Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Bahamas head to polls in close election overshadowed by COVID-19
By Neil Hartnell NASSAU (Reuters) - Bahamians headed to the polls on Thursday to elect a new government as the Atlantic island chain continued to reel from an ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases and slump...
Sep 16, 2021
Dutch PM Rutte to invite Britain to join defence deal with EU -The Times
(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to be offered a defence and security co-operation deal with the European Union during a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Downing ...
Sep 16, 2021
Unum to launch vaccine verification tool for companies to manage federal mandate
(Reuters) - Insurer Unum Group said on Thursday it will launch a new digital product to help companies verify vaccination status of employees, days after the Biden administration mandated large employ...
Sep 16, 2021
Hong Kong teachers exit under shadow of security law, schools scramble to fill gaps
By Sara Cheng HONG KONG (Reuters) - For his last class in Hong Kong in July, liberal studies teacher Fong showed his students calligraphy by the territory's late democratic activist Szeto Wah: "Choose...
Sep 16, 2021
Kono seen as top contender as Japan PM race set to start
By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) - Candidates to become Japan's prime minister officially launch their campaigns on Friday, with popular vaccine minister Taro Kono expected to be the top contender to re...
Sep 16, 2021
Venezuela, Bolivia reject U.S. accusation of non-cooperation on drugs
CARACAS/LA PAZ (Reuters) - Venezuela and Bolivia on Thursday rejected U.S. President Joe Biden's claims the prior day that the countries had failed to meet counternarcotics obligations. In a memo rele...
Sep 16, 2021
Biden approval drops to lowest of presidency: Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Chris Kahn NEW YORK (Reuters) - Public approval of U.S. President Joe Biden has dropped to the lowest level of his presidency, with Americans appearing to be increasingly critical of his response t...
Sep 16, 2021
Bolsonaro’s support hits fresh low ahead of Brazil 2022 vote, poll shows
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's popularity has hit the lowest point of his time in office, a Datafolha poll showed on Thursday, with 53% of respondents disapproving of ...
Sep 16, 2021
U.S. Justice Dept says it will work to address competition issues at airports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it would work with congested airports in the United States to keep the airline industry competitive. The statement came after the Bi...
Sep 16, 2021
Seattle to host 2023 All-Star Game
The Mariners will host the 2023 All-Star Game, Major League Baseball announced Thursday at the Space Needle in Seattle. The Midsummer Classic will return to the Emerald City for the third time overall...
Sep 16, 2021
