Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Russia is raising oil output as OPEC+ cuts ease: source
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian oil and gas condensate output increased to 9.8 million barrels per day (bpd) on Aug. 1-2 from 9.37 million bpd in July as the country eases production curbs under an OPEC+ d...
Aug 03, 2020
Scientists inspired by 'Star Wars' create artificial skin able to feel
By Joseph Campbell SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore researchers have developed "electronic skin" capable of recreating a sense of touch, an innovation they hope will allow people with prosthetic limbs ...
Aug 03, 2020
Wearing of masks made compulsory in much of French city of Nice
PARIS (Reuters) - People will have to wear masks outdoors in many of the major areas of the southern French city of Nice, Mayor Christian Estrosi said on Monday, including parts of the tourist spot of...
Aug 03, 2020
India's Wockhardt to make COVID-19 vaccines for UK
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian drugmaker Wockhardt Ltd will supply millions of doses of multiple COVID-19 vaccines to the United Kingdom, it said on Monday. The company has reserved manufacturing capaci...
Aug 03, 2020
Gymnastics: Abuse allegations deeply concerning, says New Zealand government
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's Sports Minister Grant Robertson has called allegations of psychological and physical abuse in gymnastics in the country "deeply concerning" and urged any athletes ...
Aug 03, 2020
SoftBank spent $3.8 billion on buybacks in July, August
By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp on Monday said it spent 398 billion yen ($3.8 billion) buying back 63.2 million shares between July 1 and Aug. 3, part of a repurchase programme tha...
Aug 03, 2020
Hong Kong reports 80 new coronavirus cases, slight drop from previous highs
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong reported 80 new coronavirus cases on Monday, dropping below 100 infections for the first time in 12 days, as a team of Chinese officials began preparations for widespre...
Aug 03, 2020
John Hume, Northern Irish Catholic leader and Nobel Peace laureate, dies at 83
BELFAST (Reuters) - John Hume, a Roman Catholic architect of Northern Ireland's Good Friday peace agreement who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending 30 years of sectarian violence, died on...
Aug 03, 2020
Zoom to shift to 'partner-only' model in China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Zoom Video Communications will shift to a partner-only model in mainland China from Aug. 23, the company said on Monday. Users in mainland China may continue to join Zoom meetings...
Aug 03, 2020
Norway's Hurtigruten halts cruises after COVID-19 outbreak
By Terje Solsvik OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten is halting all its so-called expedition cruises until further notice following an outbreak of COVID-19 on one of its vessels last we...
Aug 03, 2020
