Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Modi's ministers choose 'Made in India' vaccine over AstraZeneca
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Government ministers and officials were following Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead by opting on Tuesday for an Indian-made COVID-19 vaccine approved without late-stage efficacy ...
Mar 03, 2021
U.S. working with allies on COVID-19 vaccine strategy in Asia to counter China: FT
(Reuters) - The United States is working with allies Japan, India and Australia on a plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines in Asia to counter the influence of China, the Financial Times newspaper repor...
Mar 03, 2021
Samsung considering four sites in U.S. for $17 billion chip plant: documents
By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is considering two sites in Arizona and another site in New York in addition to Austin, Texas, for a new $17 billion chip plant, according to ...
Mar 03, 2021
Germany seeks to extend AstraZeneca jabs to over 65s soon
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's vaccine regulator should recommend within days that AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines can be given to people older than 65 as evidence mounts of their efficacy, Health Mini...
Mar 03, 2021
Rockets land at Iraqi air base hosting U.S., coalition forces: security sources
(Reuters) - Several rockets landed on Wednesday at Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base that hosts United States, coalition and Iraqi forces, two security sources said. No casualties have been reported so far,...
Mar 03, 2021
Australia building world's first platypus sanctuary
By Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian conservationists on Wednesday unveiled plans to build the world's first refuge for the platypus, to promote breeding and rehabilitation as the duck-billed...
Mar 03, 2021
China fines group-buying platforms owned by Meituan, Pinduoduo over improper pricing
By Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China fined on Wednesday five community group-buying platforms owned and backed by the likes of Meituan, Pinduoduo, Tencent Holdings, Alibaba Group and...
Mar 03, 2021
Michigan to loosen coronavirus curbs, allow larger gatherings
(Reuters) - The U.S. state of Michigan on Tuesday announced a loosening of its coronavirus restrictions, allowing larger gatherings and easing limits on capacity for restaurants and other businesses. ...
Mar 03, 2021
Houston to retire Harden's No. 13 jersey, says owner
(Reuters) - The Houston Rockets will retire the No. 13 jersey of former guard James Harden in honor of his eight successful seasons with the franchise, owner Tilman Fertitta has said. Harden was named...
Mar 03, 2021
Shiffrin says should not have to choose between 'morals' and job to compete at Games
(Reuters) - Olympic champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin has said she should not have to choose between her "morals" and her "job" amid calls for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Human rig...
Mar 03, 2021
