Bookmark?Remove? Highlights: U.S. Open day one NEW YORK(Reuters) – Highlights of the first day at the U.S. Open on Monday (times ET- GMT-4). The Grand Slam, the second this year after Wimbledon was cancelled and the French Open was postponed, is being played without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic:... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Fossil embryo dubbed the ‘small giant’ packs surprises about a big dinosaur WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The skull of a dinosaur embryo from Argentina is providing surprising details about baby facial features present in one species from an important dinosaur group called titanosaurs that included the largest land animals that have ever liv... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Russia to deliver COVID-19 drug to South Africa, Latam countries: wealth fund MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has signed deals to supply South Africa and seven Latin American countries with an anti-viral drug Russian authorities have approved to treat COVID-19, its sovereign wealth fund said on Monday. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Fossils from Mongolia, Argentina show some dinosaurs laid soft-shelled eggs WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scientists have unearthed the first fossils of soft-shelled eggs laid by dinosaurs – two disparate species from Argentina and Mongolia – in a discovery suggesting that the earliest dinosaurs produced such eggs before some lineages turned... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Researchers in Chile unearth 74 million year old mammal teeth SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chilean and Argentine researchers have unearthed teeth in far-flung Patagonia belonging to a mammal that lived 74 million years ago, the oldest such remains yet discovered in the South American country, the Chilean Antarctic Institute repo... More »
Bookmark?Remove? From an empty church, Venezuela cardinal leads Instagram Easter Mass CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan Cardinal Baltazar Porras led Easter Mass on Sunday from an empty church, offering a sermon that was broadcast over Instagram to hundreds of people quarantined in their homes because of the coronavirus pandemic. Standing before 51... More »
Bookmark?Remove? British great Stirling Moss dies at 90 after long illness LONDON (Reuters) – Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as an all-time Formula One great despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday aged 90 after a long illness. “He died as he lived, looking wonderful,” his wife Susie told the... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Esports: Dybala too good for Bale in charity video game clash (Reuters) – Paulo Dybala left Gareth Bale out of his Real Madrid starting line-up but had no trouble beating the Welshman’s Manchester City side in a FIFA 20 video game as part of a Combat Corona fundraiser for UNICEF at the weekend. Juventus striker Dybala on... More »
Bookmark?Remove? IOC must be given time to decide Tokyo Games’ future, says Lange (Reuters) – Argentine sailor Santiago Lange said the International Olympic Committee (IOC) deserves more time to decide on potentially postponing the Tokyo Games but the well-being of athletes should be a top priority as the coronavirus pandemic spreads. On Su... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Switzerland files criminal complaint over Crypto spying scandal VIENNA (Reuters) – The Swiss government has filed a criminal complaint over the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s alleged use of a cryptography company as a front to spy on various governments’ secret communications, the Swiss attorney general’s office said o... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Brazil qualify for 2020 Olympic men’s tournament BUCARAMANGA, Colombia (Reuters) – Reigning Olympic men’s football champions Brazil qualified for this summer’s tournament in Japan with a 3-0 win over Argentina on Sunday. Brazil had to beat their arch rivals in the Colombia qualifier in order to join them as ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Doctor TikTok-ed off with injured All Blacks loose forward Savea WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Injured All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has been ordered to curb his use of the social media platform TikTok as he recovers from knee surgery. Savea, who injured his knee in the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England, had surger... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Alpine skiing: Course worker frustrates run of Olympian (Reuters) – Veteran Argentine skier Cristian Javier Simari Birkner has never had a top-25 finish on the World Cup alpine skiing circuit, and his drought continued in unfortunate circumstances through no fault of his own on Wednesday. A double Olympian skiing i... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Burst of social unrest tests emerging market risk models LONDON (Reuters) – A wave of social unrest across developing countries this year has caught many investors off-guard and is challenging models designed to gauge political risk for investors, prompting some to pull money out. That has led to worries that a with... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Uruguay opposition leads presidential vote- result too close to call MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) – Uruguay’s conservative opposition was on track to win a presidential election run-off against the ruling liberal party late on Sunday, but a slimmer-than-expected lead meant an official result was not expected for some days. With 99.4% o... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Crypto backed by crypto: Dai seeks to change ‘stablecoin’ game LONDON (Reuters) – Some are backed by dollars. Others by gold. But this “stablecoin” isn’t tied to any major asset – it’s backed by another cryptocurrency. Stablecoins, such as Facebook’s (FB.O) Libra, are a new breed of cryptocurrencies that aim to escape the... More »
