Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Armenia says it is checking report of Syrian fighters in Azerbaijan
YEREVAN/BAKU (Reuters) - Armenian Defence Ministry said on Sunday it was checking reports about combatants from Syria who are allegedly fighting for the Azerbaijan's side in clashes over the breakaway...
Sep 27, 2020
Wawrinka thrashes Murray as big match falls flat
(Reuters) - What was billed as an opening day classic between two old warriors turned into a damp squib as Stan Wawrinka crushed Andy Murray 6-1 6-3 6-2 at the French Open on Sunday. The last time the...
Sep 27, 2020
Cycling: Alaphilippe reaches career’s pinnacle with world title
IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) - Even when he was wearing the Tour de France's yellow jersey, Julian Alaphilippe was already thinking of winning the world title -- and he felt that achieving the feat on Sunda...
Sep 27, 2020
U.S. health agency reports 853 new COVID-19 deaths, taking total to 204,033
(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday reported 7,059,087 total COVID-19 cases, an increase of 49,871 infections from its previous count, and said the nation's...
Sep 27, 2020
Indonesia scraps plans to cut severance pay in new bill
By Tabita Diela JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia reversed earlier plans to cut severance pay, parliament's legislative committee said late on Sunday, ahead of the expected passing on Oct. 9 of a controve...
Sep 27, 2020
Mali president names Moctar Ouane as interim Prime Minister
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Former foreign minister Moctar Ouane was named as Mali's interim Prime Minister, state television said on Sunday, a move likely to trigger the lifting of sanctions imposed by the We...
Sep 27, 2020
‘Tenet’ Crosses $280 Million Worldwide, Leads Mild U.S. Box Office With $3.4 Million
By Dave McNary LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) - Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" has topped $280 million worldwide, dominating a mild U.S. box office with $3.4 million at 2,850 locations in its fourth weekend ...
Sep 27, 2020
Tennis: It’s nasty out there, but I like it, says Isner
PARIS (Reuters) - Big-serving American John Isner said it was "bit nasty out there" after coming through his opening round at the French Open on Sunday but had few complaints about the conditions. The...
Sep 27, 2020
French Open order of play on Monday
(Reuters) - Order of play on the main showcourts on the second day of the French Open on Monday (play begins at 0900 GMT, prefix number denotes seeding): COURT PHILIPPE-CHATRIER 7-Petra Kvitova (Czech...
Sep 27, 2020
Top Democrat expresses hope deal can be reached with White House on COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in Congress, said on Sunday she thinks a deal can be reached with the White House on a coronavirus relief package and that talk...
Sep 27, 2020
