Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Dollar squeezed as virus drives easing expectations
By Tom Westbrook SYDNEY (Reuters) - The dollar nursed losses after five sessions of decline and the yen held on to most of its recent gains on Thursday, as investors worried about rising coronavirus d...
Nov 18, 2020
Australia alleges military carried out unlawful killings in Afghanistan
By Colin Packham SYDNEY (Reuters) - The head of Australia's Defence Force announced on Thursday allegations that its special forces soldiers carried out 39 unlawful killings in Afghanistan. Australia ...
Nov 18, 2020
Earthquakes F Wondolowski wants to play in 2021
All-time MLS goal-scoring leader Chris Wondolowski said he has scrapped his retirement plans and would like to play in 2021. The San Jose Earthquakes star cited the impact of the coronavirus as one of...
Nov 18, 2020
LAFC star Rossi tests positive, will miss playoff opener
Los Angeles FC star Diego Rossi tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the team's playoff game against the Seattle Sounders. The forward was tested following Uruguay's loss to Brazil in a World Cu...
Nov 18, 2020
Silver: NBA strives for flexibility within ‘new normal’
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is on a quest for normalcy. The definition of normal remains subject to change during the coronavirus pandemic. With daily testing and hurdles in specific regions and citi...
Nov 18, 2020
South Australia virus lockdown begins amid hopes to curb outbreak
By Swati Pandey SYDNEY (Reuters) - One of Australia's strictest lockdowns kicked off in the country's south on Thursday with outdoor gatherings, weddings, funerals, takeaway food all coming to a stand...
Nov 18, 2020
U.S. COVID-19 deaths surpass 250,000 mark as infections surge
By Roshan Abraham and Shaina Ahluwalia (Reuters) - The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States crossed 250,000 on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as a third coronavirus wave brings a f...
Nov 18, 2020
Asian shares fall as fresh outbreaks overshadow vaccine progress
By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) - Asian stocks followed Wall Street's sharp selloff on Thursday as concerns about rising coronavirus infections and new shutdowns in major U.S. cities hosed down ea...
Nov 18, 2020
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ heading to HBO Max and theaters on Christmas Day
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Superhero movie "Wonder Woman 1984" will debut in theaters and on AT&T Inc's HBO Max streaming service on Christmas Day, The Hollywood Reporter and other media outlets reported...
Nov 18, 2020
Australia ‘will always be Australia,’ PM responds to China grievances
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Prime Minister has responded to China's list of grievances over his country's human rights diplomacy, free media and investment policies by saying "we ...
Nov 18, 2020