Bookmark?Remove? ‘Shadow of history’: As Peronism returns, Argentine play explores its darker roots BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Gonzalo Demaría is fascinated by the “ghosts” of Argentina’s past, in particular the roots of Peronism, the most influential political movement dating back to Juan Peron and his wife Eva Peron that is now set for a return to power. The... More »
Bookmark?Remove? In moment of triumph, Hamilton thinks of loss AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – In his moment of triumph on Sunday, an emotional Lewis Hamilton reflected on loss, demons and the personal growth that led him to a sixth Formula One drivers’ title. As his Mercedes team celebrated, Hamilton’s comments after the race ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? In Argentina grains belt, farmers ready to ‘unsaddle’ as Peronists return SALADILLO, Argentina (Reuters) – There is a saying among farmers when times are hard on the Argentine Pampas: “Unsaddle the horse until the sun comes out”. That saying is starting to spread in farm towns like Saladillo, after the populist-leaning Peronists won... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Explainer: Argentina’s farmers have some questions for President-elect Fernandez BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) – Argentina’s farmers have some questions for President-elect Alberto Fernandez, after the center-left Peronist won a decisive election on Sunday, ousting business-friendly leader Mauricio Macri. Across the country’s fertile P... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Argentine central bank cuts dollar purchase limit sharply as forex reserves tumble BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s central bank announced early Monday morning it would sharply cut the amount of dollars individuals could buy, amid concerns over outflows of foreign exchange reserves accelerating after President Mauricio Macri was voted ou... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Third Point confirms EssilorLuxottica stake, still talking with Sony: letter BOSTON (Reuters) – Billionaire investor Daniel Loeb said on Thursday his hedge fund owns a $700 million stake in Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica SA and is urging the company to “accelerate leadership transitions”. Loeb also said he was still speaking with Sony ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? SoftBank’s Claure announces investment in Mexican startup Kavak MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Japan’s SoftBank will invest in Mexican used car platform Kavak, the group’s chief operating officer Marcelo Claure said on Monday, adding to SoftBank’s growing portfolio in Latin America. “We are proud to join with and invest in Kavak ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? ‘Yes we can!’ says Argentina’s Macri as vote looms. Not likely, says everybody else BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s embattled President Mauricio Macri took to the streets on Saturday with a defiant message: “Yes we can,” he told crowds of supporters in Buenos Aires as he looks to launch an unlikely comeback ahead of general elections nex... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Argentina returns to currency controls as debt crisis spirals BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s government authorized currency controls on Sunday in an about-face by President Mauricio Macri, who had previously lifted many protectionist practices of his predecessor, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. The central bank is ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Osaka, Nadal headline Day Eight at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) – Defending champion Naomi Osaka will seek a spot in the U.S. Open quarter-finals when she returns to the court on Monday while second seed Rafa Nadal faces former winner Marin Cilic in last 16 action. Osaka, who brought 15-year-old American... More »
