Author Archives: Syndicated Content
India committee recommends EUA for Merck’s COVID-19 pill, two other vaccines – report
BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's drug regulator expert committee recommended emergency use authorisation (EUA) for Merck & Co Inc's COVID-19 pill molnupiravir, and Serum Institute of India's covovax and ...
Dec 27, 2021
FACTBOX-Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 280.12 million, death toll at 5,701,788
By Lynx Insight Service (Reuters) - More than 280.12 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 5,701,788 have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infection...
Dec 27, 2021
Hong Kong Apple Daily founder and staff face new sedition charge
By James Pomfret and Sara Cheng HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong prosecutors on Tuesday filed a "seditious publications" charge against jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai who already faces charges under a t...
Dec 27, 2021
NBA-League reduces quarantine to six days for vaccinated players, coaches: ESPN
(Reuters) - The National Basketball Association (NBA) has shortened the quarantine period for vaccinated players and coaches who test positive for COVID-19 to six days from 10, provided there is no ri...
Dec 27, 2021
Soccer-Australian clubs can play through international breaks
(Reuters) - The A-League said it intends to finish the season on schedule despite disruptions caused by surging COVID-19 cases and that clubs will be permitted to play during the January and March int...
Dec 27, 2021
Chinese developer Shimao plans to use own funds to pay onshore bonds
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese developer Shimao Group's flagship unit said it plans to use its own capital to make onshore bond payments due in the next three months, and it is in talks to sell its com...
Dec 27, 2021
U.S., Russian officials set for security talks on Jan. 10 -U.S. official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. and Russian officials will take part in security talks on Jan. 10 as the countries confront rising tensions over a military build-up around Ukraine, a spokesperson for the ...
Dec 27, 2021
Japan agrees to launch military hotline with China next year
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi agreed to launch a military hotline with China next year, Japan's government spokesperson said on Tuesday, citing recent talks between Kishi and ...
Dec 27, 2021
No. 2 Duke, St. John’s, UConn postpone games due to COVID
COVID-19 issues forced No. 2 Duke to postpone its scheduled Wednesday Atlantic Coast Conference game at Clemson. The Blue Devils-Tigers contest will be rescheduled. According to The Athletic on Monday...
Dec 27, 2021
Colorado prosecutor seeks rare reduction in trucker’s 110-year sentence in deadly crash
By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - A Colorado prosecutor went to court on Monday in a rare bid to seek a reduced prison term for a truck driver sentenced to 110 years behind bars for vehicular homici...
Dec 27, 2021
