Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Ukraine president says Kyiv staying out of U.S. internal politics, elections
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that it was a matter of Ukraine's national security to stay out of U.S. internal politics, particularly its election. "#Ukrain...
Aug 08, 2020
Lebanese protesters storm ministry buildings as anger over Beirut blast grows
By Michael Georgy BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese protesters stormed government ministries in Beirut and trashed the offices of the Association of Lebanese Banks on Saturday as shots rang out in increasin...
Aug 08, 2020
U.S. sets record as coronavirus cases top 5 million
By Diane Craft (Reuters) - The United States set a record for coronavirus cases on Saturday, with more than 5 million people now infected, according to a Reuters tally, as the country's top infectious...
Aug 08, 2020
Trump says he is signing executive order for payroll tax holiday
(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he is signing an executive order providing a payroll tax holiday for Americans earning less than $100,000 a year. Speaking to reporters in Bedm...
Aug 08, 2020
MLS to resume season on August 12 in home cities amid COVID-19
(Reuters) - Major League Soccer will resume the regular season with clubs playing in their home cities starting from Aug. 12 following the end of the single-site tournament in Florida that was designe...
Aug 08, 2020
Belarus opposition member detained ahead of presidential election: campaign team
MINSK (Reuters) - Authorities in Belarus on Saturday detained Maria Kolesnikova, a prominent member of the opposition campaign challenging President Alexander Lukashenko in a presidential election, th...
Aug 08, 2020
London police say 'service was acceptable' after racism complaint over drugs search, smashed car window
LONDON (Reuters) - Police in London have defended smashing a man's car window and arresting him on suspicion of selling drugs only to find no drugs in his car, after the man complained of discrimation...
Aug 08, 2020
Kontaveit upsets top seed Martic to set up Ferro final in Palermo
(Reuters) - Estonia's Anett Kontaveit produced an aggressive display to stun top seed Petra Martic 6-2 6-4 on Saturday as she set up a title showdown at the Palermo Ladies Open with Fiona Ferro. Playi...
Aug 08, 2020
Havana back on lockdown as coronavirus rebounds
HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba placed Havana back on a strict lockdown on Saturday following a rebound in coronavirus cases, ordering restaurants, bars and pools once more to close, suspending public transpo...
Aug 08, 2020
LeBron, Giannis and Harden named MVP finalists
The NBA announced the finalists for six major awards on Saturday, including Most Valuable Player hopefuls Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and LeBron James. Antetokounmpo, who won the award last se...
Aug 08, 2020
