01 April,2021 | Rob Cox

Breakingviews - Viewsroom: Everything we know about Archegos

The extraordinary unwinding of Bill Hwang&rsquos family office was one of those rare stories that connected Breakingviews columnists from Hong Kong New York Zurich London Melbourne and Washington into one big hard-working family. Here are some of the lessons they learned.

ZURICH (Reuters Breakingviews) - The extraordinary unwinding of Bill Hwang&rsquos family office was one of those rare stories that connected Breakingviews columnists from Hong Kong New York Zurich London Melbourne and Washington into one big hard-working family. Here are some of the lessons they learned.

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The White House on Thursday criticized Georgia Governor Brian Kemps contention that Georgias new voting rights law does not limit voter access.

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  • Reuters Staff
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British banking fintech Wise -- formerly Transferwise -- is on course to launch an initial public offering in May this year in a deal that could value the company at $6 billion-$7 billion two sources familiar with the situation said.

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A robot armed with virus-killing ultraviolet light is being tested on Swiss airplanes yet another idea aiming to restore passenger confidence and spare the travel industry more pandemic pain.

  • John Miller
01 April,2021 | 14.29
Breakingviews - Capital Calls - Rolls-Royce boss straps himself in tighter

Concise insights on global finance in the Covid-19 era.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.33
Seoul sends bid for co-hosting 2032 Olympics with N.Korea despite frosty ties

South Korean capital Seoul said on Thursday it has sent a proposal for co-hosting the 2032 Olympics with the Norths Pyongyang to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in a bid to keep its hopes alive despite Brisbane being the front-runner.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.42
South Korea to issue blockchain-protected digital vaccine passports

South Korea said on Thursday it will issue so-called COVID-19 vaccine passports to immunized citizens joining other nations introducing such certificates to revive cross-border travel while keeping infection risks under control.

  • Sangmi Cha
01 April,2021 | 17.30
FACTBOX-What companies have said on voting restrictions in Georgia other U.S. states

(Adds Exxon CEOs comment) April 7 (Reuters) - A slew of major U.S. companies have come out with strong statements against a controversial voting law in Georgia and similar bills in other U.S. states which activist groups say unfairly target Black and other racial minority...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 22.04
REFILE-TABLE-Top 20 vehicles sold in the United States in Q1 2021

The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S in Q1 2021 as reported by automakers and ranked by total units. Top 20 selling vehicles in the U.S. in Q1 2021: RANK VEHICLE Q1 2021 Q1 2020 PCT CHNG 1 Ford F-Series P/U 203797 186562 +9.2 2 Ram P/U 148836 128805...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 22.19
Dollar U.S. Treasuries edge higher on strong U.S. labor report

The dollar and the yield on the benchmark Treasury note edged higher in light trading on Friday after data showing a surge in the hiring of Americans in March pointed to a U.S. economic recovery that is poised to be the strongest in decades.

  • Alwyn Scott
01 April,2021 | 10.22
Analysis: Can Joe Biden recreate the U.S. economy he grew up with?

Joe Biden will almost certainly be the last U.S. president born as a member of the silent generation demographic group who were children during World War Two came of age in an economic boom that built middle class wealth and cemented the role of the United States as the worlds leading industrial pow

  • Howard Schneider
01 April,2021 | 19.52
U.S. trade chief voices concern to Vietnam over currency practices

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai in a call on Thursday with Vietnams minister of industry and trade highlighted U.S. concerns about Vietnams currency practices a USTR statement said.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 23.30
Citadel Securities names former CFTC chair Heath Tarbert as chief legal officer

Citadel Securities has appointed Heath Tarbert as chief legal officer the electronic trading firm said on Thursday months after he resigned as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 23.42
Analysis: In Chinas small cities home buyers suffer as debt-ridden developers fail to finish projects

In Zhuozhou a small city in Chinas north Zhu has stopped making mortgage payments on her apartment after its developer did not build a promised rail line that would have allowed residents to commute to Beijing for work.

  • Ryan Woo
01 April,2021 | 16.35
IMFs $650 billion liquidity boost could happen in August -U.S. Treasury officials

A $650 billion increase in International Monetary Fund reserves could be distributed to member countries in August but only a small portion is likely to be converted to hard currency by poor countries U.S. Treasury officials said on Thursday.

  • Andrea Shalal
01 April,2021 | 19.02
U.S. CFTC official advises stricter oversight of funds managing family wealth

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the top U.S. swaps regulator should reverse its loosening of oversight of family offices a Democratic commissioner said on Thursday in response to the blowup of Archegos Capital.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 21.25
Morgan Stanley plans to raise dividend when Fed allows -letter

Morgan Stanley (MS.N) plans to increase the dividend it pays shareholders when restrictions are lifted by the Federal Reserve according to a letter Chief Executive James Gorman sent to shareholders on Thursday.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 20.49
Coinbase gets all-clear from SEC setting stage for landmark crypto listing

Coinbase Global Inc (COIN.O) the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange has received approval from regulators to list its shares on the Nasdaq paving the way for a landmark victory for cryptocurrency advocates.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 21.53
Texas threatens to become next flash point on voting rules

Texas appeared on Thursday to become the next flash point on politically charged issues in Corporate America after legislation passed by the state Senate to limit voting access prompted a rebuke from American Airlines (AAL.O).

  • Tracy Rucinski
01 April,2021 | 21.26
Greensill administrator unable to verify invoices underpinning loans to Gupta -FT

Greensill Capitals administrator has been unable to verify invoices underpinning loans to Liberty Steel owner Sanjeev Gupta the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 20.44
S&P 500 rides Microsoft Amazon to record close above 4000

The S&P 500 surged on Thursday to its first-ever close above the 4000 mark lifted by gains in Microsoft Amazon and Alphabet as well as optimism about a recovering U.S. economy.

  • Noel Randewich
01 April,2021 | 20.14
Value small-cap funds outperform in Q1 as U.S. inflation worries rise

The Biden administrations $1.9 trillion stimulus plan and expectations of rising inflation helped bolster the performance of fund managers who made bets on economically-sensitive cyclical or small-cap companies in the first quarter of the year Morningstar data showed.

  • David Randall
01 April,2021 | 20.14
TREASURIES-Yield curve flattens ahead of jobs report

Higher-than-expected weekly jobless claims pushed U.S. Treasury yields lower on Thursday flattening the yield curve but ultimately did little to affect investor expectations related to Fridays monthly employment report.

  • Kate Duguid
01 April,2021 | 20.21
S&P 500 rides Microsoft Amazon to record close north of 4000

The S&P 500 surged on Thursday to its first-ever close above the 4000 mark lifted by gains in Microsoft Amazon and Alphabet as well as optimism about a recovering U.S. economy.

  • Noel Randewich
01 April,2021 | 13.59
Oil companies defeat New York City appeal over global warming

A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected New York Citys effort to hold five major oil companies liable to help pay the costs of addressing harm caused by global warming.

  • Jonathan Stempel
01 April,2021 | 19.18
Turkey fines firms over short selling irregularities -regulator

Turkey fined 10 securities firms for up to 7.8 million lira ($1 million) in relation to irregularities in short-selling transactions the countrys Capital Markets Board said in its weekly bulletin on Thursday.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 15.20
Dollar slides consolidates recent gains ahead of U.S. payrolls data

The dollar fell on Thursday consolidating recent gains that pushed it to nearly three-year highs during the first quarter but the outlook remained upbeat in the wake of improving economic prospects backed by the Biden governments more than $2 trillion stimulus plan.

  • Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
01 April,2021 | 18.44
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar gains as manufacturing strength cheers investors

(Adds analyst quotes and details throughout updates prices) * Canadian dollar rises 0.1% against the greenback * Canadian factory activity expands at a record pace in March * Price of U.S. oil settles 3.9% higher * Canadas 10-year yield eases 4.7 basis points to 1.513%...

  • Fergal Smith
01 April,2021 | 15.26
Deliveroo IPO debacle leaves small investors with bad taste

London-based amateur trader Amy Lee wasnt sure whether to buy shares in Deliveroos stock market debut but decided eventually to take the leap swayed by ad campaigns on the food delivery companys app.

  • Abhinav Ramnarayan
01 April,2021 | 18.11
Brazil posts $1.5 bln trade surplus in March smaller than expected

Brazil posted a trade surplus of $1.5 billion in March figures showed on Thursday less than half the consensus forecast in a Reuters poll for a $3.1 bln surplus and also sharply down from the $3.6 bln surplus registered in the same month last year.

  • Jamie McGeever
01 April,2021 | 18.23
US STOCKS-Microsoft and Amazon lead S&P 500 to 4000 points

* Indexes: Dow +0.50% S&P 500 +0.95% Nasdaq +1.48% (New throughout updates prices market activity and comments to add afternoon trading new byline)

  • Noel Randewich
01 April,2021 | 16.10
SoftBank-backed Compass valued at $8.22 bln in NYSE debut

Shares of SoftBank Group Corp-backed Compass Inc jumped 18% in their stock market debut on Thursday after being priced at the lower end of the reduced initial public offering (IPO) price range.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 17.58
EMERGING MARKETS-Mexican peso at 2-week high real slides on virus worries

(There will be no Latin America-focused emerging market report on Friday due to the Good Friday holiday. Reuters will resume coverage on Monday April 5. The EMEA-focused report will resume on Tuesday April 6.) * Mexican peso trades at 2-week high * Brazil detects new virus...

  • Sruthi Shankar
01 April,2021 | 17.58
Goldman promotes a flurry of female partners to executive roles

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) on Thursday promoted four female partners to senior leadership roles at the firm according to memos seen by Reuters.

  • Elizabeth Marshall
01 April,2021 | 15.08
PRECIOUS-Gold rises over 1% as dollar yields retreat

(Adds comments updates prices) * Biden unveils $2 trillion-plus job plan * U.S. weekly jobless claims rise unexpectedly By Shreyansi Singh April 1 (Reuters) - Gold rose over 1% on Thursday buoyed by a retreat in the dollar and U.S. bond yields while grim U.S. jobless data...

  • Shreyansi Singh
01 April,2021 | 17.46
U.S. drillers add most oil rigs in a week since January 2020 -Baker Hughes

U.S. energy firms added the most number of oil rigs in a week since January 2020 as higher oil prices in recent months have prompted drillers to return to the wellpad.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 17.34
REFILE-Peru reports biggest jump in consumer prices in four years

Consumer prices in Peru rose 0.84% in March the largest year-on-year increase in four years as the cost of food and education jumped the government said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.45
Credit Suisse shares rally while Archegos ripples spread

Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) shares rose on Thursday ending a losing streak in which they shed close to a fifth of their value though the lender is yet disclose how much it lost in trades for stricken U.S. fund Archegos.

  • Oliver Hirt
01 April,2021 | 17.10
IMF says rich countries could use taxes to reduce inequalities

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said advanced economies could use more progressive income taxes inheritance and property taxes and taxes on excess corporate profits to help reduce inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Andrea Shalal
01 April,2021 | 13.22
Frontier CEO says now making money with low fares in pandemic as stock debuts

U.S. budget carrier Frontier Airlines is already making money and flying more than in 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic upended air travel last year Chief Executive Barry Biffle told Reuters ahead of the companys Nasdaq debut on Thursday.

  • Tracy Rucinski
01 April,2021 | 14.02
Twitter says looking for independent director to replace Elliotts Cohn

Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) said on Thursday it was looking for an independent board director after hedge fund Elliott Managements managing partner Jesse Cohn decided to relinquish his board seat at the social media firm.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 15.10
Build America Bonds to be in Biden infrastructure plan U.S. House Ways & Means chair says

Federally subsidized Build America Bonds will return as part of President Joe Bidens $2 trillion-plus infrastructure package the chairman of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee said on Thursday.

  • Karen Pierog
01 April,2021 | 11.02
S&P 500 hits 4000 on tech power recovery optimism

The S&P 500 breached the 4000 mark for the first time on Thursday powered by gains in technology shares and optimism about a pickup in global economic activity.

  • Devik Jain
01 April,2021 | 10.18
METALS-Copper touches lowest in nearly a month on China demand worries

Copper prices slipped to their lowest in almost a month on Thursday on concern over slowing growth in top metals consumer China as it seeks to rein in debt levels and trim stimulus spending.

  • Eric Onstad
01 April,2021 | 07.29
European stocks inch towards record high as PMIs chip rally support

European stocks kicked off the new quarter with gains on Thursday as optimism around a new U.S. government spending plan and strong factory activity data out of the euro zone eclipsed concerns about another lockdown in France.

  • Sruthi Shankar
01 April,2021 | 10.58
UPDATE 2-Euro zone bond yields fall balancing lockdowns and recovery

* There will be no GVD/EUR report on Friday April 2 and Monday April 5 due to UK public holidays (Adds details prices)

  • Danilo Masoni
01 April,2021 | 16.00
Russias economy shrank 3% last year -revised data

Russias economy shrank by 3% in 2020 its sharpest decline in 11 years as the global COVID-19 pandemic took its toll revised official data showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.10
Europes IPO market roars back to life can it last?

The European market for initial public offerings has come roaring back this year after a moribund COVID-hit 2020 but the poor debut by Deliveroo (ROO.L) has amplified concerns around whether the momentum can last.

  • Arno Schuetze
01 April,2021 | 16.05
Fed wont react to temporary rise in inflation this year: Daly

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Thursday said the U.S. central bank will keep monetary policy easy despite what she said will be an increase this year in prices as the economy reopens more fully and households spend more.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.26
London stocks end higher on optimism over swift economic recovery

British shares ended higher on Thursday ahead of a long weekend as hopes of a swifter economic rebound this year boosted sentiment while Quilter rose after agreeing to sell its international business to Utmost Group.

  • Shivani Kumaresan
01 April,2021 | 15.51
Budget carrier Frontier Group falls 2% in Nasdaq debut

Frontier Group Holdings Inc (ULCC.O) was valued at $4 billion after its shares opened 2% below their offer price in the low-cost carriers market debut on Thursday.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 12.46
Rise in U.S. weekly jobless claims belies improving labor market conditions

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week though the labor market recovery is gaining traction as economic activity picks up driven by increased vaccinations and massive fiscal stimulus.

  • Lucia Mutikani
01 April,2021 | 15.39
China unlikely to wield U.S. bond weapon as tensions stay high

China is unlikely to pare its purchases of U.S. Treasuries significantly anytime soon as its foreign exchange reserves grow even as trade and geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing remain high analysts and investors said.

  • Karen Pierog
01 April,2021 | 15.45
New U.N. study shows 72 nations and $598 billion in debt payments at risk through 2025

The coronavirus pandemic has worsened debt problems facing 72 low- and middle-income countries and jeopardized $598 billion in debt service payments from 2021 to 2025 including $87 billion this year the United Nations Development Program reported on Thursday.

  • Andrea Shalal
01 April,2021 | 15.14
EMERGING MARKETS-Mexican peso at 2-week high real slides on pandemic woes

* Mexican peso trades at 2-week high * Brazil detects new virus variant * Most Latam stock markets closed on Thurs By Sruthi Shankar April 1 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies were mixed on Thursday with the Mexican peso trading at a two-week high against the dollar...

  • Sruthi Shankar
01 April,2021 | 15.13
Russian c.bank plans to involve banks in two-tier digital rouble system

Russias central bank on Thursday said it is leaning towards a two-tier system for a digital rouble with banks opening digital wallets with the regulator and serving as intermediaries for customers and companies.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.44
UPDATE 2-New lockdown shouldnt have big impact on French growth forecast -Villeroy

Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Thursday that he does not expect new COVID-19 restrictions to have a significant impact on the banks 5.5% growth forecast for 2021 if the measures do not last beyond early May.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.40
UPDATE 2-Sterling gains after strongest Q1 versus euro since 2015

* Graphic: Trade-weighted sterling since Brexit vote http://tmsnrt.rs/2hwV9Hv

  • Elizabeth Howcroft
01 April,2021 | 14.57
Eastern Caribbean blazes a trail as first currency union to launch central bank digital cash

The Eastern Caribbean on Thursday became the first currency union central bank to issue digital cash a move that comes as bigger monetary authorities such as the European Central Bank look at issuing their own electronic cash.

  • Sarah Marsh
01 April,2021 | 14.33
German govt agrees additional aid for lockdown-hit businesses

The German government has agreed to make available further financial aid for companies hit by lockdown measures during the coronavirus pandemic the economy and finance ministries said in a joint statement on Thursday.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 14.42
Analysis: Deliveroos IPO slump casts doubt over Londons post-Brexit ambitions

Deliveroos (ROO.L) share price plunge on its London stock market debut has put a question mark over Britains ambitions to become a home for fast-growing tech companies following its departure from the European Union investors and analysts say.

  • Anna Irrera
01 April,2021 | 14.08
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises on commodity boost upbeat factory data

Canadas main stock index rose on Thursday as energy and mining sectors gained on firmer oil and gold prices while strong manufacturing activity data also supported sentiment.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.03
New UN study shows 72 nations and $598 bln in debt payments at risk through 2025

The coronavirus pandemic has worsened crippling debt problems already facing 72 low- and middle-income countries putting at risk some $598 billion in debt service payments from 2021 to 2025 including $87 billion this year alone the United Nations Development Program reported...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.22
U.S. manufacturing sector index races to 37-year high in March - ISM

A measure of U.S. manufacturing activity soared to its highest level in more than 37 years in March driven by strong growth in new orders the clearest sign yet that a much anticipated economic boom was probably underway.

  • Lucia Mutikani
01 April,2021 | 14.03
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar clings to much of March rally as oil rises

* Canadian dollar weakens 0.1% against the greenback * Canadian factory activity expands at a record pace in March * Price of U.S. oil rises 2.4% * Canadian bond yields ease across a flatter curve TORONTO April 1 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar edged lower against its U.S...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.53
Fetch Rewards joins unicorn club with $210 mln funding round

Fetch Rewards said on Thursday it had raised more than $210 million in a funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 valuing the retail rewards app at over $1 billion as the COVID-19 pandemic fuels growth in its business.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.19
Five market trends investors are focused on for the second quarter

The first quarter of 2021 kept investors on their toes as it served up surging yields an accelerated rotation into cyclical stocks and wild rides in the shares of GameStop (GME.N) that brought the retail investors of WallStreetBets into the public eye.

  • Lewis Krauskopf
01 April,2021 | 13.38
FACTBOX-Companies speak out against Georgia voting restrictions

Facing criticism for staying largely quiet or being vague about a new controversial voting law in Georgia some major U.S. companies came out with strong statements against the restrictions which civil rights groups say unfairly target Black and other racial minority voters...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.38
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens higher on commodity-linked gains upbeat factory data

Canadas main stock index opened higher on Thursday helped by gains in energy mining stocks while data showed the domestic manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace on record in March.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.41
Wall Street opens higher on tech strength Micron shines

Wall Streets main indexes opened higher on Thursday as technology shares led by chipmakers gained following an upbeat earnings outlook by Micron while optimism about the U.S. economic growth lifted sentiment.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 14.05
Canadian factory activity expands at record pace in March

Canadian manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace on record in March as easing of COVID-19 restrictions helped bolster production and new orders data showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 13.23
France can keep 2021 growth forecast if new COVID restrictions end early May

Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Thursday that he does not expect new COVID-19 restrictions to have impact on 5.5% growth forecast in 2021 if restrictions do not last beyond early May. (Reporting by Matthieu Protard Editing by Jon Boyle)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.23
Credit Suisse aims to recoup most Greensill-linked fund assets

Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) plans to return more cash this month and recover more assets for investors in supply chain finance funds linked to insolvent finance firm Greensill the Swiss bank said aiming to limit damage from risk-management failures.

  • Michael Shields
01 April,2021 | 13.05
Chinas Energy Monster IPO prices below range raising less than expected - term sheet

Energy Monster backed by Alibaba Group Holdings has priced its American Depository Shares (ADS) below the flagged range a term sheet seen by Reuters shows meaning Chinas largest mobile charging device owner will raise less than expected in its U.S. initial public offering...

  • Scott Murdoch
01 April,2021 | 13.03
Brazil manufacturing PMI falls to 9-month low in March -IHS Markit

The pace of expansion in Brazils manufacturing sector slowed sharply in March to its slowest since June last year a survey of purchasing managers activity showed on Thursday due to the COVID-19 pandemic resurgence and new lockdown restrictions.

  • Jamie McGeever
01 April,2021 | 06.28
Liberty Steel owner Gupta tells creditors: Don&rsquot pull the plug

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was very hopeful the government could find a solution for Liberty Steel which is scrambling to secure capital after the collapse of its biggest lender Greensill Capital.

  • Guy Faulconbridge
01 April,2021 | 13.03
Analysis: Poorest countries will follow a tricky path back to debt markets

Ghana and Pakistans return to international debt markets this week a year after COVID slammed them shut has been an encouraging sign for the worlds poorest countries but investors still need convincing.

  • Tom Arnold
01 April,2021 | 13.13
As Tesla takes the plunge wary insurers watch crypto craze from the sidelines

If Elon Musks Tesla wanted to insure all of its recent $1.5 billion bitcoin investment against the myriad of pitfalls it could encounter like hacks theft and fraud it would be out of luck.

  • Carolyn Cohn
01 April,2021 | 12.03
Canada pension fund CDPQ sets partnership to invest $125 mln in clean tech

Canadian pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) said on Thursday it is setting up a partnership with Energize Ventures a global alternative investment manager that will invest $125 million over three years in clean technologies.

  • Nia Williams
01 April,2021 | 11.28
UK PM Johnson says on Liberty Steel: very hopeful well get a solution

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was very hopeful that there would soon be a solution worked out for Liberty Steel.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.48
PRECIOUS-Gold rises as dollar rally pauses yields ease

(Updates prices) * Dollar eases off from 5-month high * Biden unveils $2 trillion-plus job plan * Climb above $1720/oz positive for bullion - analyst By Brijesh Patel April 1 (Reuters) - Gold rose on Thursday as a slight pullback in the dollar and U.S. bond yields helped...

  • Brijesh Patel
01 April,2021 | 10.34
EXCLUSIVE Volkswagen to buy credits from Tesla in China to comply with environmental rules - sources

A Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) joint venture in China has agreed to buy green car credits from Tesla (TSLA.O) to help meet local environmental rules three people briefed on the matter told Reuters.

  • Tony Munroe
01 April,2021 | 10.23
CEE MARKETS-Zloty brushes off virus worries to lead FX gains

Central European currencies rose on Thursday with the Polish zloty leading gains as investors squared off positions ahead of the Easter weekend brushing off concerns over a new record number of coronavirus cases in the country. The zloty had touched a 12-year low at the...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.13
UPDATE 2-Bank of Japan newcomer flags job creation as policy priority

* Praises BOJs current policy welcomes March review of tools

  • Leika Kihara
01 April,2021 | 03.06
GLOBAL ECONOMY Global factory recovery picks up but cost pressures grow

Factories across Europe and Asia ramped up production in March as a solid recovery in demand helped manufacturers move past the setbacks of the pandemic although escalating costs and supply- chain disruptions were creating challenges and driving prices.

  • Leika Kihara
01 April,2021 | 09.34
U.S. spending boom offsets Europes lockdown blues

World stocks ran higher on Thursday following their slowest quarter in a year as U.S. economic strength offset the return to strict COVID lockdown measures in parts of Europe and elsewhere.

  • Marc Jones
01 April,2021 | 09.23
Mizuho may face $90 mln loss from Archegos Nikkei says

Japanese financial firm Mizuho Financial Group Inc (8411.T) may face a loss of 10 billion yen ($90 million) from deals with Archegos Capital Management the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday.

  • Takashi Umekawa
01 April,2021 | 09.23
PPFs MONETA deal wont be derailed by founders death vote likely by June says CFO

Investment group PPF hit by the death of its billionaire founder Petr Kellner is proceeding with deals including the proposed merger of its Czech lending business with MONETA finance chief Katerina Jiraskova said.

  • Jan Lopatka
01 April,2021 | 09.22
Greensill insurance mystery turns up the heat on Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse told investors the debt in its $7.3 billion finance fund was low risk because it was insured but the bank failed to ensure the policies would pay out two sources told Reuters.

  • Tom Bergin
01 April,2021 | 05.15
India power demand falls for first time in 35 years

Indias annual electricity demand fell for the first time in at least 35 years in the fiscal year to March government data reviewed by Reuters showed mainly due to strict coronavirus lockdowns across the country.

