Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Italy rejects extradition to Israel of Palestinian over rights fears
MILAN (Reuters) - An Italian appeals court refused on Wednesday to send a suspected Palestinian militant to Israel, saying he risked "cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment" if he was extradited. The m...
Mar 13, 2024
Waymo to start offering free driverless robotaxi services in Los Angeles
(Reuters) - Alphabet's Waymo said on Wednesday it will begin offering free driverless robotaxi services to select members of the public in Los Angeles starting Thursday. The company received approval ...
Mar 13, 2024
IMF intends to pick next managing director by end-April, board says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund has begun the process of selecting its next managing director and intends to choose a candidate by the end of April, the global lender's executiv...
Mar 13, 2024
EU agrees 5 billion euro boost for Ukraine military aid fund
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to provide 5 billion euros for military aid for Ukraine as part of a revamp of an EU-run assistance fund, handing Kyiv ...
Mar 13, 2024
Biden to express concern over Nippon Steel's deal for U.S. Steel, FT reports
(Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden plans to express serious concern over Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Shares of U.S. Steel ...
Mar 13, 2024
Paris mayor wants Russian athletes banned from Olympics
PARIS (Reuters) - Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo on Wednesday said she hoped Russian athletes would be banned from taking part in the Paris Olympics and their opening ceremony. Israeli athletes, however, sh...
Mar 13, 2024
Horse racing-Henderson withdraws runners including Gold Cup hope Shishkin
(Reuters) - Trainer Nicky Henderson withdrew Gold Cup hope Shishkin on Wednesday after pulling several other runners, including Champion Chase contender Jonbon, from the Cheltenham Festival due to hea...
Mar 13, 2024
Argentina's FX reserves buys hits $10 billion under Milei
By Jorge Otaola and Walter Bianchi BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's central bank purchases of foreign currency since libertarian President Javier Milei took office in December are set to top $10 b...
Mar 13, 2024
Epic Games accuses Apple of violating App Store injunction
(Reuters) - Epic Games, which makes the popular video game "Fortnite," on Wednesday urged a federal judge to require Apple to comply with an injunction governing how its lucrative App Store operates. ...
Mar 13, 2024
Yellen says Biden tax credits boost clean energy investment in coal country
By David Lawder ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday clean energy investments in parts of the country with an historical reliance on coal have mor...
Mar 13, 2024
