Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Ukraine's new PM says cooperation with IMF is his priority
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's new prime minister, Denys Shmygal, said on Tuesday that the launch of a new program of the International Monetary Fund is a priority of his government, which is committed to...
Mar 10, 2020
Democratic PAC to defend Biden with ad campaign in latest sign of party backing
By Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Priorities USA, a Democratic super PAC with the goal of defeating President Donald Trump, is preparing an advertising campaign to defend Joe Biden, the latest...
Mar 10, 2020
Bernie Sanders cancels Cleveland rally over coronavirus concerns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has canceled a rally set for Tuesday night in Cleveland over concerns about holding large public gatherings during the coro...
Mar 10, 2020
Coronavirus could hit PGA Tour's excellent health
By Steve Keating PONTE VEDRA, Fla (Reuters) - The PGA Tour is in excellent health, commissioner Jay Monahan said on Tuesday but the coronavirus epidemic is threatening to disrupt some of golf's bigges...
Mar 10, 2020
Horse racing: Illegal meds not a factor in horse deaths at Santa Anita: report
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Illegal medications did not play a part in the deaths of 23 racehorses at Santa Anita Park but 39% of the fatalities were on track surfaces affected by wet weat...
Mar 10, 2020
Robert Durst will testify at his murder trial, defense lawyer says
By Rachel Parsons LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ailing New York real estate scion Robert Durst will testify in his own defense at his trial over a two-decade-old murder, his lawyer said on Tuesday, calling ...
Mar 10, 2020
Cannabis ETFs inch higher after touching all-time lows
By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) - Exchange-traded funds that invest in cannabis stocks rebounded Tuesday, one day after a global equity rout dropped them to all-time lows. The $509 million ETFMG A...
Mar 10, 2020
Afghan President Ghani signs decree to release Taliban prisoners
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani signed a decree to facilitate the release of some Taliban prisoners in Afghan jails, a spokesman for his office said on Wednesday. "President Gha...
Mar 10, 2020
Brazil must stick to 'fiscal zeal' despite coronavirus outbreak: Economy Ministry official
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's government must maintain its "fiscal zeal" and not be sidetracked from its economic reform agenda by exogenous shocks like the coronavirus outbreak or plunge in world oil...
Mar 10, 2020
EU pledges 25 billion euros fund to tackle coronavirus crisis
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will set up an EU fund with a firepower of 25 billion euros ($28 billion) to tackle the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the head of the...
Mar 10, 2020
