Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. House ethics panel says it has launched probe into Gaetz allegations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives Ethics Committee said on Friday it had launched an investigation into allegations against Republican congressman Matt Gaetz, who faces a federa...
Apr 09, 2021
United States issues guidelines to encourage more interaction with Taiwan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Friday it had issued new guidelines that will enable U.S. officials to meet more freely with officials from Taiwan. "These new guidelines liber...
Apr 09, 2021
French COVID-19 intensive care numbers resume upward trend
PARIS (Reuters) - The number of people in intensive care units (ICU) with COVID-19 in France increased by 52 to 5,757 on Friday, a nearly five-month high, after dipping on Thursday, health ministry da...
Apr 09, 2021
Buxton buzz: Twins excited by budding star’s powerful start
By Dave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS - Since selecting Byron Buxton with the second overall pick in the 2012 draft, the Minnesota Twins have waited patiently for their center fielder to perform at his superst...
Apr 09, 2021
Johnson adds 2 assistants with state ties to Minnesota staff
MINNEAPOLIS - New Minnesota men's basketball coach Ben Johnson has hired his first two assistants, both with ties to the state - including his former high school coach, Dave Thorson. The university an...
Apr 09, 2021
Exclusive: U.S. considering cash transfers to Central American countries to stem causes of migration
By Ted Hesson and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is considering a conditional cash transfer program to help address economic woes that lead many Central American migrants to ...
Apr 09, 2021
COVID-battered Malta to pay tourists who visit this summer
VALLETTA (Reuters) - Aiming to revive its tourism industry and get ahead of rival destinations, Malta plans to offer foreign visitors a handout of up to 200 euros ($238.10) each if they stay at least ...
Apr 09, 2021
'Top Gun' sequel delayed in summer movie setback for theaters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Paramount Pictures has pushed the release Tom Cruise movie "Top Gun: Maverick" to November from July, the studio said on Friday, a move that deprives theaters of what was expec...
Apr 09, 2021
Brazil's Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro ease restrictions despite record COVID deaths
By Eduardo Simes and Rodrigo Viga Gaier SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's Sao Paulo state and the city of Rio de Janeiro are easing restrictions on hospitality businesses and other activities, authoritie...
Apr 09, 2021
'How can we not be tense?' Turkey's coronavirus infections soar
By Daren Butler and Tuvan Gumrukcu ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - The red letters scrolling across the front of Fikret Oluk's bus say: "Stay Home Turkey". But the Istanbul driver said passengers are igno...
Apr 09, 2021
