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Factbox-Tonga and its volcanic eruption
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Here are five facts about Tonga and the impact of the underwater volcanic eruption https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/impact-assessment-aid-efforts-underway-world-responds...
Jan 18, 2022
Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard in a deal at $68.7 billion
(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday it would buy videogame publisher Activision Blizzard in an all-cash transaction valued at $68.7 billion. (Reporting by Subrat Patnaik in Bengaluru; Editing b...
Jan 18, 2022
Malaysian Hindus hold scaled-down Thaipusam festival due to pandemic
By Ebrahim Harris KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian Hindus celebrated a scaled-down Thaipusam festival on Tuesday, with limited numbers allowed to take part and with some traditions, such as devotees...
Jan 18, 2022
Undersea cable fault could cut off Tonga from rest of the world for weeks
By Praveen Menon and Tom Westbrook WELLINGTON/SYDNEY (Reuters) - The South Pacific archipelago of Tonga could spend days, or even weeks, cut off from the rest of world because of difficulties in repai...
Jan 18, 2022
Explainer-Tonga’s volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say
By Gloria Dickie (Reuters) - Tonga's massive underwater volcanic eruption could deliver long-lasting damage to coral reefs, erode coastlines and disrupt fisheries, say scientists studying satellite im...
Jan 17, 2022
Significant damage reported on Tonga’s main island after volcanic eruption
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Significant damage was reported along the western coast of Tonga's main island on Tuesday and the death of a British woman was confirmed following the weekend's massive volcanic eru...
Jan 17, 2022
Impact assessment, aid efforts underway as world responds to Tonga tsunami
By Praveen Menon WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Pacific nations and aid agencies began coordinating relief efforts in Tonga on Monday after a tsunami triggered by a massive volcanic eruption rocked the tiny i...
Jan 16, 2022
Box Office: ‘Scream’ Debuts to Bloody Impressive $30.6 Million
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Scream," a reimagining of a horror franchise that appeared to have run out of steam, dominated the box office, earning a scary good $30.6 million. The sequel...
Jan 16, 2022
Animal rights activists slam Turkish camel wrestling festival
By Murad Sezer and Bulent Usta ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A traditional camel wrestling festival in western Turkey that attracts thousands of people every year is drawing criticism from animal rights activi...
Jan 16, 2022
Alec Baldwin turns over cellphone for ‘Rust’ shooting probe
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Alec Baldwin has handed over his cellphone to investigators who are looking into the fatal shooting on the New Mexico set of the film "Rust" in October, ...
Jan 14, 2022