Bookmark?Remove? LatAm delivery app Rappi plans to double footprint by year-end MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Latin American delivery app Rappi plans to almost double the number of cities it operates in by year’s end, its co-founder said on Friday, following a $1 billion injection from Japan’s SoftBank that signals growing foreign interest in t... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Venezuelan migrants to get regional vaccination cards under… BOGOTA (Reuters) – Venezuelan migrants will be provided with a regional vaccination card beginning in October, health officials from 10 countries agreed on Monday, in an effort to ensure they receive needed vaccines and are not given double doses. More than 4 ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Amid fresh meltdown, Argentine film gives last laugh to victims of… (Reuters) – With Argentina once again reeling from a financial crisis, a film released on Thursday shows residents from a village outside Buenos Aires pursuing the dream of many of those left penniless by the country’s 2001 debt default: getting their money ba... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Argentina opposition on way to defeating Macri in primary after… BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine voters soundly rejected President Mauricio Macri’s austere economic policies in primary elections on Sunday, casting serious doubt on his chances of re-election in October, early official results showed. A coalition backing o... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Argentina opposition scores big primary win, hurting Macri’s… BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine voters soundly rejected President Mauricio Macri’s austere economic policies in primary elections on Sunday, raising serious questions about his chances of re-election in October, early official results showed. A coalition ba... More »
Bookmark?Remove? World Cup countdown starts for South Africa, Australia at Ellis Park JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa and Australia ramp up their World Cup preparations when they clash in their opening game of the shortened Rugby Championship season at Ellis Park on Saturday, for which both sides have made surprise selections. Springbok c... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Argentine photo exhibit stirs memories of 1994 bombing attack on… BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Julio Menajovsky was one of the first photographers to reach the scene of a devastating bombing at a Jewish cultural center in Argentina on the morning of July 18, 1994, that killed 85 people and wounded hundreds. The photographer has ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Alves rolls back the years at Copa America to keep trophy… RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazil captain Dani Alves had his hands full of trophies on Sunday after leading his team to a 3-1 victory over Peru in the Copa America final and being named best player of the tournament, outperforming his peers despite his 36 year... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Trade acrimony could revive ‘stalled’ farm policy reform: OECD PARIS (Reuters) – International tensions over trade could have a positive outcome for agriculture by reviving efforts to reform the most ineffective of policies that distribute hundreds of billions of dollars to farmers each year, the OECD said. Nearly 70% of ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Neville concerned by England’s second-half dip (Reuters) – England cannot afford to drop their intensity in the second half and must be ruthless in possession if they are to progress at the women’s World Cup, coach Phil Neville said after Sunday’s 2-1 win over Scotland. England were leading 2-0 but tired a... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Maradona to miss Cannes film premiere after shoulder injury Cannes, France (Reuters) – Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona is set to miss out on the Cannes premiere of a documentary about his life and career, due to “a shoulder injury requiring medical attention”, the film’s publicists said on Sunday. Maradona’s appe... More »
Bookmark?Remove? In crisis-hit Argentina, cancer researcher turns to game show for… BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Amid a swirling economic crisis and protests over budget cuts for research in Argentina, one scientist has found a novel way to fundraise: winning money on a television game show. Marina Simian, a biologist for Argentina’s National Sci... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Argentine graphic novel draws ‘Dirty War’ for new generation BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – An Argentine creative duo is looking to keep alive memories of the horrors faced by people during the country’s so-called “Dirty War,” turning to comic-book form to reach a generation who grew up after the end of the military dictators... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Exclusive: Advent readies new $2.2 billion Latam private equity… SAO PAULO (Reuters) – U.S. private equity firm Advent International Corp is preparing to launch a $2.2 billion fund to invest in Latin American companies, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The fund launched in coming days will be Advent’s s... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Del Potro to miss Miami Open, may need surgery on knee: source BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro will miss the upcoming Miami Open because of a knee injury, with a source close to the player telling Reuters he may have to undergo surgery. Del Potro, ranked fifth in the world, was unable to defend hi... