Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Cuban economy minister sees gradual recovery despite long lines and blackouts
By Marc Frank HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba's economy has begun to recover from the effects of the pandemic and should grow 4% this year, its economy minister said, although most Cubans have seen little sig...
Jul 21, 2022
Workers launch strike at Mexican magnate Slim’s Telmex
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The trade union of Telmex, the Mexican telecommunications firm controlled by the family of tycoon Carlos Slim, went on strike on Thursday for the first time in nearly four deca...
Jul 21, 2022
Canada’s Inuit seek Pope’s help to return accused priest from France
By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Canada's Inuit people will press Pope Francis to help return a retired Roman Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse to face charges in Canada, a former po...
Jul 21, 2022
Soccer-Former Germany striker Seeler dies aged 85
(Reuters) - Uwe Seeler, who captained West Germany in their 1966 World Cup final defeat by England, died on Thursday at the age of 85, the country's football association (DFB) and his former club Hamb...
Jul 21, 2022
Turkey says Russia, Ukraine to sign U.N. grain export deal Friday
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Russia, Ukraine and Turkey will gather on Friday to sign a deal proposed by the United Nations to free up grain exports from Ukraine's besieged Black Sea ports, Turkish President ...
Jul 21, 2022
Cycling-Phenomenal Van Aert key to Vingegaard success
By Julien Pretot HAUTACAM, France (Reuters) - While Tadej Pogacar won the last two editions of the Tour de France mainly through his individual talent, his likely successor, Jonas Vingegaard, has reli...
Jul 21, 2022
Polio case found in New York City suburb, state agency says
(Reuters) - A case of polio has been identified outside New York City and confirmed by federal health officials, the New York State Health Department said on Thursday in what would be the nation's fir...
Jul 21, 2022
Motor racing-Hamilton aims for another first as 300th race looms
By Alan Baldwin (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton believes he can make Formula One history as the first driver to win a race after reaching the milestone of 300 grand prix starts. The seven-times world champ...
Jul 21, 2022
Trucker blockade shuts major California seaport for second day – spokesman
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Truckers protesting California's new "gig worker" law blockaded the state's third-busiest seaport for a second day on Thursday, stalling agricultural exports ...
Jul 21, 2022
Biden to nominate former state official to run U.S. highway agency
By David Shepardson (Reuters) - President Joe Biden plans to nominate a former state transportation official to head the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as the agency oversees a massive jump in ...
Jul 21, 2022
