Category Archives: Syndicated
In Hong Kong, young democrats raring to ‘resist’ as nomination period kicks off for crucial election
By James Pomfret and Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong formally kicked off a two-week registration period for candidates to run in a key legislative election in September, amid fears authori...
Jul 18, 2020
U.S. civil rights pioneer, congressman John Lewis dies, Pelosi says
By Patricia Zengerle and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Representative John Lewis, a pioneer of the civil rights movement and long-time member of the U.S. House of Representatives, has d...
Jul 17, 2020
Mexican cartel shows its might as president visits its heartland
By Julia Love MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A video depicting a sprawling military-style convoy of one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels circulated on social networks on Friday just as President Andres...
Jul 17, 2020
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 529 to 201,372- RKI
BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 529 to 201,372, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Saturday. The country's...
Jul 17, 2020
China regulator encourages brokerages, mutual funds to merge, media says
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's top securities regulator is encouraging mergers and acquisitions among brokerages and mutual fund houses, the state-run China Securities Journal reported on Saturday. The ...
Jul 17, 2020
Australia’s Victoria reports 217 new coronavirus cases
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's second-most populous state, Victoria, on Saturday reported 217 new cases of the coronavirus cases, after a record 428 cases seen on Friday. Victoria Premier Daniel An...
Jul 17, 2020
Biden warns of Russian election meddling after receiving intelligence briefings
By Michael Martina DETROIT (Reuters) - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said on Friday he is now getting intelligence briefings, and has been told Russia continues to try to meddl...
Jul 17, 2020
U.S. coronavirus cases rise by over 70,000 for second day in a row
(Reuters) - For a second day in a row, U.S. coronavirus cases rose by over 70,000 as Americans clashed over wearing masks and whether to reopen schools in a few weeks. Cases on Friday rose by at least...
Jul 17, 2020
NBA MVP, Rookie of Year races are over
There is nothing more Giannis Antetokounmpo can do in his bid to win his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award. That is because the league informed all 30 teams on Friday that none of the ...
Jul 17, 2020
Australian PM seeks to delay parliament due to COVID-19
By Lidia Kelly MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison sought on Saturday to postpone an early-August sitting of parliament, saying the increased community transmissions of the ...
Jul 17, 2020
