Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Judge grants motion to reinstate third-degree murder charge against officer on trial for George Floyd’s death
(Reuters) - A Minnesota judge granted a request by prosecutors to reinstate a charge of third-degree murder against Derek Chauvin on Thursday, the former Minneapolis police officer who is on trial alr...
Mar 11, 2021
Jordan says crown prince canceled visit to Jerusalem’s al Aqsa mosque over security row with Israel
AMMAN (Reuters) - Jordan said on Thursday the kingdom's crown prince cancelled a visit to Jerusalem's al Aqsa mosque to prevent Israel from undermining his first such trip to the city's holy sites. Fo...
Mar 11, 2021
Lebanon’s politicians show no sign of saving their country, France says
PARIS (Reuters) - France's foreign minister said on Thursday time was running out to prevent Lebanon collapsing and that he could see no sign that the country's politicians were doing what they could ...
Mar 11, 2021
Athens tackles heat and pollution with pocket-sized parks
By Deborah Kyvrikosaios ATHENS (Reuters) - Tucked between rows of apartment blocks on an Athens street, a strip of green with a few trees, some plants and a bench offers a breathing space in the surro...
Mar 11, 2021
Facebook to let content creators monetize short-form videos
(Reuters) - Facebook Inc will allow content creators on its platform to earn revenue from short-form videos via advertisements, the social network said on Thursday. The announcement came in a blog htt...
Mar 11, 2021
FedEx CEO to testify as U.S. lawmakers made green infrastructure push
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - FedEx Chief Executive Frederick Smith will testify before Congress on Wednesday as U.S. lawmakers begin a push for a massive hike in infrastructure spending and push toward elec...
Mar 11, 2021
Athletes in limbo as COVID-19 scuppers Tokyo Games qualification events
(Reuters) - Four months remain before the start of the rescheduled Olympics in Tokyo but the cancellation of qualifying events in various disciplines due to COVID-19 restrictions is once again disrupt...
Mar 11, 2021
OPEC sees most of 2021 oil demand recovery in second-half as COVID-19 impact lingers
By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) - OPEC said on Thursday a recovery in oil demand will be focused on the second half of the year as the impact of the pandemic lingers as a headwind for the group and it...
Mar 11, 2021
France eases COVID-19 restrictions on international travel
PARIS (Reuters) - France will ease some COVID-19 restrictions on international travel outside Europe, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. The ministry said in a statement that travellers to or from...
Mar 11, 2021
Baidu looks to raise $3.03 billion in Hong Kong listing
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese search engine company Baidu Inc is looking to raise up to $3.03 billion by selling 95 million shares as part of its Hong Kong listing launched Thursday, a filing from the...
Mar 11, 2021
