Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. urges immunity for Trump from rape accuser's lawsuit
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Friday said President Donald Trump should not be forced to defend against a defamation lawsuit by the author E. Jean Carroll, who accuse...
Jan 15, 2021
End of Merkel era begins as German CDU picks new party leader
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Christian Democrats elect a new chairman on Saturday, aiming to unite their conservative party behind a new leader who they hope can succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor wh...
Jan 15, 2021
Trump directs government to minimize procurement from China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In another action against China days before he leaves office, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday directed government departments to look at ways to minimize procurement of Ch...
Jan 15, 2021
Facebook blocks new events near key locations before U.S. inauguration
(Reuters) - Facebook Inc said in a blog post on Friday it was blocking the creation of any new Facebook events happening in close proximity to locations including the White House and the U.S. Capitol ...
Jan 15, 2021
Tunisian police clash with protesters in northern city of Seliana
TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the northern city of Siliana on Friday after a policeman beat a shepherd, witnesses said, in an incident that sparked anger, ...
Jan 15, 2021
Britain's Prince Harry happy despite royal split heartbreak, says confidant
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry is heartbroken over his split with the royal family but he and his wife Meghan are happy in their new lives in the United States, broadcaster and confidant to...
Jan 15, 2021
U.S. Treasury begins distributing $15 billion in payroll aid to airlines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday began distributing $15 billion in new payroll assistance to airlines approved by Congress under similar conditions to an earlier round of ...
Jan 15, 2021
U.S. equity options set new volume record -Trade Alert
By April Joyner NEW YORK (Reuters) - Trading volume in U.S. equity options hit a new record on Friday, according to data from options analytics provider Trade Alert. More than 49.5 million contracts t...
Jan 15, 2021
Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes Tatar Strait, Russia: EMSC
(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Tatar Strait in Russia, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Friday. The quake was at a depth of 585 km (363.5 miles), E...
Jan 15, 2021
Exclusive: Canada's Couche-Tard drops Carrefour takeover plan -source
By Pamela Barbaglia LONDON (Reuters) - Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard has dropped its bid to acquire European retailer Carrefour SA after its takeover proposal ran into stiff opposition from the Fr...
Jan 15, 2021
