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Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said Pope Leo was free to say what he wanted but that it was important for him to understand that Iran could n...
Apr 16, 2026
France's Villeroy says central bank independence is prerequisite for successful monetary policy
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Central bank independence is a prerequisite for successful monetary policy, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Thursday. "I know it's criticiz...
Apr 16, 2026
Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says
By Christian Kraemer WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Thursday that the oil price shock due to the Iran war will take a toll on the German economy but is unl...
Apr 16, 2026
Trump weighs appointing Michael Murray to lead antitrust at DOJ, Bloomberg News reports
April 16 (Reuters) - The White House is considering appointing attorney Michael Murray to lead antitrust enforcement at the U.S. Justice Department, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people ...
Apr 16, 2026
US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Thursday it was expanding its visa restriction policy in the Western Hemisphere region and imposed restrictions on 26 individuals. Th...
Apr 16, 2026
Factbox-US companies that jumped ship to tech, AI businesses over the years
By Purvi Agarwal and Anshuman Tripathy April 16 (Reuters) - Sneaker company Allbirds' pivot to AI computing has revived a Wall Street trend in recent years: smaller companies leaning into tech-focused...
Apr 16, 2026
Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon
BEIRUT, April 16 (Reuters) - Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment ...
Apr 16, 2026
Neymar on potential MLS move: 'I honestly don't know'
Brazilian star Neymar said he is still weighing his next move despite reports linking him to FC Cincinnati. "I honestly don't know," the 34-year-old forward told ESPN on Thursday. He added that he int...
Apr 16, 2026
Wizards intend for coach Brian Keefe to return in 2026-27
The Washington Wizards want Brian Keefe to return as head coach in the 2026-27 season. General manager Will Dawkins said Thursday at his end-of-season news conference that he expects Keefe to be back,...
Apr 16, 2026
EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, and reit...
Apr 16, 2026
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