Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Protesters in Sweden leave Iraqi embassy demonstration without burning the Koran
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Protesters in Sweden kicked and partially destroyed a book they said was the Koran, Islam's holy book, outside the Iraqi embassy in Stockholm on Thursday, but did not burn it as ...
Jul 20, 2023
Soccer-Putellas returns to lead fractured Spain, Sinclair looks to leave her mark
AUCKLAND (Reuters) - When Spain face Costa Rica in their Women's World Cup Group C opener in Wellington on Friday, twice Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas will step on to the pitch with redemption on...
Jul 20, 2023
Israeli military threatens arrest of reservists in judicial protest
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Israeli military may arrest reservists who have pledged not to report for duty as part of protests at the government's judicial overhaul plans, Army Radio rep...
Jul 20, 2023
Soccer-Home fans made the difference in upset win, says New Zealand’s Wilkinson
AUCKLAND (Reuters) - The roar of more than 40,000 home fans made all the difference for underdogs New Zealand, forward Hannah Wilkinson said on Thursday, after her Football Ferns stunned Norway 1-0 in...
Jul 20, 2023
Russia says it made ‘retaliatory strikes’ on Ukrainian ports overnight
(Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday it continued what it called "retaliatory strikes" on Ukraine, hitting targets in the Black Sea ports of Odesa and Mykolaiv, days after Moscow qui...
Jul 20, 2023
KeyCorp second-quarter profit halves on higher loan loss provisions
(Reuters) - KeyCorp reported on Thursday a bigger-than-expected 50% fall in quarterly profit, as it set aside more rainy day funds amid growing economic uncertainties. Shares of the company fell nearl...
Jul 20, 2023
Snap-on’s profit beats Street estimates on healthy aftermarket business
(Reuters) - Toolmaker Snap-on Inc beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, powered by healthy demand for its repair tools and equipment from automotive and industrial customer...
Jul 20, 2023
Spain election: Postal service asks for more time for mail voters
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's postal service on Thursday requested a half-day extension to the deadline for mail voting ahead of a national election on Sunday, with a record number of people casting ball...
Jul 20, 2023
China, Russia begin joint drills in Sea of Japan – Chinese state media
BEIJING (Reuters) - China and Russia have begun their joint naval and air drills in the Sea of Japan, Chinese state media CCTV reported on Thursday. The two sides will mainly focus on sea and air esco...
Jul 20, 2023
Ukraine official makes first senior visit to China since before Russian invasion
By Martin Quin Pollard (Reuters) - Ukraine's deputy economy minister held talks with China's vice commerce minister in Beijing on Thursday in the first high-level visit by a Ukraine government officia...
Jul 20, 2023
