Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Colombia reaches deal with J&J for 9 million vaccine doses
By Oliver Griffin and Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia has reached an agreement with Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical division Janssen to acquire 9 million doses of coronavirus vaccines,...
Dec 30, 2020
Brazil fails to secure syringes for COVID-19 vaccine jabs
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian syringe and needle makers warned on Wednesday the country's coronavirus vaccination program was at risk after the government set auction prices too low and failed to dra...
Dec 30, 2020
China reports 25 new COVID-19 cases vs 24 a day earlier
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China reported 25 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 30, up from 24 cases a day earlier, the national health authority said on Thursday. The National Health Commission said in a statement...
Dec 30, 2020
Rodgers: 3rd MVP would be meaningful, validate his play
By: Steve Megargee Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn't downplaying what a third MVP award would mean to him. Rodgers, who won the MVP in 2011 and 2014, is a top contender for this year's...
Dec 30, 2020
Star Vikings RB Cook absent after father’s death
By: Dave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS - Running back Dalvin Cook is not practicing with the Minnesota Vikings this week, due to the death of his father. Two people with knowledge of the situation, speaking We...
Dec 30, 2020
El Salvador greenlights AstraZeneca, Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine
SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) - The COVID-19 vaccine developed jointly by British drugmaker AstraZeneca and Oxford University was approved for use in El Salvador on Wednesday, according to a statement by the...
Dec 30, 2020
U.S. warships transit Taiwan Strait for second time this month
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Two U.S. warships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Thursday, the U.S. Navy said, the second such mission this month and coming almost two weeks after a Chinese aircraft...
Dec 30, 2020
U.S. slaps tariffs on French and German wines, aircraft parts amid EU dispute
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. trade officials on Wednesday said they were increasing tariffs on certain European Union products, including aircraft-related parts and wines from France and Germany, amid ...
Dec 30, 2020
In old Bangkok, a goddess resists a wave of gentrification
By Jorge Silva BANGKOK (Reuters) - Inside the shrine of Chao Mae Thap Thim in Bangkok, a figurine of the sea goddess Mazu sits in the centre of a gold-framed altar of deities in a room festooned with ...
Dec 30, 2020
Brazil's Braskem settles lawsuits over sinking city for $1.75 billion
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem SA said on Wednesday it reached a 9.1 billion reais ($1.75 billion) deal to settle lawsuits over cracks and sinking ground near its salt mi...
Dec 30, 2020
