Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Some U.S. states eye economic reopening; New Yorkers told to wear masks
By Bill Berkrot (Reuters) - As some U.S. states look to start reopening their coronavirus-battered economies amid protests from supporters of President Donald Trump anxious to get back to work, hardes...
Apr 18, 2020
Coronavirus handling shows Greece no longer “black sheep” of Europe: PM
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece is no longer the black sheep of Europe, having shown discipline and resilience in its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said. He also s...
Apr 18, 2020
U.S. says China should stop ‘bullying behaviour’ in South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The United States called on China on Saturday to stop "bullying behaviour" in the South China Sea and said it was concerned by reports of China's "provocative actions" aimed a...
Apr 18, 2020
Protecting yourself from COVID-19 related scams
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) -- In a recent interview head of the FBI’s Financial Crimes Section Steve Merrill was asked what should citizens look out for in these trying times. Merrill laid...
Apr 18, 2020
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill dies at 84: WSJ
(Reuters) - Paul O'Neill, former Treasury secretary of the United States and former chief executive of Alcoa Corp, died at age 84 on Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported. O'Neill had been under ...
Apr 18, 2020
Mercedes F1 boss Wolff takes a stake in Aston Martin
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff has taken a stake in British sportscar maker Aston Martin, whose executive chairman Lawrence Stroll runs the Racing Point F1 tea...
Apr 18, 2020
Croatia extends lockdown until May 4, begins to consider easing
ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia is extending its coronavirus lockdown for another 15 days, Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic said on Saturday, but added the government was looking at whether it was possibl...
Apr 18, 2020
Bogota’s poor, homeless get some help amid quarantine hardship
By Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA (Reuters) - Some of the neediest residents of Colombia's capital Bogota have started receiving food donations, while dozens living on the street were given a chance to show...
Apr 18, 2020
UAE announces $5,500 fine for spreading unauthorised coronavirus information
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates will fine people up to 20,000 dirhams ($5,500) if they share medical information about the coronavirus that contradicts official statements, state news agenc...
Apr 18, 2020
India toughens rules on investments from neighbours, seen aimed at China
By Aditya Kalra and Aftab Ahmed NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has stepped up scrutiny of investments from companies based in neighbouring countries, in what is widely seen as a move to stave off takeove...
Apr 18, 2020
