuters) - Bitcoin dropped 1.78% to $60,077.32 on Sunday, losing $1,087.87 from its previous close. Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, is down 2.8% from the year's high of $6...
Mar 14, 2021
Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi drone launched at Khamis Mushait
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi group towards the southern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait, state...
Mar 14, 2021
Stripe says raised $600 million in funding round at a $95 billion valuation
(Reuters) - Payment processing firm Stripe said on Sunday its valuation hit $95 billion after it raised $600 million in a new funding round. That makes Stripe the most valuable private company Silicon...
Mar 14, 2021
Warburg Pincus acquires stake in Edelman Financial Engines
By David French (Reuters) - Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Edelman Financial Engines, valuing the U.S. investment advisory services provider at $7.3 billi...
Mar 14, 2021
Saints QB Drew Brees retires
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced his retirement on Sunday. The 42-year-old Brees is the NFL's all-time leader with 80,358 career passing yards and 7,142 completions. His 571 touchdo...
Mar 14, 2021
Islanders captain Anders Lee placed on long-term IR
The New York Islanders placed captain Anders Lee on long-term injured reserve, the team announced Sunday. The move is retroactive to last Thursday. Players on long-term injured reserve must miss a min...
Mar 14, 2021
Bolivia ex-president Anez appears before judge accused of fomenting coup
By Daniel Ramos and Monica Machicao LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivia's former president Jeanine Anez on Sunday appeared via videolink for a first hearing before a judge over accusations she helped foment a ...
Mar 14, 2021