  • Sudarshan Varadhan
01 April,2021 | 08.33
Hong Kong stocks rally as tech shares lend support

* HK-Shanghai Connect daily quota used 100% Shanghai-HK daily quota used 3.4%

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.28
Sterling steadies after strongest Q1 versus euro since 2015

* Graphic: Trade-weighted sterling since Brexit vote http://tmsnrt.rs/2hwV9Hv

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.08
Euro zone bonds steady balancing lockdowns and recovery

* There will be no GVD/EUR report on Friday April 2 and Monday April 5 due to UK public holidays

  • Yoruk Bahceli
01 April,2021 | 08.39
Euro zone factory activity soared in March but supply issues loom

Euro zone monthly factory activity growth galloped at its fastest pace in the near 24-year history of a leading business survey last month but supply chain disruptions and renewed lockdowns in the region may rein it in soon.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.28
PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds from three-week low as dollar rally pauses

(Adds analyst comment updates prices) * Dollar edges lower from 5-month high * Biden unveils $2 trillion-plus job plan * Spot gold faces resistance at $1716/oz -analyst By Asha Sistla April 1 (Reuters) - Gold gained on Thursday from a three-week low hit in the previous...

  • Asha Sistla
01 April,2021 | 07.58
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks hit one-week high on recovery hopes FX on back foot

* Russian rouble slips ahead of OPEC+ meeting on production cuts

  • Sagarika Jaisinghani
01 April,2021 | 08.04
German manufacturing grows at fastest rate on record in March but Suez blockage may bode ill: PMI

German factory activity grew at the fastest pace on record in March a survey showed on Thursday - although the container ship that blocked the Suez Canal last week may delay raw materials arrivals and prolong supplier delivery times.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.53
France March factory activity growth fastest since 2000 -PMI

French manufacturing activity proved stronger than initially thought in March hitting levels not seen since the internet boom at the turn of the century as firms prepared for an economic recovery a survey showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.43
METALS-Copper near 1-month low on sombre China survey Codelco wage deal

London copper prices fell on Thursday to their lowest in nearly a month hit by a survey showing subdued factory activity growth in top consumer China last month and as a supply threat in Chile was averted after top producer Codelco struck a wage deal.

  • Mai Nguyen
01 April,2021 | 07.38
China stocks end higher on consumer healthcare shares boost

China stocks closed higher on Thursday led by consumer and healthcare shares as investors appeared to shrug off a survey showing weaker-than-expected factory activity growth in the worlds second-largest economy.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.40
Dollar consolidates Q1 gains with Bidens spending plan

Backed by a $2 trillion U.S. government spending plan the dollar consolidated its first-quarter gains on Thursday holding near multi-month highs while a new lockdown in France weighed on the euro.

  • Julien Ponthus
01 April,2021 | 07.18
European stocks enter new quarter with small gains chipmakers rally

European stocks kicked off the new quarter with small gains on Thursday as optimism around a new U.S. government spending plan eclipsed concerns of another COVID-19 wave with France imposing a third national lockdown.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.08
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks rise on U.S. spending plan regional factory recovery

* Taiwan S.Korea stocks climb 0.9% each Thailand up 0.7% * Indonesias rupiah falls as much as 0.5% * Singapore Exchange explores joining SPAC party April 1 (Reuters) - Asias emerging stock markets climbed on Thursday supported by surveys showing higher production across...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.03
Institutional investors add risk outlook more positive for 2021 -research

A rotation by sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors to add risk since the COVID-19 pandemic moving from cash and bonds to stocks may have further to run as many still have large cash positions according to research published Thursday.

  • Tom Arnold
01 April,2021 | 06.29
Japan shares rise as IT sector shines on bright semiconductor outlook

Japanese stocks rose on Thursday as investors snapped up shares of semiconductor-related companies on the first day of the new fiscal year on hopes for robust corporate earnings.

  • Stanley White
01 April,2021 | 09.31
Stocks firm dollar gains as investors pin hopes on U.S. economy

Stocks crept higher on Thursday following their weakest quarter in a year and vauntedU.S. economic strength supported the dollar as investors parsed details of a $2 trillion government spending plan and hoped for strong jobs data later in the week.

  • Tom Westbrook
01 April,2021 | 06.13
TABLE-German retail sales +1.2% m/m -9.0% y/y in February

Germanys Federal Statistics office reported the following retail sales data on Thursday (basis = 2015): RETAIL SALES February January February 2021 2021 2020 M/M pct change (real) +1.2 -6.5 +0.3 M/M pct change (nominal) +1.3 -6.0 +0.4 Y/Y pct change (real) -9.0 -9.3 +6.6...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.10
Dunkirk smelter deal provides a window into GFGs complex web of financing

Sanjeev Guptas $500 million purchase of Europe&rsquos largest aluminium smelter from Rio Tinto in 2018 was the steel tycoon&rsquos first big industrial deal financed through traditional bank debt.

  • Pratima Desai
01 April,2021 | 06.03
China leads global green-bond sales boom but faces headwinds

China overtook the United States to lead a boom in global green- bond issuance in the first quarter but analysts said it needs to do more to draw investors to help fund President Xi Jinpings estimated $21 trillion carbon neutrality pledge.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 05.29
South32 to pay clean-up costs to close South African coal unit sale

South32 Ltd will provide up to $250 million in funds to smooth the sale of its South African energy coal business to mining group Seriti Resources the company said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.23
Dollar flies high near multi-month peak on U.S. growth bets

The dollar held near a multi-month high against other major currencies on Thursday as investors bet fiscal stimulus and aggressive vaccinations will help the United States grow faster than other economies.

  • Hideyuki Sano
01 April,2021 | 05.34
Australias AMP hires ANZs Alexis George as CEO in drive to break with troubled past

Embattled Australian wealth manager AMP Ltd (AMP.AX) on Thursday named Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ.AX) deputy chief Alexis George as its new chief executive officer saying Francesco De Ferrari would retire from the role.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 05.23
In squeezed euro debt sales governments curb inflated hedge fund demand

The ECBs massive bond-buying programme has fuelled a bonanza in euro zone sovereign debt with some investors vastly overstating their orders at debt sales in a bid to secure the coveted paper. But now some governments are starting to say enough is enough.

  • Yoruk Bahceli
01 April,2021 | 04.58
JGB yields rise after BOJ reduces debt purchases

Yields on Japanese government bonds rose on Thursday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) said it will reduce the amount and frequency at which it buys debt reflecting monetary policy changes made last month.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.43
Chinas yuan dips as Biden infrastructure plan lifts dollar

Chinas yuan weakened on Thursday as bets that fiscal stimulus and an aggressive vaccine schedule in the United States would lead to faster growth kept the dollar near a five-month high and as a survey showed slower growth at Chinas factories. The weaker yuan came even...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.38
China stocks climb on consumer healthcare boost Hong Kong rises

* HK-Shanghai Connect daily quota used 100% Shanghai-HK daily quota used 1.9%

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.33
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks advance on U.S. spending plan regional factory data

* Taiwan Malaysia S.Korean stocks gain 0.5% * Indonesias rupiah falls as much as 0.5% * Singapore Exchange explores joining SPAC party By Nikhil Nainan April 1 (Reuters) - Asias emerging stock markets made small gains on Thursday supported by surveys showing higher...

  • Nikhil Nainan
01 April,2021 | 03.11
India rolls back decision to cut interest rates on small savings

India has reversed its decision to lower interest rates by up to 1.1% on its state-backed small savings programme Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday adding that orders to cut rates to a near five-decade low were issued because of an oversight.

  • Sudarshan Varadhan
01 April,2021 | 02.38
Japan stocks gain on signs of boost to IT sector earnings

Japanese stocks rose on Thursday as investors snapped up shares of semiconductor-related companies on the first day of the new fiscal year on hopes for robust corporate earnings.

  • Stanley White
01 April,2021 | 02.18
PRECIOUS-Gold prices edge up on new virus strain stimulus-led inflation woes

Gold prices edged a tick higher on Thursday as expectations of a $2 trillion-plus stimulus plan in the United States raised concerns of inflation while reports of a new vaccine-resistant virus strain also supported bullions safe-haven appeal. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.18
EMERGING MARKETS-South Koreas won leads Asian currency gains yuan dips

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0207 GMT. Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 110.680 110.7 +0.02 Sing dlr 1.345 1.3446 +0.00 Taiwan dlr 28.535 28.531 -0.01 Korean won 1127.600 1131.8 +0.37 Baht 31.190 31.25 +0.19...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.13
Stocks edge up as Biden spending plan boosts U.S. outlook

Stocks crept higher on Thursday following their weakest quarter in a year while higher Treasury yields supported the dollar as investors parsed the details of a $2 trillion U.S. government spending plan and hoped for strong jobs data later in the week.

  • Alwyn Scott
01 April,2021 | 01.51
Chinas March factory activity growth lowest in almost a year - Caixin PMI

Chinas factory activity in March expanded at the slowest pace in almost a year on softer overall domestic demand but underlying economic conditions remained positive even as input and output inflationary pressures intensified for manufacturers.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 00.16
Japan business confidence rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

Japanese big manufacturers sentiment improved to pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter while companies stepped up capital spending plans suggesting the export-reliant economy was benefiting from a solid recovery in global demand.

  • Leika Kihara
01 April,2021 | 00.48
UPDATE 1-South Korean exports jump 16.6% on year in March beating forecasts

Robust demand for chips and petrochemical products helped South Korean exports to expand for a fifth consecutive month in March charting a stable recovery path for Asias fourth-largest economy.

  • Cynthia Kim
01 April,2021 | 00.39
Dollar holds near multi-month high on U.S. growth bets

The dollar held near a multi-month high against other major currencies on Thursday as investors bet fiscal stimulus and aggressive vaccinations will help the United States grow faster than other economies.

  • Hideyuki Sano
01 April,2021 | 00.37
Japans March factory activity grows at faster pace on demand recovery - PMI

Japans factory activity expanded at a faster pace in March as an uptick in orders pushed up output levels with firms seeing demand recover further from the pain of the coronavirus pandemic at home and abroad.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 00.08
TABLE-S.Korea March exports jump 16.6% y/y beats forecasts

Following are South Koreas preliminary export and import figures for March released by the government on Thursday (rounded): March *Feb Balance ($ billion) +4.17 +2.62 Exports ($ billion) 53.83 44.81 (% growth vs yr ago) +16.6 +9.5 Imports ($ billion) 49.65 42.19 (% growth...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 00.04
Japan business mood turns positive in Q1 amid pandemic -BOJ tankan

Japanese business sentiment turned optimistic in the three months to March a closely watched central bank survey showed on Thursday signalling a gradual economic recovery from a slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 06.37
South African start-up raises $1.4 million in crowd sale of Zimbabwe solar project

South African energy start-up Sun Exchange raised $1.4 million in a crowd sale of solar cells of a 1.9 megawatt (MW) solar and battery storage facility at Zimbabwes Nhimbe Fresh farm the firm said on Wednesday.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 20.30
White House will seek law to require carbon-free power from U.S. utilities

The Biden administration said on Thursday it will seek to pass a law requiring utilities to source more power from renewable and other clean sources as part of an ambitious effort to address climate change through investing in infrastructure.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 23.10
No new gas taxes: White House rejects corporate ask on infrastructure funding

The White House on Thursday rejected the idea of raising gas taxes as a way to pay for President Joe Bidens $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan setting the stage for a fight with business groups that are calling for U.S. drivers to foot the bill instead of corporate tax...

  • Nandita Bose
01 April,2021 | 21.35
U.S. voices concern to Mexico about deteriorating climate for energy investors

The United States has raised concerns with Mexico about a worsening climate for U.S. energy investors in the Latin American nation the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 21.15
U.S. pork processors face higher costs slower speeds after court ruling

An industry group representing Americas biggest meatpackers on Thursday pushed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to appeal a federal court decision that canceled an agency rule that allows pork plants to slaughter pigs more quickly.

  • Tom Polansek
01 April,2021 | 13.53
Oil companies defeat New York City appeal over global warming

A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected New York Citys effort to hold five major oil companies liable to help pay the costs of addressing harm caused by global warming.

  • Jonathan Stempel
01 April,2021 | 17.40
U.S. drillers add most oil rigs in a week since January 2020: Baker Hughes

U.S. energy firms added the most number of oil rigs in a week since January 2020 as higher oil prices in recent months have prompted drillers to return to the wellpad.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.40
Sonatrach Shell Trading to look at trading cooperation

Algerian state energy company Sonatrach said on Thursday it had signed an initial agreement with Royal Dutch Shells trading arm to discuss cooperation on crude natural gas and oil product trading Algerias state news agency reported.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.35
Nord Stream 2 warns of security risks to pipeline from warships planes

The consortium behind the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline warned on Thursday about security risks to the project from warships and planes as the link is nearing completion.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.20
OPEC+ agrees on gradually easing oil output cuts from May

OPEC+ has reached a preliminary deal to gradually ease production cuts from May two OPEC+ sources said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.15
U.S. oil production to start rising in second quarter: Kemp

U.S. crude oil production has stabilised and is set to start rising again after the massive shock last year caused by the coronavirus epidemic and a volume war in the oil market between Saudi Arabia and Russia.

  • John Kemp
01 April,2021 | 11.14
Germany awards second round of permits to close hard coal plants

More than 1500 megawatts (MW) of coal-fired generation will be shut from Dec. 8 this year Germanys energy regulator said on Thursday announcing the results of a second round of auctions designed to cushion the cost of closing polluting plants.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.14
Saudi calls for restrain as oil market recovery far from complete

OPEC+ oil producers have taken a cautious stance but the markets recovery is far from complete Saudi Arabias energy minister said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.43
Analysis: African swine fever inflicts renewed toll on northern Chinas hog herd

A wave of African swine fever outbreaks this year has wiped out at least 20% of the breeding herd in northern China industry sources and analysts said exceeding expected losses and raising fears about the potential for further impact in the south.

  • Dominique Patton
01 April,2021 | 08.55
China pledges to ensure crude steel output falls as aims to cut carbon

China will ensure its crude steel output falls in 2021 and launch a nationwide investigation into the implementation of steel capacity cuts since 2016 industry regulators said on Thursday as the country aims to meet goals to curb emissions.

  • Min Zhang
01 April,2021 | 07.24
Steel futures gain on hopes of rising China consumption

Chinese steel rebar and hot rolled coil futures rose on Thursday shored up by expectations of further demand on upbeat economic indicators and Beijings efforts to stimulate consumption.

  • Min Zhang
01 April,2021 | 20.10
EXCLUSIVE Germany to propose Beirut port reconstruction with strings attached - sources

Germany will next week present a multi-billion-dollar proposal to Lebanese authorities to rebuild the Port of Beirut as part of efforts to entice the countrys politicians to form a government capable of warding off financial collapse two sources said.

  • John Irish
01 April,2021 | 14.50
UPDATE 2-Frances Vinci agrees to buy ACSs energy business for $5.8 bln

French infrastructure group Vinci said on Thursday it agreed to buy the energy business of Spains ACS for about 4.9 billion euros ($5.75 billion) in cash with additional payments due depending on the development of renewable assets.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.53
Foreign outflows from Japan stocks hit four-week high on Europe lockdown worries

Foreign investors turned net sellers of Japanese equities in the week ended March 26 as concerns about fresh lockdowns in Europe due to rising coronavirus cases stoked fears of a slowdown in economic recovery.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.08
S.Korea stocks gain on upbeat trade data Bidens infra plan

Round-up of South Korean financial markets:

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.28
S.Korean stocks climb on solid exports Bidens infrastructure plan

* KOSPI rises foreigners net buyers * Korean won strengthens against U.S. dollar * South Korea benchmark bond yield rises SEOUL April 1 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares edged higher on Thursday as investors cheered U.S. President...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.40
Analysis: African swine fever inflicts renewed toll on northern Chinas hog herd

A wave of African swine fever outbreaks this year has wiped out at least 20% of the breeding herd in northern China industry sources and analysts said exceeding expected losses and raising fears about the potential for further impact in the south.

  • Dominique Patton
01 April,2021 | 21.11
U.S. pork processors face higher costs slower speeds after court ruling

An industry group representing Americas biggest meatpackers on Thursday pushed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to appeal a federal court decision that canceled an agency rule that allows pork plants to slaughter pigs more quickly.

  • Tom Polansek
01 April,2021 | 12.28
Sri Lankan shares rise 1% on consumer financial stocks

Sri Lankan shares closed 1% higher on Thursday driven by gains in consumer staple and financial stocks.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.18
Ukrainian artist couple turns military ammo boxes into Christian icons

Visiting a military base in 2014 Ukrainian artist and icon painter Oleksandr Klymenko was struck by how much the bottom and cover of a wooden ammunition box could resemble a Christian icon panel.

  • Margaryta Chornokondratenko
01 April,2021 | 06.03
Global garment makers unite to demand better terms from retailers

Garment makers in nine countries spanning Asia the Middle East and North Africa have banded together to demand better contract terms from global clothing retailers according to a draft document seen by Reuters.

  • Ruma Paul
01 April,2021 | 11.03
Police disperse thousands at Belgian April Fool party

Police used teargas and water cannons on Thursday to disperse thousands of young people gathered in a Brussels park for a party in defiance of Belgiums COVID-19 lockdown an event that began as an April Fools joke on Facebook.

  • Kate Abnett
01 April,2021 | 09.13
Angriest octopus lashes out at man on Australia beach

A swim on holiday at a Western Australia beach has resulted in a painful octopus whipping - and a video of the encounter that has gone viral.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.23
FEATURE-Pakistan sends in armed force to stop logging in northern forests

* Demand for wood is three times higher than sustainable supply

  • Imran Mukhtar
01 April,2021 | 08.31
John le Carre was so furious with Brexit he got Irish citizenship

John le Carre the British novelist who cast flawed spies onto the bleak chessboard of Cold War rivalry was so disillusioned by the 2016 Brexit vote to leave the European Union that he secured Irish citizenship shortly before he died.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.23
Eurovision song contest to have limited audience in COVID-19 trial

A limited audience will be allowed to attend the Eurovision song contest in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam in May as part of a COVID-19 trial newspaper de Telegraaf reported on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.09
Merkels last stand: how rebellious states hurt Germanys COVID response

It was shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday March 22 when Angela Merkel called a break after hours of deadlocked discussion with her deputy and Germanys 16 state premiers on how to halt a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Paul Carrel
01 April,2021 | 10.17
In Virginia governor&rsquos race Trump&rsquos false stolen-election claim looms large

Virginia will elect a new governor this November one of the first state-wide races in the post-Trump era.

  • Tim Reid
01 April,2021 | 16.53
Every step of the way: McConnell pledges battle over Biden infrastructure plan

President Joe Biden on Thursday faced the prospect of all-out political war with Republicans over his $2 trillion blueprint to revitalize Americas infrastructure with a top Democrat also offering only partial support over how to pay for the package.

  • David Morgan
01 April,2021 | 15.43
On London rooftop Royal Opera Chorus reunites for performance

Wrapped up in coats and with Londons famed landmarks behind them members of the Royal Opera Chorus sing the Anvil Chorus from Giuseppe Verdis 1853 opera Il Trovatore in their first reunion in a year.

  • Hanna Rantala
01 April,2021 | 16.44
A Minute With: the Family Reunion cast on relatable story lines

Netflix sitcom Family Reunion returns for its second season next week bringing its mix of comedy and family conflicts back to television screens.

  • Alicia Powell
01 April,2021 | 15.57
Serbias firefighters auction Ronaldos armband to help sick boy

The Portugal captain&rsquos armband which Cristiano Ronaldo angrily threw on the ground after his goal was incorrectly disallowed in a soccer World Cup qualifier against Serbia at the weekend was picked up by Djordje Vukicevic a duty firefighter.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.51
Kremlin says travel to Georgia dangerous for Russians after protest against TV presenter

The Kremlin warned on Thursday that travel to Georgia was dangerous for Russian citizens after angry crowds took to the streets to protest against the arrival of a prominent Russian television presenter.

  • Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber
01 April,2021 | 23.10
Analysis: In Chinas small cities home buyers suffer as debt-ridden developers fail to finish projects

In Zhuozhou a small city in Chinas north Zhu has stopped making mortgage payments on her apartment after its developer did not build a promised rail line that would have allowed residents to commute to Beijing for work.

  • Ryan Woo
01 April,2021 | 20.10
Breakingviews - Capital Calls - Endeavor seeks best of Elon Musk

CALL MY AGENT. Endeavor the Hollywood talent agency turned sports-and-entertainment combo on Wednesday rebooted its initial public offering abandoned in 2019. It also named Elon Musk as a board director. He has turned electric-car maker Tesla into a $640 billion colossus...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.49
Breakingviews - Capital Calls - Steve Cohen vs. LeBron James

OVER UNDER. Do athletes or hedge fund managers know more about buying sports teams? The baseball business might find out. Basketball legend LeBron James is taking a stake of undisclosed size in Fenway Sports Group owner of the Boston Red Sox alongside RedBird Capital...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.15
Australias central bank cash rate seen near zero until end-2022: Reuters poll

Australias central bank will likely keep key rates at a record low of 0.1% at its monthly policy meeting next week a majority of economists polled by Reuters showed with rates seen at that level through the end of 2022.

  • Swati Pandey
01 April,2021 | 03.25
U.S. okays Abbotts rapid COVID-19 test for at-home screenings in those without symptoms

Abbott Laboratories said on Wednesday that U.S. regulators have cleared its rapid COVID-19 antigen test for over-the-counter at-home use in people without symptoms making the cheap and abundant tests more easily available for regular screening at schools and workplaces.

  • Carl O’Donnell
01 April,2021 | 15.39
Breakingviews - Capital Calls - Vinci energy deal needs work to stack up

PARISIAN CHIC. Staying fashionable costs money. So says spendthrift Vinci. Shares in the 52 billion euro French industrial group rose 3% on Thursday after it agreed to pay 4.9 billion euros in cash to expand its share of en vogue renewables by buying part of Spain&rsquos ACS...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.39
Breakingviews - Capital Calls - Brookfield digs deeper

CANADIAN HOSPITALITY. Brookfield Asset Management is engaging in some self-serving generosity. On Thursday the Canadian property giant raised its bid to take private its listed commercial real estate arm Brookfield Property Partners offering minority shareholders $6.5...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.24
Breakingviews - Capital Calls - Compass takes a realistic offer

REAL DEAL. Compass the SoftBank-backed real-estate group raised $450 million in its initial public offering on Wednesday. At $18 a share the low end of a price range that was earlier slashed from as much as $26 the company is worth around $9 billion allowing for dilution...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.38
RBI orders MobiKwik to probe alleged data leak: source

Indias central bank has ordered digital payments firm MobiKwik to probe allegations that data of its 110 million users was breached and warned that the company will face fines if lapses are found a source with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Thursday.

  • Sankalp Phartiyal
01 April,2021 | 20.39
Ford resumes political donations after review

Ford Motor Co (F.N)will resume making political donations and will not rule out donations to those lawmakers who voted on Jan. 6 against certifying President Joe Bidens election win according to a letter from Ford seen by Reuters.

  • David Shepardson
01 April,2021 | 20.18
EU countries agree to share solidarity vaccines with states in need

Most European Union member states on Thursday agreed to share part of their upcoming vaccine deliveries with the five EU countries they said need them most.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.16
Iran world powers to discuss U.S. return to nuclear deal compliance

Officials from Iran China Russia France Germany and Britain will meet virtually on Friday to discuss a possible return of the United States to the 2015 nuclear deal the European Union said in a statement on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.43
UK startup Britishvolt exploring potential SPAC merger

Electric vehicle battery startup Britishvolt is considering going public possibly through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) it said on Thursday as it continues fundraising for a 2.6 billion pound ($3.59 billion) plant in England.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.10
Drop UK quarantine rule for low-risk countries: Heathrow boss

The chief executive of Londons Heathrow Airport John Holland-Kaye said Britain should scrap its home and hotel quarantine requirements for passengers arriving from countries with low levels of concern about COVID-19.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.33
South Korea to foster local development of next-generation power chips

South Koreas government said on Thursday it will foster the local development of non-silicon power semiconductors for use in electric vehicles and other new technology that require power efficiency and durability.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 01.52
Chinas March factory activity growth lowest in almost a year: Caixin PMI

Chinas factory activity in March expanded at the slowest pace in almost a year on softer overall domestic demand but underlying economic conditions remained positive even as input and output inflationary pressures intensified for manufacturers.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 00.39
Japans March factory activity grows at faster pace on demand recovery: PMI

Japans factory activity expanded at a faster pace in March as an uptick in orders pushed up output levels with firms seeing demand recover further from the pain of the coronavirus pandemic at home and abroad.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 01.21
U.S. ITC says SK Innovation didnt infringe LG Energy Solution patents

The U.S. trade watchdog cleared South Korean battery company SK Innovation Co Ltd (096770.KS) of violating rival LG Energy Solutions patents in a preliminary ruling sending SK shares surging 15% on Thursday.

