Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Evers Optimistic Schools Will Reopen Safely And On Time
MADISON, WI (WRN) – Governor Tony Evers believes K-12 schools in Wisconsin can open safely - if state residents do what they can to stay clear of COVID-19. "Whether you have your own children or...
Jul 15, 2020
German retailers set for worst downturn since World War Two
BERLIN (Reuters) - German non-food retailers will see sales drop by around 22% this year if there is no second wave of coronavirus infections, putting the sector on track for its worst downturn since ...
Jul 15, 2020
South Korean city seeks pre-arrival coronavirus tests for U.S. soldiers
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean city that is home to the largest U.S. overseas military base has asked for coronavirus tests on American soldiers before they arrive, amid concerns ove...
Jul 15, 2020
Coronavirus cost jobs at a third of small firms open in May: global Facebook survey
(Reuters) - One small firm in three around the world was obliged to cut jobs to stay open through the coronavirus pandemic in May, a survey showed on Wednesday, underlining how hard the outbreak has s...
Jul 15, 2020
Thousands of Catalans return to lockdown as Spain fights new virus clusters
MADRID (Reuters) - Some 160,000 people in the Spanish region of Catalonia returned to confinement on Wednesday as authorities scrambled to control a fresh surge of coronavirus infections in the area, ...
Jul 15, 2020
Some gold, bauxite mines in Venezuelan Amazon run by criminal gangs – U.N.
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - Some gold, diamond and bauxite mines in the Venezuelan Amazon are largely controlled by criminal gangs who exploit, beat and even kill workers, a United Nations...
Jul 15, 2020
As city encroaches on Nairobi park, wild animals freedom to roam is under threat
By Katharine Houreld NAIROBI (Reuters) - Rhinos, lions, buffalo and leopards range against the background of a city skyline in the Nairobi National Park, Africa's only game reserve within a capital ci...
Jul 15, 2020
Chinese mutual fund industry sees jump in new funds and inflows
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's mutual fund industry saw another massive jump in new products and subscriptions in June, suggesting the swift rally in mainland stocks has room to run further. Some 73 new...
Jul 15, 2020
Azeri police arrest demonstrators who broke into the parliament
BAKU (Reuters) - Baton-wielding riot police arrested dozens of people who broke into Azerbaijan's parliament on Wednesday after marching through the capital Baku to show solidarity with the army follo...
Jul 15, 2020
Handelsbanken, SEB top forecasts as Nordic banks weather pandemic
By Colm Fulton STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Quarterly profits at Handelsbanken and SEB fell less than expected as the Swedish banks coped with the economic hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, although SEB saw a ...
Jul 15, 2020
