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Israel says Iran’s Raisi extreme, committed to nuclear programme
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel on Saturday condemned Iran's newly-elected president Ebrahim Raisi, saying he was its most extreme president yet and committed to quickly advancing Tehran'...
Jun 19, 2021
Parties to Iran nuclear deal to hold formal meeting on Sunday – EU
PARIS (Reuters) - Parties negotiating a revival of the Iran nuclear deal will hold a formal meeting in Vienna on Sunday, the European Union said on Saturday. The meeting comes amid the sixth round of ...
Jun 19, 2021
Britain’s Morrisons says rejected CD&R takeover proposal
LONDON (Reuters) - British supermarket group Morrisons has rejected a proposed cash offer of 230 pence a share from private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), it said on Saturday. Morrisons ...
Jun 19, 2021
West African regional bloc adopts new plan to launch single currency in 2027
ACCRA (Reuters) - Heads of state of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have adopted a new road map to launch a single currency for the 15-member bloc in 2027, the president of the ...
Jun 19, 2021
As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact
By Ghaida Ghantous DUBAI (Reuters) - Gulf Arab states are unlikely to be deterred from dialogue to improve ties with Iran after a hardline judge won the presidency but their talks with Tehran might be...
Jun 19, 2021
Bidens announce death of ‘first dog’ Champ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Saturday announced the passing of their German Shepherd Champ, who they called a "constant, cherished companion" for 13 years. "...
Jun 19, 2021
Mexico accepts U.S. request to probe Tridonex autoparts plant for labor abuses
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican officials said on Saturday they would look into alleged worker rights violations at the Tridonex autoparts factory in northern Mexico, after the U.S. government request...
Jun 19, 2021
Israel says COVID-19 vaccines rejected by Palestinians were safe
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) - COVID-19 vaccines delivered by Israel and then rejected by the Palestinian Authority (PA) over their expiration date were fine, the Israeli health ministry said ...
Jun 19, 2021
Olympics-Croatian rowing brothers seek second gold in different event
By Antonio Bronic SINJ, Croatia (Reuters) - Croatian siblings and Olympics rowing champions Martin and Valent Sinkovic are chasing a second gold in Tokyo but have made it tougher for themselves by cha...
Jun 19, 2021
U.N. watchdog seeks release of two Bahrainis from death row
DUBAI (Reuters) - A United Nations human rights watchdog has called on Western-allied Bahrain to release and compensate two activists facing death sentences, saying they are being arbitrarily detained...
Jun 19, 2021
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