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Advantage Lithium replaces CEO in wake of college admissions scandal (Reuters) – Advantage Lithium Corp said on Thursday it has temporarily replaced Chief Executive David Sidoo as he battles U.S. fraud charges connected to a sweeping college admissions scandal. The company has named board member Callum Grant, an engineer by tra... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Soccer: French League to pay tribute to Sala with minute’s applause PARIS (Reuters) – All Ligue 1 and 2 games this weekend will hold a minute’s applause before kickoff in memory of former Nantes player Emiliano Sala, whose body has been retrieved from the wreckage of a crashed plane in the English Channel, the French League sa... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police LONDON (Reuters) – A body retrieved from the wreckage of a crashed plane in the English Channel has been formally identified as Cardiff City’s Argentina-born soccer player Emiliano Sala, British police said in a statement on Thursday. Sala, 28, had been flying... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Waxed and ready, surfing ready to ride into Tokyo LONDON (Reuters) – Like a wave originating thousands of kilometers out in the deep ocean before crashing onto a distant beach, so surfing’s inclusion in the Olympic family has had a long fetch. What began with a ripple of interest when Hawaiian surfing icon Du... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Pungent ‘J-Queen’ durians sell for $1,000 in Indonesia JAKARTA (Reuters) – An Indonesian variety of the durian – a pungent, spiky fruit considered a delicacy across many parts of Asia — has been sold in a store on the island of Java for a hefty $1,000 per fruit. The “J-Queen” durian was selected by a panel of farm... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Australian police investigate suspicious packages sent to… MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Police in Australia are investigating suspicious packages sent to a wide range of embassies and consulates on Wednesday, which officials said included the U.S. and British missions in Melbourne, but there were no reports of harm to staff.... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Top seed Isner beaten by Fritz in Auckland second round (Reuters) – Top seed John Isner suffered a 7-6(3) 7-6(5) defeat at the hands of fellow American Taylor Fritz in the second round of the Auckland Classic on Wednesday. The big-serving Isner, ranked 10th in the world, fired 26 aces but struggled on his second se... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Trump appoints trade negotiator Lighthizer to oversee China talks:… WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to oversee a new round of trade talks with China aimed at defusing longstanding trade tensions and heading off a wider trade war, a White House officia... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Trade truce with China means big changes in Beijing policy: Trump WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – President Donald Trump and top U.S. officials said on Monday that a trade truce with China will lead to structural changes in Beijing’s economic policies, including lower tariffs, lower non-tariff barriers and more market access ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Who brings olive oil to Portugal? Police foil cocaine smuggler’s ploy LISBON (Reuters) – Who would bring a suitcase full of olive oil to Portugal, one of the world’s biggest producers of the stuff? Police at Lisbon airport were already suspicious of one passenger before they discovered 24 bottles of extra virgin olive oil marked... More »
Bookmark?Remove? U.S. says farmers could get cash aid by October but will not be… BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – U.S. farmers could receive cash payments from a planned $12 billion aid package as soon as late September, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Reuters on Saturday, warning that the program will not make tariff-hit farmers whol... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Europeans press for digital tax at G20 meeting BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – European finance leaders called for progress on global rules to tax the digital economy at a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bankers in Argentina on Sunday, putting them at odds with U.S. counterparts. The final communique... More »
Bookmark?Remove? As inflation soars, Facebook drives trading in Argentina’s barter… SAN MIGUEL, Argentina (Reuters) – At an abandoned train station in Buenos Aires’ working-class suburb of San Miguel, hundreds of Argentines gather with bags of clothes, rice, flour and sugar to trade. Most are women, some accompanied by children. Cardboard sig... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Neymar joins Messi and Ronaldo in Kazan mural club KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – It has been a busy World Cup for Kazan’s mural artists and in the early hours of Thursday morning they were back at work again painting the face of Neymar on a wall behind the Brazil team hotel. The Brazil forward, in Kazan for Friday... More »