  • Heekyong Yang
01 April,2021 | 23.14
LIVESTOCK-Lean hog futures notch contract highs live cattle retreat

U.S. lean hog futures rose on Thursday with several contract months including the benchmark June setting life-of-contract highs on firm cash markets and strong demand for pork traders said.

  • Julie Ingwersen
01 April,2021 | 11.23
Fewer people in the U.S. drank coffee during the pandemic -survey

Fewer people drank coffee in the United States during the pandemic compared to levels seen before it although the drink remained by far the most popular in the country according to results of a national survey released on Thursday.

  • Marcelo Teixeira
01 April,2021 | 00.14
U.S. court slams brakes on Trump-era hog slaughter line speed rule union cheers

The largest U.S. meatpacking union celebrated a victory in federal court on Wednesday that it said invalidated a Trump-era rule allowing hog slaughter plants to run without line speed limits.

  • Karl Plume
01 April,2021 | 09.39
Indias Future Retail to offer quick online deliveries in bet on e-commerce

Indias Future Retail will deliver groceries and clothes from its main retail stores within two hours it said on Thursday as the company expands in an e-commerce sector dominated by the likes of Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O).

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 10.58
Afghan polio vaccine drive in trouble after three female medics killed

The killing of three female polio vaccine providers in Afghanistan this week has forced aid agencies and the government to re-assess field postings for thousands of female medics at a time when nearly 10 million Afghan children need polio drops.

  • Ahmed Sultan
01 April,2021 | 14.00
Canadian factory activity expands at record pace in March

Canadian manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace on record in March as easing of COVID-19 restrictions helped bolster production and new orders data showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 20.18
More than 300 companies participate in internet subsidy program: U.S. agency

The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday that it had approved 319 companies including AT&T Inc and Comcast Corp -- to participate in a temporary $3.2 billion program funded by Congress to provide lower-income Americans with discounts on monthly internet service...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.58
Pakistan court lifts ban on social media app TikTok

A high court in Pakistan said the countrys telecommunications authority can lift a block on social media app TikTok after government officials said the company was working with them on monitoring what they called immoral content.

  • Jibran Ahmad
01 April,2021 | 10.13
Verizon signs first private 5G contract in Europe

Verizon Communications Inc one of the largest U.S. telecom companies on Thursday signed its first private 5G contract in Europe with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy the mobile network at the Port of Southampton.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.38
Stop it: PNG raps Facebook for COVID-19 misinformation says hurting vaccine push

Misinformation shared on Facebook is the biggest threat to Papua New Guineas COVID-19 vaccine plans and the social media giant must take steps to stop it the Pacific countrys health minister said on Thursday.

  • Byron Kaye
01 April,2021 | 00.53
Kakao Mobility secures strategic investment from Google

South Koreas Kakao Mobility has secured a strategic investment from Google of 56.5 billion won ($50.1 million) the transportation firm and parent Kakao Corp said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.14
Young Africans go online to preserve local languages fight COVID-19

The words facemask and hand sanitiser are now familiar the world over but for isiZulu speakers in South Africa those terms did not exist a year ago until a group of volunteers took to the internet to create them.

  • Kim Harrisberg
01 April,2021 | 12.58
Asia Gold-Price dip lures some buyers activity still muted in India

Physical gold demand saw an uptick in some Asian hubs this week as lower prices buoyed the metals demand while jewellers in India were still cautious into the end of the financial year.

  • Rajendra Jadhav
01 April,2021 | 10.34
Fashion retailers bet bras with wires and a splash of color will sell this spring

After a year of nesting in pastel-colored loungewear shoppers are opting for styles with floral prints feel-good slogans and statement jewelry to jazz up working-from-home outfits as optimism makes a comeback in spring collections designers and retailers told Reuters.

  • Richa Naidu
01 April,2021 | 05.02
Xinjiang cotton is my love: Patriots on show at China Fashion Week

Designer Zhou Li took to the stage amid applause following her runway show at China Fashion Week with a prop that has political overtones: a bouquet of cotton plants.

  • Cate Cadell
01 April,2021 | 15.10
U.S. Supreme Court backs Facebook in case about unwanted texting

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday made it easier for businesses to pester consumers with phone calls or text messages by tossing out a lawsuit accusing Facebook Inc (FB.O) of violating a federal anti-robocall law.

  • Andrew Chung
01 April,2021 | 13.54
Moodys lifts Portuguese banks outlook on economic recovery prospects

Rating agency Moodys upgraded the credit outlook for Portugals banks to stable from negative on Thursday citing prospects of economic recovery after 2020s steep pandemic-induced slump even as it expected their asset quality to deteriorate.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.16
India central bank orders MobiKwik to probe alleged data leak -source

Indias central bank has ordered digital payments firm MobiKwik to probe allegations that data of its 110 million users was breached and warned that the company will face fines if lapses are found a source with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Thursday.

  • Sankalp Phartiyal
01 April,2021 | 06.23
Mastercard to invest $100 mln in Airtel Africas mobile money unit

Global payment processor Mastercard Inc (MA.N) will invest $100 million in Airtel Africas (AAF.L) mobile money operations valuing the business at $2.65 billion the London-listed company said on Thursday.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 08.16
Swiss robots use UV light to zap viruses aboard passenger planes

A robot armed with virus-killing ultraviolet light is being tested on Swiss airplanes yet another idea aiming to restore passenger confidence and spare the travel industry more pandemic pain.

  • John Miller
01 April,2021 | 20.16
More than 300 companies participate in internet subsidy program -- U.S. agency

The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday that it had approved 319 companies including AT&T Inc (T.N) and Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) -- to participate in a temporary $3.2 billion program funded by Congress to provide lower-income Americans with discounts on monthly internet service and on purc

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 07.51
Deutsche Telekom eyes direct control over T-Mobile in medium term

Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE) expects to secure direct ownership of T-Mobile (TMUS.O) in the medium term funded by a significant capital return to shareholders by its U.S. business CEO Tim Hoettges told shareholders on Thursday.

  • Douglas Busvine
01 April,2021 | 08.23
Deutsche Telekom eyes direct control over T-Mobile in medium term

Deutsche Telekom expects to secure direct ownership control over T-Mobile funded by significant capital return to shareholders by its U.S. business CEO Tim Hoettges told shareholders on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.12
Germany awards second round of permits to close hard coal plants

More than 1500 megawatts (MW) of coal-fired generation will be shut from Dec. 8 this year Germanys energy regulator said on Thursday announcing the results of a second round of auctions designed to cushion the cost of closing polluting plants.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 10.03
Coal India annual production drops for second straight year

Coal India Ltd the worlds largest coal miner said on Thursday its annual production fell for the second straight year as lower electricity consumption due to coronavirus-induced lockdowns hurt fuel demand.

  • Sudarshan Varadhan
01 April,2021 | 10.40
Swiss volumes help London catch up with Amsterdam in share trading

The City of London has almost closed the share trading gap with Amsterdam since dealings in Swiss shares resumed in the UK capital following Brexit figures from Cboe exchange showed on Thursday.

  • Huw Jones
01 April,2021 | 09.12
Investors deliver 450 mln euro financing for Spains Glovo

Delivery app Glovo said on Thursday it had raised an additional 450 million euros ($528 million) calling it the largest financing round secured by a Spanish start-up.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 20.29
White House will seek law to require carbon-free power from U.S. utilities

The Biden administration said on Thursday it will seek to pass a law requiring utilities to source more power from renewable and other clean sources as part of an ambitious effort to address climate change through investing in infrastructure.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 13.21
Pandemic slowdown led to record fall in EU carbon market emissions

Emissions regulated by Europes carbon market fell by 14.4% in 2020 their biggest percentage decline yet as pandemic restrictions stifled economic activity and grounded flights official data examined by carbon analysts at Refinitiv showed.

  • Susanna Twidale
01 April,2021 | 09.48
FiberCop goes live as Italy strives to close digital divide

FiberCop created to manage Telecom Italias (TIM) last mile grid and open it up to other operators became fully operational on Thursday as the countrys biggest phone group leads efforts to close a digital divide with the rest of Europe.

  • Maria Pia Quaglia
01 April,2021 | 11.01
Boat carries 1200 survivors from Mozambique militant attack to safety

A boat carrying 1200 survivors of a deadly attack by Islamic State-linked insurgents in northern Mozambique reached safety in the port of Pemba on Thursday some of them crying on arrival after spending days hiding in the bush.

  • Emma Rumney
01 April,2021 | 15.36
Nord Stream 2 warns of security risks to pipeline from warships planes

The consortium behind the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline warned on Thursday about security risks to the project from warships and planes as the link is nearing completion.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 13.18
German gas grids report progress with investment plans to 2030

German gas pipeline companies have completed 28 out of 201 measures planned between 2020 and 2030 keeping them on track to provide capacity expansions and conversions for increased imports this decade industry group FNB said on Thursday.

  • Vera Eckert
01 April,2021 | 13.04
Putin Saudi crown prince discuss climate change green energy - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday discussed prospects for working together on climate change protecting the environment and green energy the Kremlin said.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 12.44
British national Philip Mawer likely died in Mozambique gas town attack - statement

British national Philip Mawer appears to have died in an Islamic State-claimed attack on the gas hub town of Palma in northern Mozambique his employer RA International said on Thursday adding a body matching his description had been recovered.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 10.15
Canadas cash-rich oil sands firms face pressure to spend on transition

Canadas biggest oil sands producers are generating billions more in free cash flow in a faster-than-expected pandemic rebound but taking a cautious approach to spending it that is disappointing environment-minded investors.

  • Rod Nickel
01 April,2021 | 07.41
KPN sues Swedens Ericsson over telecom patents

KPN NV (KPN.AS) the largest Dutch telecommunications company has filed a patent-infringement complaint against Ericsson (ERICb.ST) in a district court in Texas the Swedish telecom equipment maker said on Thursday.

  • Reuters
01 April,2021 | 10.14
Indias digital IDs for land could exclude poor indigenous communities

Plans by the Indian government to assign digital identification numbers to plots of land could exclude rural and indigenous people who do not hold titles and further marginalise those without internet access experts said.

  • Rina Chandran
01 April,2021 | 20.15
Value small-cap funds outperform in first quarter as U.S. inflation worries rise

The Biden administrations $1.9 trillion stimulus plan and expectations of rising inflation helped bolster the performance of fund managers who made bets on economically-sensitive cyclical or small-cap companies in the first quarter of the year Morningstar data showed.

  • David Randall
01 April,2021 | 10.34
As temperatures rise tigers get chicken ice pops at Thai zoo

Tigers were fed frozen chicken popsicles and enticed to splash in a wading pool at a Thai zoo on Thursday as temperatures rose.

  • Vorasit Satienlerk
01 April,2021 | 10.19
Climate activists spray black dye at Bank of England in Money Rebellion

Climate activists in London splashed black dye on the facade of the Bank of Englands imposing neo-classical headquarters on Thursday as part of a protest against the finance sectors support of what they say is a climate catastrophe.

  • Henry Nicholls
01 April,2021 | 13.18
Pandemic slowdown led to record fall in EU carbon market emissions

Emissions regulated by Europes carbon market fell by 14.4% in 2020 their biggest percentage decline yet as pandemic restrictions stifled economic activity and grounded flights official data examined by carbon analysts at Refinitiv showed.

  • Susanna Twidale
01 April,2021 | 13.09
Putin Saudi crown prince discuss climate change green energy - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday discussed prospects for working together on climate change protecting the environment and green energy the Kremlin said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.06
U.S. envoy Kerry heads to India to try and lift climate ambition

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry will hold talks with Indian leaders during an Asian tour starting on Thursday in an effort to narrow differences on climate change goals to slow global warming.

  • Sanjeev Miglani
01 April,2021 | 01.08
Thailand taps groundwater resources as hot season drought looms

Facing severe drought as it enters its hottest season Thailand has launched groundwater extraction operations in its most arid regions to tap sources deep beneath the soil as it looks at ways to harness future supplies.

  • Prapan Chankaew
01 April,2021 | 08.12
Taiwan opens first travel bubble with tourism-dependent Palau

Taiwan opened its first travel bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday with the small tourism-dependent Pacific state of Palau offering a lifeline to a country in a region where China and the United States are battling for influence.

  • Ben Blanchard
01 April,2021 | 08.12
Taiwan opens first travel bubble with tourism-dependent Palau

Taiwan opened its first travel bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday with the small tourism-dependent Pacific state of Palau offering a lifeline to a country in a region where China and the United States are battling for influence.

  • Ben Blanchard
01 April,2021 | 19.50
U.S. trade chief voices concern to Vietnam over currency practices

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai in a call on Thursday with Vietnams minister of industry and trade highlighted U.S. concerns about Vietnams currency practices a USTR statement said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 19.50
U.S. trade chief voices concern to Vietnam over currency practices

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai in a call on Thursday with Vietnams minister of industry and trade highlighted U.S. concerns about Vietnams currency practices a USTR statement said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 20.22
U.S. says any approach to North Korea will have to be in lockstep with allies

Denuclearization will remain at the center of U.S. policy toward North Korea and any approach to Pyongyang will have to be done in lockstep with close allies including Japan and South Korea U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Thursday.

  • David Brunnstrom
01 April,2021 | 20.22
U.S. says any approach to North Korea will have to be in lockstep with allies

Denuclearization will remain at the center of U.S. policy toward North Korea and any approach to Pyongyang will have to be done in lockstep with close allies including Japan and South Korea U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Thursday.

  • David Brunnstrom
01 April,2021 | 01.28
Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case

A Hong Kong court found seven prominent democrats guilty of unauthorised assembly charges including 82-year-old barrister Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai 72 the latest blow to the citys beleaguered democracy movement.

  • James Pomfret
01 April,2021 | 01.28
Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case

A Hong Kong court found seven prominent democrats guilty of unauthorised assembly charges including 82-year-old barrister Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai 72 the latest blow to the citys beleaguered democracy movement.

  • James Pomfret
01 April,2021 | 03.27
Suu Kyi faces new charge under Myanmars secrets act wireless internet suspended

Myanmars deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been charged with breaking a colonial-era official secrets law her lawyer said on Thursday the most serious charge against the veteran opponent of military rule.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.27
Suu Kyi faces new charge under Myanmars secrets act wireless internet suspended

Myanmars deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been charged with breaking a colonial-era official secrets law her lawyer said on Thursday the most serious charge against the veteran opponent of military rule.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.51
S.Korea pays price for reliance on COVAX scrambles for vaccines

South Korean authorities are facing a backlash for relying on global vaccine-sharing scheme COVAX for a bulk of its COVID-19 shots as shipment delays threaten to slow the countrys inoculation programme.

  • Sangmi Cha
01 April,2021 | 11.51
S.Korea pays price for reliance on COVAX scrambles for vaccines

South Korean authorities are facing a backlash for relying on global vaccine-sharing scheme COVAX for a bulk of its COVID-19 shots as shipment delays threaten to slow the countrys inoculation programme.

  • Sangmi Cha
01 April,2021 | 12.18
Russian diplomats complain of acute shortages in North Korea causing foreign exodus

Russias diplomatic mission to North Korea complained on Thursday of acute shortages of essential goods such as medicine problems getting healthcare and pandemic restrictions that it said were unprecedented in their severity.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.18
Russian diplomats complain of acute shortages in North Korea causing foreign exodus

Russias diplomatic mission to North Korea complained on Thursday of acute shortages of essential goods such as medicine problems getting healthcare and pandemic restrictions that it said were unprecedented in their severity.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.22
Pakistan defers trade with India until Delhi reviews Kashmirs status foreign minister says

Pakistans cabinet on Thursday put off allowing imports of cotton and sugar from neighbouring India until Delhi reviews its 2019 move to revoke the Kashmir regions special status the foreign minister said.

  • Asif Shahzad
01 April,2021 | 12.22
Pakistan defers trade with India until Delhi reviews Kashmirs status foreign minister says

Pakistans cabinet on Thursday put off allowing imports of cotton and sugar from neighbouring India until Delhi reviews its 2019 move to revoke the Kashmir regions special status the foreign minister said.

  • Asif Shahzad
01 April,2021 | 11.26
Female police officer killed in eastern Afghanistan: officials

Unknown gunmen killed a female police officer in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Thursday officials said the second deadly attack against women in the city in a week as a spate of targeted killings spreads fear in urban centres.

  • Ahmad Sultan
01 April,2021 | 11.26
Female police officer killed in eastern Afghanistan: officials

Unknown gunmen killed a female police officer in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Thursday officials said the second deadly attack against women in the city in a week as a spate of targeted killings spreads fear in urban centres.

  • Ahmad Sultan
01 April,2021 | 04.05
Myanmar aid workers arrested intimidated hurt Red Cross says

Myanmar Red Cross workers have been arrested intimidated and injured on the front lines as they tried to treat mounting civilian casualties the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.05
Myanmar aid workers arrested intimidated hurt Red Cross says

Myanmar Red Cross workers have been arrested intimidated and injured on the front lines as they tried to treat mounting civilian casualties the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.46
Familial terrorism: How personal ties link suicide bombings in Southeast Asia

As the rain teemed down and guests feasted on chicken curry Muhammad Lukman married his burqa-clad bride in a late night ceremony at the home of Rizaldi the head of their Islamic prayer group on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

  • Agustinus Beo Da Costa
01 April,2021 | 08.46
Familial terrorism: How personal ties link suicide bombings in Southeast Asia

As the rain teemed down and guests feasted on chicken curry Muhammad Lukman married his burqa-clad bride in a late night ceremony at the home of Rizaldi the head of their Islamic prayer group on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

  • Agustinus Beo Da Costa
01 April,2021 | 08.24
No new charges laid against Myanmars Suu Kyi at court hearing: lawyer

No new charges were laid against Myanmars deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi at a court hearing on Thursday one of her lawyers told Reuters.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.24
No new charges laid against Myanmars Suu Kyi at court hearing: lawyer

No new charges were laid against Myanmars deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi at a court hearing on Thursday one of her lawyers told Reuters.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 00.09
Japan business confidence rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

Japanese big manufacturers sentiment improved to pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter while companies stepped up capital spending plans suggesting the export-reliant economy was benefiting from a solid recovery in global demand.

  • Leika Kihara
01 April,2021 | 00.09
Japan business confidence rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

Japanese big manufacturers sentiment improved to pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter while companies stepped up capital spending plans suggesting the export-reliant economy was benefiting from a solid recovery in global demand.

  • Leika Kihara
01 April,2021 | 06.21
Explainer: Truce over as Myanmars Karen insurgents brace for battle with junta

One of Myanmars oldest ethnic minority rebel groups has warned major conflict with the military could soon erupt and has called for international intervention and protection of its people forced to flee fighting.

  • Martin Petty
01 April,2021 | 06.21
Explainer: Truce over as Myanmars Karen insurgents brace for battle with junta

One of Myanmars oldest ethnic minority rebel groups has warned major conflict with the military could soon erupt and has called for international intervention and protection of its people forced to flee fighting.

  • Martin Petty
01 April,2021 | 05.31
South Korea ruling party faces local election losses presaging rocky road for Moon

Roiled by property scandals and economic failures South Koreas liberal ruling party looks set to lose the mayoral offices in the two largest cities making it harder for President Moon Jae-in to achieve the policy goals of his last year in office.

  • Hyonhee Shin
01 April,2021 | 05.31
South Korea ruling party faces local election losses presaging rocky road for Moon

Roiled by property scandals and economic failures South Koreas liberal ruling party looks set to lose the mayoral offices in the two largest cities making it harder for President Moon Jae-in to achieve the policy goals of his last year in office.

  • Hyonhee Shin
01 April,2021 | 05.29
Thailand gravely troubled by Myanmar killings urges end to violence

Thailands foreign ministry on Thursday said it was gravely troubled by casualties during weekend unrest in Myanmar and called for utmost restraint and an end to the violence.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.29
Thailand gravely troubled by Myanmar killings urges end to violence

Thailands foreign ministry on Thursday said it was gravely troubled by casualties during weekend unrest in Myanmar and called for utmost restraint and an end to the violence.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.19
Singapore central bank seen on hold on growth risks from COVID-19 - Reuters poll

Singapores central bank is expected to leave monetary policy on hold at its April review economists said as the trade and finance hubs economic growth remains susceptible to risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that is still raging globally.

  • Chen Lin
01 April,2021 | 03.19
Singapore central bank seen on hold on growth risks from COVID-19 - Reuters poll

Singapores central bank is expected to leave monetary policy on hold at its April review economists said as the trade and finance hubs economic growth remains susceptible to risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that is still raging globally.

  • Chen Lin
01 April,2021 | 03.02
Hong Kong court finds leading democracy activists guilty of unauthorised assembly

A Hong Kong court found seven prominent democrats guilty on Thursday of unauthorised assembly including barrister Martin Lee 82 and media tycoon Jimmy Lai the latest blow to the citys beleaguered democracy movement.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.02
Hong Kong court finds leading democracy activists guilty of unauthorised assembly

A Hong Kong court found seven prominent democrats guilty on Thursday of unauthorised assembly including barrister Martin Lee 82 and media tycoon Jimmy Lai the latest blow to the citys beleaguered democracy movement.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 01.41
U.S. Philippines officials discuss Chinese activities in South China Sea

The national security advisers for the United States and the Philippines discussed their shared concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea in a call on Wednesday the White House said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 01.41
U.S. Philippines officials discuss Chinese activities in South China Sea

The national security advisers for the United States and the Philippines discussed their shared concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea in a call on Wednesday the White House said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 01.44
New Zealand defends absence from joint statement on WHO coronavirus report

New Zealand said on Thursday it wants to independently analyse the World Health Organizations (WHO) report on the origins of the novel coronavirus before it commented explaining its reluctance to join others in expressing concern.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 01.44
New Zealand defends absence from joint statement on WHO coronavirus report

New Zealand said on Thursday it wants to independently analyse the World Health Organizations (WHO) report on the origins of the novel coronavirus before it commented explaining its reluctance to join others in expressing concern.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.24
Breakingviews - Benettons avoid crash at end of Italian road feud

The end of Benetton control over Italy&rsquos motorways is in sight. Atlantia 30%-owned by the jumpers-to-infrastructure dynasty looks set to sell its controlling stake in the country&rsquos largest toll road operator to a consortium led by state investor Cassa Depositi e Prestiti...

  • Lisa Jucca
01 April,2021 | 10.24
Breakingviews - Benettons avoid crash at end of Italian road feud

The end of Benetton control over Italy&rsquos motorways is in sight. Atlantia 30%-owned by the jumpers-to-infrastructure dynasty looks set to sell its controlling stake in the country&rsquos largest toll road operator to a consortium led by state investor Cassa Depositi e Prestiti...

  • Lisa Jucca
01 April,2021 | 10.24
Breakingviews - Benettons avoid crash at end of Italian road feud

The end of Benetton control over Italy&rsquos motorways is in sight. Atlantia 30%-owned by the jumpers-to-infrastructure dynasty looks set to sell its controlling stake in the country&rsquos largest toll road operator to a consortium led by state investor Cassa Depositi e Prestiti...

  • Lisa Jucca
01 April,2021 | 13.55
UPDATE 1-ADM to restart ethanol production at 2 mills as demand rises

Archer Daniels Midland said on Thursday it would restart ethanol production at two of its U.S. corn dry mills this year as the grains trader expects demand for the biofuel to rebound from a pandemic-led slump.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.55
UPDATE 1-ADM to restart ethanol production at 2 mills as demand rises

Archer Daniels Midland said on Thursday it would restart ethanol production at two of its U.S. corn dry mills this year as the grains trader expects demand for the biofuel to rebound from a pandemic-led slump.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.18
ADM to restart production at two U.S. corn dry mills

Archer Daniels Midland said on Thursday it plans to restart production at two of its U.S. corn dry mills this year as it expects demand for ethanol to surge.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.18
ADM to restart production at two U.S. corn dry mills

Archer Daniels Midland said on Thursday it plans to restart production at two of its U.S. corn dry mills this year as it expects demand for ethanol to surge.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.33
Black Sea region starts grain sowing with positive outlook despite delays

A cold and snowy spring has led to a delay in the start of 2021 spring grain sowing in most regions of Ukraine and Russia prompting farmers to accelerate field work to meet optimal deadlines analysts and officials said.

  • Olga Popova
01 April,2021 | 08.33
Black Sea region starts grain sowing with positive outlook despite delays

A cold and snowy spring has led to a delay in the start of 2021 spring grain sowing in most regions of Ukraine and Russia prompting farmers to accelerate field work to meet optimal deadlines analysts and officials said.

