Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Elderly Swedish woman suspected of imprisoning son released from custody
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A 70-year-old Swedish woman detained on suspicion of holding her adult son captive at home for up to three decades has been released from custody after the case against her had w...
Dec 02, 2020
World Rugby CEO Gosper to leave role, take over as NFL chief in UK, Europe
(Reuters) - World Rugby Chief Executive Brett Gosper will leave his role in January 2021 to take over as the head of the National Football League (NFL) in Europe and the United Kingdom, rugby's global...
Dec 02, 2020
Israel receives its most advanced warship as Iran tensions rise
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel received its most advanced warship on Wednesday, describing the German-made vessel dubbed "Shield" as a bulwark for vulnerable Mediterranean gas rigs as te...
Dec 02, 2020
Italy reports 684 COVID-19 deaths, 20,709 new cases, – health ministry
ROME (Reuters) - Italy reported 684 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, down from 785 on Tuesday, and 20,709 new infections, compared with 19,350 the day before, the health ministry said. The fir...
Dec 02, 2020
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll hits record for tenth consecutive day – ministry
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's daily COVID-19 death toll hit a record high for a tenth consecutive day on Wednesday, with 193 fatalities in the last 24 hours, Health Ministry data showed. President Tayyi...
Dec 02, 2020
North America seeing record-setting daily COVID-19 cases, says WHO regional director
BRASILIA (Reuters) - COVID-19 deaths in the Americas have increased nearly 30% in November compared to the end of October, while North America seeing record-setting daily cases registered, World Healt...
Dec 02, 2020
NYC man who threatened death for Biden supporters pleads not guilty to federal charges
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - (Note language in sixth paragraph.) A New York City man pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges he posted threats online urging the "extermination" of Democ...
Dec 02, 2020
U.S. employers could mandate a COVID-19 vaccine, but are unlikely to do so: experts
By Tina Bellon (Reuters) - Private U.S. companies have the right under the law to require employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but are unlikely to do so because of the risks of legal and cult...
Dec 02, 2020
U.S. health agency shortens quarantine recommendations following coronavirus exposure
By Manas Mishra and Carl O'Donnell (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday said it was recommending shorter self-quarantine periods after potential exposure ...
Dec 02, 2020
UK reports 16,170 new COVID-19 cases, 648 deaths
LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom recorded 16,170 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday and 648 deaths within 28 days of a positive test for the virus, according to official data. Tuesday's data had ...
Dec 02, 2020
