Author Archives: Syndicated Content
New York City police chief blames protesters for 'worst rioting' in years
By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Police Commissioner Dermot Shea testified on Monday that his officers had been attacked with bricks, knives, trash cans and bottles during recent protes...
Jun 22, 2020
WHO marks increase in infections among young in U.S.
GENEVA (Reuters) - There has been an increase in coronavirus cases in a number of U.S. states, with more among young people, the World Health Organization's Mike Ryan said on Monday. "What is clear is...
Jun 22, 2020
U.S. Justice Dept probing discovery of noose in garage of NASCAR driver
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors and civil rights investigators have launched a review into the discovery of a noose found in the garage of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace to determine whether t...
Jun 22, 2020
Religious events helping to spread coronavirus, WHO says
GENEVA (Reuters) - Many countries that have been successful in tackling the novel coronavirus are seeing an increase in cases due to religious events and other vulnerable settings like expatriate gath...
Jun 22, 2020
WHO says it will issue guidance on air travel in coming days
GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization will issue further guidance on air travel in coming days as countries open up from their coronavirus lockdowns, the WHO's Mike Ryan said on Monday. "It...
Jun 22, 2020
Mexican central bank seen cutting rates 50 basis points: Reuters poll
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's central bank will likely cut its key interest rate again later this week to alleviate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy, while inflation remains co...
Jun 22, 2020
FIFA and EA Sports launch eChallenger series in Asia
(Reuters) - Real-life professional soccer players will team up with esport gamers and social media influencers to compete in a new four-nation eChallenger series for Asia, organisers EA Sports and FIF...
Jun 22, 2020
Mexico to offer $11 billion in auctions via Fed swap mechanism
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico will put up a total of $11 billion in two auctions via a swap mechanism agreed with the U.S. Federal Reserve earlier this year, Mexico's currency commission said on Mond...
Jun 22, 2020
South Africa to oppose Airlink's bid to halt SAA creditors meeting
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa plans to oppose an application by regional airline Airlink to put South African Airways (SAA) into provisional liquidation and prevent a meeting of SAA's creditor...
Jun 22, 2020
PGA Championship to go ahead without fans
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The PGA Championship will be held in August without spectators, the tour said on Monday, citing health and safety concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of golf's four majors,...
Jun 22, 2020
