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Move to enshrine climate fight in French constitution fails -PM
PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Tuesday an initiative to enshrine the fight against climate change in the constitution was at an end, after parliament's upper house voted to...
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Spain says non-consensual sex is rape, toughens sexual violence laws
By Beln Carreo and Nathan Allen MADRID (Reuters) - The Spanish government approved a law on Tuesday to define all non-consensual sex as rape, part of a legislative overhaul that toughens penalties for...
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Hungary central bank announces steps to boost green mortgage lending
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's central bank will launch a green mortgage bond buying programme and a green loans programme as part of its new policy tool kit that aims to support environmental sustain...
Syndicated Content Jul 06, 2021
Nintendo to launch upgraded Switch model
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nintendo will launch a Switch model with an upgraded display on Oct. 8, priced at 37,980 yen ($342.87), it said on Tuesday. (Reporting by Sam Nussey; Editing by David Goodman...
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Servicemen who fled Taliban to Tajikistan being brought back to fight -Afghan gov’t
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan security personnel who fled into Tajikistan are being brought back to rejoin the fight against Taliban insurgents, Afghanistan's national security adviser said, and some 2,300...
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Novartis to make Leqvio for U.S. in Austria to overcome FDA delay
By John Miller ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis will manufacture anti-cholesterol drug Leqvio at its own plant in Austria to supply the United States as it seeks U.S. approval that has been delayed by regu...
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As meat prices soar in Lebanon, veganism fills the gap for some
By Alaa Kanaan BEIRUT (Reuters) - While healthier lifestyles and greater awareness of climate issues have encouraged a rise in veganism around the world, some Lebanese are taking it up out of necessit...
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EU bets on energy savings, greener buildings to meet climate target -draft
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union will require countries to renovate energy-guzzling buildings faster and meet tougher targets to save energy as part of its drive to meet climate ...
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China, U.S. can coexist in peace, but challenge enormous-White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday that it is possible China and United States can coexist in peace, but the challenge to ensure this will be eno...
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After protests, Iran’s President apologises over power blackouts
DUBAI (Reuters) - President Hassan Rouhani apologised to Iranians on Tuesday over massive power outages during a heatwave that have drawn widespread criticism and triggered street protests. Officials ...
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