Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Germany hopes Putin meet will yield insight into his aims – govt source
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany does not expect concrete results from Chancellor Olaf Scholz's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week but hopes to gain insight into what he hopes to achiev...
Feb 13, 2022
Olympics – Alpine skiing – Odermatt’s calculated risk earns Swiss third Alpine gold
YANQING, China (Reuters) - Giant slalom gold medallist Marco Odermatt of Switzerland credited a risky decision to change his skis, despite leading after his first run in Sunday's race, for his country...
Feb 13, 2022
Tennis – Isner is marathon man again in 46-point tiebreak at Dallas Open
(Reuters) - John Isner and Reilly Opelka played out a marathon 46-point tiebreak, the longest in ATP Tour history, at the Dallas Open on Saturday as Opelka edged out his fellow American 7-6(7) 7-6(22)...
Feb 13, 2022
Olympics-Biathlon-Flawless Fillon Maillet wins pursuit gold for France
By Philip O'Connor ZHANGJIAKOU, China (Reuters) -Quentin Fillon Maillet of France produced a superb display of shooting, hitting all 20 shots in tough conditions to take the gold medal in a thrilling ...
Feb 13, 2022
Olympics – Biathlon-“I’ve spoiled everything,” says exhausted Tandrevold
By Mitch Phillips ZHANGJIAKOU, China (Reuters) - The gruelling nature of cross-country skiing was laid bare on Sunday when Norway's Ingrid Tandrevold, on the verge of winning a medal in the women's 10...
Feb 13, 2022
Olympics – Alpine skiing – Kranjec gets silver reward after near misses
By Simon Evans YANQING, China (Reuters) - The Olympics reward the performers who deliver on a given day once every four years but Slovenian Zan Kranjec's silver medal in the men's giant slalom on Sund...
Feb 13, 2022
Canada protesters, police deadlocked as tensions simmer at blocked border bridge
By Kayla Tarnowski WINDSOR, Ontario (Reuters) - A tense standoff between Canadian police and protesters opposing COVID-19 restrictions was set to continue on Sunday, as a court order and threats of ar...
Feb 13, 2022
Philippine poll shows Marcos Jr’s lead widening in presidential race
MANILA (Reuters) - The son and namesake of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos strengthened his lead over his closest rival ahead of the presidential election in May, results of a new poll relea...
Feb 13, 2022
Iraqi court bars Zebari from running for presidency – state media
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's federal court has ruled that Hoshyar Zebari is not eligible to run for the presidency, the state news agency reported on Sunday. (Reporting by Ahmed Tolba and Amina Asmail; ...
Feb 13, 2022
Ukraine sees no point in closing its airspace, presidential adviser says
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine sees no point in closing its airspace amid the escalation with Russia, an adviser to Ukrainian president's chief of staff said on Sunday. "The most important point is that Ukr...
Feb 13, 2022
