Category Archives: Syndicated
China says Australia’s questions on its COVID-19 handling groundless
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Monday Australia's questioning of Beijing's transparency on the coronavirus epidemic was groundless, reiterating that it has been open and transparent. Chinese foreig...
Apr 20, 2020
Singapore confirms record jump of 1,426 COVID-19 cases
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's health ministry confirmed on Monday an additional 1,426 cases of COVID-19 infection, a record daily jump that took the city-state's tally to 8,014. The ministry said ...
Apr 20, 2020
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Out of frying pan, into fire The number of UK finance professionals seeking new jobs rose by more than 40% in the first quarte...
Apr 20, 2020
Pope to politicians: To fight coronavirus, put country before party
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis urged politicians on Monday to put aside partisan differences in order to deal with the coronavirus crisis in a united way. Francis' private mo...
Apr 20, 2020
Burger chain Shake Shack to return $10 million government loan
(Reuters) - Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back mon...
Apr 20, 2020
Britain secured 25 million protective gowns from China, minister says
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has secured 25 million protective gowns from China and is working across the globe to secure more supplies of medical clothing after some hospitals warned they were running ...
Apr 20, 2020
Bangladesh shuts down villages after tens of thousands attend cleric’s funeral
By Ruma Paul DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh has tightened a clampdown on seven villages after tens of thousands attended the funeral of a popular local cleric in spite of a nationwide lockdown to contro...
Apr 20, 2020
European shares rise as coronavirus death toll slows
(Reuters) - European shares edged higher on Monday as coronavirus deaths slowed in hotspots Italy and Spain, but the mood remained cautious with companies preparing to report their worst quarterly ear...
Apr 20, 2020
Olympics: Organisers must be flexible if coronavirus vaccine not ready in time, experts say
By Jack Tarrant TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo Olympics next July will be a "uniquely risky" event, demanding flexibility from organisers amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly if...
Apr 20, 2020
UAE tells Muslims to pray at home during Ramadan
DUBAI (Reuters) - Religious authorities in the United Arab Emirates said medical workers treating COVID-19 patients are exempt from fasting during Ramadan and urged Muslims not to congregate for praye...
Apr 20, 2020
