Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Nigeria’s economy grows in first quarter on oil price rise
By Chijioke Ohuocha ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's economy grew 0.5% in the first quarter, lifted by higher crude production and oil prices, the country's statistics office said on Sunday, as activities ...
May 23, 2021
Israel to end COVID-19 restrictions after vaccine success
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel will end local COVID-19 restrictions following a successful vaccine rollout that has nearly stamped out new infections, the country's Health Ministry said on Sunday. With ...
May 23, 2021
U.S. Republicans clash over Jan 6 panel as Senate debate looms
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. Congress clashed on Sunday over the need for an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, with one lawmaker warning ...
May 23, 2021
Box Office: ‘F9’ Drives to Mighty $162 Million Debut Overseas
By Rebecca Rubin LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) - "F9" has the international box office sizzling. The latest installment in Universal's testosterone-fueled franchise kicked off with a massive $162.4 milli...
May 23, 2021
Soccer-Liverpool and Chelsea grab top-four spots on final day as Leicester crumble
BIRMINGHAM (Reuters) - Liverpool and Chelsea grabbed the final two Champions League places but Leicester City fell short of a top-four finish for the second successive season on a nerve-jangling final...
May 23, 2021
Soccer-Chelsea squeeze into Champions League despite defeat at Villa
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Chelsea qualified for the Champions League despite losing 2-1 at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday as they pipped Leicester City to a top four spot by one poi...
May 23, 2021
Soccer-Aguero signs off in style as City celebrate title with Everton rout
By Peter Hall MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Sergio Aguero said goodbye to Manchester City in style as his double off the bench in his final match for the club helped them celebrate the Premier Leagu...
May 23, 2021
Soccer-Mane double secures Champions League spot for Liverpool
By Simon Evans LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Sadio Mane struck twice as Liverpool secured Champions League qualification with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday. A fifth straight win ...
May 23, 2021
Indian Olympic medallist Kumar arrested over death of fellow wrestler
By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was arrested on Sunday in connection with the murder of a fellow Indian wrestler, Delhi police said. Both Kumar and a...
May 23, 2021
Indian ports on east coast restrict activities ahead of cyclone
By Sudarshan Varadhan and Jatindra Dash CHENNAI/BHUBANESWAR (Reuters) - Ports on India's eastern coast on Sunday restricted shipping activities and asked vessels to vacate anchorages ahead of a cyclon...
May 23, 2021
