Author Archives: Syndicated Content
At least five dead in Ivory Coast election clashes, say officials
By Aaron Ross and Ange Aboa ABIDJAN (Reuters) - At least five people died and many others were wounded in election day clashes in opposition strongholds in Ivory Coast, officials said on Sunday. The c...
Thomson Reuters Nov 01, 2020
Britain starts accelerated review for AstraZeneca's potential COVID-19 vaccine
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - AstraZeneca Plc said on Sunday Britain's health regulator had started an accelerated review of its potential coronavirus vaccine. "We confirm the MHRA's (Medicines and He...
Thomson Reuters Nov 01, 2020
Iran registers 7,719 new coronavirus cases, 434 deaths in one day: TV
DUBAI (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Iran increased by 7,719 to 620,491, Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state TV on Sunday. The death toll rose by 434 to 35...
Thomson Reuters Nov 01, 2020
Factbox: Key legal battles shape upcoming U.S. presidential election
By Jan Wolfe and Makini Brice WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge in Texas will hold a hearing on Monday on whether Houston officials illegally allowed drive-through voting and must toss more than ...
Thomson Reuters Nov 01, 2020
Explainer: Red mirage, blue mirage - Beware of early U.S. election wins
By Chris Kahn and Jason Lange (Reuters) - Imagine that the polls have closed in Florida, counties are beginning to report early vote counts, and it looks like former Vice President Joe Biden is way ah...
Thomson Reuters Nov 01, 2020
Analysis: Bidencare or Trumpcare? Health plans will affect the U.S. economy differently
By Ann Saphir (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden wants to expand the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama's signature healthcare legislation, and then name it after himself...
Thomson Reuters Nov 01, 2020
Thousands of Thai royalists put on show of force for king
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Juarawee Kittisilpa BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thousands of yellow-shirted Thai royalists staged their biggest show of support for the monarchy so far on Sunday in the face of mont...
Thomson Reuters Nov 01, 2020
Over 2.5 million Slovaks take part on first day of nationwide COVID-19 testing
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Nearly half of Slovakia's entire population took COVID-19 swabs on Saturday, the first day of two-day nationwide testing the government hopes will help reverse a fast rise in infect...
Thomson Reuters Nov 01, 2020
Israel starts human trials of COVID-19 vaccine as schools slowly reopen
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel began human trials on Sunday for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate which, if successful, could be ready for the general public by the end of next summer. Eighty volunteers wi...
Thomson Reuters Nov 01, 2020
South Korea expands mask requirements as COVID-19 cases grow
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said on Sunday it will expand its mandatory mask policy to spas, wedding halls and other places as part of new social distancing rules aimed at preparing for a prolonged ...
Thomson Reuters Nov 01, 2020
