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More than 8,500 children used as soldiers in 2020: U.N.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than 8,500 children were used as soldiers last year in various conflicts across the world and nearly 2,700 others were killed, the United Nations said on Monday. U.N. chief A...
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Armani boss King Giorgio prepares for future with his confidants
By Claudia Cristoferi MILAN (Reuters) - Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, 86, hinted at succession plans on Monday, saying he was preparing his future with his closest aides after showcasing his ...
Syndicated Content Jun 21, 2021
U.S. NRC launches investigation at Southern Georgia Vogtle 3 nuclear unit
(Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) said Monday it launched a special inspection at Southern Co's Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia to identify what led to remediation work at...
Syndicated Content Jun 21, 2021
White House plans to do more for voting rights even if federal bill passes
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House will pursue other initiatives to boost voting rights even if a contentious federal bill to counter state voting restrictions...
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Buffett-backed Nubank in talks to hire U.S. IPO underwriters -sources
(Reuters) - Nubank, the Brazilian digital bank backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, has invited investment banks to pitch for roles on its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in the Unite...
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No plans for Biden to meet new Iranian leader, says White House
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There are currently no plans for U.S. President Joe Biden to meet with Iran's newly elected leader, according to the White House, which downplayed Ebrahim Ra...
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Dual-antibody drugs effective against COVID-19 variants in animal study
By Dania Nadeem (Reuters) - COVID-19 therapies made from a cocktail of two types of antibodies were effective against a wide range of variants of the coronavirus in a mice and hamster study, the Washi...
Syndicated Content Jun 21, 2021
Philippines’ Duterte threatens those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine with jail
MANILA (Reuters) - President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to jail people who refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus as the Philippines battles one of Asia's worst outbreaks, with over 1.3 milli...
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Mexican president orders probe into border shootings that killed ‘innocent people’
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday called for a federal investigation into a spate of deadly gun violence in the border city of Reynosa over the weekend, c...
Syndicated Content Jun 21, 2021
Exclusive-Farm Belt lawmakers push for biofuel investment and tax credits in new bills
By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) - Billions of dollars in federal investments and tax credits to boost demand for U.S. biofuels will be part of two bills that Democratic lawmakers will introduce to the U....
Syndicated Content Jun 21, 2021
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