Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Amid virus, Chinese ride-sharing cars install added layer of protection
BEIJING (Reuters) - As Wang Xiurong drives passengers around the Chinese capital amid the coronovirus outbreak, she has an added layer of protection: a plastic sheet separating her from her passengers...
Feb 27, 2020
Pakistan shuts schools, suspends Iran flights to curb coronavirus spread
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan on Thursday shut schools in several areas and suspended flights to and from Iran to try to stop the spread of new coronavirus, after reporting its first ...
Feb 27, 2020
South Korea launches 'drive-thru' coronavirus testing facilities as demand soars
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - From inside his car, a driver is checked for any fever or breathing difficulties by medical staff in protective clothing and goggles who lean in through the window at...
Feb 27, 2020
Moscow rounds up stray animals, kills rats over coronavirus fears
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow authorities are rounding up stray animals and exterminating rats as a precaution against the new coronavirus, actions that animal rights campaigners decried as cruel and scie...
Feb 27, 2020
Amid Delhi's blood-letting, a Hindu bride weds in a Muslim neighborhood
By Zeba Siddiqui and Aftab Ahmed NEW DELHI (Reuters) - As deadly clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups rocked parts of the Indian capital Delhi this week, the family of a young Hindu woman living in...
Feb 27, 2020
Barnier says EU will stick to Brexit political declaration
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier on Thursday noted Britain's negotiating mandate published earlier but, making clear sharp divergences ahead of talks starting next week, said t...
Feb 27, 2020
Factbox: Sports events hit by the coronavirus epidemic
(Reuters) - The following is a list of international sports events hit by the outbreak of the new coronavirus. ATHLETICS * The World Athletics Indoor Championships, scheduled for Nanjing from March 13...
Feb 27, 2020
Trademark delivering mock snub to Germany's Goethe wins court backing
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The phrase "Fack Ju Goehte", the title of a successful German film which refers to the country's most famous writer, does not seem to have offended Germans, Europe...
Feb 27, 2020
IKEA won't raise prices in India following import tax hike: executive
By Chandini Monnappa MUMBAI (Reuters) - Sweden's IKEA is not planning to increase prices in India in the short term, following India's move to raise import taxes on goods such as furniture, a company ...
Feb 27, 2020
Basketball: Bulgaria's China tour canceled due to coronavirus
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's national men's basketball team have canceled their summer tour of China following the coronavirus outbreak, their coach said on Thursday. "We had to play between six and n...
Feb 27, 2020
