Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Wisconsin counties finish recounts, Biden’s lead reconfirmed
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The recount of presidential ballots in Wisconsin's two largest counties finished on Sunday, confirming that Democratic President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in...
Nov 29, 2020
Mexico seeking extradition of former security chief from U.S.: newspaper
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's attorney general is seeking the extradition from the United States of a former security minister wanted on corruption charges, but only after his U.S. trial is conclud...
Nov 29, 2020
India regulators probe alleged AstraZeneca shot reaction, trial continues
By Manoj Kumar and Euan Rocha NEW DELHI/MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is assisting an inquiry into an alleged adverse reaction during AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine ...
Nov 29, 2020
Turkey’s coronavirus death toll hits record for seventh day in a row
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's daily COVID-19 death toll hit a record high for a seventh consecutive day on Sunday, with 185 fatalities in the last 24 hours, data from the Health Ministry showed. The n...
Nov 29, 2020
Democrat Schumer says $30 billion in federal funds needed to distribute COVID vaccine
(Reuters) - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that $30 billion in federal funds was needed to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine as legislative negotiations over an economic relief bill...
Nov 29, 2020
Italy reports 20,648 new coronavirus cases, 541 deaths on Sunday
MILAN (Reuters) - Italy reported 541 coronavirus-related deaths on Sunday, against 686 the day before, and 20,648 new infections, down from 26,323 on Saturday, the health ministry said. The first West...
Nov 29, 2020
More than half of German retailers pessimistic about Christmas: HDE
BERLIN (Reuters) - More than half of German retailers expect fewer customers and falling sales over the crucial Christmas period, according to a survey of 550 companies by the German Retail Associatio...
Nov 29, 2020
New York City public schools will begin to reopen with weekly COVID-19 testing
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City's public schools will begin to reopen for in-person learning on Dec. 7, starting with elementary schools, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Sunday. The schools, whic...
Nov 29, 2020
Rocket hits small oil refinery in Iraq’s north, no casualties: officials
TIKRIT, IRAQ - (Reuters) - A rocket hit a small oil refinery in northern Iraq on Sunday, causing fire and minor damage, two refinery officials said. Firefighters are still trying to contain the fires,...
Nov 29, 2020
Republicans turn to Biden transition as Trump’s legal options dwindle
By Linda So and Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior U.S. Republicans on Sunday said a transition to a Joe Biden presidency looks inevitable as President Donald Trump questioned whether the Su...
Nov 29, 2020
