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U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on alleged oil smuggler, companies linked to Iran’s Quds Force
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department said on Friday it was imposing sanctions on an alleged oil smuggler and companies it said provide support to the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolu...
Aug 13, 2021
Tears and anger as Greek island residents face wildfire aftermath
By Lefteris Papadimas ROVIES, Evia, Greece (Reuters) - Residents of the Greek seaside village of Rovies mourn a lost paradise of pristine pine forests and family homes, scorched by wildfires that burn...
Aug 13, 2021
U.S. judge will not block CDC’s new COVID-19 residential eviction ban
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday rejected a bid to block a residential eviction moratorium put in place last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The decision by ...
Aug 13, 2021
CDC says authorization of COVID-19 vaccine boosters not applicable to J&J shot
(Reuters) - The authorization of an extra COVID-19 vaccine dose for those with a compromised immune system does not apply to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at this time, the U.S. Centers for Disease Co...
Aug 13, 2021
Leeds winger Raphinha called up for Brazil World Cup qualifiers
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Leeds United winger Raphinha was called up by Brazil for the first time on Friday and will join the squad for September's triple header of World Cup qualifiers against Chile...
Aug 13, 2021
U.S. Treasury sanctions Cuban officials, military unit over violence
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department said on Friday it was imposing sanctions on two Cuban Ministry of Interior officials and a military unit over the Cuban governme...
Aug 13, 2021
Denmark and Norway to shut embassies in Afghanistan, evacuate staff
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark and Norway said on Friday they are closing their embassies in Kabul for now because of the worsening security situation in Afghanistan, and evacuating their staff. The T...
Aug 13, 2021
Euronext says committed to growing Milan bourse’s home business
MILAN (Reuters) - Pan-European stock exchange Euronext on Friday said it was "deeply committed" to fostering growth at the recently acquired Milan bourse following reports in the Italian press about i...
Aug 13, 2021
NHC says Fred could strengthen into a tropical storm
(Reuters) - Tropical depression Fred could re-strengthen into a tropical storm as it moves along or near the north coast of central Cuba, on Friday night or by Saturday night, the U.S. National Hurric...
Aug 13, 2021
Peloton is sued for improperly charging sales tax
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - Peloton Interactive Inc subscribers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the maker of at-home stationary bicycles of improperly charging sales t...
Aug 13, 2021
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