Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Your own CIA jail? Lithuania to sell secret U.S. ‘rendition’ site
By Andrius Sytas ANTAVILIAI, Lithuania (Reuters) - A huge steel barn outside Lithuania's capital, whose long corridor and windowless rooms with carpets and soundproof doors once served as a CIA detent...
Jan 24, 2022
NFL-Overtime rules come under fire after Chiefs win playoff thriller
By Frank Pingue (Reuters) - The National Football League's (NFL) overtime rules have again come under fire after the Buffalo Bills' high-powered offense never got a chance to touch the ball in the ext...
Jan 24, 2022
U.S. business activity slows in January amid Omicron wave -IHS Markit survey
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. business activity grew at its slowest pace in 18 months in January as a winter surge in COVID-19 infections worsened worker shortages at factories, though demand remained s...
Jan 24, 2022
Factbox-Where NATO forces are deployed
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets. Here is an overview of where NATO forces https://www.reuters....
Jan 24, 2022
Biden to speak with European leaders to discuss Russia-Ukraine tensions
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will speak with European leaders on Monday to discuss the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, including Russia's military buildup on Ukraine's borders, th...
Jan 24, 2022
Tunisian president’s top aide quits citing fundamental differences
TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian President Kais Saied's chief of staff and closest adviser Nadia Akacha said on her Facebook page on Monday that she had resigned due to "fundamental differences in opinion" ...
Jan 24, 2022
As lift-off looms, investors bet Bank of Canada will tame inflation
By Fergal Smith TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian bond market is coming to the view that expected multiple interest rate hikes in 2022 by the Bank of Canada, including one potentially this week, will b...
Jan 24, 2022
Sudan security forces fire tear gas on protesters
By Khalid Abdelaziz KHARTOUM (Reuters) - One person was shot dead on Monday when Sudanese security forces fired live rounds and teargas during protests against military rule that attracted tens of tho...
Jan 24, 2022
Syria defends rights record as West, Turkey accuse it of “starvation”
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - Western powers and Turkey accused Syria on Monday of imposing "starvation" and siege warfare in opposition-held areas, as Syrian officials said foreign forces w...
Jan 24, 2022
Canadian diplomats, families staying in Ukraine for time being – PM Trudeau
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian diplomats and their families are staying in Ukraine for the time being but Ottawa is constantly reviewing their safety, which is of paramount importance, Prime Minister Jus...
Jan 24, 2022
