Author Archives: Syndicated Content
76ers, Devils CEO Scott O’Neil resigns
Scott O'Neil, the CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, resigned Wednesday after eight years at the helm. O'Neil was also a limited partner in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBS...
Jun 30, 2021
Red Cross reveals that children held in northeast Syria prisons
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - Hundreds of children are incarcerated in adult prisons in northeastern Syria, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday, disclosing ...
Jun 30, 2021
For UN to stay legitimate, we need a Council seat, German envoy says
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's outgoing United Nations envoy called for his country to join the Security Council as a permanent member, warning that it risked losing its legitimacy if its composition di...
Jun 30, 2021
Oath Keepers member to plead guilty in U.S. Capitol attack-prosecutors
By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A member of the right-wing Oath Keepers militia is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to conspiracy and obstruction charges for taking part in the Jan. 6 attack ...
Jun 30, 2021
Warburg Pincus sets up joint venture for China’s urban renewal projects
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Warburg Pincus is betting on China's urban renewal and redevelopment sector, announcing on Wednesday the setup of a joint venture that acquires under-utilized properties in Shangh...
Jun 30, 2021
India’s Jan-March current account deficit widens as imports normalise
By Swati Bhat MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's current account deficit widened in the January-March quarter on the back of a higher trade deficit and lower net invisible receipts, the Reserve Bank of India ...
Jun 30, 2021
Tennis-Kyrgios wins shootout with Humbert to reach round two
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios marked his long-awaited return to action by completing a 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-1 9-7 win over Ugo Humbert on Wednesday in match held over f...
Jun 30, 2021
China’s Didi set to open over 14% higher in mega U.S. IPO
(Reuters) - Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global Inc shares were set to open more than 14% higher in their debut on Wednesday, valuing the company at more than $77 billion and marking one of the big...
Jun 30, 2021
Volvo Cars EV road map includes better batteries, longer range
By Paul Lienert (Reuters) - Sweden's Volvo Cars on Wednesday laid out an extensive road map to becoming a fully electric car maker by 2030, including plans to sell 600,000 battery electric vehicles at...
Jun 30, 2021
Germany says to buy Boeing maritime patrol aircraft for 1.1 billion euros
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is to purchase five Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft for about 1.1 billion euros ($1.31 billion), the defence ministry said on Wednesday, confirming a Reuters report fro...
Jun 30, 2021
