Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Spitting at politicians infringes constitution, German minister says
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's economy minister said on Monday that opponents of coronavirus curbs who insulted and spat at Health Minister Jens Spahn had infringed the constitution. A video posted on T...
Thomson Reuters Aug 31, 2020
European shares open stronger on oil gains, China optimism
(Reuters) - European shares opened higher on Monday as heavyweight oil and gas players were supported by higher crude prices, while positive service sector data from China also brewed optimism over an...
Thomson Reuters Aug 31, 2020
How does Abenomics stack up? Reuters asked the experts
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to step down on Friday because of worsening health will formally put an end to his "Abenomics" strategy, which tried to revive the world...
Thomson Reuters Aug 31, 2020
Mitsubishi Motors says former chairman Osamu Masuko has died
TOKYO (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp's former chairman, Osamu Masuko, died from "cardiac insufficiency" on Aug. 27, the Japanese automaker said in a statement on Monday. He was 71. Masuko, a veter...
Thomson Reuters Aug 31, 2020
Germany calls on Russia to do more to clarify Navalny case
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Monday said Europe would not follow the U.S. "America First" policy of President Donald Trump and kept up pressure on Russia to do more to c...
Thomson Reuters Aug 31, 2020
Padres acquire veteran C Castro from Angels
The San Diego Padres acquired veteran catcher Jason Castro from the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon in an attempt to fortify a position that had been lacking in offense. Castro, 33, is hitting ...
Thomson Reuters Aug 31, 2020
Paris to make free COVID tests available in the capital
PARIS (Reuters) - The Paris local municipality said on Monday that it would look to make free COVID-19 testing available in all of the capital's 20 districts (arrondissements), as authorities battle a...
Thomson Reuters Aug 31, 2020
Girl, 3, survives wild skyride caught in tail of giant kite
(Reuters) - A three-year-old girl entangled in the tail of a giant kite survived a terrifying ride after being swept more than 100 feet (30 metres) into the air during a kite festival in Taiwan, video...
Thomson Reuters Aug 31, 2020
Israel's Elbit Systems wins U.S. Army contract worth up to $79 million
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israeli defence company Elbit Systems said on Monday its U.S. subsidiary won a contract to supply the U.S. Army with gunner hand stations, commander hand stations and circuit card...
Thomson Reuters Aug 31, 2020
French government to be vigilant over Veolia's engagements on jobs: minister
PARIS (Reuters) - The French state will be vigilant over engagements that water and waste firm Veolia makes regarding keeping jobs and key activities in France as part of its offer to buy Engie's stak...
Thomson Reuters Aug 31, 2020
