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‘Forever war’ authorization measure faces delay in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee's vote on the repeal of the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force that allowed the war in Iraq was delayed for at least a day, as five Republi...
Jun 21, 2021
‘I regret any harm:’ Short seller compensates target in rare move
By Lawrence Delevingne BOSTON (Reuters) - A small Texas investor who caused shares of a real estate investment trust to plunge 39 percent in a day has agreed to pay the company restitution to settle a...
Jun 21, 2021
Mexican president fires head of powerful auditing ministry
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday removed the head of the powerful government auditor, promoting a career public servant to replace a member of his inner ...
Jun 21, 2021
NY Fed’s Williams: Economic conditions have not progressed enough for central bank to shift stance
By Jonnelle Marte (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is rebounding rapidly from the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but more progress is needed before the Federal Reserve should begin to scale ba...
Jun 21, 2021
More than 8,500 children used as soldiers in 2020: U.N.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than 8,500 children were used as soldiers last year in various conflicts across the world and nearly 2,700 others were killed, the United Nations said on Monday. U.N. chief A...
Jun 21, 2021
Armani boss King Giorgio prepares for future with his confidants
By Claudia Cristoferi MILAN (Reuters) - Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, 86, hinted at succession plans on Monday, saying he was preparing his future with his closest aides after showcasing his ...
Jun 21, 2021
U.S. NRC launches investigation at Southern Georgia Vogtle 3 nuclear unit
(Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) said Monday it launched a special inspection at Southern Co's Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia to identify what led to remediation work at...
Jun 21, 2021
White House plans to do more for voting rights even if federal bill passes
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House will pursue other initiatives to boost voting rights even if a contentious federal bill to counter state voting restrictions...
Jun 21, 2021
Buffett-backed Nubank in talks to hire U.S. IPO underwriters -sources
(Reuters) - Nubank, the Brazilian digital bank backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, has invited investment banks to pitch for roles on its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in the Unite...
Jun 21, 2021
No plans for Biden to meet new Iranian leader, says White House
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There are currently no plans for U.S. President Joe Biden to meet with Iran's newly elected leader, according to the White House, which downplayed Ebrahim Ra...
Jun 21, 2021
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