Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Russia says it is tracking Spanish naval ship in Black Sea
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is tracking a Spanish naval ship in the Black Sea, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's defence ministry as saying on Wednesday, as Ukraine and NATO countries both held mi...
Jul 07, 2021
Indonesia’s regions urged to act fast to halt virus contagion
By Fransiska Nangoy and Stanley Widianto JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's government on Wednesday urged regional authorities to strictly implement coronavirus measures and quickly contain infections to...
Jul 07, 2021
Thai business group cuts 2021 GDP outlook for 4th time amid virus outbreak
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's leading business group on Wednesday lowered its 2021 economic growth forecast for the fourth time this year to 0.0% to 1.5%, from 0.5% to 2.0%, due to a prolonged third ...
Jul 07, 2021
‘A disgrace’: Hungary must ditch anti-LGBT law, EU executive says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's chief executive Ursula von der Leyen warned Hungary on Wednesday it must repeal legislation that bans schools from using materials seen as promoting homosexua...
Jul 07, 2021
Japan budget framework features special spending on growth areas
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan unveiled an annual budget framework on Wednesday for the next fiscal year aimed at boosting growth in areas targeted by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, with eyes on a post-pande...
Jul 07, 2021
In Tehran talks, Iran offers help to resolve Afghan crisis
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran on Wednesday told Taliban and Afghan government representatives it stood ready to help end the crisis in Afghanistan, urging the country's people and politicians to make "diffic...
Jul 07, 2021
MLB roundup: Phillies outslug Cubs 15-10
Andrew McCutchen drilled a first-inning grand slam, Bryce Harper had five hits and four RBIs and Jean Segura added four hits as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies topped the Cubs 15-10 on Tuesday nigh...
Jul 07, 2021
Shooting of Dutch crime reporter attack on democracy, king says
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander on Wednesday condemned the attack on crime reporter Peter R. de Vries as an attack on democracy that had shocked him deeply. De Vries, the ...
Jul 07, 2021
Vietnam’s biggest city sees panic-buying over virus lockdown fears
HANOI (Reuters) - Anticipation of stricter movement curbs triggered panic-buying in Vietnam's economic hub Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday, the epicentre of its coronavirus outbreak, while media reporte...
Jul 07, 2021
COVID infections imperil Indonesia’s vaccinated health workers, and hospitals
(Corrects to include full name of doctor at first reference in paragraph 23, edits second reference in paragraph 29) By Tom Allard and Kate Lamb JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesian pulmonologist Erlina Burh...
Jul 07, 2021