  • Olga Popova
01 April,2021 | 18.45
Biden aides to host meeting on supply chain issues: White House

Two top White House aides will host a meeting on the resiliency of the U.S. supply chain amid a broader policy review on the issue an official said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 22.35
UPDATE 1-Canadian first-quarter auto sales rise as demand picks up

Canadian auto sales rose in the first quarter signaling a recovery from a pandemic-driven slump a year earlier despite a severe shortage of semiconductor chips that has plagued the industry globally.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.19
Fiat Chrysler Canada auto sales rise 4% in first quarter

Fiat Chrysler Canada on Thursday posted a 4% rise in auto sales for the first quarter signalling a recovery from a pandemic-driven slump a year earlier.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.28
Ford CEO Farley earned $11.8 million in 2020

Ford Motor Co Chief Executive Officer James Farleys total compensation last year was about $11.8 million up from $8.4 million in 2019 the U.S. automaker said in a proxy filing on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.09
Tsingshan to build $1.6 bln lithium battery plant in southern China

Chinese nickel and stainless steel giant Tsingshan Holding Group said on Thursday it will invest 10.3 billion yuan ($1.57 billion) to build a lithium-ion battery plant in Guangdong province which will be operated by the groups battery unit.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.13
Romanian tech start-up uses GameStop frenzy to raise interest in billboards

At the height of GameStops Reddit-driven retail trading frenzy this year Romanian tech start-up TPS Engage ran an $18 meme ad about the video game retailer on a digital billboard in Times Square.

  • Luiza Ilie
01 April,2021 | 20.53
Coinbase gets all-clear from SEC setting stage for landmark crypto listing

Coinbase Global Inc the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its shares on the Nasdaq paving the way for what will be a landmark victory for cryptocurrency advocates.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 20.53
Coinbase gets all-clear from SEC setting stage for landmark crypto listing

Coinbase Global Inc the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its shares on the Nasdaq paving the way for what will be a landmark victory for cryptocurrency advocates.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 20.34
Workday appoints new board Chairman after David Duffield resigns

Workday Inc said on Thursday David Duffield has resigned as the Chairman of the board and the company has appointed its co-chief executive officer and board member Aneel Bhusri as his replacement.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 20.34
Workday appoints new board Chairman after David Duffield resigns

Workday Inc said on Thursday David Duffield has resigned as the Chairman of the board and the company has appointed its co-chief executive officer and board member Aneel Bhusri as his replacement.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.24
Bionic arm answers trainee vicars prayers

Sixteen years after losing his right arm in a car crash a trainee vicar from Colchester has had his prayers answered thanks to a bionic arm.

  • Stuart McDill
01 April,2021 | 10.24
Bionic arm answers trainee vicars prayers

Sixteen years after losing his right arm in a car crash a trainee vicar from Colchester has had his prayers answered thanks to a bionic arm.

  • Stuart McDill
01 April,2021 | 13.58
Twitter to nominate Elliotts Cohn for re-election as board member

Twitter Inc said on Thursday it will nominate board member and Elliott Management head of U.S. equity activism Jesse Cohn for re-election as part of an agreement with the hedge fund.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.58
Twitter to nominate Elliotts Cohn for re-election as board member

Twitter Inc said on Thursday it will nominate board member and Elliott Management head of U.S. equity activism Jesse Cohn for re-election as part of an agreement with the hedge fund.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.58
Eastern Caribbean blazes a trail as first currency union to launch central bank digital cash

The Eastern Caribbean on Thursday became the first currency union central bank to issue digital cash a move that comes as bigger monetary authorities such as the European Central Bank look at issuing their own electronic cash.

  • Sarah Marsh
01 April,2021 | 14.58
Eastern Caribbean blazes a trail as first currency union to launch central bank digital cash

The Eastern Caribbean on Thursday became the first currency union central bank to issue digital cash a move that comes as bigger monetary authorities such as the European Central Bank look at issuing their own electronic cash.

  • Sarah Marsh
01 April,2021 | 07.13
NFT investment firm to float in London

An investment vehicle for unique digital products such as artworks said it will float in London in the latest sign of the investment craze for so-called non-fungible tokens.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.13
NFT investment firm to float in London

An investment vehicle for unique digital products such as artworks said it will float in London in the latest sign of the investment craze for so-called non-fungible tokens.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.30
Lufthansa to seek approval for possible capital increase at AGM

Lufthansa said on Thursday it would seek approval for a possible capital increase of up to 5.5 billion euros at its annual general meeting in May.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.30
Lufthansa to seek approval for possible capital increase at AGM

Lufthansa said on Thursday it would seek approval for a possible capital increase of up to 5.5 billion euros at its annual general meeting in May.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.34
Suez Canal says 87 ships to pass through on Thursday

The Suez Canal Authority said 87 ships were expected to pass through the waterway in both directions on Thursday as it tries to clear a backlog since re-opening on Monday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.34
Suez Canal says 87 ships to pass through on Thursday

The Suez Canal Authority said 87 ships were expected to pass through the waterway in both directions on Thursday as it tries to clear a backlog since re-opening on Monday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.20
40 North raises offer for chemical firm W.R. Grace to $4.6 bln

40 North Management LLC said on Thursday it had raised its bid for chemical company W.R. Grace & Co to $4.63 billion.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.20
40 North raises offer for chemical firm W.R. Grace to $4.6 bln

40 North Management LLC said on Thursday it had raised its bid for chemical company W.R. Grace & Co to $4.63 billion.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.38
Frances Vinci agrees to buy ACS energy business for $5.8 bln

Frances Vinci has agreed to buy the energy business of Spains ACS for 4.9 billion euros ($5.75 billion) in cash down slightly from its offer in October.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.38
Frances Vinci agrees to buy ACS energy business for $5.8 bln

Frances Vinci has agreed to buy the energy business of Spains ACS for 4.9 billion euros ($5.75 billion) in cash down slightly from its offer in October.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.29
Nine EU advisers threaten walkout over sustainable finance row

Nine members of the expert group advising the European Union on its sustainable finance rules have threatened to step down if Brussels pushes ahead with plans that they say would discredit its efforts to fight climate change.

  • Kate Abnett
01 April,2021 | 08.29
Nine EU advisers threaten walkout over sustainable finance row

Nine members of the expert group advising the European Union on its sustainable finance rules have threatened to step down if Brussels pushes ahead with plans that they say would discredit its efforts to fight climate change.

  • Kate Abnett
01 April,2021 | 07.44
Next says Suez blockage has delayed 2% of stock -CEO

The recent blockage of the Suez Canal has delayed the arrival of about 2% of British fashion retailer Nexts stock its boss said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.44
Next says Suez blockage has delayed 2% of stock -CEO

The recent blockage of the Suez Canal has delayed the arrival of about 2% of British fashion retailer Nexts stock its boss said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.08
S.Koreas March crude oil imports down 16.5% y/y - preliminary data

South Koreas March crude oil imports tumbled 16.5% to 70.2 million barrels from a year earlier preliminary data from the Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy showed on Thursday. Final data will be released later this month by state-run Korea National Oil Corp (KNOC)...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.08
S.Koreas March crude oil imports down 16.5% y/y - preliminary data

South Koreas March crude oil imports tumbled 16.5% to 70.2 million barrels from a year earlier preliminary data from the Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy showed on Thursday. Final data will be released later this month by state-run Korea National Oil Corp (KNOC)...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.58
Steel futures gain on hopes of rising China consumption

Chinese steel rebar and hot rolled coil futures rose on Thursday shored up by expectations of further demand on upbeat economic indicators and Beijings efforts to stimulate consumption.

  • Min Zhang
01 April,2021 | 03.58
Steel futures gain on hopes of rising China consumption

Chinese steel rebar and hot rolled coil futures rose on Thursday shored up by expectations of further demand on upbeat economic indicators and Beijings efforts to stimulate consumption.

  • Min Zhang
01 April,2021 | 23.48
As WHO highlights COVID animal origins China wildlife crackdown needs more teeth - experts

China and its neighbours must not only crack down on wildlife trade but also shut legal loopholes that allow disease-prone species to be farmed experts said after an investigation team concluded that COVID-19 most likely originated in animals.

  • David Stanway
01 April,2021 | 23.48
As WHO highlights COVID animal origins China wildlife crackdown needs more teeth - experts

China and its neighbours must not only crack down on wildlife trade but also shut legal loopholes that allow disease-prone species to be farmed experts said after an investigation team concluded that COVID-19 most likely originated in animals.

  • David Stanway
01 April,2021 | 23.44
UK regulator found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use

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  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 23.44
UK regulator found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use

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  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 23.44
UK regulator found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use

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  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 23.40
Exclusive: Fauci says U.S. may not need AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

The United States may not need AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccine even if it wins U.S. regulatory approval Anthony Fauci the nations top infectious disease doctor told Reuters on Thursday.

  • Julie Steenhuysen
01 April,2021 | 23.40
Exclusive: Fauci says U.S. may not need AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

The United States may not need AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccine even if it wins U.S. regulatory approval Anthony Fauci the nations top infectious disease doctor told Reuters on Thursday.

  • Julie Steenhuysen
01 April,2021 | 23.40
Exclusive: Fauci says U.S. may not need AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

The United States may not need AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccine even if it wins U.S. regulatory approval Anthony Fauci the nations top infectious disease doctor told Reuters on Thursday.

  • Julie Steenhuysen
01 April,2021 | 18.28
White House knew of J&J vaccine contamination problems last week

The White House knew last week about the contamination of about 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.28
White House knew of J&J vaccine contamination problems last week

The White House knew last week about the contamination of about 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.28
White House knew of J&J vaccine contamination problems last week

The White House knew last week about the contamination of about 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.54
Emergent says it has disposed of spoilt COVID-19 vaccine batch

Johnson & Johnsons manufacturing partner Emergent Biosolutions said on Thursday that it had discarded the single batch of COVID-19 drug substance that did not meet specifications.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.54
Emergent says it has disposed of spoilt COVID-19 vaccine batch

Johnson & Johnsons manufacturing partner Emergent Biosolutions said on Thursday that it had discarded the single batch of COVID-19 drug substance that did not meet specifications.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.54
Emergent says it has disposed of spoilt COVID-19 vaccine batch

Johnson & Johnsons manufacturing partner Emergent Biosolutions said on Thursday that it had discarded the single batch of COVID-19 drug substance that did not meet specifications.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 19.48
Sao Paulo exhumes old graves to make space for surging COVID-19 burials

Brazils biggest city on Thursday sped up efforts to empty old graves making room for a soaring number of COVID-19 deaths as Sao Paulo city hall registered record daily burials this week.

  • Amanda Perobelli
01 April,2021 | 19.48
Sao Paulo exhumes old graves to make space for surging COVID-19 burials

Brazils biggest city on Thursday sped up efforts to empty old graves making room for a soaring number of COVID-19 deaths as Sao Paulo city hall registered record daily burials this week.

  • Amanda Perobelli
01 April,2021 | 19.48
Sao Paulo exhumes old graves to make space for surging COVID-19 burials

Brazils biggest city on Thursday sped up efforts to empty old graves making room for a soaring number of COVID-19 deaths as Sao Paulo city hall registered record daily burials this week.

  • Amanda Perobelli
01 April,2021 | 16.05
National mission: Chile hits 1 million COVID cases slams doors

Chile closed its borders and tightened an already strict lockdown further on Thursday to slow the spread of the coronavirus and stop the influx of contagious new variants as cases climbed past 1 million despite one of the worlds fastest vaccination rates.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.05
National mission: Chile hits 1 million COVID cases slams doors

Chile closed its borders and tightened an already strict lockdown further on Thursday to slow the spread of the coronavirus and stop the influx of contagious new variants as cases climbed past 1 million despite one of the worlds fastest vaccination rates.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.05
National mission: Chile hits 1 million COVID cases slams doors

Chile closed its borders and tightened an already strict lockdown further on Thursday to slow the spread of the coronavirus and stop the influx of contagious new variants as cases climbed past 1 million despite one of the worlds fastest vaccination rates.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 20.09
COVID-19 landing in Canada despite pre-flight testing

More than 1000 air passengers arrived in Canada infected with COVID-19 over a recent four-week period despite obligatory pre-departure testing according to federal data that cast doubt on any broad easing of restrictions before the summer travel season.

  • Allison Lampert
01 April,2021 | 20.09
COVID-19 landing in Canada despite pre-flight testing

More than 1000 air passengers arrived in Canada infected with COVID-19 over a recent four-week period despite obligatory pre-departure testing according to federal data that cast doubt on any broad easing of restrictions before the summer travel season.

  • Allison Lampert
01 April,2021 | 20.09
COVID-19 landing in Canada despite pre-flight testing

More than 1000 air passengers arrived in Canada infected with COVID-19 over a recent four-week period despite obligatory pre-departure testing according to federal data that cast doubt on any broad easing of restrictions before the summer travel season.

  • Allison Lampert
01 April,2021 | 21.40
Ireland adds 26 countries to mandatory quarantine list removes one

The Irish government on Thursday added 26 countries to a list of states subject to mandatory hotel quarantine on arrival because of the coronavirus but did not include additional countries from the European Union or the United States.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 21.40
Ireland adds 26 countries to mandatory quarantine list removes one

The Irish government on Thursday added 26 countries to a list of states subject to mandatory hotel quarantine on arrival because of the coronavirus but did not include additional countries from the European Union or the United States.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 21.40
Ireland adds 26 countries to mandatory quarantine list removes one

The Irish government on Thursday added 26 countries to a list of states subject to mandatory hotel quarantine on arrival because of the coronavirus but did not include additional countries from the European Union or the United States.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.23
Ontario pulling the emergency brake with third COVID-19 lockdown as cases rise ICU beds fill

The Canadian province of Ontario will enter a limited lockdown for 28 days on Saturday as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise and more dangerous virus variants take hold the premier said on Thursday.

  • Allison Martell
01 April,2021 | 14.23
Ontario pulling the emergency brake with third COVID-19 lockdown as cases rise ICU beds fill

The Canadian province of Ontario will enter a limited lockdown for 28 days on Saturday as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise and more dangerous virus variants take hold the premier said on Thursday.

  • Allison Martell
01 April,2021 | 14.23
Ontario pulling the emergency brake with third COVID-19 lockdown as cases rise ICU beds fill

The Canadian province of Ontario will enter a limited lockdown for 28 days on Saturday as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise and more dangerous virus variants take hold the premier said on Thursday.

  • Allison Martell
01 April,2021 | 19.51
German experts say under 60s should not get second AstraZeneca vaccine

Germanys vaccine commission known as STIKO recommended on Thursday that people under 60-years old who have had a first shot of AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccine should receive a different product for their second dose.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 19.51
German experts say under 60s should not get second AstraZeneca vaccine

Germanys vaccine commission known as STIKO recommended on Thursday that people under 60-years old who have had a first shot of AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccine should receive a different product for their second dose.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 19.51
German experts say under 60s should not get second AstraZeneca vaccine

Germanys vaccine commission known as STIKO recommended on Thursday that people under 60-years old who have had a first shot of AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccine should receive a different product for their second dose.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.51
Europe recasts COVID-19 vaccine playbook after first-round flop

Europe under fire for fumbling its vaccine roll-out and fighting a fresh wave of infections is scrambling to speed up the pace of injections and avoid being left further behind by Britain and the United States.

  • John Miller
01 April,2021 | 17.51
Europe recasts COVID-19 vaccine playbook after first-round flop

Europe under fire for fumbling its vaccine roll-out and fighting a fresh wave of infections is scrambling to speed up the pace of injections and avoid being left further behind by Britain and the United States.

  • John Miller
01 April,2021 | 17.51
Europe recasts COVID-19 vaccine playbook after first-round flop

Europe under fire for fumbling its vaccine roll-out and fighting a fresh wave of infections is scrambling to speed up the pace of injections and avoid being left further behind by Britain and the United States.

  • John Miller
01 April,2021 | 10.50
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 shot 91% effective in updated data protective against South African variant

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech said on Thursday their vaccine is around 91% effective at preventing COVID-19 citing updated trial data that included participants inoculated for up to six months.

  • Carl O’Donnell
01 April,2021 | 10.50
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 shot 91% effective in updated data protective against South African variant

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech said on Thursday their vaccine is around 91% effective at preventing COVID-19 citing updated trial data that included participants inoculated for up to six months.

  • Carl O’Donnell
01 April,2021 | 10.50
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 shot 91% effective in updated data protective against South African variant

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech said on Thursday their vaccine is around 91% effective at preventing COVID-19 citing updated trial data that included participants inoculated for up to six months.

  • Carl O’Donnell
01 April,2021 | 18.23
U.S. administers nearly 154 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: CDC

The United States has administered 153631404 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Thursday morning and distributed 200496635 doses the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.23
U.S. administers nearly 154 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: CDC

The United States has administered 153631404 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Thursday morning and distributed 200496635 doses the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.23
U.S. administers nearly 154 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines: CDC

The United States has administered 153631404 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Thursday morning and distributed 200496635 doses the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.07
France reports 50659 new COVID-19 cases over 24 hours

France reported 50659 new coronavirus cases on Thursday against 59038 on Wednesday and 45641 reported on Thursday a week ago Health Ministry data showed.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.07
France reports 50659 new COVID-19 cases over 24 hours

France reported 50659 new coronavirus cases on Thursday against 59038 on Wednesday and 45641 reported on Thursday a week ago Health Ministry data showed.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.07
France reports 50659 new COVID-19 cases over 24 hours

France reported 50659 new coronavirus cases on Thursday against 59038 on Wednesday and 45641 reported on Thursday a week ago Health Ministry data showed.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.05
Ontario to enter third COVID-19 lockdown as cases hospital rates rise

The Canadian province of Ontario will enter lockdown for at least four weeks on Saturday as COVID-19 cases and hospital intensive care unit occupancy rises Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.05
Ontario to enter third COVID-19 lockdown as cases hospital rates rise

The Canadian province of Ontario will enter lockdown for at least four weeks on Saturday as COVID-19 cases and hospital intensive care unit occupancy rises Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.05
Ontario to enter third COVID-19 lockdown as cases hospital rates rise

The Canadian province of Ontario will enter lockdown for at least four weeks on Saturday as COVID-19 cases and hospital intensive care unit occupancy rises Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.09
India AstraZeneca shot delay could be catastrophic for Africa -health official

Indias temporary hold on major exports of AstraZenecas COVID-19 shot will undermine Africas vaccination plans and could have a catastrophic impact if extended the head of the continents disease control body said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.09
India AstraZeneca shot delay could be catastrophic for Africa -health official

Indias temporary hold on major exports of AstraZenecas COVID-19 shot will undermine Africas vaccination plans and could have a catastrophic impact if extended the head of the continents disease control body said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.09
India AstraZeneca shot delay could be catastrophic for Africa -health official

Indias temporary hold on major exports of AstraZenecas COVID-19 shot will undermine Africas vaccination plans and could have a catastrophic impact if extended the head of the continents disease control body said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.08
Turkeys new daily COVID-19 cases exceed 40000 highest level yet - ministry

Turkey recorded 40806 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours health ministry data showed on Thursday the highest level since the beginning of the pandemic.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.08
Turkeys new daily COVID-19 cases exceed 40000 highest level yet - ministry

Turkey recorded 40806 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours health ministry data showed on Thursday the highest level since the beginning of the pandemic.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.08
Turkeys new daily COVID-19 cases exceed 40000 highest level yet - ministry

Turkey recorded 40806 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours health ministry data showed on Thursday the highest level since the beginning of the pandemic.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.18
Cubas tourism workers reinvent themselves as lockdown lingers

Trumpeter Carlos Sanchez serenaded tourists in Old Havana for 30 years earning handsome tips - until the coronavirus pandemic hit and Cuba closed its borders a year ago on April 1. Now the 57-year-old ekes out a living repairing fans.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.18
Cubas tourism workers reinvent themselves as lockdown lingers

Trumpeter Carlos Sanchez serenaded tourists in Old Havana for 30 years earning handsome tips - until the coronavirus pandemic hit and Cuba closed its borders a year ago on April 1. Now the 57-year-old ekes out a living repairing fans.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.18
Cubas tourism workers reinvent themselves as lockdown lingers

Trumpeter Carlos Sanchez serenaded tourists in Old Havana for 30 years earning handsome tips - until the coronavirus pandemic hit and Cuba closed its borders a year ago on April 1. Now the 57-year-old ekes out a living repairing fans.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.49
Brazil faces very serious situation in pandemic: WHO

A number of states in Brazil are in critical condition and hospitals are overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic World Health Organization epidemiologist Maria van Kerkhove told a briefing on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.49
Brazil faces very serious situation in pandemic: WHO

A number of states in Brazil are in critical condition and hospitals are overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic World Health Organization epidemiologist Maria van Kerkhove told a briefing on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.49
Brazil faces very serious situation in pandemic: WHO

A number of states in Brazil are in critical condition and hospitals are overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic World Health Organization epidemiologist Maria van Kerkhove told a briefing on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.33
Follow-up probe of virus origins expected - WHOs Tedros

Experts examining the origins of the coronavirus first identified in China will follow up on an initial report released this week but details are still not set World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.33
Follow-up probe of virus origins expected - WHOs Tedros

Experts examining the origins of the coronavirus first identified in China will follow up on an initial report released this week but details are still not set World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.33
Follow-up probe of virus origins expected - WHOs Tedros

Experts examining the origins of the coronavirus first identified in China will follow up on an initial report released this week but details are still not set World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.29
Italy reports 501 coronavirus deaths on Thursday 23649 new cases

Italy reported 501 coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday against 467 the day before the health ministry said while the daily tally of new infections decreased to 23649 from 23904.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.29
Italy reports 501 coronavirus deaths on Thursday 23649 new cases

Italy reported 501 coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday against 467 the day before the health ministry said while the daily tally of new infections decreased to 23649 from 23904.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.29
Italy reports 501 coronavirus deaths on Thursday 23649 new cases

Italy reported 501 coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday against 467 the day before the health ministry said while the daily tally of new infections decreased to 23649 from 23904.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.09
South African health regulator approves J&Js COVID-19 vaccine

South Africas health regulator has approved Johnson & Johnsons COVID-19 vaccine paving the way for large-scale deliveries of the shot the government has put at the heart of its immunisation plans.

  • Promit Mukherjee
01 April,2021 | 13.09
South African health regulator approves J&Js COVID-19 vaccine

South Africas health regulator has approved Johnson & Johnsons COVID-19 vaccine paving the way for large-scale deliveries of the shot the government has put at the heart of its immunisation plans.

  • Promit Mukherjee
01 April,2021 | 13.09
South African health regulator approves J&Js COVID-19 vaccine

South Africas health regulator has approved Johnson & Johnsons COVID-19 vaccine paving the way for large-scale deliveries of the shot the government has put at the heart of its immunisation plans.

  • Promit Mukherjee
01 April,2021 | 16.07
COVAX COVID-19 vaccine facility faces shortfall in supply: WHO

The COVAX facility to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to poorer countries faces a serious challenge to meet demand WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.07
COVAX COVID-19 vaccine facility faces shortfall in supply: WHO

The COVAX facility to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to poorer countries faces a serious challenge to meet demand WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.07
COVAX COVID-19 vaccine facility faces shortfall in supply: WHO

The COVAX facility to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to poorer countries faces a serious challenge to meet demand WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.31
UK reports 51 new COVID deaths 4479 new cases

The United Kingdom reported 51 new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday taking the seven-day total to 320 a drop of 38.5% compared with the previous seven-day period official data showed.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.31
UK reports 51 new COVID deaths 4479 new cases

The United Kingdom reported 51 new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday taking the seven-day total to 320 a drop of 38.5% compared with the previous seven-day period official data showed.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.31
UK reports 51 new COVID deaths 4479 new cases

The United Kingdom reported 51 new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday taking the seven-day total to 320 a drop of 38.5% compared with the previous seven-day period official data showed.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.36
Merkel appeals to Germans to stay home for Easter to stem pandemic third wave

Chancellor Angela Merkel appealed to Germans on Thursday to stay at home over Easter and meet fewer people to help curb a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic as the capital Berlin announced a nighttime ban on gatherings from Friday.

  • Emma Thomasson
01 April,2021 | 07.36
Merkel appeals to Germans to stay home for Easter to stem pandemic third wave

Chancellor Angela Merkel appealed to Germans on Thursday to stay at home over Easter and meet fewer people to help curb a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic as the capital Berlin announced a nighttime ban on gatherings from Friday.

  • Emma Thomasson
01 April,2021 | 07.36
Merkel appeals to Germans to stay home for Easter to stem pandemic third wave

Chancellor Angela Merkel appealed to Germans on Thursday to stay at home over Easter and meet fewer people to help curb a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic as the capital Berlin announced a nighttime ban on gatherings from Friday.

