Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Afghanistan to release 10,000 prisoners to slow spread of coronavirus
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan will release at least 10,000 prisoners above the age of 55 in an attempt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, officials said on Thursday. "The president has issued a...
Mar 26, 2020
WHO chief urges G20 to boost production of protective gear against virus
GENEVA (Reuters) - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) told the Group of 20 wealthy nations on Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating at an exponential rate" and urged the...
Mar 26, 2020
Britain will pay self-employed people 80% of average monthly profit
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's finance minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that self-employed people will receive a taxable grant of 80% of their average monthly profits as part of the government's co...
Mar 26, 2020
Italy coronavirus deaths rise by 662 in a day, lifting total death toll to 8,165
ROME (Reuters) - The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has grown by 662 to 8,165, the Civil Protection Agency said on Thursday. However, there appeared to be an error in the agency's...
Mar 26, 2020
MLB draft reportedly moved back to July
Major League Baseball plans to delay its annual draft at least one month to July. ESPN reported the draft is likely to be shortened with bonuses deferred due to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus...
Mar 26, 2020
Exclusive: Cirque du Soleil explores options including bankruptcy - sources
By Mike Spector and Jessica DiNapoli (Reuters) - Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is exploring debt restructuring options that include a potential bankruptcy filing, after it was forced to cancel ...
Mar 26, 2020
Nursing home deaths make up a third of Spanish coronavirus toll: local radio
MADRID (Reuters) - A total of 1,307 elderly residents of Spanish nursing homes have died from coronavirus, roughly a third of the country's total death toll, radio network Cadena Ser said on Thursday ...
Mar 26, 2020
Lives or the economy? Argentina's Fernandez says growth comes second amid virus spread
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said on Thursday that saving lives would take precedence over protecting the economy from the impact of coronavirus, which is likely to p...
Mar 26, 2020
How many Americans have coronavirus? New Reuters poll might offer a hint
By Maurice Tamman NEW YORK (Reuters) - The official count of coronavirus infections in the United States sits at about 70,000 cases, but a chronic shortage of tests means only a fraction of the people...
Mar 26, 2020
Federal Reserve gives small banks more time to file March financial statements
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve announced Thursday it was giving small U.S. banks another month to file financial statements due at the end of March. The regulator said in a statement that ...
Mar 26, 2020
