Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Whale that swam up France’s River Seine is in critical condition – researcher
By Juliette Portala (Reuters) - A killer whale - orca - that strayed from the ocean and began swimming up the River Seine in France earlier this month is now at risk of dying, a researcher monitoring ...
May 27, 2022
Exclusive: U.S. Army replenishes Stinger missiles after Ukraine shipments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Army has signed a deal to buy $687 million worth of anti-air Stinger missiles to replenish stocks sent to Ukraine, sources said on Friday. The shoulder-fired anti-aircr...
May 27, 2022
Russia will continue to service external debt in roubles, minister says
(Reuters) - Russia will keep on paying its state Eurobond obligations in roubles and will defend its role as a reliable borrower by all possible means, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Friday. ...
May 27, 2022
EU may clinch summit deal to sanction Russian oil shipments
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union countries are negotiating a deal on Russian oil sanctions that would embargo shipment deliveries but exempt oil delivered by pipeline to win over Hungary and unblock...
May 27, 2022
Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk 2/3 surrounded by Russian forces – governor
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces are engaged in a "fierce defence" of the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk, which is two-thirds surrounded by Russian forces, the Luhansk region's governor said on Frid...
May 27, 2022
Biden administration plans to cancel $10,000 in student debt per borrower -report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is planning to cancel $10,000 in student debt per borrower, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing three people with knowle...
May 27, 2022
U.N. says more than 4,000 civilians killed in Ukraine so far
GENEVA (Reuters) - More than 4,000 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia's invasion began on Feb. 24, although the true number is likely much higher, the U.N. rights office (OHCHR) said i...
May 27, 2022
Ethiopian rights body seeks release of 16 detained journalists
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia's state-appointed human rights body called on Friday for the release of 16 journalists and media personnel after new arrests in recent days in the capital Addis Ababa ...
May 27, 2022
‘Fun and Tasty’ among possible names for McDonald’s Russian successor
(Reuters) - McDonald's in Russia has registered possible brand names for the firm taking over its fast-food restaurants there, including "Fun and Tasty" and "The Same One", patent filings showed on Fr...
May 27, 2022
UK’s Truss: Completely legitimate to support Ukraine with tanks and planes
PRAGUE (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Friday it was legitimate for allies to send tanks and planes to Ukraine. "We are very clear it is completely legitimate to be supporting ...
May 27, 2022
