Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Renault to cut 400 jobs at its Slovenia unit
LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - French carmaker Renault plans to cut about 400 out of some 3,200 jobs at its Slovenian unit Revoz after the coronavirus epidemic hit demand for its products, Revoz said on Tuesda...
Thomson Reuters May 19, 2020
China protests support of U.S., others for Taiwan support at WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) - The Chinese envoy to the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday denounced support shown by the United States and other members to Taiwan during its annual ministerial assembly. ...
Thomson Reuters May 19, 2020
U.S. rejects WHO coronavirus resolution's language on abortion, IP
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States rejected language about reproductive healthcare and intellectual property rights in a World Health Organization resolution on the coronavirus ...
Thomson Reuters May 19, 2020
DR Congo police crackdown on sect killed 55 in 'bloodbath': Human Rights Watch
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo police killed at least 55 people in a crackdown on a separatist religious sect in April, more than double the toll reported by the interior ministry a...
Thomson Reuters May 19, 2020
EU executive to propose trillion euro recovery grants and loans
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will present a pandemic recovery plan next week that will exceed 1 trillion euros in a mix of grants and loans, Executive Vice Presiden...
Thomson Reuters May 19, 2020
Germany's builders prop up economy as it slides into recession
By Joseph Nasr BERLIN (Reuters) - As workers across Germany downed tools during the coronavirus crisis and the economy slipped into recession, Berlin-based K. Rogge Spezialbau kept its builders busy a...
Thomson Reuters May 19, 2020
Southwest and United airlines say ticket cancellations slowing, demand improving
(Reuters) - Two top U.S. airlines said on Tuesday ticket cancellations were slowing and demand was showing some signs of improvement, with Southwest Airlines Co recording more trip reservations than c...
Thomson Reuters May 19, 2020
Namibia lifts foot-and-mouth disease restrictions
WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Namibia has lifted restrictions that halted the trade and movement of cattle from Kabbe North Constituency in the north east of the country after an outbreak of foot and mouth dis...
Thomson Reuters May 19, 2020
World Bank has provided coronavirus aid to 100 countries: Malpass
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - World Bank Group President David Malpass said on Tuesday that the development lender has launched emergency coronavirus aid programs in 100 developing countries, with commitment...
Thomson Reuters May 19, 2020
Masked Ukrainian orchestra makes concert recording as lockdown eases
KIEV (Reuters) - The symphony orchestra of Ukrainian radio held its first concert recording for TV, radio and online platforms since coronavirus lockdown measures were partially eased in early May. Th...
Thomson Reuters May 19, 2020
