Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Men forced to rape family members in Ethiopia’s Tigray, says U.N.
By Michelle Nichols NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than 500 rape cases have been reported to five clinics in Ethiopia's Tigray region, the United Nations said on Thursday, warning that due to stigma and a ...
Mar 25, 2021
Biden: American Rescue Plan is sowing signs of hope for U.S. economy
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday said the economic outlook is brightening thanks to the recent passage of his $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package, and a majority of economists now ex...
Mar 25, 2021
EU leaders make good on trade promises with Turkey, but threaten sanctions
By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders made good on Thursday on a 2016 promise to deepen trade ties with Turkey, but also warned Ankara to expect sanctions if it restarts explorat...
Mar 25, 2021
Motor racing: Hamilton spoke to Bahrain officials about human rights
By Alan Baldwin (Reuters) - Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he had spoken to Bahrain officials about the country's human rights situation after promising last year he would not let any ...
Mar 25, 2021
Venezuela business group proposes directly buying 6 million vaccines
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's largest business organization on Thursday presented a proposal to buy 6 million COVID-19 shots to vaccinate private sector workers and families, a plan that would requi...
Mar 25, 2021
India says video streaming platforms should be held responsible for content
By Sankalp Phartiyal NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's technology minister on Thursday said video streaming services have to be "responsible and accountable" for their shows and movies, defending rules in...
Mar 25, 2021
U.S. Congress approves extension of small business Paycheck Protection Program
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A majority of the U.S. Senate on Thursday agreed to extend the coronavirus pandemic Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until the end of May, giving small busines...
Mar 25, 2021
Chile locks down capital Santiago despite world’s fastest vaccination rate
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean health officials on Thursday extended a lockdown across the capital Santiago to tame a second wave of infections even as the South American nation continues to plow ahead ...
Mar 25, 2021
Greece lifts week-long quarantine for vaccinated Israeli tourists
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece on Thursday lifted a one-week quarantine rule for Israeli travellers who are vaccinated against COVID-19 and test negative, the civil aviation authority said. Israeli travell...
Mar 25, 2021
Bostic: U.S. could near full employment in 2022, meet Fed rate hike conditions in 2023
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. still has a long battle to wage in its jobs recovery but could return to full employment next year with the Federal Reserve possibly raising interest rates in 2023, Atl...
Mar 25, 2021