  • Emma Thomasson
01 April,2021 | 12.12
Hungarys private health sector sees opportunity as COVID snarls hospital ops

A year after COVID-19 arrived in Hungary public hospitals have spent most of their resources fighting the virus and are currently battling its deadliest outbreak yet unable to treat the growing numbers of people awaiting non-emergency procedures.

  • Gergely Szakacs
01 April,2021 | 12.12
Hungarys private health sector sees opportunity as COVID snarls hospital ops

A year after COVID-19 arrived in Hungary public hospitals have spent most of their resources fighting the virus and are currently battling its deadliest outbreak yet unable to treat the growing numbers of people awaiting non-emergency procedures.

  • Gergely Szakacs
01 April,2021 | 12.12
Hungarys private health sector sees opportunity as COVID snarls hospital ops

A year after COVID-19 arrived in Hungary public hospitals have spent most of their resources fighting the virus and are currently battling its deadliest outbreak yet unable to treat the growing numbers of people awaiting non-emergency procedures.

  • Gergely Szakacs
01 April,2021 | 14.48
U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rollout analysis hampered by technology state data reporting

When a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine leaves a U.S. manufacturing plant its path can be traced all the way to the hospital or clinic representative signing for the shipment at its destination. What happens next is not always clear.

  • Tina Bellon
01 April,2021 | 14.48
U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rollout analysis hampered by technology state data reporting

When a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine leaves a U.S. manufacturing plant its path can be traced all the way to the hospital or clinic representative signing for the shipment at its destination. What happens next is not always clear.

  • Tina Bellon
01 April,2021 | 14.48
U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rollout analysis hampered by technology state data reporting

When a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine leaves a U.S. manufacturing plant its path can be traced all the way to the hospital or clinic representative signing for the shipment at its destination. What happens next is not always clear.

  • Tina Bellon
01 April,2021 | 09.48
WHOs Kluge says European COVID-19 vaccine campaign is unacceptably slow

Europes rollout of vaccinations against COVID-19 is unacceptably slow the World Health Organizations European head said on Thursday raising concern that delays in giving shots could prolong the pandemic as cases of variants spread.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.48
WHOs Kluge says European COVID-19 vaccine campaign is unacceptably slow

Europes rollout of vaccinations against COVID-19 is unacceptably slow the World Health Organizations European head said on Thursday raising concern that delays in giving shots could prolong the pandemic as cases of variants spread.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.48
WHOs Kluge says European COVID-19 vaccine campaign is unacceptably slow

Europes rollout of vaccinations against COVID-19 is unacceptably slow the World Health Organizations European head said on Thursday raising concern that delays in giving shots could prolong the pandemic as cases of variants spread.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.55
Merkel urges Germans to celebrate Easter quietly

Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans on Thursday to celebrate Easter quietly reduce contacts and not travel unless absolutely necessary to try to stop a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic which she said was now threatening younger people.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.55
Merkel urges Germans to celebrate Easter quietly

Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans on Thursday to celebrate Easter quietly reduce contacts and not travel unless absolutely necessary to try to stop a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic which she said was now threatening younger people.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.55
Merkel urges Germans to celebrate Easter quietly

Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans on Thursday to celebrate Easter quietly reduce contacts and not travel unless absolutely necessary to try to stop a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic which she said was now threatening younger people.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.34
CanSinoBIO says COVID-19 shot may be less effective over time booster shot promising

Chinas CanSino Biologics Inc said the efficacy rate for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine may fall over time although it should still have a rate of 50% or more five to six months after inoculation.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.34
CanSinoBIO says COVID-19 shot may be less effective over time booster shot promising

Chinas CanSino Biologics Inc said the efficacy rate for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine may fall over time although it should still have a rate of 50% or more five to six months after inoculation.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.34
CanSinoBIO says COVID-19 shot may be less effective over time booster shot promising

Chinas CanSino Biologics Inc said the efficacy rate for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine may fall over time although it should still have a rate of 50% or more five to six months after inoculation.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.41
PM Johnson says Frances COVID situation is sad and could spread to UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that the COVID-19 situation in France was very sad and experience had shown that the disease usually hit the United Kingdom a few weeks after it hurt France.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.41
PM Johnson says Frances COVID situation is sad and could spread to UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that the COVID-19 situation in France was very sad and experience had shown that the disease usually hit the United Kingdom a few weeks after it hurt France.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.41
PM Johnson says Frances COVID situation is sad and could spread to UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that the COVID-19 situation in France was very sad and experience had shown that the disease usually hit the United Kingdom a few weeks after it hurt France.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.17
Osaka wants its torch relay cancelled as COVID cases jump

The governor of Japans Osaka prefecture has called for the cancellation of the Olympic torch relay in its largest city amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases presenting an early test to organisers as they plan for the Games during the pandemic.

  • Chris Gallagher
01 April,2021 | 03.17
Osaka wants its torch relay cancelled as COVID cases jump

The governor of Japans Osaka prefecture has called for the cancellation of the Olympic torch relay in its largest city amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases presenting an early test to organisers as they plan for the Games during the pandemic.

  • Chris Gallagher
01 April,2021 | 03.17
Osaka wants its torch relay cancelled as COVID cases jump

The governor of Japans Osaka prefecture has called for the cancellation of the Olympic torch relay in its largest city amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases presenting an early test to organisers as they plan for the Games during the pandemic.

  • Chris Gallagher
01 April,2021 | 13.13
Polands Mabion aims to produce Novavax vaccine for Europe from third quarter

Polands Mabion aims to start production of U.S. firm Novavaxs coronavirus vaccine for Europe from the third quarter representatives of the biotechnology company said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.13
Polands Mabion aims to produce Novavax vaccine for Europe from third quarter

Polands Mabion aims to start production of U.S. firm Novavaxs coronavirus vaccine for Europe from the third quarter representatives of the biotechnology company said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.13
Polands Mabion aims to produce Novavax vaccine for Europe from third quarter

Polands Mabion aims to start production of U.S. firm Novavaxs coronavirus vaccine for Europe from the third quarter representatives of the biotechnology company said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.54
Exclusive: EU seeks 10 million AstraZeneca vaccines from India to meet shortfall - Indian source

The European Union has asked India to allow it to buy 10 million doses of AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccine from Serum Institute of India a government official told Reuters the latest sign of growing pressure on Delhi to export more of its production to other countries.

  • Neha Arora
01 April,2021 | 12.54
Exclusive: EU seeks 10 million AstraZeneca vaccines from India to meet shortfall - Indian source

The European Union has asked India to allow it to buy 10 million doses of AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccine from Serum Institute of India a government official told Reuters the latest sign of growing pressure on Delhi to export more of its production to other countries.

  • Neha Arora
01 April,2021 | 12.54
Exclusive: EU seeks 10 million AstraZeneca vaccines from India to meet shortfall - Indian source

The European Union has asked India to allow it to buy 10 million doses of AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccine from Serum Institute of India a government official told Reuters the latest sign of growing pressure on Delhi to export more of its production to other countries.

  • Neha Arora
01 April,2021 | 08.59
Sudden extension of vaccine eligibility sows confusion in Poland

Polish health care was plunged into confusion on Thursday after a surprise overnight decision to widen eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines triggered the crash of an online registration system just as new infections soared to a new daily high.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.59
Sudden extension of vaccine eligibility sows confusion in Poland

Polish health care was plunged into confusion on Thursday after a surprise overnight decision to widen eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines triggered the crash of an online registration system just as new infections soared to a new daily high.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.59
Sudden extension of vaccine eligibility sows confusion in Poland

Polish health care was plunged into confusion on Thursday after a surprise overnight decision to widen eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines triggered the crash of an online registration system just as new infections soared to a new daily high.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.03
UK data show good immune response in over 80s after 2-dose Pfizer COVID-19 shot

Some 98% of 80 to 96 year-olds who had two doses of Pfizers coronavirus vaccine had a strong antibody immune response adding to evidence that it can help protect those most at risk of severe or fatal COVID-19 UK data showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.03
UK data show good immune response in over 80s after 2-dose Pfizer COVID-19 shot

Some 98% of 80 to 96 year-olds who had two doses of Pfizers coronavirus vaccine had a strong antibody immune response adding to evidence that it can help protect those most at risk of severe or fatal COVID-19 UK data showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.03
UK data show good immune response in over 80s after 2-dose Pfizer COVID-19 shot

Some 98% of 80 to 96 year-olds who had two doses of Pfizers coronavirus vaccine had a strong antibody immune response adding to evidence that it can help protect those most at risk of severe or fatal COVID-19 UK data showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.03
German health minister confident enough people willing to take AZ shot

The AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines proven effectiveness means there will be no problem finding enough people willing to take it German Health Minister Jens Spahn said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.03
German health minister confident enough people willing to take AZ shot

The AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines proven effectiveness means there will be no problem finding enough people willing to take it German Health Minister Jens Spahn said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.03
German health minister confident enough people willing to take AZ shot

The AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines proven effectiveness means there will be no problem finding enough people willing to take it German Health Minister Jens Spahn said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.53
Japan PM: Olympic torch relay in Osaka has been cancelled

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday the Olympic torch relay scheduled in the city of Osaka has been cancelled amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.53
Japan PM: Olympic torch relay in Osaka has been cancelled

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday the Olympic torch relay scheduled in the city of Osaka has been cancelled amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.53
Japan PM: Olympic torch relay in Osaka has been cancelled

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday the Olympic torch relay scheduled in the city of Osaka has been cancelled amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.03
India launches biggest vaccination drive yet against a surging coronavirus

India began vaccinating tens of thousands of people above the age of 45 on Thursday in its biggest push yet against a surging coronavirus that has hit the highest daily count since early October officials said.

  • Neha Arora
01 April,2021 | 04.03
India launches biggest vaccination drive yet against a surging coronavirus

India began vaccinating tens of thousands of people above the age of 45 on Thursday in its biggest push yet against a surging coronavirus that has hit the highest daily count since early October officials said.

  • Neha Arora
01 April,2021 | 04.03
India launches biggest vaccination drive yet against a surging coronavirus

India began vaccinating tens of thousands of people above the age of 45 on Thursday in its biggest push yet against a surging coronavirus that has hit the highest daily count since early October officials said.

  • Neha Arora
01 April,2021 | 10.08
Biden turns to NASCAR NAACP to convince people to take vaccines

President Joe Biden is enlisting the help of groups as varied as NASCAR and the NAACP as part of a multi-billion dollar effort to convince Americans to take COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Trevor Hunnicutt
01 April,2021 | 10.08
Biden turns to NASCAR NAACP to convince people to take vaccines

President Joe Biden is enlisting the help of groups as varied as NASCAR and the NAACP as part of a multi-billion dollar effort to convince Americans to take COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Trevor Hunnicutt
01 April,2021 | 10.08
Biden turns to NASCAR NAACP to convince people to take vaccines

President Joe Biden is enlisting the help of groups as varied as NASCAR and the NAACP as part of a multi-billion dollar effort to convince Americans to take COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Trevor Hunnicutt
01 April,2021 | 09.53
Sweden to offer all adults first COVID shot by Aug 15 later than planned

A shortage of vaccines means Sweden expects to offer all adults a first dose of a vaccine against COVID-19 by August 15 later than its original plan of the end of June officals said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.53
Sweden to offer all adults first COVID shot by Aug 15 later than planned

A shortage of vaccines means Sweden expects to offer all adults a first dose of a vaccine against COVID-19 by August 15 later than its original plan of the end of June officals said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.53
Sweden to offer all adults first COVID shot by Aug 15 later than planned

A shortage of vaccines means Sweden expects to offer all adults a first dose of a vaccine against COVID-19 by August 15 later than its original plan of the end of June officals said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.38
Mini-break capital Prague faces tourist-free Easter - again

Jakub Ricicas traditional Czech pub Deminka located just behind the National Museum and a short stroll from dozens of hotels is a magnet for the flocks of tourists who descend on Prague every year for the Easter break.

  • Robert Muller
01 April,2021 | 09.38
Mini-break capital Prague faces tourist-free Easter - again

Jakub Ricicas traditional Czech pub Deminka located just behind the National Museum and a short stroll from dozens of hotels is a magnet for the flocks of tourists who descend on Prague every year for the Easter break.

  • Robert Muller
01 April,2021 | 09.38
Mini-break capital Prague faces tourist-free Easter - again

Jakub Ricicas traditional Czech pub Deminka located just behind the National Museum and a short stroll from dozens of hotels is a magnet for the flocks of tourists who descend on Prague every year for the Easter break.

  • Robert Muller
01 April,2021 | 09.18
Chinas TopRidge Pharma to produce Sputnik V vaccine Russias RDIF says

Chinas TopRidge Pharma has agreed to produce more than 100 million doses of Russias two-shot Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 Russias RDIF sovereign wealth fund said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.18
Chinas TopRidge Pharma to produce Sputnik V vaccine Russias RDIF says

Chinas TopRidge Pharma has agreed to produce more than 100 million doses of Russias two-shot Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 Russias RDIF sovereign wealth fund said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.18
Chinas TopRidge Pharma to produce Sputnik V vaccine Russias RDIF says

Chinas TopRidge Pharma has agreed to produce more than 100 million doses of Russias two-shot Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 Russias RDIF sovereign wealth fund said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.08
Germany needs to secure booster shots for next year: health minister

Germany needs to secure more output capacity with leading COVID-19 vaccine makers because repeat shots will likely be needed from next year and Germany would go it alone if other European Union members fail to see the urgency its health minister said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.08
Germany needs to secure booster shots for next year: health minister

Germany needs to secure more output capacity with leading COVID-19 vaccine makers because repeat shots will likely be needed from next year and Germany would go it alone if other European Union members fail to see the urgency its health minister said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.08
Germany needs to secure booster shots for next year: health minister

Germany needs to secure more output capacity with leading COVID-19 vaccine makers because repeat shots will likely be needed from next year and Germany would go it alone if other European Union members fail to see the urgency its health minister said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.43
Poland reports new daily record of 35251 coronavirus cases

Poland reported new daily record of 35251 coronavirus cases on Thursday health ministry data showed as the country grapples with a third wave of the pandemic that has pushed its health service to its limits.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.43
Poland reports new daily record of 35251 coronavirus cases

Poland reported new daily record of 35251 coronavirus cases on Thursday health ministry data showed as the country grapples with a third wave of the pandemic that has pushed its health service to its limits.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.43
Poland reports new daily record of 35251 coronavirus cases

Poland reported new daily record of 35251 coronavirus cases on Thursday health ministry data showed as the country grapples with a third wave of the pandemic that has pushed its health service to its limits.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.29
Hong Kong to resume use of BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines on April 5

Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday they would resume the use of BioNTechs COVID-19 vaccine next Monday after abruptly halting inoculations nine days ago due to defective packaging.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.29
Hong Kong to resume use of BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines on April 5

Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday they would resume the use of BioNTechs COVID-19 vaccine next Monday after abruptly halting inoculations nine days ago due to defective packaging.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.29
Hong Kong to resume use of BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines on April 5

Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday they would resume the use of BioNTechs COVID-19 vaccine next Monday after abruptly halting inoculations nine days ago due to defective packaging.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.23
Russia reports 9169 new COVID-19 cases 383 deaths

Russia reported 9169 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday including 2151 in Moscow pushing the infection tally in the country to 4554264 since the pandemic began.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.23
Russia reports 9169 new COVID-19 cases 383 deaths

Russia reported 9169 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday including 2151 in Moscow pushing the infection tally in the country to 4554264 since the pandemic began.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.23
Russia reports 9169 new COVID-19 cases 383 deaths

Russia reported 9169 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday including 2151 in Moscow pushing the infection tally in the country to 4554264 since the pandemic began.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.34
Only 1 in 5 with COVID symptoms in UK seek test: study

Only one person in five in Britain with COVID-19 symptoms has sought or would seek a test according to a study which found a link between people on low pay and poor adherence to the governments rules.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.34
Only 1 in 5 with COVID symptoms in UK seek test: study

Only one person in five in Britain with COVID-19 symptoms has sought or would seek a test according to a study which found a link between people on low pay and poor adherence to the governments rules.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.34
Only 1 in 5 with COVID symptoms in UK seek test: study

Only one person in five in Britain with COVID-19 symptoms has sought or would seek a test according to a study which found a link between people on low pay and poor adherence to the governments rules.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.34
Peak of French COVID-19 wave could be within ten days: Veran

France could hit the peak of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in seven to 10 days with the new restrictive measures announced on Wednesday by French President Emmanuel Macron Health Minister Olivier Veran told France Inter radio.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.34
Peak of French COVID-19 wave could be within ten days: Veran

France could hit the peak of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in seven to 10 days with the new restrictive measures announced on Wednesday by French President Emmanuel Macron Health Minister Olivier Veran told France Inter radio.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.34
Peak of French COVID-19 wave could be within ten days: Veran

France could hit the peak of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in seven to 10 days with the new restrictive measures announced on Wednesday by French President Emmanuel Macron Health Minister Olivier Veran told France Inter radio.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 01.33
Japan announces emergency measures in Osaka area to curb COVID-19 cases

Japans government said on Thursday it will impose emergency measures such as shorter business hours and asking people to work from home and refrain from activities like karaoke in the western region of Osaka to halt a rebound in COVID-19 cases.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 01.33
Japan announces emergency measures in Osaka area to curb COVID-19 cases

Japans government said on Thursday it will impose emergency measures such as shorter business hours and asking people to work from home and refrain from activities like karaoke in the western region of Osaka to halt a rebound in COVID-19 cases.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 01.33
Japan announces emergency measures in Osaka area to curb COVID-19 cases

Japans government said on Thursday it will impose emergency measures such as shorter business hours and asking people to work from home and refrain from activities like karaoke in the western region of Osaka to halt a rebound in COVID-19 cases.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.38
Vietnam receives first batch of vaccines under COVAX scheme

Vietnam received 811000 doses of AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday its first batch of vaccines under the global COVAX scheme following a week-long delay caused by limited supply.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.38
Vietnam receives first batch of vaccines under COVAX scheme

Vietnam received 811000 doses of AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday its first batch of vaccines under the global COVAX scheme following a week-long delay caused by limited supply.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.38
Vietnam receives first batch of vaccines under COVAX scheme

Vietnam received 811000 doses of AstraZenecas COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday its first batch of vaccines under the global COVAX scheme following a week-long delay caused by limited supply.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.29
Ukraine reports record daily COVID-19 deaths for second day in a row

Ukraine registered a record daily high of 421 coronavirus-related deaths over 24 hours for the second day in a row health minister Maksym Stepanov said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.29
Ukraine reports record daily COVID-19 deaths for second day in a row

Ukraine registered a record daily high of 421 coronavirus-related deaths over 24 hours for the second day in a row health minister Maksym Stepanov said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.29
Ukraine reports record daily COVID-19 deaths for second day in a row

Ukraine registered a record daily high of 421 coronavirus-related deaths over 24 hours for the second day in a row health minister Maksym Stepanov said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.13
Osaka governor says Olympic torch relay in city of Osaka should be canceled: Kyodo

Osaka prefectural governor Hirofumi Yoshimura said on Thursday that Olympic torch relay events planned in the city of Osaka should be canceled the Kyodo News agency reported.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.13
Osaka governor says Olympic torch relay in city of Osaka should be canceled: Kyodo

Osaka prefectural governor Hirofumi Yoshimura said on Thursday that Olympic torch relay events planned in the city of Osaka should be canceled the Kyodo News agency reported.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.13
Osaka governor says Olympic torch relay in city of Osaka should be canceled: Kyodo

Osaka prefectural governor Hirofumi Yoshimura said on Thursday that Olympic torch relay events planned in the city of Osaka should be canceled the Kyodo News agency reported.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.52
Cuba vaunts technical sovereignty in COVID battle

Cubas homegrown vaccine candidates have made headlines worldwide. Less well-known is its production of medical gear such as ventilators and CT scanners for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in a bid to achieve technological sovereignty during the pandemic.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.52
Cuba vaunts technical sovereignty in COVID battle

Cubas homegrown vaccine candidates have made headlines worldwide. Less well-known is its production of medical gear such as ventilators and CT scanners for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in a bid to achieve technological sovereignty during the pandemic.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.52
Cuba vaunts technical sovereignty in COVID battle

Cubas homegrown vaccine candidates have made headlines worldwide. Less well-known is its production of medical gear such as ventilators and CT scanners for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in a bid to achieve technological sovereignty during the pandemic.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.38
Chinese city on border with Myanmar reports more COVID cases

Health authorities in Chinas southwestern Yunnan province on Thursday reported six new COVID-19 cases in Ruili amid efforts to contain a fresh outbreak in the city bordering Myanmar.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.38
Chinese city on border with Myanmar reports more COVID cases

Health authorities in Chinas southwestern Yunnan province on Thursday reported six new COVID-19 cases in Ruili amid efforts to contain a fresh outbreak in the city bordering Myanmar.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.38
Chinese city on border with Myanmar reports more COVID cases

Health authorities in Chinas southwestern Yunnan province on Thursday reported six new COVID-19 cases in Ruili amid efforts to contain a fresh outbreak in the city bordering Myanmar.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.38
Canadas Ontario to go back into 28-day lockdown - reports

The Canadian province of Ontario the countrys most populous will enter another lockdown on the weekend for 28 days local media reported as it grapples with rising COVID-19 cases and intensive care hospitalization rates.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.09
South African coronavirus variant found in Ukraine - health minister

Ukraine has confirmed some cases of the novel coronavirus variant that was first discovered in South Africa Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.34
Pakistan court allows commercial sale of COVID-19 vaccine

A Pakistani court on Thursday ordered that a batch of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine imported by a private company be immediately made available to the public for sale according to a court document and officials.

  • Syed Raza Hassan
01 April,2021 | 16.19
France reports 5109 people in intensive care with COVID-19

A total of 5109 people are in intensive care units in France with COVID-19 the health ministry said on Thursday up by 56 from a day earlier. (Reporting by Nicolas Delame Writing by Matthieu Protard Editing by Andrew Heavens)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.04
Sweden registers 8304 new COVID-19 cases 33 deaths on Thursday

Sweden which has shunned lockdowns throughout the pandemic registered 8304 new coronavirus cases on Thursday health agency statistics showed.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.28
Ukraine reports record daily COVID-19 deaths for second day in a row

Ukraine registered a record daily high of 421 coronavirus-related deaths over 24 hours for the second day in a row health minister Maksym Stepanov said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.24
Germanys confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 24300 - RKI

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 24300 to 2833173 data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Thursday. The reported death toll rose by 201 to 76543 the tally showed. (Reporting by Berlin Newsroom Editing...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 00.28
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - April 1

The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.00
RPT-China unlikely to wield U.S. bond weapon as tensions stay high

China is unlikely to pare its purchases of U.S. Treasuries significantly anytime soon as its foreign exchange reserves grow even as trade and geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing remain high analysts and investors said.

  • Karen Pierog
01 April,2021 | 16.00
RPT-China unlikely to wield U.S. bond weapon as tensions stay high

China is unlikely to pare its purchases of U.S. Treasuries significantly anytime soon as its foreign exchange reserves grow even as trade and geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing remain high analysts and investors said.

  • Karen Pierog
01 April,2021 | 00.44
Dollar slides consolidates recent gains ahead of U.S. payrolls data

The dollar fell on Thursday consolidating recent gains that pushed it to nearly three-year highs during the first quarter but the outlook remained upbeat in the wake of improving economic prospects backed by the Biden governments more than $2 trillion stimulus plan.

  • Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
01 April,2021 | 00.44
Dollar slides consolidates recent gains ahead of U.S. payrolls data

The dollar fell on Thursday consolidating recent gains that pushed it to nearly three-year highs during the first quarter but the outlook remained upbeat in the wake of improving economic prospects backed by the Biden governments more than $2 trillion stimulus plan.

  • Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
01 April,2021 | 00.54
Rising U.S. yields a villain in EM FX growth story sell-off likely by end-June - Reuters poll

Battered emerging market currencies will only pare some of their recent steep losses over the coming year according to analysts polled by Reuters who said a sell-off was likely in the next three months with rising U.S. yields posing a big risk.

  • Vivek Mishra
01 April,2021 | 00.54
Rising U.S. yields a villain in EM FX growth story sell-off likely by end-June - Reuters poll

Battered emerging market currencies will only pare some of their recent steep losses over the coming year according to analysts polled by Reuters who said a sell-off was likely in the next three months with rising U.S. yields posing a big risk.

  • Vivek Mishra
01 April,2021 | 00.14
U.S. dollar to remain strong for at least another month - Reuters poll

The U.S. dollar will remain strong for at least another month according to a Reuters poll of foreign exchange strategists who still forecast that the currency will weaken in the longer term.

