Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Tennis-Swiatek qualifies for WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia
(Reuters) - World number one Iga Swiatek became the first player to qualify for the season-ending WTA Finals to be held in Riyadh from Nov. 2-9, the governing body of women's tennis said on Wednesday....
Aug 07, 2024
South African slap fighter wants rule book for little-known sport
By Thando Hlophe and Sfundo Parakozov JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - He started out as a boxer, then switched to the wrestling ring. Now, South Africa's Danie "Pitbull" van Heerden wants recognition and rul...
Aug 07, 2024
Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) - Namal Rajapaksa, the son of Sri Lanka's former president, will run in the Sept. 21 presidential election, he said on Wednesday, taking on the incumbent, Ranil ...
Aug 07, 2024
Olympics-Athletics-Spain capture gold in mixed marathon race walk relay
PARIS (Reuters) - Spain's Alvaro Martin and Maria Perez won the gold medal in the mixed marathon race walk relay on Wednesday. Brian Pintado and Glenda Morejon of Ecuador took silver, while Australia'...
Aug 07, 2024
Ukraine's air force says it downs all 30 Russia-launched drones during overnight attack
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's air force shot down all 30 drones launched by Russia overnight over seven regions, it said in a statement on Telegram messaging app. The air force shot down 14 drones over t...
Aug 07, 2024
Protesters force four Bangladesh cenbank deputies to resign, bank sources say
By Ruma Paul DHAKA (Reuters) - Four deputy governors of Bangladesh's central bank were forced to resign on Wednesday after about 300-400 officials protested against what they said was corruption by to...
Aug 07, 2024
European shares gain on earnings boost; Novo Nordisk slips
(Reuters) - European shares opened higher on Wednesday, as a slew of upbeat corporate earnings lifted sentiment, although gains were capped after heavyweight Novo Nordisk missed estimates for its seco...
Aug 07, 2024
Fund managers to lengthen FX hedges on elections, volatility concerns, survey says
By Laura Matthews NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fund managers are looking to hedge more of their foreign exchange risk for longer to protect their returns, as concerns about volatility and the potential for un...
Aug 07, 2024
British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests
LONDON (Reuters) - British police braced for further anti-Muslim riots on Wednesday as far-right groups pledged to target asylum centres and immigration law firms across the country, prompting anti-fa...
Aug 07, 2024
French economy given a lift by Olympics, says Visa
PARIS (Reuters) - The Paris Olympics is giving a much-needed lift to the French economy thanks to increased consumer spending, according to a report from U.S bank card and financial transactions firm ...
Aug 07, 2024
