Author Archives: Syndicated Content
'Emperor' Sassou seeks to extend long rule in Congo Republic
By Hereward Holland BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) - Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso looks set to prolong his decades-long rule in an election on Sunday in which he has pledged to revive the flag...
Thomson Reuters Mar 19, 2021
Once called crazy, Indonesian eco-warrior turns arid hills green
By Heru Asprihanto WONOGIRI, Indonesia (Reuters) - Once considered crazy by fellow villagers, Indonesian eco-warrior Sadiman has turned barren hills green after 24 years of effort, making water resour...
Thomson Reuters Mar 19, 2021
Swedish EV charging company Charge Amps raises $15 million
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish maker of electric vehicle charging solutions, Charge Amps, said on Friday it had raised 130 million crowns ($15.3 million) in a funding round led by Swedbank Robur, ahead...
Thomson Reuters Mar 19, 2021
Hungary to start reopening after inoculating quarter of its people: PM
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hospitals in Hungary are coping with a record wave of infections and there is light at the end of the tunnel in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic but the country cannot y...
Thomson Reuters Mar 19, 2021
BOJ tankan to show manufacturers' first-quarter mood improved: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's big manufacturers mood likely improved in the three months to March from the previous quarter and they see a further recovery ahead thanks to solid external demand and corona...
Thomson Reuters Mar 19, 2021
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes China's Xizang region – EMSC
(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the eastern part of the Xizang region in southwest China on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a de...
Thomson Reuters Mar 19, 2021
Italy's IRBM President says dealing of AstraZenca vaccine has not been 'serene'
ROME (Reuters) - The way the public and institutions have dealt with the AstraZeneca vaccine has not been "serene", the president of Italian biotech firm IRBM, which is cooperating with the Anglo-Swed...
Thomson Reuters Mar 19, 2021
Austin on mission to deepen India-US ties, urged to raise Russia deal
By Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was urged by a senior U.S senator to convey Washington's opposition to India's proposed purchase of Russian air defence systems ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 19, 2021
Analysis: Twenty years on, EU turns cold on Mercosur trade deal
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) - As the European Union looks forward to a fresh start with the United States under a new president, it is riddled with doubts over another transatlantic relati...
Thomson Reuters Mar 19, 2021
Singapore says makes biggest cannabis seizure in 14 years
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's anti-narcotics agency has made its biggest seizure of cannabis in 14 years after conducting a series of raids this week in the city-state, which has some of the world...
Thomson Reuters Mar 19, 2021
