Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Black, indigenous people face disproportionate policing in Toronto, data shows
(Reuters) - Black, indigenous and other racialized communities have faced disproportionate use-of-force and strip searches by Toronto Police, Chief James Ramer said on Wednesday, as he apologized and ...
Jun 15, 2022
Crypto stock short sellers up about 126% this year – S3 Partners
(Reuters) - Short sellers of crypto stocks have clocked about 126% in mark-to-market gains this year, far outpacing those from other sectors, according to financial and analytics firm S3 Partners, ami...
Jun 15, 2022
Anglo American to stop using fresh water at Los Bronces mine in Chile by 2030
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Mining giant Anglo American said on Wednesday that it planned to stop using fresh water at its Los Bronces copper mine in Chile by 2030, instead switching to desalinated and recyc...
Jun 15, 2022
U.S. Justice Department backs new legislation to bolster federal judges’ protection
(Reuters) - The United States Justice Department supports new legislation to boost protections for federal judges, Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Wednesday as some face threats and intimidat...
Jun 15, 2022
Kuwait opposition lawmakers stage sit-in to press for new government
By Ahmed Hagagy KUWAIT (Reuters) - Several Kuwait lawmakers are staging an open ended sit-in inside the parliament complex to press the Gulf state's crown prince to appoint a new government after a ca...
Jun 15, 2022
Somali president nominates Barre as prime minister after delayed elections
By Abdi Sheikh MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia's president nominated on Wednesday Hamza Abdi Barre, a former chairman of the Jubbaland state election commission, as prime minister. "I ask the parliament...
Jun 15, 2022
Biden Pride order aims at conversion therapy, transgender bans
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Wednesday aimed at curbing discrimination against transgender youth and drying up federal funding fo...
Jun 15, 2022
COVID-19 rising in Americas, biggest spike in South America- PAHO
By Steven Grattan SAO PAULO (Reuters) -COVID-19 cases in the Americas jumped 11% last week from the previous one, with 1.2 million new cases and 4,069 new deaths, the Pan American Health Organization ...
Jun 15, 2022
Italy sees EU nod over Monte dei Paschi nearing – sources
By Giuseppe Fonte and Valentina Za ROME (Reuters) - Italy expects to reach an informal agreement with European Union authorities soon over new restructuring goals for Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) a...
Jun 15, 2022
Valneva reaches settlement agreement with Britain on termination of COVID-19 vaccine deal
PARIS (Reuters) - French drugmaker Valneva said on Wednesday it reached a settlement agreement with the British government linked to the termination of the supply agreement for its COVID-19 vaccine. V...
Jun 15, 2022
