Author Archives: Syndicated Content
After rival's "old school" charge, Laschet wants pioneering era for Germany
BERLIN (Reuters) - Armin Laschet, Germany's conservative chancellor candidate, called on Monday for a new "pioneering era" in Europe's largest economy after his Bavarian rival accused him of lacking t...
Apr 26, 2021
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine tech maker Vaccitech targets $613 million valuation in U.S. IPO
(Reuters) - Biotech startup Vaccitech, which co-invented the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc and Oxford University, said on Monday it was aiming for a valuation of up to $613 million in ...
Apr 26, 2021
Chad's new military rulers name prime minister, opposition cries foul
By Mahamat Ramadane N'DJAMENA (Reuters) - Chad's new military rulers named Albert Pahimi Padacke as prime minister of a transitional government on Monday a week after President Idriss Deby's battlefie...
Apr 26, 2021
Chinese regulators issue draft rules on privacy protection for app users
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A number of China's top regulators published draft guidelines on Monday dictating how apps must protect the privacy and personal information of users. The rules, drafted under the...
Apr 26, 2021
Thoma Bravo to acquire cyber security firm Proofpoint for $12.3 billion
(Reuters) - Private equity firm Thoma Bravo said on Monday it would buy cyber security firm Proofpoint Inc for about $12.3 billion. (Reporting by Eva Mathews in Bengaluru)
Apr 26, 2021
Nomura appoints ex-JP Morgan banker as Co-CEO of Americas holding firm
TOKYO (Reuters) - Nomura Holdings Inc said on Monday it will appoint Christopher Willcox as Co-CEO of the group's holding company for Americas as Japan's biggest brokerage and investment bank aims to ...
Apr 26, 2021
Ukrainian president upbeat on chances of Putin meeting and new ceasefire
By Natalia Zinets KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he was likely to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict in eastern Ukraine, adding that...
Apr 26, 2021
Olympics-France's Mazella ready for kitefoil lift-off at Paris Games
By Noemie Olive HYERES (Reuters) - Frenchman Axel Mazella has not yet officially secured a spot for the 2024 Olympics but he is still excited that kiteboarding will make its debut at the Paris Games. ...
Apr 26, 2021
EU sues AstraZeneca over delayed deliveries of COVID-19 vaccine
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Monday it had launched legal action against AstraZeneca for not respecting its contract for the supply of COVID-19 vaccines and for not having a "re...
Apr 26, 2021
In leaked recording, Iran's Zarif criticises Guards' influence in diplomacy
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's top diplomat complained in a leaked recording that the elite Revolutionary Guards had more influence in foreign affairs and the country's nuclear dossier than him, in remarks ...
Apr 26, 2021