  • Hari Kishan
01 April,2021 | 00.14
U.S. dollar to remain strong for at least another month - Reuters poll

The U.S. dollar will remain strong for at least another month according to a Reuters poll of foreign exchange strategists who still forecast that the currency will weaken in the longer term.

  • Hari Kishan
01 April,2021 | 09.35
Impact of Fed policy changes on Chinas markets is limited -PBOC official

Stimulus measures implemented by the Federal Reserve over the past year and future policy changes that the U.S. central bank has signalled will have limited impact on Chinas financial markets a Chinese central bank official said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.35
Impact of Fed policy changes on Chinas markets is limited -PBOC official

Stimulus measures implemented by the Federal Reserve over the past year and future policy changes that the U.S. central bank has signalled will have limited impact on Chinas financial markets a Chinese central bank official said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.25
Russia says any attempt to start a new war in Donbass could destroy Ukraine - TASS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that any attempts to start a new military conflict in Ukraines war-torn east could end up destroying Ukraine the TASS news agency reported.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.25
Russia says any attempt to start a new war in Donbass could destroy Ukraine - TASS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that any attempts to start a new military conflict in Ukraines war-torn east could end up destroying Ukraine the TASS news agency reported.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.34
Breakingviews - Capital Calls - Mastercard opens African mobile money account

MONEY ON THE MOVE. Africa&rsquos mobile money revolution is attracting a big hitter. Global payments giant Mastercard on Thursday announced it&rsquos investing $100 million into Airtel Africa&rsquos cash-transfer unit which lets users zap each other money via basic mobile phone handsets...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.34
Breakingviews - Capital Calls - Mastercard opens African mobile money account

MONEY ON THE MOVE. Africa&rsquos mobile money revolution is attracting a big hitter. Global payments giant Mastercard on Thursday announced it&rsquos investing $100 million into Airtel Africa&rsquos cash-transfer unit which lets users zap each other money via basic mobile phone handsets...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.28
Russias Yandex seeks more time to respond to allegation it broke competition law

Russian internet giant Yandex asked on Thursday for an extra month to respond to accusations that it violated competition law on its search engine at the expense of other companies Russias Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.28
Russias Yandex seeks more time to respond to allegation it broke competition law

Russian internet giant Yandex asked on Thursday for an extra month to respond to accusations that it violated competition law on its search engine at the expense of other companies Russias Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.03
Russias Sberbank and Mail.Ru on verge of dividing assets as JV nears split- sources

Russias largest lender Sberbank and internet firm Mail.Ru are on the verge of dividing assets in their ride-hailing and food delivery joint venture due to a wide range of disagreements three sources close to both sides said.

  • Tatiana Voronova
01 April,2021 | 12.03
Russias Sberbank and Mail.Ru on verge of dividing assets as JV nears split- sources

Russias largest lender Sberbank and internet firm Mail.Ru are on the verge of dividing assets in their ride-hailing and food delivery joint venture due to a wide range of disagreements three sources close to both sides said.

  • Tatiana Voronova
01 April,2021 | 15.32
A first kiss a battle with addiction: Floyds girlfriend testifies at Chauvin murder trial

George Floyds girlfriend took the witness stand on Thursday and described their relationship from a first kiss to date nights at restaurants but also spoke about how an addiction to painkillers took hold of their life together.

  • Jonathan Allen
01 April,2021 | 15.32
A first kiss a battle with addiction: Floyds girlfriend testifies at Chauvin murder trial

George Floyds girlfriend took the witness stand on Thursday and described their relationship from a first kiss to date nights at restaurants but also spoke about how an addiction to painkillers took hold of their life together.

  • Jonathan Allen
01 April,2021 | 23.47
Key moments from sixth day of witness testimony at Chauvin trial

(Refiles to make clear in paragraph 7 that medical examiner noted there was fentanyl in Floyds blood at autopsy)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 23.47
Key moments from sixth day of witness testimony at Chauvin trial

(Refiles to make clear in paragraph 7 that medical examiner noted there was fentanyl in Floyds blood at autopsy)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.45
Mother wounded trying to shield 9-year-old son slain in California mass shooting

One of four people shot dead in a suburban Los Angeles real estate office was a 9-year-old boy struck by gunfire in the arms of his wounded mother as she tried in vain to shield him from the attack officials said on Thursday.

  • Steve Gorman
01 April,2021 | 16.45
Mother wounded trying to shield 9-year-old son slain in California mass shooting

One of four people shot dead in a suburban Los Angeles real estate office was a 9-year-old boy struck by gunfire in the arms of his wounded mother as she tried in vain to shield him from the attack officials said on Thursday.

  • Steve Gorman
01 April,2021 | 15.00
Bolsonaro confirms Ribeiro as Banco do Brasil CEO chairman resigns

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro swore in Fausto Ribeiro as chief executive of Banco do Brasil SA on Thursday according to a securities filing just hours after the banks chairman and a second board member announced their resignations after criticizing Ribeiros appointment...

  • Carolina Mandl
01 April,2021 | 15.00
Bolsonaro confirms Ribeiro as Banco do Brasil CEO chairman resigns

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro swore in Fausto Ribeiro as chief executive of Banco do Brasil SA on Thursday according to a securities filing just hours after the banks chairman and a second board member announced their resignations after criticizing Ribeiros appointment...

  • Carolina Mandl
01 April,2021 | 16.13
Nationals home opener postponed due to COVID-19 issues

The Washington Nationals home opener against the New York Mets scheduled for Thursday has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues Major League Baseball said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.13
Nationals home opener postponed due to COVID-19 issues

The Washington Nationals home opener against the New York Mets scheduled for Thursday has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues Major League Baseball said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.44
Suspected Italian spy gave Russia highly confidential material: source

Italian police have found a stash of classified and highly classified military documents they believe an Italian navy captain gave to a Russian official in return for cash a judicial source said on Friday.

  • Crispian Balmer
01 April,2021 | 11.44
Suspected Italian spy gave Russia highly confidential material: source

Italian police have found a stash of classified and highly classified military documents they believe an Italian navy captain gave to a Russian official in return for cash a judicial source said on Friday.

  • Crispian Balmer
01 April,2021 | 22.58
Biden allows Trump ban on temporary foreign workers to expire

President Joe Biden allowed a proclamation from his Republican predecessor that had blocked many temporary foreign workers from coming into the United States to expire on Wednesday according to a related court filing on Thursday.

  • Ted Hesson
01 April,2021 | 22.58
Biden allows Trump ban on temporary foreign workers to expire

President Joe Biden allowed a proclamation from his Republican predecessor that had blocked many temporary foreign workers from coming into the United States to expire on Wednesday according to a related court filing on Thursday.

  • Ted Hesson
01 April,2021 | 10.09
Elections officials fear Georgia law could politicize voting operations

Election officials in conservative and liberal parts of Georgia say a new law allowing a Republican-controlled state agency to take over local voting operations could make the process too partisan.

  • Julia Harte
01 April,2021 | 10.09
Elections officials fear Georgia law could politicize voting operations

Election officials in conservative and liberal parts of Georgia say a new law allowing a Republican-controlled state agency to take over local voting operations could make the process too partisan.

  • Julia Harte
01 April,2021 | 05.02
Xinjiang cotton is my love: Patriots on show at China Fashion Week

Designer Zhou Li took to the stage amid applause following her runway show at China Fashion Week with a prop that has political overtones: a bouquet of cotton plants.

  • Cate Cadell
01 April,2021 | 05.02
Xinjiang cotton is my love: Patriots on show at China Fashion Week

Designer Zhou Li took to the stage amid applause following her runway show at China Fashion Week with a prop that has political overtones: a bouquet of cotton plants.

  • Cate Cadell
01 April,2021 | 09.33
Allies of jailed Kremlin critic Navalny say hes lost 8kg due to sleep deprivation

Allies of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Thursday he had lost 8kg in prison before even beginning a hunger strike something they blamed on guards depriving him of sleep even as the prison service defended his treatment in custody.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.33
Allies of jailed Kremlin critic Navalny say hes lost 8kg due to sleep deprivation

Allies of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Thursday he had lost 8kg in prison before even beginning a hunger strike something they blamed on guards depriving him of sleep even as the prison service defended his treatment in custody.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.50
Myanmar orders wireless internet shutdown until further notice: telecoms sources

Myanmars military rulers have ordered internet service providers to shut down wireless broadband services until further notice several telecoms sources said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.50
Myanmar orders wireless internet shutdown until further notice: telecoms sources

Myanmars military rulers have ordered internet service providers to shut down wireless broadband services until further notice several telecoms sources said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.31
UK sanctions Myanmar conglomerate says junta sinking to new lows with killings

Britain sanctioned a Myanmar conglomerate on Thursday for its close links to the military leadership which Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said was wantonly killing innocent people including children.

  • Guy Faulconbridge
01 April,2021 | 10.31
UK sanctions Myanmar conglomerate says junta sinking to new lows with killings

Britain sanctioned a Myanmar conglomerate on Thursday for its close links to the military leadership which Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said was wantonly killing innocent people including children.

  • Guy Faulconbridge
01 April,2021 | 11.42
Myanmars Suu Kyi Australian adviser charged with official secrets violation: lawyer

Myanmars deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been charged along with four of her allies with violating the countrys colonial-era official secrets act her chief lawyer said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.42
Myanmars Suu Kyi Australian adviser charged with official secrets violation: lawyer

Myanmars deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been charged along with four of her allies with violating the countrys colonial-era official secrets act her chief lawyer said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.19
Unclear if detained leader Suu Kyi aware of situation in Myanmar: lawyer

Myanmars ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and detained President Win Myint appeared in good health during a court hearing but it was not clear if they were aware of the current situation in the country their lawyer said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.19
Unclear if detained leader Suu Kyi aware of situation in Myanmar: lawyer

Myanmars ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and detained President Win Myint appeared in good health during a court hearing but it was not clear if they were aware of the current situation in the country their lawyer said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.06
Erin who? Main rival to Canadas Trudeau struggling to win voters attention as election looms

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus chief rival in an election expected within months has struggled to make himself known to voters amid the COVID-19 pandemic - and for Erin OToole time may be running out.

  • David Ljunggren
01 April,2021 | 05.06
Erin who? Main rival to Canadas Trudeau struggling to win voters attention as election looms

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus chief rival in an election expected within months has struggled to make himself known to voters amid the COVID-19 pandemic - and for Erin OToole time may be running out.

  • David Ljunggren
01 April,2021 | 03.33
Four dead 2 wounded including suspect in shooting near Los Angeles

Four people were killed one of them a child in a shooting on Wednesday at an office building in suburban Los Angeles before the suspect wounded in an exchange of gunfire with police was taken into custody police reported.

  • Alex Gallardo
01 April,2021 | 03.33
Four dead 2 wounded including suspect in shooting near Los Angeles

Four people were killed one of them a child in a shooting on Wednesday at an office building in suburban Los Angeles before the suspect wounded in an exchange of gunfire with police was taken into custody police reported.

  • Alex Gallardo
01 April,2021 | 09.01
Scotlands Salmond: independence more important than personalities

Scotlands former political leader Alex Salmond said on Thursday his new pro-independence party which could cost the ruling Scottish National Party votes in a May election had nothing to do with his bitter row with the countrys current leader.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.01
Scotlands Salmond: independence more important than personalities

Scotlands former political leader Alex Salmond said on Thursday his new pro-independence party which could cost the ruling Scottish National Party votes in a May election had nothing to do with his bitter row with the countrys current leader.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.22
UK opposition leader says British instinct likely to oppose COVID passports

Britains opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer has expressed scepticism about the use of so-called vaccine passports to allow people to access hospitality and entertainment venues saying the British instinct could be against such documents.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.22
UK opposition leader says British instinct likely to oppose COVID passports

Britains opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer has expressed scepticism about the use of so-called vaccine passports to allow people to access hospitality and entertainment venues saying the British instinct could be against such documents.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.56
Biden supports moving MLB All-Star Game after Georgia voting restrictions

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he would support moving MLBs July All-Star Game from Atlanta as a protest against Georgias new voting restrictions.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.56
Biden supports moving MLB All-Star Game after Georgia voting restrictions

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he would support moving MLBs July All-Star Game from Atlanta as a protest against Georgias new voting restrictions.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.00
TABLE - Pakistan reserves increase $378 mln to $13673.0 week ending Mar 26

Pakistans foreign exchange reserves increase $378 million to $13673.0 million in the week ending March 26 compared to $13295.0 million in the previous week central bank said on Thursday. RESERVES Week ending Previous Week Change/pct ($ billions) Mar 26 Held by the State...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.00
TABLE - Pakistan reserves increase $378 mln to $13673.0 week ending Mar 26

Pakistans foreign exchange reserves increase $378 million to $13673.0 million in the week ending March 26 compared to $13295.0 million in the previous week central bank said on Thursday. RESERVES Week ending Previous Week Change/pct ($ billions) Mar 26 Held by the State...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.14
ADVISORY-No Asia emerging market report on April 2

There will be no Asia emerging market report on Friday April 2 as most markets in the region will be closed for Good Friday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.14
ADVISORY-No Asia emerging market report on April 2

There will be no Asia emerging market report on Friday April 2 as most markets in the region will be closed for Good Friday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.14
Australia NZ dollars lean on support as US$ barges ahead

The Australian and New Zealand dollars were perilously close to major chart bulwarks on Thursday as the U.S. dollar continued its broad advance though both currencies fared better against the low-yielding euro and yen.

  • Wayne Cole
01 April,2021 | 02.14
Australia NZ dollars lean on support as US$ barges ahead

The Australian and New Zealand dollars were perilously close to major chart bulwarks on Thursday as the U.S. dollar continued its broad advance though both currencies fared better against the low-yielding euro and yen.

  • Wayne Cole
01 April,2021 | 18.49
RPT-White House says Biden aides will host meeting on supply chain issues

Two top White House aides will host a meeting on the resiliency of the U.S. supply chain amid a broader policy review on the issue an official said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.49
RPT-White House says Biden aides will host meeting on supply chain issues

Two top White House aides will host a meeting on the resiliency of the U.S. supply chain amid a broader policy review on the issue an official said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.39
White House says Biden aides will host meeting on supply chain issues

Two top White House aides will host a meeting on the resiliency of the U.S. supply chain amid a broader policy review on the issue an official said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.39
White House says Biden aides will host meeting on supply chain issues

Two top White House aides will host a meeting on the resiliency of the U.S. supply chain amid a broader policy review on the issue an official said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 20.28
Olympics: Skys the limit for British skateboard prodigy Brown

Twelve-year-old skateboarding prodigy Sky Brown said she has fully recovered from her life-threatening fall last May and plans to broaden her horizons by adding surfing to her Olympic schedule.

  • Rory Carroll
01 April,2021 | 17.33
Its been a long year for New York - Yankees fans cheer Opening Day at last

Yankee Stadiums gates swung open for the first time in nearly 18 months on Thursday as elated and emotional fans welcomed back their Bronx Bombers after a season played to empty stands amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Amy Tennery
01 April,2021 | 23.58
No breaks from COVID-19 as MLB returns

Not even the excitement of Major League Baseballs Opening Day on Thursday could provide a break from COVID-19 as ballparks across the United States were left mostly empty while the curtain raiser in Washington D.C. between the Nationals and New York Mets was postponed...

  • Steve Keating
01 April,2021 | 22.13
Golf: Wie West makes stirring return to major competition

Michelle Wie West in only her second tournament after a nearly two-year absence showed she can still compete with the games best as she made an encouraging start to the first major of the LPGA season on Thursday in Rancho Mirage California.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 19.33
Spieth getting short game in order right in time for Masters

Jordan Spieth came into the Valero Texas Open mainly looking to fine-tune his short game ahead of next weeks Masters and on Thursday he did just that as he grabbed the early first-round clubhouse lead.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.28
Swimming: Suns second CAS hearing to take place in May

Chinese swimmer Sun Yangs appeal against an eight-year ban for missing an out-of-competition doping test will take place in May with a new panel of judges the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.33
Paris-Roubaix race postponed until October due to COVID-19

The Paris-Roubaix one-day cycling race has been moved from April to October due to the COVID-19 situation the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.33
Tokyo 2020 says not true that Osaka torch relay cancelled

Tokyo Olympic organisers said on Thursday it was not true they and Osaka officials had decided to cancel the torch relay in the city this month amid a rise in COVID-19 cases.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.48
NHL roundup: Sabres rout Flyers end run of futility at 18 games

Steven Fogarty recorded his first NHL goal and added an assist and Brandon Montour scored two late short-handed goals as the Buffalo Sabres snapped their franchise-record 18-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.33
Utah Jazz players feared for lives during emergency landing: Conley

Utah Jazz players feared they might be killed when their charter plane struck a flock of birds and was forced into an emergency landing on Tuesday point guard Mike Conley said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.58
Sport climbing triathlon to feature at 2023 European Games

Sport climbing will make its debut at the European Games after being included on the programme for Krakow-Malopolska 2023 the European Olympic Committees said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.53
Bautista Agut ousts Medvedev to guarantee new ATP Masters champion

Roberto Bautista Agut maintained his spotless record against Daniil Medvedev with a 6-4 6-2 quarter-final victory over the world number two at the Miami Open ensuring there will be a new ATP Masters 1000 winner on Sunday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.03
NFL: Englands FA in talks with Jaguars over Wembley games

English soccers governing body said it is in talks with the National Football Leagues (NFL) Jacksonville Jaguars to continue staging games at Londons Wembley Stadium.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.33
Tennis: Bublik convinced teenager Sinner not human

Alexander Bublik tried everything to unsettle Jannik Sinner at the Miami Open on Wednesday but with the Italian teenager keeping his composure to win 7-6(5) 6-4 the Kazakh was left convinced he had been beaten by a robot.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.03
Surfing: Mask-free! Florence resumes Olympic preparations Down Under

Some of the worlds best surfers including twice world champion John John Florence are enjoying the relative freedom of life in Australia as they resume their preparations for surfings Olympic debut at a World Surf League event this week.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 01.53
Boxing: I need those big guys Australian Tszyu looks to go global

Australian super welterweight Tim Tszyu has once again voiced his desire to take on the best in the world after extending his record to 18-0 with a fifth round TKO of Dennis Hogan in Newcastle on Wednesday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 21.28
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to stealing Warhol paintings selling fakes

A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges that he stole Andy Warhol paintings from a former college classmate living in South Korea and used them to produce forgeries that he sold.

  • Nate Raymond
01 April,2021 | 21.28
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to stealing Warhol paintings selling fakes

A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges that he stole Andy Warhol paintings from a former college classmate living in South Korea and used them to produce forgeries that he sold.

  • Nate Raymond
01 April,2021 | 11.23
Fewer people in the U.S. drank coffee during the pandemic: survey

Fewer people drank coffee in the United States during the pandemic compared to levels seen before it although the drink remained by far the most popular in the country according to results of a national survey released on Thursday.

  • Marcelo Teixeira
01 April,2021 | 11.23
Fewer people in the U.S. drank coffee during the pandemic: survey

Fewer people drank coffee in the United States during the pandemic compared to levels seen before it although the drink remained by far the most popular in the country according to results of a national survey released on Thursday.

  • Marcelo Teixeira
01 April,2021 | 14.50
COLUMN-U.S. oil production to start rising in second quarter: Kemp

U.S. crude oil production has stabilised and is set to start rising again after the massive shock last year caused by the coronavirus epidemic and a volume war in the oil market between Saudi Arabia and Russia.

  • John Kemp
01 April,2021 | 14.50
COLUMN-U.S. oil production to start rising in second quarter: Kemp

U.S. crude oil production has stabilised and is set to start rising again after the massive shock last year caused by the coronavirus epidemic and a volume war in the oil market between Saudi Arabia and Russia.

  • John Kemp
01 April,2021 | 14.50
COLUMN-U.S. oil production to start rising in second quarter: Kemp

U.S. crude oil production has stabilised and is set to start rising again after the massive shock last year caused by the coronavirus epidemic and a volume war in the oil market between Saudi Arabia and Russia.

  • John Kemp
01 April,2021 | 17.04
Russias Novak hopes global oil stocks return to normal in 2-3 months

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday he hoped global oil inventories a key parameter for the oil industry would return to their normal level in 2-3 months.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.04
Russias Novak hopes global oil stocks return to normal in 2-3 months

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday he hoped global oil inventories a key parameter for the oil industry would return to their normal level in 2-3 months.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.28
Asia Distillates-Gasoil cash discounts widen on abundant supplies

Asias cash differentials for 10 ppm gasoil weakened on Thursday weighed down by ample supplies available in the region amid a sluggish demand recovery. Cash discounts for 10 ppm gasoil GO10-SIN-DIF widened to 31 cents per barrel to Singapore quotes compared with a 29...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.28
Asia Distillates-Gasoil cash discounts widen on abundant supplies

Asias cash differentials for 10 ppm gasoil weakened on Thursday weighed down by ample supplies available in the region amid a sluggish demand recovery. Cash discounts for 10 ppm gasoil GO10-SIN-DIF widened to 31 cents per barrel to Singapore quotes compared with a 29...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 21.55
U.S. rolls out first update to flood insurance pricing in 50 years

Hundreds of thousands of Americans will pay significantly more to insure their homes in coastal areas and flood zones under new rules released on Thursday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the first major update to its pricing system in half a century.

  • Alwyn Scott
01 April,2021 | 21.55
U.S. rolls out first update to flood insurance pricing in 50 years

Hundreds of thousands of Americans will pay significantly more to insure their homes in coastal areas and flood zones under new rules released on Thursday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the first major update to its pricing system in half a century.

  • Alwyn Scott
01 April,2021 | 21.55
U.S. rolls out first update to flood insurance pricing in 50 years

Hundreds of thousands of Americans will pay significantly more to insure their homes in coastal areas and flood zones under new rules released on Thursday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the first major update to its pricing system in half a century.

  • Alwyn Scott
01 April,2021 | 17.00
Canada govts bid to create national securities regulator stalls

A decades-old bid by successive Canadian governments to create a national securities regulator officially stalled on Thursday leaving the country reliant on a fragmented system long derided as inefficient and cumbersome.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.00
Canada govts bid to create national securities regulator stalls

A decades-old bid by successive Canadian governments to create a national securities regulator officially stalled on Thursday leaving the country reliant on a fragmented system long derided as inefficient and cumbersome.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.00
Canada govts bid to create national securities regulator stalls

A decades-old bid by successive Canadian governments to create a national securities regulator officially stalled on Thursday leaving the country reliant on a fragmented system long derided as inefficient and cumbersome.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.50
TD branch network unlikely to shrink despite growing technology push CEO says

Toronto-Dominion Bank is unlikely to close a large number of branches in Canada even as it accelerates investments in technology as demand for in-person services has stayed strong during the coronavirus pandemic its chief executive said on Thursday.

  • Nichola Saminather
01 April,2021 | 16.50
TD branch network unlikely to shrink despite growing technology push CEO says

Toronto-Dominion Bank is unlikely to close a large number of branches in Canada even as it accelerates investments in technology as demand for in-person services has stayed strong during the coronavirus pandemic its chief executive said on Thursday.

  • Nichola Saminather
01 April,2021 | 16.50
TD branch network unlikely to shrink despite growing technology push CEO says

Toronto-Dominion Bank is unlikely to close a large number of branches in Canada even as it accelerates investments in technology as demand for in-person services has stayed strong during the coronavirus pandemic its chief executive said on Thursday.

  • Nichola Saminather
01 April,2021 | 14.04
COLUMN-Chinas aluminium imports underpin physical premium surge: Andy Home

Japanese aluminium buyers have agreed to pay the highest premium in six years to get their metal in the second quarter.

  • Andy Home
01 April,2021 | 14.04
COLUMN-Chinas aluminium imports underpin physical premium surge: Andy Home

Japanese aluminium buyers have agreed to pay the highest premium in six years to get their metal in the second quarter.

  • Andy Home
01 April,2021 | 14.04
COLUMN-Chinas aluminium imports underpin physical premium surge: Andy Home

Japanese aluminium buyers have agreed to pay the highest premium in six years to get their metal in the second quarter.

