Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News
Ethiopia to begin ‘final phase’ of offensive in Tigray region, says PM
NAIROBI (Reuters) - The Ethiopian military will begin the "final phase" of an offensive in the rebellious northern Tigray region, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said in a statement on Thursday, hours after...
Nov 26, 2020
Australia to dismiss at least 10 soldiers over Afghan killings: ABC
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia has issued termination notices to at least 10 special forces soldiers after the release of a report that found credible evidence of unlawful killings in Afghanistan, the A...
Nov 26, 2020
Disney to layoff about 32,000 workers in first half of 2021
(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday it would layoff 32,000 workers, primarily at its theme parks, an increase from the 28,000 it announced in September as the company struggles with limited c...
Nov 26, 2020
Business rights or human rights? Swiss vote shines spotlight on companies
By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi ZURICH (Reuters) - A billboard of a runny-nosed, dour-faced girl framed by Glencore's sprawling zinc mine in Peru greets commuters at Zurich's main train station with an omin...
Nov 26, 2020
U.S. Supreme Court backs religious groups over New York virus curbs
By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court late on Wednesday backed Christian and Jewish houses of worship challenging New York state's latest restrictions in novel coronavirus h...
Nov 25, 2020
A life in colors: NYC celebrates Ruth Bader Ginsburg with East Village mural
By Aleksandra Michalska NEW YORK (Reuters) - A huge colorful portrait of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg now greets passersby over an East Village crosswalk in New York City. The th...
Nov 25, 2020
Mexico City seeks to ‘break the chain’ of coronavirus with rapid tests, QR codes
By Josue Gonzalez and Alberto Fajardo MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico City has launched a test-and-trace approach to containing the coronavirus, after a rise in hospitalizations that has raised fears o...
Nov 25, 2020
Mexico arrests alleged mastermind of massacre of Mormon women and children
By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico captured a gang leader accused of being the mastermind behind the massacre of nine women and children of U.S.-Mexican origin, authorities confirmed on We...
Nov 25, 2020
Biden considering former Obama national security adviser Donilon for CIA: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic President-elect Joe Biden is considering naming Tom Donilon, a veteran diplomat and national security adviser to former President Barack Obama, as director of the CIA...
Nov 25, 2020
Asian shares slip as investors pause for breath after massive rally
By Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Asian shares dipped slightly on Thursday as the hot run up in global markets took a breather, with investors switching their focus from vaccine hopes to disap...
Nov 25, 2020
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