Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Vienna, nearby provinces reinstating lockdown over Easter, minister says
VIENNA (Reuters) - Vienna and two nearby provinces are reinstating a lockdown with all-day restrictions on movement over Easter, shifting from the current nighttime curfew to ease pressure on hospital...
Mar 24, 2021
Transgender women facing homosexuality charges in Cameroon denied bail
DOUALA (Reuters) - Two transgender women facing charges of "attempted homosexuality" in Cameroon were denied bail on Wednesday after a judge adjourned their case and sent them back to jail, their lawy...
Mar 24, 2021
Finland proposes home lockdown for Helsinki residents for first time during pandemic
HELSINKI (Reuters) - The Finnish government on Wednesday proposed locking down residents of five cities, including the capital Helsinki, and only allowing people to leave their homes for limited reaso...
Mar 24, 2021
Colombia's Celsia to invest $947 million in projects, including solar energy
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian power company Celsia will invest some 3.4 trillion pesos ($947 million) this year as it focuses on expanding its solar energy capacity, as well as in gas generation, among...
Mar 24, 2021
Merkel rejects calls for vote of confidence over handling of coronavirus pandemic
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday rejected demands by the opposition to ask parliament for a vote of confidence in her government over rising discontent with her handling...
Mar 24, 2021
Caribbean appeals to Biden to share vaccines with U.S. 'third border'
By Sarah Marsh and Linda Hutchinson-Jafar HAVANA (Reuters) - Several Caribbean island nations have issued a plea to the United States to share its stockpile of COVID-19 vaccines with the region as it ...
Mar 24, 2021
USDA dedicates $6 billion to help small, disadvantaged farmers hurt by pandemic
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it will dedicate at least $6 billion to expand financial assistance for farmers hurt by the pandemic, including small and socia...
Mar 24, 2021
Vikings maintain depth by re-signing RB Ameer Abdullah
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings re-signed running back Ameer Abdullah on Wednesday, maintaining their depth behind two-time Pro Bowl pick Dalvin Cook. Abdullah will return for a fourth season with...
Mar 24, 2021
USTR says Tai, Germany's Altmaier discuss aircraft dispute, excess metals capacity
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Wednesday discussed with German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier the two countries' "strong interest" in resolving a long-running U.S.-...
Mar 24, 2021
Biden's rescue pet returns to White House after more training for life as a first dog
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's rescue pet Major is back in Washington after an incident at the White House prompted a round of training to help acclimate him to life as a first dog....
Mar 24, 2021
