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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
‘Worst’ of inflation seen likely this summer, easing in fall: U.S. official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices are likely to peak this summer and then begin to dissipate in the autumn, an official with the Biden administration said on Thursday, after news that the co...
Jun 10, 2021
U.S. condemns Nigerian government’s Twitter suspension, targeting of users
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday condemned the Nigerian government for suspending Twitter and targeting individuals who use the social media site in the African nation. "Unduly res...
Jun 10, 2021
Macy’s fireworks to light up New York sky on July 4th after pandemic curtailment
By Maria Caspani NEW YORK (Reuters) - Macy's July 4th fireworks spectacular will return to the New York City sky this year, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Thursday, after the pandemic led officials to o...
Jun 10, 2021
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