Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Turkey's Erdogan says common interests with U.S. outweigh differences
ANKARA (Reuters) - The common interests of Turkey and the United States outweigh their differences and Ankara wants improved cooperation with Washington, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday stri...
Feb 20, 2021
Cuban anti-Communist anthem featuring Gente de Zona goes viral, sparks state fury
By Sarah Marsh and Rodrigo Gutierrez HAVANA (Reuters) - A group of Miami-based Cuban musicians including reggaeton duo Gente de Zona launched an impassioned anti-Communist anthem this week that has go...
Feb 20, 2021
Rockets hit Iraqi base hosting U.S. contractors, one Iraqi injured: security officials
TIKRIT, Iraq (Reuters) - Three rockets hit the Iraqi military air base of Balad north of Baghdad on Saturday, injuring one Iraqi contractor, Iraqi security officials said on Saturday. No group immedia...
Feb 20, 2021
A year into pandemic, Mexico's healthcare workers fight fatigue and stress
By Noe Torres MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - When the coronavirus pandemic reached Mexico a year ago, it kicked off a marathon of strenuous shifts for thousands of healthcare and funeral home workers in a co...
Feb 20, 2021
Canada's Trudeau to hold first meeting with U.S. President Biden on Tuesday
(Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Feb. 23, his office said in a statement on Saturday. The two leaders will meet virtual...
Feb 20, 2021
Sudan and Ethiopia trade accusations in border conflict
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan on Saturday accused Ethiopia of an "unforgivable insult" in its sharpest statement since a decades-old border dispute flared late last year. Clashes erupted between Sudanese...
Feb 20, 2021
Cypriots defy ban to protest again over corruption, coronavirus curbs
NICOSIA (Reuters) - Thousands of Cypriots protesting against coronavirus restrictions and corruption held a peaceful march on Saturday in defiance of a ban on gatherings. The event, held following a v...
Feb 20, 2021
Bitcoin and ethereum prices 'seem high,' says Musk
(Reuters) - Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday the price of bitcoin and ethereum seemed high, at a time when the cryptocurrencies have hit record highs, with bitcoin crossing the $1 trillion m...
Feb 20, 2021
Conservative African cardinal who clashed with pope leaves post
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from a top Vatican post of Cardinal Robert Sarah, a hero to many conservatives who often clashed with the pontiff ...
Feb 20, 2021
Alpine skiing: Shiffrin wraps up with most medals and a hunger for more
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (Reuters) - Mikaela Shiffrin wrapped up her Alpine ski world championships on Saturday with a fourth medal from four races and a hunger to go faster. The American was aiming f...
Feb 20, 2021