Bookmark?Remove? ‘Brides’ enjoy match-making on World Cup stage KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – Russian women wearing elaborate bridal dresses took to the pitch in the World Cup host city of Kazan on Saturday for a friendly soccer match intended to show their love for the sport. Wearing floor-length white dresses and running sho... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Messi gets face-saving Kazan mural to match Ronaldo’s KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) – Kazan artists worked through the night on Friday painting a mural of Argentina’s Lionel Messi to match one of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo on a building opposite, saving the blushes of the World Cup host city. The three-storey portrai... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Bank of England holds special vote: to decide World Cup winner LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s top central bankers held an unusual vote during their policy deliberations this week – to decide which country is most likely to win the World Cup taking place in Russia. Switzerland – which achieved an unexpected draw against five... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Soccer: Neymar shines on Brazil return, Spain draw after De Gea… BARCELONA (Reuters) – Brazil talisman Neymar returned in style with a dazzling goal in a 2-0 World Cup warm-up win over Croatia and Spain goalkeeper David de Gea made a rare error in his team’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Sunday. Peru captain Paolo Guerrero c... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Reluctant record holder hopes for release from notoriety BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – The names of World Cup record holders are like a roll-call of footballing greats and every four years players such as Pele, Miroslav Klose, Diego Maradona, and Jose Batista must wonder whether their feats will be surpassed. Hold on. Jo... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Spain horse whisperer’s animals mirror stress sufferers’ state of mind MADRID (Reuters) – In the Guadalix mountains outside Madrid, Argentine horse whisperer Fernando Noailles uses his animals to help people suffering from stress and anxiety. The 57-year-old, who spent many years in the Patagonian wilderness living with horses, u... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Wenders film shows ’emotional giant’ Pope Francis CANNES, France (Reuters) – Viewers hoping Wim Wenders’ documentary about Pope Francis will be a critical portrait of the head of the Catholic Church will be disappointed. The German director makes no excuses for the fact this is a work of love for a man he res... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Dollar surge bringing emerging market rate cut cycle to a halt LONDON (Reuters) – A resurgent dollar and higher borrowing costs are smashing through Argentina and Turkey’s currencies like a wrecking ball and raising the likelihood more broadly that emerging markets’ three-year long interest rate cutting cycle is at an end... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Argentina curbs peso’s fall though risks linger BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina likely stopped a run on the peso with a massive rate hike and lower fiscal deficit target on Friday, though high inflation and large amounts of debt are lingering risks, economists said. Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne told... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Messi ‘put pressure on referee’ in Clasico: Ramos BARCELONA (Reuters) – Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos said Barcelona forward Lionel Messi put pressure on the referee at halftime in Sunday’s thrilling ‘Clasico’ at the Nou Camp which ended 2-2 after a series of controversial decisions. Barca defender Sergi R... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Real’s Bale denies 10-man Barca win in feisty Clasico BARCELONA (Reuters) – Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale lashed home to deny La Liga champions Barcelona victory in an ill-tempered ‘Clasico’ which finished 2-2 at the Nou Camp on Sunday after the home side had Sergi Roberto sent off at the end of the first half.... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Barca should cherish special title, says Messi CORUNA, Spain (Reuters) – Barcelona forward Lionel Messi said his side were superior to every team in the league after he scored a hat-trick in Sunday’s 4-2 win at Deportivo which clinched the club’s 25th Spanish title with four games left in the season. Barca... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Magical Messi conjures Barca title after Neymar loss BARCELONA (Reuters) – Neymar’s sudden departure to Paris St Germain last year threatened to derail Barcelona’s season before it began, but those betting against the Catalans had overlooked the sheer, indefatigable brilliance of Lionel Messi. The Argentine magi... More »
Bookmark?Remove? The hand of God touches Messi in Argentine Sistine Chapel BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – An Argentine football club has recreated the Sistine Chapel on the ceiling of its gymnasium, with Diego Maradona as God, Lionel Messi as Adam and a host of angels that include Mario Kempes, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Batistuta. The mura... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Factbox: Commoners who have married into royal families LONDON (Reuters) – In just over three weeks, U.S. actress Meghan Markle will join a select group of “commoners” to marry into a royal family when she weds Britain’s Prince Harry at Windsor Castle. Markle, 36, follows the likes of Kate Middleton, who married Ha... More »
