Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Euro zone rebounds from recession but clouds gather
By Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Europe appears to have weathered a pandemic-induced recession better than many feared, a slew of indicators suggested on Tuesday, but prospects for a second wav...
Sep 22, 2020
Walmart to test drone delivery of COVID-19 test kits
(Reuters) - Walmart Inc said on Tuesday it would run a pilot project to deliver self-collection test kits for coronavirus through automated drones at customers' doorsteps. The U.S. retailer has partne...
Sep 22, 2020
At U.N., China's Xi says no intention to fight 'a Cold War or hot one' with any country
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that Beijing has "no intention to fight either a Cold War or a hot one with any country," as...
Sep 22, 2020
EU's executive offers Britain 'good faith' in Brexit talks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union will negotiate with Britain in good faith in Brexit talks, EU Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday, following a meeting of Europe ministers ...
Sep 22, 2020
O'Sullivan handed bye after opponent tests positive for COVID-19
LONDON (Reuters) - World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was handed a bye to the second round of the European Masters on Tuesday after Welsh opponent Daniel Wells tested positive for COVID-19. Wells was on...
Sep 22, 2020
U.S. imposes Venezuela-related sanctions on five individuals
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday imposed Venezuela-related sanctions on five individuals, according to the U.S. Treasury Department's website. The Treasury blacklisted Miguel Antoni...
Sep 22, 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro defends environmental record in speech to U.N.
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro rejected international criticism of his government's environmental policies in a pre-recorded speech to a remote session opening the United Natio...
Sep 22, 2020
UniCredit looks to sell German leasing, WealthCap businesses: sources
By Arno Schuetze and Valentina Za FRANKFURT (Reuters) - UniCredit is looking to sell its German leasing operations and a local real estate investment unit, two sources familiar with the matter said on...
Sep 22, 2020
U.S. House may delay Tuesday vote on government funding bill, as talks continue: Democratic aide
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives may delay the expected Tuesday afternoon vote on a bill to fund the government through Dec. 11, because discussions are continuing about its pr...
Sep 22, 2020
Dutch 'living coffin' aims to provide source for life after death
DELFT (Reuters) - A Dutch start-up has created a biodegradable "living coffin" made of a fungus, instead of wood, which it says can convert a decomposing human body into key nutrients for plants. The ...
Sep 22, 2020
