Author Archives: Syndicated Content
German vaccine institute praises efficacy of Astra-Oxford vaccine
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The head of Germany's vaccine regulator on Thursday described the success rate of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine as excellent, after some Australian scientists voiced scepticism ...
Jan 14, 2021
Delta calls 2021 year of recovery after first loss in 11 years
By Tracy Rucinski (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian expects 2021 to be "the year of recovery" after the coronavirus pandemic cut operating revenue by 64% and prompted its first annual loss in...
Jan 14, 2021
Danish ex-minister faces impeachment in ‘child bride’ case
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Former Danish Immigration Minister Inger Stojberg, known for her hard stance in that role, is facing impeachment for illegally ordering the separation of underage couples seekin...
Jan 14, 2021
Red Cross fears U.S. move against Yemen’s Houthis will impede aid
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - The International Committee of the Red Cross said on Thursday it feared that the U.S. designation of Houthi fighters in Yemen as a terrorist group would lead to...
Jan 14, 2021
Dow, S&P futures perk up with eye on Biden’s stimulus plan
By Devik Jain and Medha Singh (Reuters) - Futures tracking the S&P 500 and the Dow edged higher on Thursday as investors awaited details on President-elect Joe Biden's proposals for stimulus and data ...
Jan 14, 2021
Indonesia says spots Chinese research vessel in its waters, tracker off
By Agustinus Beo Da Costa JAKARTA (Reuters) - A Chinese research vessel has been identified in the waters of Indonesia with its tracking system turned off, authorities said on Thursday, amid concerns ...
Jan 14, 2021
Trump administration set for its last auction of U.S. oil drilling rights
By Nichola Groom (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Thursday will offer the oil and gas industry a final chance to secure federal acreage before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, who...
Jan 14, 2021
U.S. turmoil an ‘alarm’ for Western democracies, says France’s Le Maire
PARIS (Reuters) - The political turmoil in the United States, where Donald Trump on Wednesday became the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice, has served as an alarm to Western democr...
Jan 14, 2021
Russia to meet its Sputnik V vaccine export promises over next 6-9 months: RDIF chief
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Major export deals to supply doses of the Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 will be fulfilled over the next six to nine months, the head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, Kirill D...
Jan 14, 2021
One-dose Sputnik V vaccine to have 73-85% efficacy: Russia fund chief
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A one-dose course of Russia's Sputnik vaccine against COVID-19 will have an efficacy rate of 73-85%, the head of the country's sovereign wealth fund told Reuters on Thursday. Author...
Jan 14, 2021
