Author Archives: Syndicated Content
China says carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait on way to S.China Sea
BEIJING (Reuters) - An aircraft carrier group led by China's newest carrier the Shandong has sailed through the Taiwan Strait on its way to drills in the South China Sea, China's navy said on Monday. ...
Dec 20, 2020
U.N. says Honduras' hurricane losses total $1.9 bln, far below government estimate
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Hurricanes Eta and Iota have caused about 45.7 billion lempiras ($1.9 billion) in damages and losses in Honduras, according to the United Nations economic commission for the re...
Dec 20, 2020
Lights! Models! Garbage! Taiwan designer turns waste into fashion
By Ann Wang TAIPEI (Reuters) - Inspiration for high fashion can come from strange places. For one Taiwanese designer, it's upcycling old wires and bolts from the power industry. Wang Li-ling, 36, scou...
Dec 20, 2020
Dollar climbs, sterling sinks as coronavirus lockdowns stoke haven demand
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar climbed against major peers on Monday with investors seeking its relative safety as many countries tightened COVID-19 lockdowns. Sterling GBP=D3 was the ...
Dec 20, 2020
China reports 23 new COVID-19 cases vs 23 a day earlier
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Mainland China recorded 23 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 20, the same number of cases from the previous day, said the country's health authority on Monday. The National Health Commis...
Dec 20, 2020
Box Office: 'Wonder Woman 1984' Sputters in China, Grosses $38.5 Million Overseas
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) - Diana Prince may be able to best Cheetah, but she's no match for a global pandemic. "Wonder Woman 1984" opened to a less than heroic $18.8 million in China o...
Dec 20, 2020
UK business morale jumps by most in over 4 years - Lloyds
LONDON (Reuters) - British business confidence recorded its biggest monthly improvement in more than four years this month, reflecting optimism that COVID-19 vaccines will lead to economic recovery in...
Dec 20, 2020
Lockheed Martin inks $4.4 billion deal to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne
By Mike Stone (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp said on Sunday that it has agreed acquire U.S. rocket engine manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc for $4.4 billion, including debt and net cash. ...
Dec 20, 2020
U.S. Congress agrees to expand payroll assistance to local news outlets
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional leaders said on Sunday that lawmakers agreed to expand payroll assistance to additional struggling local news outlets as part of a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bil...
Dec 20, 2020
Sosei, GSK agree to develop inflammatory bowel disease treatment
(Reuters) - Japan's Sosei Group Corp said late on Sunday it agreed with GlaxoSmithKline to collaborate on developing treatments for some digestive tract illnesses caused by immune disorders. Sosei and...
Dec 20, 2020
