Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Former Sandinista hero dies as political prisoner in Nicaragua
MANAGUA (Reuters) - Retired Nicaraguan general Hugo Torres, a former revolutionary comrade of President Daniel Ortega later considered a political prisoner by the opposition, died on Saturday in a Man...
Feb 12, 2022
Venice’s ‘Carnival of hope’ kicks off as COVID worries ease
By Gabriele Pileri VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Thousands of people revelled in the start of the annual Carnival celebrations in Venice on Saturday, marking a slow return to normality after the COVID-19 ...
Feb 12, 2022
NFL-SoFi Stadium set for sizzling Super Bowl debut
By Rory Carroll INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Reuters) - The new SoFi Stadium will get its day in the sun when the $5.5 billion venue hosts the NFL's championship game on what is forecast to be the hottest ever ...
Feb 12, 2022
Soccer-Brentford end run of defeats in dull stalemate with Palace
LONDON (Reuters) - Brentford ended their long losing run in the Premier League on the day new signing Christian Eriksen was introduced to the fans but a 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday ...
Feb 12, 2022
Soccer-Everton rout Leeds United 3-0 to claim vital win
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - A blistering first-half performance from Everton helped clinch a precious 3-0 victory over Leeds United at Goodison Park on Saturday to give manager Frank Lampard his fi...
Feb 12, 2022
EU not closing diplomatic missions in Kyiv, foreign policy chief says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is not withdrawing its diplomatic presence from Ukraine, its foreign policy chief said on Saturday, after the United States warned that Russian forces could inv...
Feb 12, 2022
New York City’s ‘oldest chocolate factory’ ramps up ahead of Valentine’s Day
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dripping chocolate covered homemade, heart-shaped marshmallows at Li-Lac Chocolates' 9000-square-foot production space in New York City, as the chocolate factory ramped up product...
Feb 12, 2022
Soccer-Real held at Villarreal with LaLiga lead down to four points
LaLiga leaders Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw away at Villarreal on Saturday, as their lead at the top of the table was reduced to just four points. Real came into the game without injured talism...
Feb 12, 2022
Armed convoy moves into Tripoli to shore up interim PM
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - A convoy of fighters moved into Tripoli from the Libyan city of Misrata on Saturday to shore up the interim prime minister amid a push by the parliament to oust him in favour of it...
Feb 12, 2022
Putin has said nothing to suggest he’s preparing invasion – French presidency official
PARIS (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said nothing during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday that he indicated he was preparing to invade Ukraine, an official ...
Feb 12, 2022
