Author Archives: Syndicated Content
NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin makes history in Caps’ OT loss
Shea Theodore scored at 2:09 of overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a history-making night by Alex Ovechkin to keep their playoff hopes alive with a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals ...
Apr 21, 2022
Shanghai to keep COVID curbs as infections outside quarantine rise again
By Brenda Goh and Ella Cao SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Shanghai authorities said on Thursday tough restrictions would remain in place for now even in districts which managed to cut COVID-19 transmission to z...
Apr 21, 2022
Catalan leader says to freeze parliamentary support to Spanish PM over spying row
By Joan Faus BARCELONA (Reuters) - Catalonia's leftist Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya party will stop backing the Spanish government in parliament unless Madrid takes measures to restore confidence...
Apr 21, 2022
China unveils private pension plan for ageing population
BEIJING (Reuters) - China unveiled a private pension scheme on Thursday, allowing employees to save funds in pension accounts and invest in financial products, in the latest move by authorities to add...
Apr 21, 2022
Getlink first-quarter revenue jumps almost 50% as travel picks up
(Reuters) - The operator of the Channel Tunnel Getlink posted a rise of almost 50% in first-quarter revenue on Thursday, as travel in Europe gradually recovers from the pandemic. "The strong rebound i...
Apr 21, 2022
Russian forces advancing from staging areas in Donbas towards Kramatorsk, UK military says
(Reuters) - Russian forces are advancing from staging areas in Donbas towards Kramatorsk, which continues to be hit by rocket attacks, a British military update said on Thursday. High levels of Russia...
Apr 21, 2022
Discounter Pepco’s first-half sales up 17.5% on new store openings
LONDON (Reuters) - Pepco Group, owner of European discount retailer brands PEPCO, Poundland and Dealz, reported on Thursday a 17.5% increase in first-half revenue, driven by new store openings. The gr...
Apr 21, 2022
Radisson Hotel Group plans Asia-Pacific expansion as travel restrictions ease
MANILA (Reuters) - Radisson Hotel Group plans to add 150 hotels in Asia-Pacific this year as it banks on travel, tourism, and economic recovery in the region, its CEO said on Thursday. Radisson, one o...
Apr 21, 2022
Nestle Q1 growth beats expectations thanks to strong price increases
ZURICH (Reuters) -Food group Nestle on Thursday confirmed its margin and sales growth targets for 2022 after strong price increases to counter cost inflation helped organic sales rise more than expect...
Apr 21, 2022
NBA roundup: OT win gives Sixers 3-0 edge on Raptors
Joel Embiid sank a turnaround 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds to play in overtime and the visiting Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 104-101 in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round ...
Apr 21, 2022
