Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Yemen’s Saudi-aligned government says Houthis attacked oil pipeline pumping station in Ma’rib: Saudi Press Agency
DUBAI (Reuters) - The oil ministry of the internationally-recognized, Saudi-aligned government in Yemen said on Sunday the Iran-aligned Houthi group had attacked an oil pipeline pumping station in the...
Apr 05, 2020
Morocco to release 5,654 prisoners amid coronavirus outbreak
RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pardoned 5,654 prisoners and ordered measures to protect inmates from the coronavirus outbreak, the justice ministry said on Sunday. The inmates were s...
Apr 05, 2020
Greece quarantines second camp after coronavirus case confirmed
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece has quarantined a second migrant facility this week after a 53-year-old man tested positive for coronavirus, the migration ministry said on Sunday. Tha Afghan man, who was fo...
Apr 05, 2020
UAE central bank takes new anti-coronavirus steps, bringing stimulus to $70 billion
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' central bank said on Sunday it had reduced banks' reserve requirements for demand deposits by 50% to support the country's economy during the COVID-19 pande...
Apr 05, 2020
Thailand reports 102 new coronavirus cases, three more deaths
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand reported 102 new coronavirus cases and three more deaths, the country's public health ministry said on Sunday. The latest numbers raised the total in the Southeast Asian n...
Apr 05, 2020
Australia optimistic over slowing virus spread, urges vigilance
By Lidia Kelly MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Several Australian health officials said on Sunday they were cautiously optimistic about the slowing spread of coronavirus in the country but warned social distanc...
Apr 04, 2020
Athletics: Lavillenie claims ‘international home containment’ title
PARIS (Reuters) - France's former Olympic pole vault champion Renaud Lavillenie has found a way to keep his competitive juices flowing during the coronavirus lockdown by staging an "international home...
Apr 04, 2020
Japan to boost Avigan drug stockpile as part of coronavirus stimulus
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering increasing the stockpile of Fujifilm Holding Corp's Avigan anti-flu drug during this fiscal year so it can be used to treat 2 million people, according to a plan...
Apr 04, 2020
United slashes New York-area flights due to coronavirus
By David Shepardson (Reuters) - United Airlines said late Saturday it will drastically reduce flights to two New York City airports amid the coronavirus outbreak. United said starting Sunday it will g...
Apr 04, 2020
Mexican health ministry registers 1,890 coronavirus cases, 79 deaths
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican health ministry on Saturday registered 1,890 cases of the novel coronavirus in the country, an increase of 202 cases from a day earlier. The number of deaths increa...
Apr 04, 2020
