Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Measles resurgent in Congo eight months after epidemic declared over
By Hereward Holland KINSHASA (Reuters) - A new measles outbreak has flared up in the Democratic Republic of Congo just eight months after authorities declared an end to the worst known outbreak in the...
Apr 02, 2021
Ecuador declares state of exception in eight provinces as COVID-19 infections spike
QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno has declared a 30-day state of exception in eight of the country's 24 provinces, which includes a curfew, due to a spike in coronavirus infections a...
Apr 02, 2021
UK crime agency considers investigating Lebanon corruption report, sources say
By John Irish and Samia Nakhoul PARIS/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Britain's organised crime agency is reviewing a report by a group of London-based lawyers which accuses Lebanon's central bank governor Riad Sa...
Apr 02, 2021
Diving: FINA to review Olympic qualification event in Tokyo over COVID-19 concerns
TOKYO (Reuters) - The international swimming federation (FINA) said on Friday it was reviewing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics diving qualification event scheduled for later this month in Tokyo after reports ...
Apr 02, 2021
Biden affirms U.S. 'unwavering support' for Ukraine in call: statement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday expressed the United States' strong support for Ukraine in a call with the country's president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the White House said. "Pr...
Apr 02, 2021
U.S. CDC: Vaccinated people can resume travel at 'low risk'
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said fully vaccinated people can safely travel at "low risk" after the agency had held off for ...
Apr 02, 2021
Opening Day: Snow, stars, fans and a virus postponement
By Ben Walker Miguel Cabrera took a trot, eventually, in the snow at Comerica Park. Mookie Betts started the champion Los Angeles Dodgers with a hit at Coors Field. And the Bleacher Creatures did thei...
Apr 02, 2021
LEADING OFF: Nats have 3 positives, no opener Friday
A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ SLOW STARTERS The Nationals and Mets are waiting until at least Saturday to start their season as Washington deals with a COVID-19 outbreak. Thr...
Apr 02, 2021
Netherlands halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60: ANP News
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands on Friday halted use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people under 60 following the death of a woman who had received a shot, national news agency ANP said...
Apr 02, 2021
Greece accuses Turkey of trying to provoke it with migrant boats
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece accused Turkey on Friday of trying to provoke it by attempting to push boats carrying migrants into Greek waters. Greece and Turkey disagree on a range of issues, including e...
Apr 02, 2021