Bookmark?Remove? U.S. to export pork to Argentina under new rules after 26 years WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. pork will be imported into Argentina for the first time since 1992 under newly finalized technical and safety rules, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office said on Friday. The technic... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Soccer: Eight Argentine cities to feature in 2030 World Cup bid BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – A joint South American bid to host the 2030 World Cup will feature eight cities in Argentina, two in Paraguay and two in Uruguay, the three nations confirmed on Monday. “Our country will have eight host cities, but those haven’t been d... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Tennis: Del Potro grinds down Raonic in Miami, Isner also advances (Reuters) – Juan Martin del Potro remained on course for a rare Sunshine Double when he outlasted Milos Raonic 5-7 7-6(1) 7-6(3) in a marathon quarter-final at the Miami Open on Wednesday. Del Potro, who claimed the Indian Wells title earlier this month, fed o... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Fossils of ‘badass’ Argentine meat-eating dinosaur unearthed WASHINGTON (Reuters) – On a semiarid Patagonian landscape 85 million years ago, a formidable meat-eater called Tratayenia rosalesi reigned as the apex predator, part of an enigmatic dinosaur group that menaced South America and Australia for tens of millions o... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Tennis: Nishikori withdraws from Indian Wells through illness FILE PHOTO: Aug 9, 2017- Montreal, Quebec, Canada- Kei Nishikori of Japan hits a backhand against Gael Monfils of France (not pictured) during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament at Uniprix Stadium. Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters) – Japan’s Kei Nishikori sa... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Del Potro maintains mastery over Thiem with Acapulco win (Reuters) – Argentine Juan Martin del Potro maintained his perfect career record against Dominic Thiem on Thursday with a popular 6-2 7-6(7) victory over the Austrian in their Acapulco Open quarter-final in Mexico. The former U.S. Open champion raced through t... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Musical ‘Evita’ kicks off Asian tour in Singapore SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Forty years after opening in London’s West End, the musical“Evita”, about Argentina’s legendary first lady, Eva Peron, made its Asian debut in Singapore this month. Directed by Broadway’s Harold Prince and produced by Tim Rice and Andrew ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? E-commerce firm Mercado Libre to open distribution centers in Mexico FILE PHOTO: Employees work at headquarters MercadoLibre (Online marketplace company) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 10, 2017. REUTERS/Nacho Doce MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mercado Libre, Latin America’s home-grown e-commerce firm, said on Thursday that it would open ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Soy source: Brazil’s share of soybean exports to China hits record FILE PHOTO: A Chinese ship is loaded with soybeans at Port of Santos May 19, 2015. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker/File Photo BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Brazil’s share of soybean exports to China, the world’s top buyer of the commodity, grew to the largest on record... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Pope defends in-flight wedding from conservative headwinds Pope Francis celebrates the marriage of crew members Paula Podest (C) and Carlos Ciufffardi (L) during the flight between Santiago and the northern city of Iquique, Chile January 18, 2018. Osservatore Romano/Handout via REUTERS ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters)... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Motorists of the world take heart: even popes get flat tires LIMA (Reuters) – Pope Francis may have divine inspiration but not divine inflation: on Friday he suffered what millions of ordinary people have to deal with — a flat tire. While the pope was being driven into Lima from the airport, one of the wheels of the Fia... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Pope stops popemobile to comfort fallen horseback policewoman IQUIQUE, Chile (Reuters) – Pope Francis ordered his popemobile to stop on Thursday after a mounted Chilean policewoman was thrown off her frightened horse, which had reared up as the pontiff passed by. Francis stepped from his vehicle and waited several minute... More »