  • Andy Home
01 April,2021 | 11.20
UKs Next says landlords must be pragmatic to keep shops open

British fashion retailer Next said it will retain stores as long as landlords continue to be pragmatic on the rents they charge.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.20
UKs Next says landlords must be pragmatic to keep shops open

British fashion retailer Next said it will retain stores as long as landlords continue to be pragmatic on the rents they charge.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.20
UKs Next says landlords must be pragmatic to keep shops open

British fashion retailer Next said it will retain stores as long as landlords continue to be pragmatic on the rents they charge.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.58
Brookfield Asset Management to buy remaining stake in real estate business

Brookfield Asset Management Inc said on Thursday it would buy the remaining stake it does not already own in its commercial real estate business Brookfield Property Partners for about $18.17 per unit. (Reporting by Niket Nishant in Bengaluru Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.58
Brookfield Asset Management to buy remaining stake in real estate business

Brookfield Asset Management Inc said on Thursday it would buy the remaining stake it does not already own in its commercial real estate business Brookfield Property Partners for about $18.17 per unit. (Reporting by Niket Nishant in Bengaluru Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.58
Brookfield Asset Management to buy remaining stake in real estate business

Brookfield Asset Management Inc said on Thursday it would buy the remaining stake it does not already own in its commercial real estate business Brookfield Property Partners for about $18.17 per unit. (Reporting by Niket Nishant in Bengaluru Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.03
COLUMN-U.S. lawmakers generosity on pensions is just a starting point for bolstering retirement security

The U.S. Congress recently rescued the retirements of more than 1 million workers who faced the prospect that the pensions they earned and had been promised might evaporate.

  • Mark Miller
01 April,2021 | 10.03
COLUMN-U.S. lawmakers generosity on pensions is just a starting point for bolstering retirement security

The U.S. Congress recently rescued the retirements of more than 1 million workers who faced the prospect that the pensions they earned and had been promised might evaporate.

  • Mark Miller
01 April,2021 | 10.03
COLUMN-U.S. lawmakers generosity on pensions is just a starting point for bolstering retirement security

The U.S. Congress recently rescued the retirements of more than 1 million workers who faced the prospect that the pensions they earned and had been promised might evaporate.

  • Mark Miller
01 April,2021 | 10.03
ECBs growth forecast at risk amid infections surge Weidmann says

The European Central Banks three-week-old forecast for a 4.0% economic rebound in the euro zone this year is already in jeopardy as a surge in COVID-19 infections forces governments to delay the reopening of businesses ECB policymaker Jens Weidmann said in remarks published...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.03
ECBs growth forecast at risk amid infections surge Weidmann says

The European Central Banks three-week-old forecast for a 4.0% economic rebound in the euro zone this year is already in jeopardy as a surge in COVID-19 infections forces governments to delay the reopening of businesses ECB policymaker Jens Weidmann said in remarks published...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.03
ECBs growth forecast at risk amid infections surge Weidmann says

The European Central Banks three-week-old forecast for a 4.0% economic rebound in the euro zone this year is already in jeopardy as a surge in COVID-19 infections forces governments to delay the reopening of businesses ECB policymaker Jens Weidmann said in remarks published...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.33
Lockdown home-working thwarts Germanys burglars

The number of break-ins in Germany fell to an all-time low last year because so many people were working from home the insurance industry association GDV said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.33
Lockdown home-working thwarts Germanys burglars

The number of break-ins in Germany fell to an all-time low last year because so many people were working from home the insurance industry association GDV said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.33
Lockdown home-working thwarts Germanys burglars

The number of break-ins in Germany fell to an all-time low last year because so many people were working from home the insurance industry association GDV said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.18
Wealth manager Quilter to sell its international business for $664 mln

Quilter said on Thursday it has agreed to sell its international business to specialist life assurance company Utmost Group for 483 million pounds ($664.37 million) as it sharpens its focus on its UK wealth management unit.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.18
Wealth manager Quilter to sell its international business for $664 mln

Quilter said on Thursday it has agreed to sell its international business to specialist life assurance company Utmost Group for 483 million pounds ($664.37 million) as it sharpens its focus on its UK wealth management unit.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.18
Wealth manager Quilter to sell its international business for $664 mln

Quilter said on Thursday it has agreed to sell its international business to specialist life assurance company Utmost Group for 483 million pounds ($664.37 million) as it sharpens its focus on its UK wealth management unit.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.58
Australia shares wrap up holiday-shortened week on firm note

* Bidens EV plan boosts lithium copper-exposed stocks (Updates to close)

  • Nikhil Subba
01 April,2021 | 05.58
Australia shares wrap up holiday-shortened week on firm note

* Bidens EV plan boosts lithium copper-exposed stocks (Updates to close)

  • Nikhil Subba
01 April,2021 | 05.58
Australia shares wrap up holiday-shortened week on firm note

* Bidens EV plan boosts lithium copper-exposed stocks (Updates to close)

  • Nikhil Subba
01 April,2021 | 04.43
Chinas home prices extend gains in March defy renewed curbs - survey

Chinas monthly new home prices maintained steady growth in March while the resale housing market also saw an uptick despite a renewed crackdown on property speculation a private-sector survey showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.43
Chinas home prices extend gains in March defy renewed curbs - survey

Chinas monthly new home prices maintained steady growth in March while the resale housing market also saw an uptick despite a renewed crackdown on property speculation a private-sector survey showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.43
Chinas home prices extend gains in March defy renewed curbs - survey

Chinas monthly new home prices maintained steady growth in March while the resale housing market also saw an uptick despite a renewed crackdown on property speculation a private-sector survey showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.53
Japan govt promotes BOJ Nagoya branch head Kato as executive director

Japans government on Thursday appointed Takeshi Kato a career central banker with extensive experience drafting monetary policy to the role of executive director at the Bank of Japan (BOJ).

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.53
Japan govt promotes BOJ Nagoya branch head Kato as executive director

Japans government on Thursday appointed Takeshi Kato a career central banker with extensive experience drafting monetary policy to the role of executive director at the Bank of Japan (BOJ).

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.53
Japan govt promotes BOJ Nagoya branch head Kato as executive director

Japans government on Thursday appointed Takeshi Kato a career central banker with extensive experience drafting monetary policy to the role of executive director at the Bank of Japan (BOJ).

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 02.08
Australia shares climb as Biden infra plan lifts sentiment

* AMP tops ASX200 gainers with 5.5% rise co appoints group CEO

  • Vasudha Kaukuntla
01 April,2021 | 02.08
Australia shares climb as Biden infra plan lifts sentiment

* AMP tops ASX200 gainers with 5.5% rise co appoints group CEO

  • Vasudha Kaukuntla
01 April,2021 | 02.08
Australia shares climb as Biden infra plan lifts sentiment

* AMP tops ASX200 gainers with 5.5% rise co appoints group CEO

  • Vasudha Kaukuntla
01 April,2021 | 07.59
Breakingviews-Capital Calls-Chinese loans attach unexpected strings

FINE PRINT. China is sabotaging some international credit cooperation but not in the way typically feared. An analysis of 100 of the country&rsquos loans to poor countries over the last two decades by U.S. research outfit AidData undermines arguments that Beijing ensnares them...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.59
Breakingviews-Capital Calls-Chinese loans attach unexpected strings

FINE PRINT. China is sabotaging some international credit cooperation but not in the way typically feared. An analysis of 100 of the country&rsquos loans to poor countries over the last two decades by U.S. research outfit AidData undermines arguments that Beijing ensnares them...

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.24
Breakingviews - Chinese AI dragon confronts fiery new realities

Megvii Technology&rsquos political problems have turned into financial ones. The Chinese developer of artificial-intelligence hardware and software is angling to go public again this time in Shanghai after a U.S. trade ban factored into its abandonment of a Hong Kong listing...

  • Yawen Chen
01 April,2021 | 03.24
Breakingviews - Chinese AI dragon confronts fiery new realities

Megvii Technology&rsquos political problems have turned into financial ones. The Chinese developer of artificial-intelligence hardware and software is angling to go public again this time in Shanghai after a U.S. trade ban factored into its abandonment of a Hong Kong listing...

  • Yawen Chen
01 April,2021 | 13.29
Europe should match U.S.s economic stimulus ambition: France

Europe should match the ambition shown by the United States with its huge new economic stimulus French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.29
Europe should match U.S.s economic stimulus ambition: France

Europe should match the ambition shown by the United States with its huge new economic stimulus French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.29
Europe should match U.S.s economic stimulus ambition: France

Europe should match the ambition shown by the United States with its huge new economic stimulus French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.54
French new passenger car registrations jump 192% year on year in March

New car registrations in France jumped 192% year on year in March having been hit heavily by the countrys first two-month COVID-19 lockdown in the corresponding month last year.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.54
French new passenger car registrations jump 192% year on year in March

New car registrations in France jumped 192% year on year in March having been hit heavily by the countrys first two-month COVID-19 lockdown in the corresponding month last year.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.54
French new passenger car registrations jump 192% year on year in March

New car registrations in France jumped 192% year on year in March having been hit heavily by the countrys first two-month COVID-19 lockdown in the corresponding month last year.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.14
ADVISORY-No precious metals market report on April 2

There will be no precious metals market report on Friday April 2 as most markets are closed for the Good Friday holiday. Reuters will resume precious metals coverage on Monday April 5. (Bengaluru Commodities Desk)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.14
ADVISORY-No precious metals market report on April 2

There will be no precious metals market report on Friday April 2 as most markets are closed for the Good Friday holiday. Reuters will resume precious metals coverage on Monday April 5. (Bengaluru Commodities Desk)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.14
ADVISORY-No precious metals market report on April 2

There will be no precious metals market report on Friday April 2 as most markets are closed for the Good Friday holiday. Reuters will resume precious metals coverage on Monday April 5. (Bengaluru Commodities Desk)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.18
India power demand falls for first time in 35 years

Indias annual electricity demand fell for the first time in at least 35 years in the fiscal year to March government data reviewed by Reuters showed mainly due to strict coronavirus-induced lockdowns across the country.

  • Sudarshan Varadhan
01 April,2021 | 05.18
India power demand falls for first time in 35 years

Indias annual electricity demand fell for the first time in at least 35 years in the fiscal year to March government data reviewed by Reuters showed mainly due to strict coronavirus-induced lockdowns across the country.

  • Sudarshan Varadhan
01 April,2021 | 15.34
Exclusive: Indias March gold imports surge 471% to a record 160 T &ndash government source

Indias gold imports in March surged 471% from a year earlier to a record 160 tonnes a government source told Reuters on Thursday as a reduction in import taxes and a correction in prices from record highs drew retail buyers and jewellers.

  • Rajendra Jadhav
01 April,2021 | 15.34
Exclusive: Indias March gold imports surge 471% to a record 160 T &ndash government source

Indias gold imports in March surged 471% from a year earlier to a record 160 tonnes a government source told Reuters on Thursday as a reduction in import taxes and a correction in prices from record highs drew retail buyers and jewellers.

  • Rajendra Jadhav
01 April,2021 | 14.04
India moves to deport Rohingya girl to Myanmar draws criticism

A 14-year-old Rohingya Muslim girl has been taken to a border town in northeastern India for deportation to Myanmar police officials said on Thursday as the U.N. refugee agency and rights groups pressed New Delhi to halt the process.

  • Zarir Hussain
01 April,2021 | 14.04
India moves to deport Rohingya girl to Myanmar draws criticism

A 14-year-old Rohingya Muslim girl has been taken to a border town in northeastern India for deportation to Myanmar police officials said on Thursday as the U.N. refugee agency and rights groups pressed New Delhi to halt the process.

  • Zarir Hussain
01 April,2021 | 11.38
Pakistan decision to import Indian cotton and sugar put on hold: source

(Corrects lead to say cotton and sugar not cotton and rice)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.38
Pakistan decision to import Indian cotton and sugar put on hold: source

(Corrects lead to say cotton and sugar not cotton and rice)

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.28
Indian growth outlook brightens but COVID-19 casting a shadow: Reuters poll

Indias economy will grow at a faster pace this fiscal year than previously thought according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned a surge in coronavirus cases was the biggest risk to growth.

  • Shaloo Shrivastava
01 April,2021 | 11.28
Indian growth outlook brightens but COVID-19 casting a shadow: Reuters poll

Indias economy will grow at a faster pace this fiscal year than previously thought according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned a surge in coronavirus cases was the biggest risk to growth.

  • Shaloo Shrivastava
01 April,2021 | 04.33
Indian shares end higher state-run lenders climb on capital infusion

Gains in metal and auto stocks helped Indian shares rise more than 1% on Thursday while capital infusion by the government in some state-run lenders lifted public-sector banks.

  • Sethuraman N R
01 April,2021 | 04.33
Indian shares end higher state-run lenders climb on capital infusion

Gains in metal and auto stocks helped Indian shares rise more than 1% on Thursday while capital infusion by the government in some state-run lenders lifted public-sector banks.

  • Sethuraman N R
01 April,2021 | 09.38
Future Retail to offer quick online deliveries in bet on e-commerce

Indias Future Retail will deliver groceries and clothes from its main retail stores within two hours it said on Thursday as the company expands in an e-commerce sector dominated by the likes of Amazon.com Inc.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.38
Future Retail to offer quick online deliveries in bet on e-commerce

Indias Future Retail will deliver groceries and clothes from its main retail stores within two hours it said on Thursday as the company expands in an e-commerce sector dominated by the likes of Amazon.com Inc.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.38
Indias daily new infections highest in more than five months

India reported 72330 new COVID-19 infections overnight data from the health ministry showed on Thursday the highest since Oct. 11.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 04.38
Indias daily new infections highest in more than five months

India reported 72330 new COVID-19 infections overnight data from the health ministry showed on Thursday the highest since Oct. 11.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.13
India rolls back decision to cut interest rates on small savings

India has reversed its decision to lower interest rates by up to 1.1% on its state-backed small savings programme Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday adding that orders to cut rates to a near five-decade low were issued because of an oversight.

  • Sudarshan Varadhan
01 April,2021 | 03.13
India rolls back decision to cut interest rates on small savings

India has reversed its decision to lower interest rates by up to 1.1% on its state-backed small savings programme Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday adding that orders to cut rates to a near five-decade low were issued because of an oversight.

  • Sudarshan Varadhan
01 April,2021 | 22.20
Dollar U.S. Treasuries edge higher on strong U.S. labor report

The dollar and the yield on the benchmark Treasury note edged higher in light trading on Friday after data showing a surge in the hiring of Americans in March pointed to a U.S. economic recovery that is poised to be the strongest in decades.

  • Herbert Lash
01 April,2021 | 22.20
Dollar U.S. Treasuries edge higher on strong U.S. labor report

The dollar and the yield on the benchmark Treasury note edged higher in light trading on Friday after data showing a surge in the hiring of Americans in March pointed to a U.S. economic recovery that is poised to be the strongest in decades.

  • Herbert Lash
01 April,2021 | 20.09
Exclusive-Germany to propose Beirut port reconstruction with strings attached - sources

Germany will next week present a multi-billion-dollar proposal to Lebanese authorities to rebuild the Port of Beirut as part of efforts to entice the countrys politicians to form a government capable of warding off financial collapse two sources said.

  • John Irish
01 April,2021 | 20.09
Exclusive-Germany to propose Beirut port reconstruction with strings attached - sources

Germany will next week present a multi-billion-dollar proposal to Lebanese authorities to rebuild the Port of Beirut as part of efforts to entice the countrys politicians to form a government capable of warding off financial collapse two sources said.

  • John Irish
01 April,2021 | 11.34
Boat carries 1200 survivors from Mozambique militant attack to safety

A boat carrying 1200 survivors of a deadly attack by Islamic State-linked insurgents in northern Mozambique reached safety in the port of Pemba on Thursday some of them crying on arrival after spending days hiding in the bush.

  • Emma Rumney
01 April,2021 | 11.34
Boat carries 1200 survivors from Mozambique militant attack to safety

A boat carrying 1200 survivors of a deadly attack by Islamic State-linked insurgents in northern Mozambique reached safety in the port of Pemba on Thursday some of them crying on arrival after spending days hiding in the bush.

  • Emma Rumney
01 April,2021 | 19.54
Saudi-led coalition thwarted two explosives-laden drones fired at Saudi city - state TV

The Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday it intercepted and destroyed two explosives-laden drones launched by Yemens Houthis towards the southern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait state TV reported.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 19.54
Saudi-led coalition thwarted two explosives-laden drones fired at Saudi city - state TV

The Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday it intercepted and destroyed two explosives-laden drones launched by Yemens Houthis towards the southern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait state TV reported.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.59
OPEC+ to ease oil curbs from May after U.S. calls Saudi

OPEC+ agreed on Thursday to gradually ease its oil output cuts from May after the new U.S. administration called on Saudi Arabia to keep energy affordable mirroring Donald Trumps practice of calling OPECs leader over oil policy.

  • Rania El Gamal
01 April,2021 | 09.59
OPEC+ to ease oil curbs from May after U.S. calls Saudi

OPEC+ agreed on Thursday to gradually ease its oil output cuts from May after the new U.S. administration called on Saudi Arabia to keep energy affordable mirroring Donald Trumps practice of calling OPECs leader over oil policy.

  • Rania El Gamal
01 April,2021 | 19.19
Turkey fines firms over short selling irregularities - regulator

Turkey fined 10 securities firms for up to 7.8 million lira ($1 million) in relation to irregularities in short-selling transactions the countrys Capital Markets Board said in its weekly bulletin on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 19.19
Turkey fines firms over short selling irregularities - regulator

Turkey fined 10 securities firms for up to 7.8 million lira ($1 million) in relation to irregularities in short-selling transactions the countrys Capital Markets Board said in its weekly bulletin on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.39
U.S. State Department welcomes Friday meeting between Iran world powers

The United States welcomes the meeting set to take place on Friday between Iran and world powers to discuss the nuclear deal and sees it as a positive step U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.39
U.S. State Department welcomes Friday meeting between Iran world powers

The United States welcomes the meeting set to take place on Friday between Iran and world powers to discuss the nuclear deal and sees it as a positive step U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.36
Islamist turned Israeli kingmaker offers olive branch to rightist Jews

A key Israeli Arab politician offered the countrys majority Jews an olive branch on Thursday in what appeared to be a bid to offset ultranationalist misgivings at accommodating him as part of a new coalition under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.36
Islamist turned Israeli kingmaker offers olive branch to rightist Jews

A key Israeli Arab politician offered the countrys majority Jews an olive branch on Thursday in what appeared to be a bid to offset ultranationalist misgivings at accommodating him as part of a new coalition under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.04
Saudi Arabia energy minister and U.S. counterpart agree to enforce cooperation in the energy field - SPA

Saudi Arabias energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and the U.S. counterpart Jennifer Granholm spoke on phone on Thursday and agreed to work closely to enforce cooperation in the energy field the Saudi state news agency reported.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.04
Saudi Arabia energy minister and U.S. counterpart agree to enforce cooperation in the energy field - SPA

Saudi Arabias energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and the U.S. counterpart Jennifer Granholm spoke on phone on Thursday and agreed to work closely to enforce cooperation in the energy field the Saudi state news agency reported.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 08.34
Most major Gulf markets gain Saudi index dips

Most major stock markets ended higher on Thursday while the Saudi index eased a day after it registered sharp gains triggered after the kingdom announced a private investment push.

  • Ateeq Shariff
01 April,2021 | 08.34
Most major Gulf markets gain Saudi index dips

Most major stock markets ended higher on Thursday while the Saudi index eased a day after it registered sharp gains triggered after the kingdom announced a private investment push.

  • Ateeq Shariff
01 April,2021 | 17.34
Motorcycling: Some riders dont care about rivals says Rossi

Seven-times MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi believes there are riders on the grid who do not care enough about their rivals.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.34
Motorcycling: Some riders dont care about rivals says Rossi

Seven-times MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi believes there are riders on the grid who do not care enough about their rivals.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 17.07
Saudi man arrested as juvenile could face execution despite reforms: Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch says a Saudi man who was convicted following a grossly unfair trial for crimes committed when he was a minor risks being executed although the Saudi authorities have said they have scrapped the death penalty for juveniles.

  • Raya Jalabi
01 April,2021 | 17.07
Saudi man arrested as juvenile could face execution despite reforms: Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch says a Saudi man who was convicted following a grossly unfair trial for crimes committed when he was a minor risks being executed although the Saudi authorities have said they have scrapped the death penalty for juveniles.

  • Raya Jalabi
01 April,2021 | 16.44
S.Africas central bank imposes sanctions on Deutsche Banks local branch

South Africas Reserve Bank (SARB) said on Thursday it had imposed administrative sanctions on Deutsche Banks Johannesburg arm after finding weaknesses in its money laundering control measures.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.44
S.Africas central bank imposes sanctions on Deutsche Banks local branch

South Africas Reserve Bank (SARB) said on Thursday it had imposed administrative sanctions on Deutsche Banks Johannesburg arm after finding weaknesses in its money laundering control measures.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.44
Kuwait extends curfew Qatar suspends in-person learning

Kuwait said on Thursday it would extend a month-long partial curfew that had been due to end next week until April 22 as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.44
Kuwait extends curfew Qatar suspends in-person learning

Kuwait said on Thursday it would extend a month-long partial curfew that had been due to end next week until April 22 as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.09
South Africas rand firms after positive data stocks end higher

South Africas rand extended gains against the U.S. dollar on Thursday as positive manufacturing activity and new vehicle sales data pointed to a recovery in the economy.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.09
South Africas rand firms after positive data stocks end higher

South Africas rand extended gains against the U.S. dollar on Thursday as positive manufacturing activity and new vehicle sales data pointed to a recovery in the economy.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 16.14
Turkeys new central bank head promises tight policy sources say

Turkeys new central bank governor Sahap Kavcioglu said on Thursday in his first calls with investors that tight monetary policy would remain in place because of high inflation according to several people helping boost the lira.

  • Ebru Tuncay
01 April,2021 | 16.14
Turkeys new central bank head promises tight policy sources say

Turkeys new central bank governor Sahap Kavcioglu said on Thursday in his first calls with investors that tight monetary policy would remain in place because of high inflation according to several people helping boost the lira.

  • Ebru Tuncay
01 April,2021 | 12.43
Lebanons top Christian cleric criticizes Hezbollah in leaked video

Lebanons top Christian cleric has made unusually direct comments criticizing the Shiite Hezbollah movement accusing it of harming the country by dragging it into regional conflicts.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.43
Lebanons top Christian cleric criticizes Hezbollah in leaked video

Lebanons top Christian cleric has made unusually direct comments criticizing the Shiite Hezbollah movement accusing it of harming the country by dragging it into regional conflicts.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.29
Citi forecasts Turkey inflation peaking at 17% in April

Turkeys consumer price inflation for March is likely to rise to 16.2% year-on-year up from 15.6% in February Citi said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.29
Citi forecasts Turkey inflation peaking at 17% in April

Turkeys consumer price inflation for March is likely to rise to 16.2% year-on-year up from 15.6% in February Citi said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.34
South Sudans central bank orders banks to use one foreign exchange rate

South Sudans central bank ordered banks on Thursday to start using one foreign exchange rate in order to reduce market distortions seeking to stabilise an economy reeling from years of war and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.34
South Sudans central bank orders banks to use one foreign exchange rate

South Sudans central bank ordered banks on Thursday to start using one foreign exchange rate in order to reduce market distortions seeking to stabilise an economy reeling from years of war and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.34
South Sudans central bank orders banks to use one foreign exchange rate

South Sudans central bank ordered banks on Thursday to start using one foreign exchange rate in order to reduce market distortions seeking to stabilise an economy reeling from years of war and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.49
France faces rising calls to investigate Mali air strike

France faced mounting calls from rights groups on Thursday to open an investigation into an air strike by its forces in Mali that a United Nations probe said killed 19 civilians at a wedding party.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.49
France faces rising calls to investigate Mali air strike

France faced mounting calls from rights groups on Thursday to open an investigation into an air strike by its forces in Mali that a United Nations probe said killed 19 civilians at a wedding party.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.49
France faces rising calls to investigate Mali air strike

France faced mounting calls from rights groups on Thursday to open an investigation into an air strike by its forces in Mali that a United Nations probe said killed 19 civilians at a wedding party.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.44
Namibia gets first-ever funds from IMF to help fight COVID-19

Namibia will for the first time receive $271 million from the International Monetary Fund to address the country&rsquos deteriorating fiscal position which has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic its finance ministry said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.44
Namibia gets first-ever funds from IMF to help fight COVID-19

Namibia will for the first time receive $271 million from the International Monetary Fund to address the country&rsquos deteriorating fiscal position which has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic its finance ministry said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.44
Namibia gets first-ever funds from IMF to help fight COVID-19

Namibia will for the first time receive $271 million from the International Monetary Fund to address the country&rsquos deteriorating fiscal position which has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic its finance ministry said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.19
ABinBEV opens $180 million brewery plant in Mozambique

Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABinBEV) the world&rsquos largest beer producer has opened a new $180 million brewery in Mozambique the firm said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.19
ABinBEV opens $180 million brewery plant in Mozambique

Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABinBEV) the world&rsquos largest beer producer has opened a new $180 million brewery in Mozambique the firm said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.19
ABinBEV opens $180 million brewery plant in Mozambique

Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABinBEV) the world&rsquos largest beer producer has opened a new $180 million brewery in Mozambique the firm said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.04
South Africa collects $85 billion in taxes in 2020/21 - revenue service

South Africa collected 1.25 trillion rand ($85 billion) in tax revenue in the financial year ended March 2021 around 12% less than the governments original target of 1.425 trillion rand the revenue service said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.04
South Africa collects $85 billion in taxes in 2020/21 - revenue service

South Africa collected 1.25 trillion rand ($85 billion) in tax revenue in the financial year ended March 2021 around 12% less than the governments original target of 1.425 trillion rand the revenue service said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.04
South Africa collects $85 billion in taxes in 2020/21 - revenue service

South Africa collected 1.25 trillion rand ($85 billion) in tax revenue in the financial year ended March 2021 around 12% less than the governments original target of 1.425 trillion rand the revenue service said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.29
Pfizer COVID-19 shot 91% effective in updated data protective against South African variant

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech said on Thursday their COVID-19 vaccine is around 91% effective at preventing the disease citing updated trial data that included participants inoculated for up to six months.

