Author Archives: Syndicated Content
US works to ensure Venezuela election credible but faces obstacles, official says
By Matt Spetalnick and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S sees it as a "very open question" whether Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro can win re-election if he holds a free vote in July, a...
May 17, 2024
Nippon key negotiator to meet U.S. Steel staff in Pittsburgh, Bloomberg News reports
(Reuters) - Japan's Nippon Steel's vice chairman and key negotiator for the U.S. Steel deal, Takahiro Mori, will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania next week to meet with local staff and elected offic...
May 17, 2024
Tennis-Jarry becomes first Chilean to reach Masters 1000 final in 17 years
(Reuters) - Nicolas Jarry claimed the biggest win of his career on Friday, defeating Tommy Paul 6-3 6-7(3) 6-3 in the Italian Open to reach his first ATP Masters 1000 final. The Chilean, seeded 21st, ...
May 17, 2024
Analysis-UAW's stinging loss in Alabama won't kill national organizing effort
By Nora Eckert VANCE, Alabama (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers failed in its effort to organize a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama, but the loss on Friday was a good result for a first effort in a hi...
May 17, 2024
Brazil sees aid measures from floods hitting its budget by at least $2.6 billion
By Bernardo Caram BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil estimates aid measures taken by authorities after deadly floods in its southernmost state will cost at least 13.4 billion reais ($2.6 billion) from its bu...
May 17, 2024
Richard Gere drew on father's death for role in Cannes entry 'Oh, Canada'
By Hanna Rantala CANNES, France (Reuters) - Richard Gere, once a Hollywood leading man, said he drew on his feelings following his father's death to bring emotional depth to his role in "Oh, Canada," ...
May 17, 2024
Croatia gets third government led by pro-EU PM Plenkovic
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - The Croatian parliament on Friday approved a government dominated by the conservative pro-European HDZ party, led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, marking his third term in the...
May 17, 2024
Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as head coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs decided Friday on Craig Berube as the "new voice" for their head-coaching position. Berube, 58, most recently coached the St. Louis Blues, with whom he won the 2019 Stanley Cup...
May 17, 2024
Dodgers acquire LHP Anthony Banda from Guardians
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for some pitching depth Friday, acquiring left-handed minor leaguer Anthony Banda from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations. Banda, 30, has struck...
May 17, 2024
US officials held indirect talks with Iran on avoiding regional escalation, Axios reports
(Reuters) - Two top Biden administration officials held indirect talks with Iranian counterparts this week in an effort to avoid escalating regional attacks, Axios reported on Friday. The talks, invol...
May 17, 2024