Bookmark?Remove? China’s COFCO makes painful cuts in drive to lead global food trade FILE PHOTO: The company logo of China Oil and Foodstuffs Corporation (COFCO) is seen at its headquarters in Beijing, China, November 3, 2016. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo LONDON/PARIS/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s COFCO International is in the throes of a sta... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Peterhansel stays top after eventful Dakar fourth stage Dakar Rally – 2018 Peru-Bolivia-Argentina Dakar rally – 40th Dakar Edition stage three, Pisco to San Juan de Marcona – January 8, 2018. Stephane Peterhansel of France and copilot Jean Paul Cottret of France drive their Peugeot. REUTERS/Andres Stapff (Reuters) ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Bike champion Sunderland out of Dakar Rally Dakar Rally – 2018 Peru-Bolivia-Argentina Dakar rally – 40th Dakar Edition stage four, San Juan de Marcona to San Juan de Marcona – January 9, 2018. Britain’s Sam Sunderland receives medical care after suffering an accident while driving his KTM. REUTERS/Andre... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Guerrero determined to clear his name after doping ban cut Peru national soccer team captain Paolo Guerrero talks during an interview with Reuters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil December 21, 2017. His tattoo reads “Faith”. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Peru captain Paolo Guerrero says he is innocent and... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to marry on May 19 FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Prince Harry poses with Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace, London, Britain, November 27, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince Harry and his American fiancée, Meghan Markle, will ... More »
Bookmark?Remove? ThyssenKrupp lifted by record orders as shifts from steel A logo of ThyssenKrupp AG is pictured outside the ThyssenKrupp headquarters in Essen, November 23, 2017. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen ESSEN, Germany (Reuters) – Demand for next-generation lifts and car components enabled Thyssenkrupp (TKAG.DE) to report its highes... More »
Bookmark?Remove? As many Venezuela bondholders stampede, some joust for advantage NEW YORK/LONDON/CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s efforts to restructure its debt may have triggered an initial stampede for the exits, but some investment funds are maintaining their portfolios or even beefing them up, betting that other investors’ distress cou... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Hamilton takes fourth title despite collision An ecstatic Lewis Hamilton became Britain's first four-times Formula One world champion on Sunday after fighting back from last place following an opening-lap collision with arch-rival Sebastian Vettel at the Mexican Grand Prix. More »
Bookmark?Remove? Canada, Mexico vow to stick with NAFTA talks, Mexico works on Plan B The leaders of Mexico and Canada on Thursday pledged to work toward a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) even as talks taking place in the United States turned sour due to hard-line U.S. demands. More »
Bookmark?Remove? Nadal crushes Fognini, Federer joins him in Shanghai quarters Rafael Nadal continued to scythe his way through the Shanghai Masters on Thursday, reaching the quarter-finals with a 6-3 6-1 thrashing of temperamental Italian Fabio Fognini. More »
Bookmark?Remove? Golf: Defending champ Steele tied at top of Safeway Open Brendan Steele began his title defense of the Safeway Open in ideal position as he grabbed a share of the first-round lead with a seven-under-par 65 on Thursday in Napa, California in the opening tournament of the 2017-18 season. Steele won the title last y... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Argentina to allow advisors to invest citizens` funds overseas Argentina's securities regulator said on Wednesday it had approved a rule allowing licensed advisers to invest citizens' funds in overseas assets, a move seen as key to attracting private banks to set up shop in the South American country. More »
Bookmark?Remove? Juncker: grab Brexit chance to forge a tighter EU European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker urged European Union governments on Wednesday to use economic recovery and Brexit as springboards toward a closer union, built on an expanded euro zone and a pivotal role in world trade. More »
Bookmark?Remove? Israel`s Netanyahu says will meet Trump in New York next week Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would meet U.S. President Donald Trump later this month during a visit to New York, where he will address the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 19. More »
Bookmark?Remove? Wu wins China first boys` grand slam title at U.S. Open Wu Yibing gave China its first boys' grand slam singles champion at the U.S. Open on Sunday, hailing his triumph at Flushing Meadows as proof that his country's males were also capable of playing good tennis. More »
Bookmark?Remove? Factbox: List of U.S. Open men`s singles champions List of U.S. Open men's singles champions since the open era began in 1968: More »
Bookmark?Remove? The next oil major? Service firm Schlumberger`s big bet on production The world's largest oilfield services company, Schlumberger NV (SLB.N), is spending billions of dollars buying stakes in its customers' oil and gas projects - investing in the same ventures it supplies with equipment and expertise. More »
Bookmark?Remove? Nadal and Del Potro ready to deliver semi-final fireworks Juan Martin del Potro and Rafa Nadal are still expected to produce some spectacular fireworks at the U.S. Open on Friday, even if it was not the semi-final many fans had been hoping for. More »