Author Archives: Syndicated Content
As Lebanon subsidy crunch looms, U.N. agencies warn of social catastrophe
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The removal of subsidies in Lebanon without guarantees to protect the vulnerable would amount to a social catastrophe, two U.N. agencies said on Monday, warning there is no parachut...
Dec 07, 2020
Sturdy dollar casts a shadow over emerging markets, BIS says
By Saikat Chatterjee LONDON (Reuters) - A stronger U.S. dollar will increasingly weigh on emerging- market economic prospects, since developing countries have taken on so much dollar-denominated debt ...
Dec 07, 2020
Vaccine airlift delivers shot in the arm for airlines
By Laurence Frost, Tracy Rucinski and Jamie Freed PARIS/CHICAGO/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Airlines battered by COVID-19 are prepping for key roles in the mass vaccine rollout that promises to unlock an immed...
Dec 07, 2020
Thiel-backed therapy developer AbCellera looks to raise up to $391 million in IPO
(Reuters) - Peter Thiel-backed biotech developer AbCellera Biologics Inc, which has partnered with Eli Lilly for its COVID-19 antibody drug, said on Monday it expects to raise up to $391 million in it...
Dec 07, 2020
IKEA turns the page: drops iconic catalogue after 70 years
By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Budget furniture giant IKEA has decided to discontinue its catalogue, one of the world's biggest annual publications, as shoppers move online, it said on Monday...
Dec 07, 2020
U.S. green groups say honeymoon is over, turn up heat on Biden
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. environmental groups that poured money and effort behind Democrat Joe Biden's successful run for president are shifting to a new more adversarial role ...
Dec 07, 2020
England’s malls attract Christmas shoppers after lockdown ends
LONDON (Reuters) - Footfall across all retail destinations in England rose by 81% compared to the previous week after a second lockdown ended on Wednesday, allowing non-essential shops to begin tradin...
Dec 07, 2020
Airbus on course for 550-plus jet deliveries for 2020, sources say
PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus is heading towards a total of 550 or more jet deliveries in 2020 after handing over more than 60 aircraft in November, according to tracking data and industry sources. Novembe...
Dec 07, 2020
Fourth quarter rally gives Lions 34-30 win at Chicago
CHICAGO, IL (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Lions scored two touchdowns with under two-and-a-half minutes remaining to stun the Bears 34-30 in Chicago Sunday. Adrian Peterson scored the go-ahead touc...
Dec 07, 2020
Russia adds firepower to Kaliningrad exclave citing NATO threat
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is beefing up its forces in its Kaliningrad exclave and has already formed a full motorised rifle division that includes a regiment of tanks, a naval admiral said on Monday, ...
Dec 07, 2020
