Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Fed Chair Powell says next months could be ‘challenging’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The rising likelihood of an effective coronavirus vaccine is good news for the economy in coming months, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Thursday, but near-term risks remain as ...
Nov 12, 2020
Saudi-led coalition destroys three Houthi drones -Saudi state TV
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed three explosive-laden drones launched towards Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, Saudi state TV said on Thursday. The Sau...
Nov 12, 2020
Doctors in northern Greece warn hospitals at breaking point
By Alexandros Avramidis THESSALONIKI (Reuters) - A surge in coronavirus infections in Greece's northern city of Thessaloniki is pushing the hospital system to its limits, doctors at a medical facility...
Nov 12, 2020
Saudi crown prince warns kingdom will strike those that threaten its security
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday said the kingdom would continue to strike with an "iron fist" those who threatened its security and stability. The warnin...
Nov 12, 2020
Greece registers 3,316 new COVID-19 cases on November 12, new high
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece on Thursday reported 3,316 new coronavirus cases, its highest daily tally since its first infection surfaced in February, according to health authorities data. The latest jum...
Nov 12, 2020
Biden received ‘congratulations’ from Pope Francis: transition statement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Thursday, and Biden thanked him for his "blessing and congratulations," his transition team said in a statement. Biden ...
Nov 12, 2020
BoE’s Bailey hopes for ‘goodwill’ after Brexit transition ends
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said he hoped a spirit of goodwill would prevail between Britain and European Union countries to smooth over inevitable trad...
Nov 12, 2020
Venezuela VP, PDVSA chief travel to Russia to ‘deepen ties’
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and the head of the South American country's state oil company, PDVSA [PDVSA.UL], arrived in Russia to "deepen strategic alliances," Venez...
Nov 12, 2020
Measles surging as COVID-19 curbs disrupt vaccinations
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - Measles surged to infect almost 870,000 people across the world in 2019, the worst figures in almost a quarter of a century as vaccination levels fell below critical...
Nov 12, 2020
Spanish military sets up camp for migrants stranded at Canary Islands’ harbour
GRAN CANARIA, Spain (Reuters) - The Spanish military has set up a camp for migrants stranded at a harbour on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria after a wave of arrivals overwhelmed local authorities' ...
Nov 12, 2020
