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Artisan fund joins opposition to Universal Music spin-off
PARIS (Reuters) - U.S. investment fund Artisan Partners on Thursday joined another minority shareholder in French media group Vivendi in opposing its spin-off of Universal Music Group (UMG), decrying ...
Jun 10, 2021
U.S. May budget deficit shrinks as revenues rise sharply, Treasury says
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government posted a May deficit of $132 billion, about a third of the May 2020 deficit of $399 billion, as higher employment and an earlier tax deadline...
Jun 10, 2021
Biden: U.S. to purchase half a billion vaccine doses for lower income countries
CARBIS BAY, England (Reuters) - The United States will purchase half a billion COVID-19 vaccine doses for lower income countries with no strings attached, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday. "H...
Jun 10, 2021
U.S. Senate panel to unveil $78 billion surface transportation bill – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday will unveil a bipartisan surface transportation bill that would authorize $78 billion over five years, including $25 billion for ...
Jun 10, 2021
Crisis-hit EU airlines seek ‘more balanced’ passenger rights
PARIS (Reuters) - European airlines said on Thursday they will seek to weaken passenger compensation and refund rights in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which left the industry struggling to reimb...
Jun 10, 2021
Diageo pulls out of sponsoring Copa America soccer tournament
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Alcoholic beverage company Diageo Plc on Thursday joined other major sponsors pulling out of the Copa America after players criticized organizers for moving the soccer tournament...
Jun 10, 2021
UK’s Johnson hails Biden as ‘a big breath of fresh air’
CARBIS BAY, England (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed U.S. President Joe Biden as "a big breath of fresh air" on Thursday because he wanted to work with London on a huge range of...
Jun 10, 2021
UK, U.S. reaffirm commitment to Northern Ireland peace deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain and the United States reaffirmed their commitment on Thursday to working closely with all parties to a 1998 agreement to protect the delicate peace in Northern Ireland, they...
Jun 10, 2021
Tennis-Let battle commence, says Djokovic ahead of Nadal showdown
PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will add another chapter to their rivalry when they face off in a much-anticipated clash on Friday but there will be more at stake than just a spot in t...
Jun 10, 2021
UK and U.S. commit to settle civil aircraft dispute – joint statement
CARBIS BAY, England (Reuters) - Britain and the United States committed to settle a trade dispute over civil aircraft subsidies on Thursday in a joint statement issued by both countries following a me...
Jun 10, 2021
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