Author Archives: Syndicated Content
New rules may be needed for payments in wake of Wirecard, BIS boss says
LONDON (Reuters) - More joined up rules may be needed across the payments sector after the collapse of Germany's Wirecard AG, Bank for International Settlements president Augustin Carstens said. Wirec...
Jun 30, 2020
Zynerba's cannabis-based drug for rare genetic disorder fails study
(Reuters) - Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Tuesday its experimental cannabinoid gel, Zygel, did not meet main and key secondary goals of a pivotal trial in patients with a neurological disorder c...
Jun 30, 2020
Madrid taxi drivers demand fleet limits amid weak demand
MADRID (Reuters) - Thousands of taxi drivers took to the streets of Madrid on Tuesday, honking their horns and clogging up the roads around city hall to demand a limit on the number of vehicles allowe...
Jun 30, 2020
BIS warns of market 'exuberance' over virus efforts
By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank for International Settlements has urged central banks to outline how they plan to reel in coronavirus support measures, but also warned that financial markets...
Jun 30, 2020
India's Modi extends free foodgrain program for poor battling coronavirus
MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian government will extend a free foodgrain distribution scheme for 800 million people amid the ongoing pandemic until the end of November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ...
Jun 30, 2020
UEFA says Champions League final tournament still on but 'we'll adapt if we have to'
PARIS (Reuters) - UEFA currently sees no need for a plan B for the Champions League final tournament due to be held in Lisbon, despite several suburbs of the Portuguese capital preparing to go back in...
Jun 30, 2020
Where COVID-19 is spreading fastest as U.S. cases rise 46% in past week
By Chris Canipe and Lisa Shumaker (Reuters) - The United States saw a 46% increase in new cases of COVID-19 in the week ended June 28 compared to the previous seven days, with 21 states reporting posi...
Jun 30, 2020
Coming soon to a 3D printer near you: Plant-based steaks
By Tova Cohen and Silke Koltrowitz TEL AVIV/ZURICH (Reuters) - Israeli start-up Redefine Meat plans to launch 3D printers to produce plant-based steaks mimicking real beef next year in a bid for a sli...
Jun 30, 2020
Sahel remains fragile despite battle gains against militants
NOUAKCHOTT (Reuters) - French and West African troops have made gains against Islamist groups in the Sahel but the situation remains fragile with persistent attacks by the militants, French and Burkin...
Jun 30, 2020
Slumping fleet sales weigh on U.S. auto market
By Nick Carey (Reuters) - Collapsing demand from rental car companies, corporations and government agencies has sapped U.S. auto sales during the coronavirus pandemic and a recovery will likely be slo...
Jun 30, 2020
