Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Part of Venezuela opposition in talks to join parliament vote, Turkey foreign minister says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Two high-profile Venezuelan opposition leaders are in talks with the government of President Nicolas Maduro to participate in the upcoming legislative elections, Turkish Foreign M...
Sep 01, 2020
Dating app Bumble preparing for an IPO above $6 billion: Bloomberg News
(Reuters) - Dating app Bumble is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), and could seek a valuation of $6 billion to $8 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with...
Sep 01, 2020
Williams continues bid for 24th Grand Slam title after round one victory
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams took her first step toward a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title on Tuesday, defeating Kristie Ahn 7-5 6-2 in the first round of the U.S. Open. Williams got off ...
Sep 01, 2020
U.S. says it hopes for peaceful resolution of India-China border dispute
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is closely monitoring the border dispute between India and China and it hopes for a peaceful resolution, a State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday. (Repo...
Sep 01, 2020
Samsung eyes new opportunities as pandemic ignites demand for home appliances
By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) - From sanitising closets to customisable fridges, the coronavirus pandemic has fanned demand for home appliances - so much so that Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is adding wa...
Sep 01, 2020
Tennis, anyone? How about foosball? U.S. Open plaza takes on backyard feel
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) - Organizers took advantage of lack of spectators to build a sprawling outdoor lounge at Flushing Meadows this year, affording U.S. Open competitors an unprecedented ...
Sep 01, 2020
South Korea plans for coronavirus cash handouts for second time: finance minister
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's finance minister on Tuesday said the government and ruling party will need to provide cash handouts to some households as tightened social distancing policy is causing ...
Sep 01, 2020
Colombia confirmed COVID-19 deaths top 20,000
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Confirmed deaths in Colombia due to COVID-19 topped 20,000 on Tuesday as cases surpassed 624,000, the health ministry said in its daily update. The Andean country has so far reporte...
Sep 01, 2020
U.S. Open order of play on Wednesday
(Reuters) - Order of play on the main show courts on the third day of the U.S. Open on Wednesday (play starts at 1500 GMT/11 AM ET unless stated, prefix number denotes seeding): Arthur Ashe Stadium (1...
Sep 01, 2020
U.S. seeks Mexico talks over perishable imports in bid bolster U.S. farmers: USTR
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday announced plans to seek senior-level talks with Mexico over imports of perishable imports as part of a broader series of actions meant to bol...
Sep 01, 2020
