Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Australia calls for immediate release of economist detained in Myanmar
By Colin Packham CANBERRA (Reuters) - Myanmar authorities should immediately release Sean Turnell, an economist and adviser to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, following his weekend arrest, Australia'...
Feb 08, 2021
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
(Reuters) - Australia on Monday moved to reassure its citizens over the efficacy of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after South Africa suspended use of the shot as data showed it offered limited protec...
Feb 08, 2021
Thiem eases into second round at Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Dominic Thiem overcame an early wobble before overpowering Mikhail Kukushkin 7-6(2) 6-2 6-3 to reach the second round of the Australian Open on Monday. Third seed Thiem was broke...
Feb 08, 2021
Arauz advances to Ecuador presidential runoff, runner-up in dispute
By Alexandra Valencia and Brian Ellsworth QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuadorean economist Andres Arauz on Monday prepared to campaign for a presidential run-off election as authorities continued counting votes...
Feb 08, 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: AstraZeneca vaccine's efficacy against virus variant Australia on Monday moved to reassure its citizens over the efficacy of A...
Feb 08, 2021
Stock conversion allows China’s Wanda to sell AMC shares amid retail frenzy
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Wanda Group, the major shareholder in AMC Entertainment Holdings Ltd, conducted a share conversion to permit sales of its stock in the cinema operator, a target of the rec...
Feb 08, 2021
Japan’s service sector sentiment worsens in January
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's service sector sentiment index fell in January, a Cabinet Office survey showed on Monday, with the government saying the economy was weakening recently. The survey of workers...
Feb 08, 2021
Airbnb to tighten control of short-term lets in France
PARIS (Reuters) - Airbnb announced plans on Monday to tighten control of short-term rentals advertised on its site in several French cities including Paris, by throwing out those without formal regist...
Feb 08, 2021
President Biden plans to use NFL stadiums for vaccinations
With the NFL season in the books, the league offered the use of its stadiums for mass COVID-19 vaccinations. President Joe Biden said on CBS' Super Bowl pregame show Sunday that his administration int...
Feb 08, 2021
Chiefs installed as heavy Super Bowl LVI favorites
The Kansas City Chiefs hit a significant bump in the road Sunday night, but sportsbooks anticipate their march toward a dynasty revving back up in six months. The Chiefs were installed as heavy favori...
Feb 07, 2021
