Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Athletics-Kerley scorches in 100 heats, shock exit for Richardson
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Tokyo silver medalist Fred Kerley produced a world-leading 9.83 seconds in the men's 100 meters heats at the U.S. championships on Thursday but there was a shock in the wome...
Jun 23, 2022
China reports 143 new COVID cases for June 23 vs 135 a day earlier
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Mainland China reported 143 new coronavirus cases for June 23, of which 37 were symptomatic and 106 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Friday. That compared...
Jun 23, 2022
Bolsonaro defends ex-education minister arrested on corruption charges
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday that the arrest of former education minister Milton Ribeiro was an attempt to weaken the government and vowed to support him. T...
Jun 23, 2022
Athletics-Richardson fails to advance in 100 metres at U.S. championships
Eugene, OREGON (Reuters) - American fan-favourite Sha'Carri Richardson failed to advance in the women's 100 metres at the U.S. championships on Thursday, stunning onlookers and ending her hopes of com...
Jun 23, 2022
Taiwan donates $1 million for Afghan quake relief efforts
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will donate $1 million to Afghan earthquake relief efforts in response to a call from the United Nations and others for humanitarian assistance, the government said late on T...
Jun 23, 2022
Oil prices rise on tight supply, inventory uncertainty
By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) - Oil prices rose slightly in early Asian trade on Friday as nations seek to address global crude oil and fuel supply tightness. Brent crude futures rose 39 cents, or 0.4%,...
Jun 23, 2022
Colombia president-elect firms up congressional allies; handover begins
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian President-elect Gustavo Petro on Thursday began to firm up party alliances that could give him a congressional majority and met with the country's current president to sta...
Jun 23, 2022
Suriname backtracks on Jerusalem embassy citing budget
PARAMARIBO (Reuters) - Suriname's president said on Thursday the South American country did not have the funds to build an embassy in Israel, reversing an announcement made last month. "There is no bu...
Jun 23, 2022
Senator Rubio asks U.S. FAA to review safety of Russia airlines
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Marco Rubio on Thursday asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a safety review of Russian airlines and alert Americans to th...
Jun 23, 2022
Basketball-Orlando Magic select Banchero first overall in NBA Draft
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Orlando Magic took Duke University's Paolo Banchero first overall in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Thursday. Banchero, who a...
Jun 23, 2022
