Author Archives: Syndicated Content
UK’s Capita in exclusive talks with PE firm Montagu for ESS sale
(Reuters) - British outsourcer Capita Plc said on Friday it was in exclusive talks with private equity firm Montagu over the potential sale of its standalone Education Software Solutions (ESS) busines...
Nov 27, 2020
Blackstone, Carlyle, others line up initial bids for FANCL Asia business: sources
By Kane Wu HONG KONG (Reuters) - More than 10 entities, including buyout firms Blackstone and Carlyle, have lodged bids for skincare brand FANCL's Asia business outside Japan valuing it at close to $1...
Nov 27, 2020
Players can train in Australian Open quarantine, ATP Cup cancelled: report
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Tennis Australia (TA) has been granted permission by the Victoria state government to allow players to train during their 14-day quarantine ahead of the Australian Open, local me...
Nov 27, 2020
Analysis: How attempts to unify Ethiopia may be deepening its divides, say analysts
By Katharine Houreld and Maggie Fick NAIROBI/ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's political slogan is "medemer" - or "coming together". But some analysts say reforms meant to uni...
Nov 27, 2020
Factbox: Pandemic brings forward predictions for peak oil demand
(Reuters) - The COVID-19 pandemic this year has dented oil consumption and brought forward forecasts by energy majors, producers and analysts for when the world's demand for oil may peak. The rise of ...
Nov 27, 2020
Dead mink resurface from mass grave in Denmark
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Mink that were culled to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus at fur farms in Denmark have resurfaced from mass graves this week, prompting complaints from residents abou...
Nov 27, 2020
Russia reports daily record high of 27,543 new coronavirus cases
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia reported a record high of 27,543 new coronavirus infections on Friday, including 7,918 in the capital Moscow, bringing the national tally to 2,215,533. Authorities also repor...
Nov 27, 2020
Symptomless and spreading, South Korea battles surge in silent COVID-19 cases
By Sangmi Cha and Rocky Swift SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) - Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are driving a surge in new cases in South Korea, frustrating efforts to control transmission by the Asian country w...
Nov 27, 2020
Hungary PM says to decide about Christmas COVID rules in about 10 days
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's government will decide in about 8-10 days on restrictions to be applied over the Christmas holidays to curb coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told stat...
Nov 27, 2020
AstraZeneca France says situation with its COVID-19 vaccine encouraging
PARIS (Reuters) - The situation regarding the COVID-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca is generally encouraging, even though a new trial will be needed, said AstraZeneca France president Olivie...
Nov 27, 2020
