Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise; second quarter GDP revised higher
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased last week for the third straight week, which could raise concerns that the labor market was softeni...
Sep 30, 2021
Italian mayor once feted for migrant integration gets 13-year jail term
ROME (Reuters) - A former Italian mayor who won worldwide plaudits for his innovative approach in integrating migrants was sentenced to 13 years and two months of jail on Thursday for irregularities i...
Sep 30, 2021
British Museum accepts Nigerian artist’s gift but keeps looted bronzes
By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) - The British Museum has accepted a bronze plaque made by an artist from Benin City in Nigeria, who said he felt this was a possible first step towards the museum's...
Sep 30, 2021
Continental restructures technology unit, downsizes board
BERLIN (Reuters) - German car parts maker Continental announced plans for a restructuring that will combine from the start of next year business activities around connectivity, mobility, and high-perf...
Sep 30, 2021
Swedish police says man arrested in absentia for Gothenburg blast
GOTHENBURG (Reuters) - Swedish police said on Thursday they had arrested a man in absentia for involvement in an explosion in Gothenburg but said they did not believe the incident was linked to gangla...
Sep 30, 2021
96-year-old German war crimes suspect caught after hours on the run – court
BERLIN (Reuters) - A 96-year-old woman whom a judge declared to be on the run after she failed to turn up for the start of her trial on charges of committing war crimes during World War Two has been c...
Sep 30, 2021
Imminent UK border changes could add to trucker problems, industry group says
LONDON (Reuters) - Changes to Britain's border rules this week which prevent European Union ID cards from being accepted as proof of identity could compound existing issues for freight entering the Un...
Sep 30, 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Melbourne cases hit record Melbourne's COVID-19 cases surged to record levels on Thursday with officials blaming illegal home ...
Sep 30, 2021
Kosovo, Serbia agree deal to end border tensions
By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Kosovo agreed on Thursday to withdraw police units from its northern border with Serbia to end a mounting dispute over vehicle licence plates that briefly escalate...
Sep 30, 2021
Hedge fund Elliott builds stake in Toshiba – FT
(Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott Management has built a stake in Japan-based Toshiba Corp, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. Toshiba did...
Sep 30, 2021