  • Carl O’Donnell
01 April,2021 | 11.29
Pfizer COVID-19 shot 91% effective in updated data protective against South African variant

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech said on Thursday their COVID-19 vaccine is around 91% effective at preventing the disease citing updated trial data that included participants inoculated for up to six months.

  • Carl O’Donnell
01 April,2021 | 11.29
Pfizer COVID-19 shot 91% effective in updated data protective against South African variant

Pfizer Inc and BioNTech said on Thursday their COVID-19 vaccine is around 91% effective at preventing the disease citing updated trial data that included participants inoculated for up to six months.

  • Carl O’Donnell
01 April,2021 | 13.19
Iran adds advanced machines enriching underground at Natanz -IAEA report

Iran has started enriching uranium with a fourth cascade or cluster of advanced IR-2m machines at its underground Natanz plant a report by the U.N. atomic watchdog obtained by Reuters on Thursday showed in a further breach of Irans nuclear deal.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.19
Iran adds advanced machines enriching underground at Natanz -IAEA report

Iran has started enriching uranium with a fourth cascade or cluster of advanced IR-2m machines at its underground Natanz plant a report by the U.N. atomic watchdog obtained by Reuters on Thursday showed in a further breach of Irans nuclear deal.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.19
Iran adds advanced machines enriching underground at Natanz -IAEA report

Iran has started enriching uranium with a fourth cascade or cluster of advanced IR-2m machines at its underground Natanz plant a report by the U.N. atomic watchdog obtained by Reuters on Thursday showed in a further breach of Irans nuclear deal.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 05.09
Turkish exporters re-route goods to dodge unofficial Saudi trade blockade traders say

Some Turkish exporters are re-routing food clothing and other goods to circumvent a months-long unofficial blockade by Saudi Arabia that has reduced trade between the regional rivals to record lows according to exporters and traders.

  • Nadine Awadalla
01 April,2021 | 05.09
Turkish exporters re-route goods to dodge unofficial Saudi trade blockade traders say

Some Turkish exporters are re-routing food clothing and other goods to circumvent a months-long unofficial blockade by Saudi Arabia that has reduced trade between the regional rivals to record lows according to exporters and traders.

  • Nadine Awadalla
01 April,2021 | 05.09
Turkish exporters re-route goods to dodge unofficial Saudi trade blockade traders say

Some Turkish exporters are re-routing food clothing and other goods to circumvent a months-long unofficial blockade by Saudi Arabia that has reduced trade between the regional rivals to record lows according to exporters and traders.

  • Nadine Awadalla
01 April,2021 | 13.04
British national Philip Mawer likely died in Mozambique gas town attack - statement

British national Philip Mawer appears to have died in an Islamic State-claimed attack on the gas hub town of Palma in northern Mozambique his employer RA International said on Thursday adding a body matching his description had been recovered.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.04
British national Philip Mawer likely died in Mozambique gas town attack - statement

British national Philip Mawer appears to have died in an Islamic State-claimed attack on the gas hub town of Palma in northern Mozambique his employer RA International said on Thursday adding a body matching his description had been recovered.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.04
British national Philip Mawer likely died in Mozambique gas town attack - statement

British national Philip Mawer appears to have died in an Islamic State-claimed attack on the gas hub town of Palma in northern Mozambique his employer RA International said on Thursday adding a body matching his description had been recovered.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.54
Saudi calls for restrain as oil market recovery far from complete

OPEC+ oil producers have taken a cautious stance but the markets recovery is far from complete Saudi Arabias energy minister said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.54
Saudi calls for restrain as oil market recovery far from complete

OPEC+ oil producers have taken a cautious stance but the markets recovery is far from complete Saudi Arabias energy minister said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.54
Saudi calls for restrain as oil market recovery far from complete

OPEC+ oil producers have taken a cautious stance but the markets recovery is far from complete Saudi Arabias energy minister said on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.34
Egypt received 500000 tourists in January-March 2021 -official

Egypt received 500000 tourists in the first three months of 2021 and earned tourism revenues of between $600 million and $800 million deputy tourism minister Ghada Shalabi told Sky News Arabia on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.34
Egypt received 500000 tourists in January-March 2021 -official

Egypt received 500000 tourists in the first three months of 2021 and earned tourism revenues of between $600 million and $800 million deputy tourism minister Ghada Shalabi told Sky News Arabia on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.34
Egypt received 500000 tourists in January-March 2021 -official

Egypt received 500000 tourists in the first three months of 2021 and earned tourism revenues of between $600 million and $800 million deputy tourism minister Ghada Shalabi told Sky News Arabia on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.57
Yemens Houthis say they attacked Saudi capital with drones no confirmation

Yemens Houthi forces said they attacked important targets in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh using four drones on Thursday though there was no confirmation from the Saudi authorities or independent reports of any such strikes.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.57
Yemens Houthis say they attacked Saudi capital with drones no confirmation

Yemens Houthi forces said they attacked important targets in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh using four drones on Thursday though there was no confirmation from the Saudi authorities or independent reports of any such strikes.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.57
Yemens Houthis say they attacked Saudi capital with drones no confirmation

Yemens Houthi forces said they attacked important targets in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh using four drones on Thursday though there was no confirmation from the Saudi authorities or independent reports of any such strikes.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.54
Saudi-led coalition says destroyed Houthi ballistic missile on its launchpad: Saudi TV

The Saudi-led military coalition said it destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile on its launchpad in Yemen Saudi state TV reported adding that the weapon was being prepared for launch toward the gas-rich of Yemeni province of Marib.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.54
Saudi-led coalition says destroyed Houthi ballistic missile on its launchpad: Saudi TV

The Saudi-led military coalition said it destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile on its launchpad in Yemen Saudi state TV reported adding that the weapon was being prepared for launch toward the gas-rich of Yemeni province of Marib.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.54
Saudi-led coalition says destroyed Houthi ballistic missile on its launchpad: Saudi TV

The Saudi-led military coalition said it destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile on its launchpad in Yemen Saudi state TV reported adding that the weapon was being prepared for launch toward the gas-rich of Yemeni province of Marib.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.44
Tunisia to offer oil licences denies Shell plans exit

Tunisias Energy Ministry said on Thursday it would offer four exploration licences this year and denied that Royal Dutch Shell aimed to leave the country.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.44
Tunisia to offer oil licences denies Shell plans exit

Tunisias Energy Ministry said on Thursday it would offer four exploration licences this year and denied that Royal Dutch Shell aimed to leave the country.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.44
Tunisia to offer oil licences denies Shell plans exit

Tunisias Energy Ministry said on Thursday it would offer four exploration licences this year and denied that Royal Dutch Shell aimed to leave the country.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.54
Qatars economy shrinks 3.9% in fourth quarter of 2020

Qatars economy contracted by 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2020 government data showed with transportation and storage activity plummeting 32.8% and construction down nearly 5%.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.54
Qatars economy shrinks 3.9% in fourth quarter of 2020

Qatars economy contracted by 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2020 government data showed with transportation and storage activity plummeting 32.8% and construction down nearly 5%.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.54
Qatars economy shrinks 3.9% in fourth quarter of 2020

Qatars economy contracted by 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2020 government data showed with transportation and storage activity plummeting 32.8% and construction down nearly 5%.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.19
Lebanons central bank says it will discuss forensic audit with Alvarez & Marsal on April 6

Lebanons central bank is ready to facilitate a forensic audit process by Alvarez & Marsal and will discuss this in a virtual meeting with the restructuring company on April 6 it said in a statement on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.19
Lebanons central bank says it will discuss forensic audit with Alvarez & Marsal on April 6

Lebanons central bank is ready to facilitate a forensic audit process by Alvarez & Marsal and will discuss this in a virtual meeting with the restructuring company on April 6 it said in a statement on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 10.19
Lebanons central bank says it will discuss forensic audit with Alvarez & Marsal on April 6

Lebanons central bank is ready to facilitate a forensic audit process by Alvarez & Marsal and will discuss this in a virtual meeting with the restructuring company on April 6 it said in a statement on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.09
Asias factory recovery picks up but cost pressures grow

Asias factories stepped up production in March as a solid recovery in global demand helped manufacturers move past the setbacks of the pandemic although rising costs are creating new challenges for businesses.

  • Leika Kihara
01 April,2021 | 03.09
Asias factory recovery picks up but cost pressures grow

Asias factories stepped up production in March as a solid recovery in global demand helped manufacturers move past the setbacks of the pandemic although rising costs are creating new challenges for businesses.

  • Leika Kihara
01 April,2021 | 03.09
Asias factory recovery picks up but cost pressures grow

Asias factories stepped up production in March as a solid recovery in global demand helped manufacturers move past the setbacks of the pandemic although rising costs are creating new challenges for businesses.

  • Leika Kihara
01 April,2021 | 09.34
South Africas Absa PMI expands again in March

South Africas seasonally-adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) expanded for third month in a row in March as new sales and exports rose with the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions a survey showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.34
South Africas Absa PMI expands again in March

South Africas seasonally-adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) expanded for third month in a row in March as new sales and exports rose with the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions a survey showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.34
South Africas Absa PMI expands again in March

South Africas seasonally-adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) expanded for third month in a row in March as new sales and exports rose with the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions a survey showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.54
Kenyan shilling stable seen firming helped by remittances

Kenyas shilling was stable on Thursday and was expected to gain ground helped muted importer demand remittance inflows and commercial banks shedding their long dollar positions traders said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.54
Kenyan shilling stable seen firming helped by remittances

Kenyas shilling was stable on Thursday and was expected to gain ground helped muted importer demand remittance inflows and commercial banks shedding their long dollar positions traders said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.54
Kenyan shilling stable seen firming helped by remittances

Kenyas shilling was stable on Thursday and was expected to gain ground helped muted importer demand remittance inflows and commercial banks shedding their long dollar positions traders said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.24
Turkish manufacturing activity expands in March -PMI

Turkish factory activity grew in March as new orders began to improve a survey showed on Thursday while growth in output and employment continued in the manufacturing sector.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.24
Turkish manufacturing activity expands in March -PMI

Turkish factory activity grew in March as new orders began to improve a survey showed on Thursday while growth in output and employment continued in the manufacturing sector.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.24
Turkish manufacturing activity expands in March -PMI

Turkish factory activity grew in March as new orders began to improve a survey showed on Thursday while growth in output and employment continued in the manufacturing sector.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.09
U.N. Security Council concerned over election impasse in Somalia -U.S. envoy

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday expressed concern over a standoff in Somalia on holding new elections the United States top U.N. diplomat said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.09
U.N. Security Council concerned over election impasse in Somalia -U.S. envoy

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday expressed concern over a standoff in Somalia on holding new elections the United States top U.N. diplomat said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 07.09
U.N. Security Council concerned over election impasse in Somalia -U.S. envoy

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday expressed concern over a standoff in Somalia on holding new elections the United States top U.N. diplomat said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.59
Suspected Islamists kill 23 civilians in eastern Congo

Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 23 civilians in an overnight raid on a village near Beni in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo the provincial governors office said on Wednesday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.59
Suspected Islamists kill 23 civilians in eastern Congo

Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 23 civilians in an overnight raid on a village near Beni in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo the provincial governors office said on Wednesday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.59
Suspected Islamists kill 23 civilians in eastern Congo

Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 23 civilians in an overnight raid on a village near Beni in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo the provincial governors office said on Wednesday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.44
South Africas NUM union seeks 15% wage hike from gold miners and Eskom

South Africas National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Wednesday it planned to seek a hike of at least 15% in a three-year wage deal at upcoming negotiations with gold miners and state utility Eskom.

  • Tanisha Heiberg
01 April,2021 | 06.44
South Africas NUM union seeks 15% wage hike from gold miners and Eskom

South Africas National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Wednesday it planned to seek a hike of at least 15% in a three-year wage deal at upcoming negotiations with gold miners and state utility Eskom.

  • Tanisha Heiberg
01 April,2021 | 06.44
South Africas NUM union seeks 15% wage hike from gold miners and Eskom

South Africas National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Wednesday it planned to seek a hike of at least 15% in a three-year wage deal at upcoming negotiations with gold miners and state utility Eskom.

  • Tanisha Heiberg
01 April,2021 | 06.39
South African start-up raises $1.4 million in crowd sale of Zimbabwe solar project

South African energy start-up Sun Exchange raised $1.4 million in a crowd sale of solar cells of a 1.9 megawatt (MW) solar and battery storage facility at Zimbabwes Nhimbe Fresh farm the firm said on Wednesday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.39
South African start-up raises $1.4 million in crowd sale of Zimbabwe solar project

South African energy start-up Sun Exchange raised $1.4 million in a crowd sale of solar cells of a 1.9 megawatt (MW) solar and battery storage facility at Zimbabwes Nhimbe Fresh farm the firm said on Wednesday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 06.39
South African start-up raises $1.4 million in crowd sale of Zimbabwe solar project

South African energy start-up Sun Exchange raised $1.4 million in a crowd sale of solar cells of a 1.9 megawatt (MW) solar and battery storage facility at Zimbabwes Nhimbe Fresh farm the firm said on Wednesday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 18.00
Europe recasts COVID-19 vaccine playbook after first-round flop

Europe under fire for fumbling its vaccine roll-out and fighting a fresh wave of infections is scrambling to speed up the pace of injections and avoid being left further behind by Britain and the United States.

  • John Miller
01 April,2021 | 18.00
Europe recasts COVID-19 vaccine playbook after first-round flop

Europe under fire for fumbling its vaccine roll-out and fighting a fresh wave of infections is scrambling to speed up the pace of injections and avoid being left further behind by Britain and the United States.

  • John Miller
01 April,2021 | 18.00
Europe recasts COVID-19 vaccine playbook after first-round flop

Europe under fire for fumbling its vaccine roll-out and fighting a fresh wave of infections is scrambling to speed up the pace of injections and avoid being left further behind by Britain and the United States.

  • John Miller
01 April,2021 | 07.29
London stocks end higher on optimism over swift economic recovery

British shares ended higher on Thursday ahead of a long weekend as hopes of a swifter economic rebound this year boosted sentiment while Quilter rose after agreeing to sell its international business to Utmost Group.

  • Shivani Kumaresan
01 April,2021 | 07.29
London stocks end higher on optimism over swift economic recovery

British shares ended higher on Thursday ahead of a long weekend as hopes of a swifter economic rebound this year boosted sentiment while Quilter rose after agreeing to sell its international business to Utmost Group.

  • Shivani Kumaresan
01 April,2021 | 07.29
London stocks end higher on optimism over swift economic recovery

British shares ended higher on Thursday ahead of a long weekend as hopes of a swifter economic rebound this year boosted sentiment while Quilter rose after agreeing to sell its international business to Utmost Group.

  • Shivani Kumaresan
01 April,2021 | 13.29
UK police officer convicted of belonging to neo-Nazi terrorist group

A British police officer has been found guilty of membership of a banned neo-Nazi group and owning extremist material including the manifesto of Norwegian mass killer becoming Britains first serving policeman to be convicted of a terrorism offence.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.29
UK police officer convicted of belonging to neo-Nazi terrorist group

A British police officer has been found guilty of membership of a banned neo-Nazi group and owning extremist material including the manifesto of Norwegian mass killer becoming Britains first serving policeman to be convicted of a terrorism offence.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 13.29
UK police officer convicted of belonging to neo-Nazi terrorist group

A British police officer has been found guilty of membership of a banned neo-Nazi group and owning extremist material including the manifesto of Norwegian mass killer becoming Britains first serving policeman to be convicted of a terrorism offence.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.54
COVID-19 cases recede further in England in latest week ONS says

An estimated 1 in 370 people in England had COVID-19 last week the lowest share since mid-September and compared with 1 in 340 in the previous week an official estimate showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.54
COVID-19 cases recede further in England in latest week ONS says

An estimated 1 in 370 people in England had COVID-19 last week the lowest share since mid-September and compared with 1 in 340 in the previous week an official estimate showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.54
COVID-19 cases recede further in England in latest week ONS says

An estimated 1 in 370 people in England had COVID-19 last week the lowest share since mid-September and compared with 1 in 340 in the previous week an official estimate showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.09
UK data show good immune response in over 80s after 2-dose Pfizer COVID-19 shot

Some 98% of 80 to 96 year-olds who had two doses of Pfizers coronavirus vaccine had a strong antibody immune response adding to evidence that it can help protect those most at risk of severe or fatal COVID-19 UK data showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.09
UK data show good immune response in over 80s after 2-dose Pfizer COVID-19 shot

Some 98% of 80 to 96 year-olds who had two doses of Pfizers coronavirus vaccine had a strong antibody immune response adding to evidence that it can help protect those most at risk of severe or fatal COVID-19 UK data showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 12.09
UK data show good immune response in over 80s after 2-dose Pfizer COVID-19 shot

Some 98% of 80 to 96 year-olds who had two doses of Pfizers coronavirus vaccine had a strong antibody immune response adding to evidence that it can help protect those most at risk of severe or fatal COVID-19 UK data showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.09
Lockerbie bombers family to appeal conviction to UKs top court

The family of a Libyan man found guilty of the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing which killed 270 people will seek to appeal the conviction direct to Britains top court after being refused permission by the Scottish Appeal Court their lawyer said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.09
Lockerbie bombers family to appeal conviction to UKs top court

The family of a Libyan man found guilty of the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing which killed 270 people will seek to appeal the conviction direct to Britains top court after being refused permission by the Scottish Appeal Court their lawyer said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 14.09
Lockerbie bombers family to appeal conviction to UKs top court

The family of a Libyan man found guilty of the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing which killed 270 people will seek to appeal the conviction direct to Britains top court after being refused permission by the Scottish Appeal Court their lawyer said.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.49
UK needs to do more to tackle racism PM Johnson says

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that a racism review commissioned by his government was stimulating but that the country needed to do more to deal with racism.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.49
UK needs to do more to tackle racism PM Johnson says

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that a racism review commissioned by his government was stimulating but that the country needed to do more to deal with racism.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.49
UK needs to do more to tackle racism PM Johnson says

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that a racism review commissioned by his government was stimulating but that the country needed to do more to deal with racism.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.34
UK PM Johnson says on Liberty Steel: very hopeful well get a solution

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was very hopeful that there would soon be a solution worked out for Liberty Steel.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.34
UK PM Johnson says on Liberty Steel: very hopeful well get a solution

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was very hopeful that there would soon be a solution worked out for Liberty Steel.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 11.34
UK PM Johnson says on Liberty Steel: very hopeful well get a solution

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was very hopeful that there would soon be a solution worked out for Liberty Steel.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.04
UK factory orders jump in March as end of lockdown nears - PMI

British factories rode a wave of orders in March and prepared for a gradual reopening of the economy from its COVID-19 shutdowns by hiring staff at the fastest rate since 2014 a survey showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.04
UK factory orders jump in March as end of lockdown nears - PMI

British factories rode a wave of orders in March and prepared for a gradual reopening of the economy from its COVID-19 shutdowns by hiring staff at the fastest rate since 2014 a survey showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 09.04
UK factory orders jump in March as end of lockdown nears - PMI

British factories rode a wave of orders in March and prepared for a gradual reopening of the economy from its COVID-19 shutdowns by hiring staff at the fastest rate since 2014 a survey showed on Thursday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 15.07
Macrons Waterloo? French president comes under attack for lockdown U-turn

French President Emmanuel Macrons order for a third COVID-19 lockdown having insisted for weeks on keeping the country open against the advice of scientists has exposed him to criticism from rivals with an eye on next years election.

  • Richard Lough
01 April,2021 | 15.07
Macrons Waterloo? French president comes under attack for lockdown U-turn

French President Emmanuel Macrons order for a third COVID-19 lockdown having insisted for weeks on keeping the country open against the advice of scientists has exposed him to criticism from rivals with an eye on next years election.

  • Richard Lough
01 April,2021 | 15.07
Macrons Waterloo? French president comes under attack for lockdown U-turn

French President Emmanuel Macrons order for a third COVID-19 lockdown having insisted for weeks on keeping the country open against the advice of scientists has exposed him to criticism from rivals with an eye on next years election.

  • Richard Lough
01 April,2021 | 22.49
Cooking oil or crude? Italian restaurant owner was mistaken target of U.S. sanctions

One of the final acts of the Trump administration was almost certainly one of the most confounding for Alessandro Bazzoni a restaurant owner in Verona Italy.

  • Luc Cohen
01 April,2021 | 22.49
Cooking oil or crude? Italian restaurant owner was mistaken target of U.S. sanctions

One of the final acts of the Trump administration was almost certainly one of the most confounding for Alessandro Bazzoni a restaurant owner in Verona Italy.

  • Luc Cohen
01 April,2021 | 18.14
Brazil posts $1.5 billion trade surplus in March smaller than expected

Brazil posted a trade surplus of $1.5 billion in March figures showed on Thursday less than half the consensus forecast in a Reuters poll for a $3.1 billion surplus and also sharply down from the $3.8 billion surplus in the same month last year.

  • Jamie McGeever
01 April,2021 | 18.14
Brazil posts $1.5 billion trade surplus in March smaller than expected

Brazil posted a trade surplus of $1.5 billion in March figures showed on Thursday less than half the consensus forecast in a Reuters poll for a $3.1 billion surplus and also sharply down from the $3.8 billion surplus in the same month last year.

  • Jamie McGeever
01 April,2021 | 18.20
Brazil FX in somber mood as pandemic roars on pressure mounts on government: Reuters poll

Brazils real is starting the second-quarter in a somber mood as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc in Latin Americas biggest economy and as pressure builds on the government a Reuters poll showed.

  • Gabriel Burin
01 April,2021 | 18.20
Brazil FX in somber mood as pandemic roars on pressure mounts on government: Reuters poll

Brazils real is starting the second-quarter in a somber mood as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc in Latin Americas biggest economy and as pressure builds on the government a Reuters poll showed.

  • Gabriel Burin
01 April,2021 | 14.09
Surprise Brazil industrial output fall in Feb highlights deeper GDP funk

Industrial production in Brazil fell in February for the first time in 10 months figures showed on Thursday an unexpected decline that adds weight to a growing view that Latin Americas largest economy shrank in the first quarter.

  • Jamie McGeever
01 April,2021 | 14.09
Surprise Brazil industrial output fall in Feb highlights deeper GDP funk

Industrial production in Brazil fell in February for the first time in 10 months figures showed on Thursday an unexpected decline that adds weight to a growing view that Latin Americas largest economy shrank in the first quarter.

  • Jamie McGeever
01 April,2021 | 10.20
Analysis: Brazils Bolsonaro seeks police support before elections with reshuffle

President Jair Bolsonaro rattled Brazilian politics and irked military commanders with a major cabinet reshuffle this week but one powerful constituency is thrilled: the police have one of their own running the Justice Ministry.

  • Gabriel Stargardter
01 April,2021 | 10.20
Analysis: Brazils Bolsonaro seeks police support before elections with reshuffle

President Jair Bolsonaro rattled Brazilian politics and irked military commanders with a major cabinet reshuffle this week but one powerful constituency is thrilled: the police have one of their own running the Justice Ministry.

  • Gabriel Stargardter
01 April,2021 | 03.04
Mexicos financial stability body says system coping well under pandemic pressure

Mexico&rsquos financial system continues to face the coronavirus pandemic from a solid position the countrys financial stability council said on Wednesday.

  • Reuters Staff
01 April,2021 | 03.04
Mexicos financial stability body says system coping well under pandemic pressure

Mexico&rsquos financial system continues to face the coronavirus pandemic from a solid position the countrys financial stability council said on Wednesday.

  • Reuters Staff