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Explainer: Beyond sausages, why are EU, UK arguing over Northern Ireland?
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - David Frost, the UK's minister in charge of ties with the European Union, and Maros Sefkovic, vice head of the European Commission, meet on Wednesday to try and resolve difference...
Jun 08, 2021
Tokyo 2020 board talks about vaccines, but not a word on further delay
(Writes through) By Rocky Swift and Sakura Murakami TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's 2020 Olympics committee may seek further vaccine donations to make the rescheduled Games as safe as possible, Tokyo 2020's...
Jun 08, 2021
UK urges EU to help find ‘urgent solution’ to trade to North Ireland
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain urged the European Union on Tuesday to help find an urgent solution to trade difficulties with Northern Ireland before the end of this month, saying there was no case for th...
Jun 08, 2021
Rocker Bryan Adams to shoot 2022 Pirelli calendar
LONDON (Reuters) - Canadian rocker and photographer Bryan Adams will shoot the 2022 Pirelli calendar, the Italian tyre maker said on Tuesday. "I'm proud to have been chosen as the photographer of the ...
Jun 08, 2021
IMF approves $650 million in aid for Senegal’s COVID-19 recovery
DAKAR (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved $650 million in aid to Senegal to support the West African country's COVID-19 recovery, it said in a statement late on Monday. The ...
Jun 08, 2021
Swimming-Top swimmers form alliance to push for change and more money
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Former Olympic champion Matt Biondi and a list of top swimmers announced an alliance on Tuesday to push for more say in how the sport is run and financial rewards fo...
Jun 08, 2021
U.N. says estimated 100,000 displaced by Myanmar violence
(Reuters) - The United Nations said on Tuesday an estimated 100,000 people had been displaced in Myanmar's Kayah State by recent violence, including "indiscriminate attacks by security forces" against...
Jun 08, 2021
Olympics-Larger refugee team will inspire the world – IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - An expanded refugee team of 29 athletes competing across 12 sports at next month's Tokyo Games will provide hope and inspiration to the world, the International Olymp...
Jun 08, 2021
Japan to keep fiscal target deadline, re-assess later this year – draft blueprint
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government will stick to its goal of achieving a primary balance surplus by fiscal 2025, but re-assess the timeframe due to the damage the COVID-19 pandemic inflicted on the ...
Jun 08, 2021
Futures dip with inflation in focus, Tesla gains on strong China sales
By Ambar Warrick (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday as investors stepped back ahead of key inflation data later in the week, while Tesla gained on strong sales in China, a major mark...
Jun 08, 2021
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