Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. warships transit Taiwan Strait for second time this month
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Two U.S. warships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Thursday, the U.S. Navy said, the second such mission this month and coming almost two weeks after a Chinese aircraft...
Dec 30, 2020
U.S. slaps tariffs on French and German wines, aircraft parts amid EU dispute
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. trade officials on Wednesday said they were increasing tariffs on certain European Union products, including aircraft-related parts and wines from France and Germany, amid ...
Dec 30, 2020
In old Bangkok, a goddess resists a wave of gentrification
By Jorge Silva BANGKOK (Reuters) - Inside the shrine of Chao Mae Thap Thim in Bangkok, a figurine of the sea goddess Mazu sits in the centre of a gold-framed altar of deities in a room festooned with ...
Dec 30, 2020
Brazil’s Braskem settles lawsuits over sinking city for $1.75 billion
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem SA said on Wednesday it reached a 9.1 billion reais ($1.75 billion) deal to settle lawsuits over cracks and sinking ground near its salt mi...
Dec 30, 2020
Pandemic made my last year in office the hardest, says emotional Merkel
By Joseph Nasr BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel said in her last New Year's address to the nation as German chancellor that 2020 was by far the most difficult of her 15-year leadership, yet the start ...
Dec 30, 2020
Venezuela Supreme Court rules parliament’s term extension invalid
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a move by the opposition-controlled National Assembly to extend its term an additional year was invalid, paving the way for allies...
Dec 30, 2020
Arise Sir Lewis; F1 champion Hamilton gets his knighthood
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the UK New Year's honours list published on Wednesday. The 35-year-old this year be...
Dec 30, 2020
Capitals sign Slovak defenseman Chara to one-year deal
(Reuters) - Long-time Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara has agreed a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals, the NHL team said on Wednesday. The 43-year-old Slovak defenseman, who in 2011 beca...
Dec 30, 2020
Exxon signals up to $20 billion writedown to overwhelm fourth quarter price gains in oil, chemicals
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp signaled in a regulatory filing on Wednesday that higher oil and gas prices and improved chemicals margins would aid fourth quarter results, but the gains would be...
Dec 30, 2020
Governor Whitmer signs bills allowing student athletes to receive compensation for first time in Michigan history
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation allowing student athletes to use their own name, image, likeness, and reputation for financial compe...
Dec 30, 2020
