Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Factbox – Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
(Reuters) - Moderna Inc said on Monday its COVID-19 vaccine generated a strong immune response in children aged six to 11 years and that it plans to submit the data to global regulators soon. DEATHS A...
Oct 25, 2021
Cuba-U.S. tensions mount over pending protests on Communist-run island
HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned the U.S. embassy in Havana against fomenting protests by dissidents on the Communist-run island, the latest flashpoint between the longtime ...
Oct 25, 2021
At least one person killed in protest near Barrick’s Congo mine
KINSHASA (Reuters) - At least one person was killed during protests against evictions near Barrick Gold Corp's Kibali gold mine in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo last week, the local governor'...
Oct 25, 2021
Democrats likely to ditch U.S. methane fee amid opposition -sources
By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) - A Democratic proposal to impose a methane fee on U.S. oil and gas producers is not likely to be included in the party's massive spending bill amid opposition from within...
Oct 25, 2021
U.S. FTC to restrict future deals for firms that pursue ‘anticompetitive mergers’
(Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Monday it is restoring its practice of routinely restricting future acquisitions for companies that pursue "anticompetitive mergers." A policy sta...
Oct 25, 2021
Taliban officials celebrate cricket win but Kabul streets subdued
By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban officials took to social media on Monday to congratulate the Afghan national cricket team for winning a match in the Twenty20 World Cup, but there ...
Oct 25, 2021
Flu jabs may aid COVID-19 patients who need surgery
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) - The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that have yet to be certifie...
Oct 25, 2021
U.S. business borrowing for equipment rises 6% in September – ELFA
(Reuters) - U.S. companies increased their borrowings for capital investments in September by 6% compared with a year earlier, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) said on Monday. The ...
Oct 25, 2021
U.S. State Department to establish new cyber bureau led by ambassador
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Monday it plans to establish a bureau of cyberspace and digital policy that will be led by a Senate-confirmed ambassador at large, spokesperson...
Oct 25, 2021
Iran’s enrichment to high levels at Natanz plant is expanding, IAEA says
By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran is expanding its enrichment of uranium beyond the highly enriched threshold of 20% purity at a Natanz plant where it is already enriching to 60%, but the new...
Oct 25, 2021
