Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Mnuchin says China’s TikTok under federal CFIUS review
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said on Wednesday social media app TikTok is under federal government review and a recommendation will be made to President Donald Trump on...
Jul 29, 2020
Gambia VP tests positive for coronavirus, president self-isolating
BANJUL (Reuters) - Gambia's Vice President Isatou Touray has tested positive for COVID-19, leading President Adama Barrow to enter self-isolation for the next two weeks, the presidency said on Wednesd...
Jul 29, 2020
Trump says he might accept Republican nomination from White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was still considering where to make his speech accepting the Republican presidential nomination, adding he might do it from the ...
Jul 29, 2020
China denies harboring 1MDB fugitive Jho Low
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - China on Wednesday denied protecting fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, being sought by global investigators over his role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal. Low, popular...
Jul 29, 2020
Top London law firm reveals retention gap for Black, minority ethnic lawyers
By Kirstin Ridley LONDON (Reuters) - Allen & Overy (A&O), one of Britain's top law firms, said on Wednesday Black lawyers left its London office almost two-and-a-half years before their white peers, a...
Jul 29, 2020
London expects only half of bankers back at their desks this year
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) - London's normally buzzing financial districts will still be a pale shadow by the end of the year, as banks plan for no more than half their staff, who have mostly worke...
Jul 29, 2020
Russia considers built-in breathalysers for cars to curb drink driving
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is considering fitting cars with devices that breathalyse drivers to clamp down on drink driving and is looking at ways to encourage manufacturers to install them in vehicles...
Jul 29, 2020
‘Last Supper’ artwork of feasting Netanyahu irks Israeli leader
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - A statue in a Tel Aviv square of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enjoying a "Last Supper" feast added new bite on Wednesday to mounting protests against his handling of ...
Jul 29, 2020
Toronto to move into next phase of reopening Friday: government
TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto will move into the third stage of its economic reopening on July 31, the Ontario provincial government announced on Wednesday, paving the way for the majority of businesses...
Jul 29, 2020
EU readies up to $53 million to boost collection of plasma to fight COVID-19
By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union has made available up to 45 million euros ($53 million) to increase the collection of plasma from COVID-19 survivors for the treatment of...
Jul 29, 2020
