Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. CDC reports 44,183 coronavirus cases, 544 deaths
(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday reported 44,183 cases of coronavirus, an increase of 10,779 cases from its previous count, and said the death toll had ...
Mar 24, 2020
Russia sends ship with military ambulances toward Syria after virus outbreak
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A cargo ship operated by the Russian Navy transited Turkey's Bosphorus strait en route to Syria on Tuesday loaded with ambulances, a Reuters reporter saw. Syria reported its first...
Mar 24, 2020
Coronavirus to bring deep U.S. capital return letdowns
By Sinad Carew (Reuters) - U.S. investors will likely see sharp declines in capital returns this year as companies look to conserve cash during the coronavirus crisis, according to S&P Dow Jones Indic...
Mar 24, 2020
Shutdowns stoke debate over what's an 'essential industry'
By John Chalmers BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Shortly after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the closure of non-essential retailers on Monday to curb the spread of coronavirus, the parent company ...
Mar 24, 2020
Hit by war and oil blockade, Libya prepares for pandemic
MISRATA, Libya (Reuters) - Both the warring factions in Libya have imposed lockdowns to guard against the coronavirus but fighting is still going on, compounding difficulties the country faces in prep...
Mar 24, 2020
Philips warns protectionism could derail critical medical supplies
By Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Broad powers over U.S. factories brought in by President Donald Trump could fuel protectionism and jeopardize the supply of critical medical equipment to fight ...
Mar 24, 2020
Trump is prepared to use emergency act if needed, says VP Pence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is prepared to use the Defense Production Act but industry has been stepping forward, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Fox News on Tuesday. He also ...
Mar 24, 2020
How the U.S. could intervene to weaken its surging dollar
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) - A blistering dollar rally has revived speculation that the U.S. may rein in its currency if the buck goes much higher. The dollar has jumped about 7% in the l...
Mar 24, 2020
Belgian home nurse battles on multiple fronts as coronavirus spreads
By Marine Strauss BRUSSELS (Reuters) - After visiting about 20 chronically ill patients in a day, Hajar Atila, a Belgian home nurse, leaves her clothes in her garage and takes a shower before stepping...
Mar 24, 2020
UK audit watchdog gives virus-hit companies breathing space
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's listed companies should not press ahead with a requirement to tender out their audit work in the current market, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) said on Tuesday. Com...
Mar 24, 2020
