Author Archives: Syndicated Content
China probes ‘blind box’ funds for contract compliance – China Securities Journal
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China is probing "blind box" funds to ensure that investment positions are in compliance with the stated contractual terms, the China Securities Journal reported on Thursday. The ...
Sep 15, 2021
U.N. council urges Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan to restart dam talks
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday urged Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan to resume African Union-led talks to reach a binding deal "within a reasonable timeframe" over the op...
Sep 15, 2021
Melbourne readies for anti-lockdown protest as COVID-19 cases surge
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Victoria state reported on Thursday the year's biggest one-day rise in COVID-19 cases as authorities plan to pause public transport and deploy thousands of police in Mel...
Sep 15, 2021
‘A fantasy’ to think U.N. can fix Afghanistan, Guterres says
By Michelle Nichols and Mary Milliken UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said any suggestion the world body can solve Afghanistan's problems is "...
Sep 15, 2021
Former AWS veteran Charlie Bell to head cybersecurity ops at Microsoft
(Reuters) - Former Amazon.com Inc cloud executive Charlie Bell said he has joined Microsoft Corp to lead a newly formed role overseeing cybersecurity operations. Bell, who will start as an executive v...
Sep 15, 2021
Britain’s Sainsbury’s makes it personal in price battle with rivals
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) - British supermarket group Sainsbury's will offer lower prices to customers using its digital loyalty scheme and self-scanner service, deepening ties with shoppers and...
Sep 15, 2021
UK lawmakers urge Bank of England to penalise fossil fuel financing
By Simon Jessop and Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) - UK lawmakers on Thursday called on the Bank of England to help tackle climate change by boosting investment in green finance and penalising banks that ...
Sep 15, 2021
Athletics-Venezuela’s Rojas targets 16-metre triple jump
CARACAS (Reuters) - Yulimar Rojas, the Olympic triple jump champion and world record holder, has set her sights on breaching the 16-metre mark. Venezuelan Rojas jumped 15.67 meters at the Tokyo Olympi...
Sep 15, 2021
Macron says French forces killed Islamic State leader in Sahara
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday French military forces had killed Islamic militant Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, the leader of Islamic State in the Greater Sahara. "...
Sep 15, 2021
GM tells Bolt EV owners park away from vehicles in decks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Motors Co on Wednesday recommended that Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle owners parking in decks do so on the top floor or on an open level, at least 50 feet away from ot...
Sep 15, 2021
