Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News
Trump, an eye on re-election, accuses Democrats of reopening U.S. states too slowly
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump accused Democrats on Monday of moving to reopen states from coronavirus lockdown measures too slowly for political advantage, without providing evidence t...
May 11, 2020
Wear face coverings, UK says, as lockdown easing mired in confusion
By Guy Faulconbridge and Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out a cautious plan to get Britain back to work, including advice wearing a homemade face coverin...
May 11, 2020
U.S. has no need to buy back debt, will take advantage of low interest rates: Mnuchin
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday he sees no need for the country to buy back debt and that he plans to borrow money long-term to lock in low interest rates,...
May 11, 2020
Chinese advisers call for talks on new trade deal with U.S.: Global Times
BEIJING (Reuters) - Hawkish voices have emerged in China seeking a reevaluation of its Phase 1 trade deal with the United States, with some advisers urging fresh talks, a state-controlled tabloid said...
May 11, 2020
Exclusive: Toyota to cut North American output by 29% through October – source
By Maki Shiraki TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp plans to slash production in North America by nearly a third through October due to the coronavirus crisis and expects it will take some time for ou...
May 11, 2020
UK plots exit from lockdown but cautions COVID-19 is here to stay
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson published his plan for exiting the coronavirus lockdown on Monday, allowing some people back to work but cautioning that all should wear face coverings ...
May 11, 2020
Germany surge sounds coronavirus alarm as world takes steps to reopen
By Douglas Busvine and Michel Rose BERLIN/PARIS (Reuters) - Germany reported on Monday that new coronavirus infections were accelerating exponentially after early steps to ease its lockdown, news that...
May 11, 2020
British Airways owner says burning cash, quarantine plan will make it worse
By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) - British Airways owner IAG has exhausted every avenue to shore up its finances and is burning through cash, its CEO said on Monday, as the aviation industry warned of ...
May 11, 2020
Futures slip on fears of new wave of coronavirus cases
By Medha Singh (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures dipped on Monday following a strong week of gains for Wall Street, as investors turned cautious about a second wave of coronavirus infections with s...
May 11, 2020
‘Gathering to kill me’: Coronavirus patients in Haiti fear attacks, harassment
By Andre Paultre and Sarah Marsh PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Haitian pastor Burel Fontilus feared for his life in late March when he contracted the new coronavirus. It wasn't the COVID-19 respiratory d...
May 11, 2020
