Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Asian shares pause recent rally, euro near 2-1/2-year high
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Asian shares retreated on Wednesday as investors cashed in on a recent rally, while the euro flirted with highs not seen in more than 2-1/2 years on as hopes of a gradual global e...
Dec 29, 2020
Gisin ends Shiffrin-Vlhova slalom stranglehold
(Reuters) - Michelle Gisin on Tuesday became the first Swiss woman in nearly 19 years to win a World Cup Alpine skiing slalom when she finished first under the floodlights in Semmering, Austria. The v...
Dec 29, 2020
Syrian air defenses thwart an 'Israeli aggression' in Damascus -SANA
CAIRO (Reuters) - Syrian air defenses thwarted an 'Israeli aggression' in Damascus atmosphere, Syria's state news agency SANA reported early on Wednesday citing its reporter. State TV also said Syrian...
Dec 29, 2020
Aeromexico concludes two union negotiations in bankruptcy proceedings
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Grupo Aeromexico has wound up discussions with two labor unions but remains in talks with two more, it said on Tuesday in an update on negotiations that are a requirement for t...
Dec 29, 2020
Brazil researcher expects CoronaVac efficacy among elderly on par with other adults
By Eduardo Simes SAO PAULO (Reuters) - A COVID-19 vaccine developed by China's Sinovac Biotech is likely to be as effective for the elderly as it is for other adults, a senior official at the Brazilia...
Dec 29, 2020
North Korea prepares for major party congress amid growing challenges
By Sangmi Cha SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chaired a politburo meeting on preparations for a rare Congress that is expected to set new economic and political goals as the country ...
Dec 29, 2020
Mnuchin says U.S. stimulus payments to begin arriving as early as Tuesday evening
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday that $600 stimulus checks could begin arriving in people's bank accounts as soon as this evening. Mnuchin tweeted that pay...
Dec 29, 2020
UK PM Johnson approves placing more of the country in tier 4 virus restrictions -The Times
(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has approved placing further swathes of the country into tier 4 restrictions as the government becomes increasingly alarmed by the speed at which a new...
Dec 29, 2020
Regeneron says its COVID-19 antibody therapy showed promise in hospitalized patients
(Reuters) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Tuesday initial data from an ongoing study of its experimental antibody cocktail for use in some hospitalized COVID-19 patients show the therapy was s...
Dec 29, 2020
UK-EU Brexit bill resolves 'vexed' European question -Johnson
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will be able to trade with its European neighbours and keep control of its laws and destiny, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will say on Wednesday before lawmakers vote on the ...
Dec 29, 2020
