Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Danish Red Cross launches volcano catastrophe bond
LONDON (Reuters) - The Danish Red Cross has launched a catastrophe bond for volcano-related disasters with the support of several financial firms, the groups said on Monday, adding it was the first of...
Mar 21, 2021
European trust in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine plunges, poll shows
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - Confidence in the safety of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine has taken a big hit in Spain, Germany, France and Italy as reports of rare blood clots have been linked to...
Mar 21, 2021
European trust in AstraZeneca vaccine falls, opinion poll says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Fewer Europeans trust the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after several countries reported side-effects, such as blood clots, an opinion poll by YouGov showed on Monday, even though ...
Mar 21, 2021
Jones ends ‘tough’ seven-year drought with Honda Classic triumph
(Reuters) - Australian Matt Jones won the Honda Classic on Sunday to end a seven-year drought on the PGA Tour and turn the page on what he said was at times a challenging stretch in his career. The Sy...
Mar 21, 2021
Seahawks officially announce signing of TE Gerald Everett
The Seattle Seahawks officially announced the signing of tight end Gerald Everett on Sunday. The deal is reportedly for one year and up to $7 million. Seattle hoped to address the tight end position a...
Mar 21, 2021
Spring training roundup: Gerrit Cole leads Yankees past Blue Jays
Gerrit Cole was sharp, striking out eight through five innings, and Luke Voit and Clint Frazier each had a double and a single to pace the New York Yankees to an 8-3 victory over the host Toronto Blue...
Mar 21, 2021
Canadian Michael Kovrig, accused by China of spying, faces trial
BEIJING (Reuters) - The second of two Canadians detained in China for more than two years, Michael Kovrig, was due to face trial on Monday for alleged espionage, days after the United States raised it...
Mar 21, 2021
Asia cautious as Turkish lira takes a dive
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian markets faced a fresh stress test on Monday as a plunge in the Turkish lira lifted the safe-haven yen and blunted risk appetite, although the fallout so far look...
Mar 21, 2021
China donates 400,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine to Niger
DAKAR (Reuters) - China donated 400,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinopharm to Niger on Sunday, the first vaccines the West African nation has received, Niger's presidency said. Vacci...
Mar 21, 2021
New Zealand expected to announce details of travel arrangement with Australia
By Praveen Menon WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is set to announce on Monday whether it will open quarantine-free travel to Australians, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern indicated that such an ar...
Mar 21, 2021
