Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Speed skating-American Jackson Beijing-bound after friend gives up spot
(Reuters) - American speed skater Erin Jackson's dream of chasing gold in her signature 500 meters event at next month's Beijing Olympics is back on after a selfless act from a good friend and teammat...
Jan 09, 2022
Dollar firm as inflation test looms
By Tom Westbrook SYDNEY (Reuters) - The dollar started the week with support as traders bet U.S. inflation data and appearances from several Federal Reserve officials would bolster the case for higher...
Jan 09, 2022
Asia shares subdued before U.S. inflation test
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian share markets were muted on Monday as investors count down to another U.S. inflation reading that could well set the seal on an early rate hike from the Federal ...
Jan 09, 2022
U.S. defense secretary tests negative week after contracting COVID-19
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tested negative on Sunday for COVID-19 a week after contracting the illness and plans to return to the Pentagon for work on Monday, the Penta...
Jan 09, 2022
Mexico issues arrest warrants in ‘Fast and Furious’ gun trafficking case
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A Mexican judge has issued seven arrest warrants related to a decade-old cross border arms trafficking sting, including for the country's most notorious drug lord and an ex-sec...
Jan 09, 2022
Major UK companies plan 2022 investment surge – Deloitte
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - Major British companies plan a surge in investment in 2022 to meet strong demand and respond to climate change against a backdrop of growing labour shortages, acco...
Jan 09, 2022
UK manufacturers positive about 2022 despite Brexit and inflation
LONDON (Reuters) - British manufacturers are optimistic that business conditions and productivity will improve this year despite most saying they have been hurt by Brexit and rising costs, according t...
Jan 09, 2022
From puddings to trees, palace sets out queen’s Jubilee celebrations
LONDON (Reuters) - Inventing puddings and planting trees are just some of the things Britons are invited to do for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, events to mark her 70th anniversary on the throne...
Jan 09, 2022
Soccer-Amnesty International urges Spanish clubs to take a stand in Saudi Arabia
(Reuters) - Amnesty International is calling on the four clubs involved in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia this week to take a stand over women's rights and equality issues. Real Madrid, Barcelo...
Jan 09, 2022
Australia COVID-19 infections hit 1 million as Omicron drives record surge
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia on Monday surpassed 1 million COVID-19 cases, with more than half of them recorded in the past week, as the Omicron variant ripped through most of the country driving up h...
Jan 09, 2022
