Author Archives: Syndicated Content
World Bank says Ukraine war may prompt grain shortages in poor countries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Wednesday said a number of developing countries face near-term wheat supply shortages due to their high dependence on Ukrainian wheat exports that have been cu...
Mar 16, 2022
Russia says any Putin-Zelenskiy meeting should be to seal deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday there were no obstacles to a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but that such a meeting would only ...
Mar 16, 2022
UK says it has settled historic debt to Iran
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has paid a historic debt owed to Iran relating to military equipment, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a statement on Wednesday, which also confirmed the release of Briti...
Mar 16, 2022
UK says Zaghari-Ratcliffe, fellow British-Iranian released by Iran
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain on Wednesday confirmed the release by Iran of British-Iranian dual nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anousheh Ashouri, saying they would return to Britain later on Wed...
Mar 16, 2022
Biden to grant temporary deportation relief to Afghans in the United States
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration will grant temporary deportation relief and work permits to Afghans without permanent legal status but who are currently in the U.S., a mo...
Mar 16, 2022
Zelenskiy calls on U.S. Congress for more Russia sanctions, defense aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for further military assistance to help protect the skies over Ukraine and for further sanctions...
Mar 16, 2022
Exor increases stake in telecom operator Veon to more than 5%
MILAN (Reuters) - Exor, the holding company of Italy's Agnelli family, has increased its stake in Dutch-based mobile network operator Veon to 5.08% as of March 3, documents published by the Dutch Auth...
Mar 16, 2022
Red Wings lose high scoring game at Edmonton
EDMONTON, AL (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Oilers 7-5 last night in Edmonton. Marc Staal scored twice for Detroit. The Red Wings look to snap their six game winless streak tom...
Mar 16, 2022
Biden to announce new security assistance for Ukraine after signing massive spending bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden will announce an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepares to make an urgent...
Mar 16, 2022
Pistons woes continue at Miami
MIAMI, FL (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Pistons losing streak is up to four games after falling to the Heat 105-98 in Miami last night. Jerami Grant led Detroit with 22 points and Isaiah Livers sco...
Mar 16, 2022
