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Putin discussed grain deal, African peace plan with S.Africa’s Ramaphosa – Kremlin
(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in which the two leaders discussed the Black Sea grain deal and an African peace initiative ...
Jul 15, 2023
Cycling-Tour de France stage 14 halted after crash
(Reuters) - The 14th stage of the Tour de France was stopped on Saturday after several riders were involved in a crash at the back of the peloton, organisers said. The incident occurred on a slippery ...
Jul 15, 2023
India ties up with UAE to settle trade in rupees
By Arpan Chaturvedi NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates that will allow it to settle trade in rupees instead of dollars, boosting India's efforts to cut t...
Jul 15, 2023
Italy foreign minister Tajani succeeds Berlusconi as Forza Italia chief
ROME (Reuters) - Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was elected on Saturday as leader of Forza Italia, the conservative party founded 29 years ago by billionaire media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi wh...
Jul 15, 2023
Child’s death prompts cancellation of the final day of a Mackinaw festival. Here’s what we know
MACKINAW, Ill. (25 News) — A child's death Friday night in Mackinaw near the Mack-A-Fest carnival prompted some in the Tazewell County community to express their sorrow on social media. The chil...
Jul 15, 2023
Summer-tested Phoenix braves relentless wave of extreme heat
By Sharon Bernstein, Rachel Nostrant and Rich McKay (Reuters) - Michael Shields has serviced swimming pools in the Phoenix area for years, enough time to hone a strategy for surviving the brutal heat ...
Jul 15, 2023
Pope approves Shanghai bishop but Vatican chides China for not consulting
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has approved the new bishop of Shanghai on mainland China but the Vatican chided Beijing for transferring him there without first consulting, in violation of bi-l...
Jul 15, 2023
Thailand’s Pita open to coalition ally leading government if he fails in PM bid
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand's election winning Move Forward Party, on Saturday raised the prospect of a political ally leading the new government if he fails to become pr...
Jul 15, 2023
Forest fire in Spain’s La Palma island forces evacuations
BARCELONA (Reuters) - A forest fire in the Spanish island of La Palma has forced the evacuation of at least 500 people, authorities said on Saturday, in the first natural crisis on the island since a ...
Jul 15, 2023
Rugby-Coach Foster delights in New Zealand’s strong start and finish
(Reuters) - Attitude and execution were the keys to New Zealand's comprehensive 35-20 Rugby Championship bonus-point victory over South Africa in Auckland on Saturday, as coach Ian Foster praised his ...
Jul 15, 2023
