Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Khalilzad sounds upbeat note on chances for intra-Afghan peace talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent prisoner releases and a relatively low level of violence may bode well for the start of peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, U.S. Special Representa...
Jun 01, 2020
Bird strike may have caused deadly Canadian Snowbirds jet crash, ministry says
OTTAWA (Reuters) - A preliminary investigation into the crash of a Canadian Snowbirds aerobatics team jet that killed one crew member and seriously injured another may have been caused by a bird strik...
Jun 01, 2020
Lithuania sings its thanks for quick virus containment
VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania celebrated its emergence from the coronavirus pandemic on Monday with a series of live musical performances across the country. More than 400 bands performed in parks, sq...
Jun 01, 2020
UK PM plans Brexit talks with EU's von der Leyen, warned to reach deal pre-autumn: FT
(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning to hold Brexit talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in June, with UK officials warning Johnson that an agreement w...
Jun 01, 2020
Former Chinese official extradited to U.S. on money laundering, fraud charges: DOJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former Chinese official and fugitive has been extradited from Sweden to Los Angeles to face charges of money laundering and immigration fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (...
Jun 01, 2020
China buys at least three cargoes U.S. soybeans for Oct or Nov shipment: traders
(Reuters) - Chinese state-owned firms bought at least three bulk shipments of U.S. soybeans on Monday, or at least 180,000 tonnes, for shipment in October or November from U.S. Pacific Northwest ports...
Jun 01, 2020
Polish president would lose in election second round: poll
WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish President Andrzej Duda would lose in a second round run-off against either of his main election challengers, according to a an SWPS University poll cited by Polish media, in ...
Jun 01, 2020
South African shoppers stock up on booze as sales resume
By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African shoppers filled trolleys with cases of beer and cider and bottles of whiskey and wine on Monday as the government eased the coronavirus lockdow...
Jun 01, 2020
With masks and thermometers Bilbao's Guggenheim welcomes back visitors
By Vincent West BILBAO, Spain (Reuters) - Two dozen visitors queued to get their temperatures taken at the entrance to Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum on Monday as it became the first of Spain's major cult...
Jun 01, 2020
Zimbabwe summons U.S. ambassador over comments on Floyd protests
HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe summoned the U.S. ambassador in Harare on Monday after a senior White House official said the country was among "foreign adversaries" using the unrest over the death of Geo...
Jun 01, 2020
