Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Mali cleric says crisis can be resolved without president resigning
BAMAKO (Reuters) - The Muslim cleric seen as the driving force behind Mali's protest movement said the country's political crisis could be resolved without President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resigning, ...
Jul 30, 2020
MLB roundup: Dodgers cap sweep of Astros in 13th inning
Edwin Rios slugged a two-run homer leading off the top of the 13th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the host Houston Astros 4-2 Wednesday night to sweep a two-game interleague series. Rio...
Jul 30, 2020
Exclusive: As Japan weighs missile-defence options, Raytheon lobbies for Lockheed’s $300 million radar deal
By Tim Kelly and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. defence company Raytheon is lobbying Japanese lawmakers to replace Lockheed Martin Corp as the supplier of powerful radars as Tokyo reconside...
Jul 30, 2020
Thai finance ministry slashes 2020 GDP outlook to 8.5% contraction
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's finance ministry on Thursday slashed its 2020 economic forecast to a record 8.5% contraction in gross domestic product from the 2.8% growth it projected in January, due ...
Jul 30, 2020
ArcelorMittal South Africa falls deeper into half-year loss as steel demand falls
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd fell deeper into a half-year loss as demand for steel dropped due to the new coronavirus and output declined after operations wer...
Jul 30, 2020
UK working on possible change to Spain quarantine rules but not ready yet, minister says
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is working on possible ways to shorten the quarantine period imposed on people coming from Spain, which currently stands at 14 days, but will not be changing the guidelines ...
Jul 30, 2020
Belarus suspects Russian mercenaries preparing acts of terrorism: security official
MINSK (Reuters) - Belarus suspects a group of more than 30 Russian mercenaries it detained of planning "acts of terrorism" in the country, Belarusian Security Council State Secretary Andrey Raukov sai...
Jul 30, 2020
Saudi Arabia may cut September crude oil prices to Asia: survey
By Shu Zhang SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may cut its September official selling price (OSP) for crude sold in Asia, tracking falling Middle East benchmarks and weak refining ma...
Jul 30, 2020
Australia's AMP hit by class action over insurance advice
(Reuters) - Wealth manager AMP Ltd said on Thursday it had been served with a class action over advice provided in relation to certain life and other insurance products, the second lawsuit in as many ...
Jul 30, 2020
Australia to get U.S.-funded military fuel reserve as relations with China cool
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia is to set up a U.S.-funded military fuel reserve in the city of Darwin, authorities said on Thursday, a show of stronger co-operation between the allies who ...
Jul 30, 2020
