Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Some U.S. states inch toward easing coronavirus curbs after Trump unveils guidelines
By Maria Caspani NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some U.S. states were expected on Friday to announce timetables for lifting restrictions aimed at blunting the coronavirus pandemic, a day after President Donald ...
Apr 17, 2020
World Bank chief says more trade will ease pandemic’s economic impact
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - World Bank President David Malpass said on Friday that countries need to allow more trade in order to recover from the economic downturn prompted by the coronavirus pandemic and...
Apr 17, 2020
Bolsonaro asks Justice Minister to consider reopening borders
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday that he spoke to Justice Minister Sergio Moro about reopening the country's borders, a measure he said he supported. Bolsonaro ad...
Apr 17, 2020
Poland, Hungary scolded for flouting ‘European values’ during pandemic
By Marcin Goclowski WARSAW (Reuters) - The European Union's (EU) legislature rebuked nationalist-ruled members Poland and Hungary on Friday for flouting "European values" by pressing ahead with an ele...
Apr 17, 2020
Governing bodies join forces to answer players’ cry for financial help
By Sudipto Ganguly MUMBAI (Reuters) - The tennis governing bodies have joined forces to support lower-level professionals who are struggling financially during the sport's shutdown due to the novel co...
Apr 17, 2020
In Ecuador pandemic, chronic illnesses are going untreated
By Yury Garcia GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (Reuters) - Ecuadoreans who suffer chronic illnesses such as cancer and kidney failure are struggling to get treatment amid the coronavirus pandemic as basic supplies...
Apr 17, 2020
NY Fed markets head says central bank will be transparent with new lending facilities
(Reuters) - Investors fled to safety as worries about the coronavirus outbreak increased, leading to heightened volatility and requiring the Federal Reserve to respond rapidly to stem losses from a "s...
Apr 17, 2020
Exclusive: Chinese-backed owners commit to UK HQ for Imagination Tech – source
LONDON (Reuters) - The Chinese-backed owners of Imagination Technologies told the British government on Friday the chip designer would remain headquartered in the United Kingdom, a source with knowled...
Apr 17, 2020
Michigan Governor Whitmer says aims to begin reopening state economy on May 1
DETROIT (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Friday she is hopeful the state can begin to reengage parts of the economy beginning on May 1. Whitmer made the remark in a webcast townh...
Apr 17, 2020
Africa needs more than $200 billion to respond to pandemic, U.N. chief says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged creditors to grant a debt standstill for all developing countries, not just the poorest, warning that many face...
Apr 17, 2020
