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The little engine that could, and the oil giant that couldn’t
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Jennifer Hiller HOUSTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Last December, when a week-old hedge fund named Engine No. 1 challenged Exxon Mobil to change its ways, laughter echoed through Wa...
Syndicated Content May 27, 2021
Exclusive: Hong Kong security chief threatens tycoon Lai’s bankers with jail if they deal in his accounts
By Greg Torode, James Pomfret and Sumeet Chatterjee HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's security chief sent letters to media tycoon Jimmy Lai and branches of HSBC and Citibank this month threatening up ...
Syndicated Content May 26, 2021
Australian court says mine approvals must consider climate harm
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - An Australian court ruled on Thursday that the country's environment minister has an obligation to children to consider the harm caused by climate change as part of her decision-...
Syndicated Content May 26, 2021
Fugitive jeweller Choksi held in Dominica, faces repatriation to India
(Reuters) - Fugitive Indian-born jeweller Mehul Choksi has been captured in Dominica and will likely be repatriated to India, Gaston Brown, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, told Reuters partner ...
Syndicated Content May 26, 2021
Bombardier consortium wins rail systems tender for Mexico’s ‘Mayan Train’ project
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A consortium led by a unit of Bombardier Inc won a bid for the rolling stock and rail systems for Mexico's flagship "Mayan Train" infrastructure project, the government said on...
Syndicated Content May 26, 2021
Cryptos turn choppy as bounce momentum ebbs
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Cryptocurrencies slipped on Thursday, though without falling through recent lows, as traders clung to hopes that a nascent recovery from last week's plunge can regain its momentu...
Syndicated Content May 26, 2021
India’s Zydus Cadila seeks human trial approval for COVID-19 antibody cocktail
BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's Zydus Cadila has sought regulatory approval for clinical trials of its antibody cocktail to treat mild COVID-19, as the country grapples with a shortage of medicines and ...
Syndicated Content May 26, 2021
Japan reassures Olympics can be safe as extended state of emergency eyed
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan pledged on Thursday to keep in close contact with Olympics stakeholders at home and abroad to ensure a safe and secure Games even as it prepared to extend a state of emergency ...
Syndicated Content May 26, 2021
NBA-Westbrook incensed after fan dumps popcorn on his head
(Reuters) - Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook called for more protection for players after a fan poured popcorn on his head as he made his way to the dressing room during Wednesday's NBA play...
Syndicated Content May 26, 2021
Sinopharm’s two COVID-19 shots effective, study says
BEIJING (Reuters) - Two COVID-19 vaccines from China's Sinopharm showed more than 70% efficacy against symptomatic cases, but it remains unclear how much protection they provide against severe or asym...
Syndicated Content May 26, 2021
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