Author Archives: Syndicated Content
China says it will respond to planned Taiwan, U.S. defense talks
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday it would make a "necessary response" to a planned military dialogue between the United States and Chinese-claimed Taiwan, saying it firmly opposed th...
Jan 06, 2021
Criticism mounts of India's 'abrupt' approval of local vaccine
By Sachin Ravikumar BENGALURU (Reuters) - Criticism of India's approval of a local COVID-19 vaccine without proof of its efficacy grew on Wednesday after news that a regulatory panel approved the shot...
Jan 06, 2021
European stocks rise as possible 'blue sweep' in Georgia lifts U.S. stimulus hopes
(Reuters) - European stocks rose on Wednesday, with economically sensitive sectors such as energy and banks leading the gains, as investors braced for a Democratic win in crucial U.S. Senate run-off e...
Jan 06, 2021
AstraZeneca applies for emergency use for vaccine in Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) - Pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has applied to health regulators for emergency use authorization (EUA) of its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philppines, the food and drugs agency chief sai...
Jan 06, 2021
GM delivered 2.9 million vehicles in China in 2020, down 6.2% y/y
BEIJING (Reuters) - General Motors Co's vehicle sales in China fell 6.2% in 2020, as the U.S. automaker suffered a prolonged sales slowdown in the world's biggest auto market. GM, China's second bigge...
Jan 06, 2021
Michelin plans to scrap up to 2,300 jobs over three years, no layoffs
PARIS (Reuters) - French tyre maker Michelin said on Wednesday it would cut its workforce by up to 2,300 jobs over three years as part of a new simplification and competitiveness plan in France. "The ...
Jan 06, 2021
Tennis-Arab trailblazer Jabeur aims for titles and top 10 in 2021
(Reuters) - Ons Jabeur made huge gains to climb to career-best rankings last year, but the Tunisian trailblazer is fed up with only reaching quarter-finals and wants to win titles in 2021 to secure a ...
Jan 06, 2021
Nurse first in Netherlands to get COVID-19 vaccination
VEGHEL, Netherlands (Reuters) - A Dutch nurse on Wednesday became the first person in the Netherlands to receive a COVID-19 shot as one of Europe's last vaccination programmes for the new coronavirus ...
Jan 06, 2021
South Korea delegation heads to Iran to seek release of seized tanker -Yonhap
By Sangmi Cha SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean delegation is heading to Iran on Wednesday to seek the release of a chemicals tanker and its 20-member crew seized in Gulf waters by Iranian forces, Yonh...
Jan 06, 2021
NBA roundup: Bulls rally past Blazers
Coby White led seven players in double figures with 21 points as the visiting Chicago Bulls, despite using just nine players, used superior depth to overtake the Portland Trail Blazers 111-108 on Tues...
Jan 06, 2021
