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Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
April 17 (Reuters) - Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months. The names of ...
Thomson Reuters Apr 16, 2026
Asia stocks set for weekly gain, oil under $100 on peace deal hopes
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 17 (Reuters) - Asian stocks headed for a second week of strong gains on Friday while oil prices were pinned below $100 a barrel with investors dialling back risk ahe...
Thomson Reuters Apr 16, 2026
FBS committee proposal: Move up start of season, lose ‘Week 0’
The NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee has recommended a standardized start to the college football season one week earlier than it currently does. Instead of most teams o...
Thomson Reuters Apr 16, 2026
Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans unite for Marvel's 'Doomsday'
By Lisa Richwine LAS VEGAS, April 16 (Reuters) - "Avengers" movie stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans teased the next Marvel Studios superhero adventure "Avengers: Doomsday" on Thursday, unveiling...
Thomson Reuters Apr 16, 2026
Iran peace talk optimism trips dollar for second straight week
By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was headed for a second consecutive weekly decline on Friday in cautious trade, as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and prospects fo...
Thomson Reuters Apr 16, 2026
Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends
By John Irish PARIS, April 17 (Reuters) - France and Britain will chair a meeting on Friday of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to...
Thomson Reuters Apr 16, 2026
Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
By Joyce Zhou and Jessie Pang HONG KONG, April 17 (Reuters) - More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to ...
Thomson Reuters Apr 16, 2026
Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say
JAKARTA, April 17 (Reuters) - All eight people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, authorities said on Friday as search teams tried to retrieve t...
Thomson Reuters Apr 16, 2026
Penn State G Freddie Dilione V transfers to Georgia
Georgia added its first player from the transfer portal this cycle when Penn State guard Freddie Dilione V signed with the program Thursday. Dilione led the Nittany Lions with 14.0 points per game, in...
Thomson Reuters Apr 16, 2026
Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder of 14-year-old girl
By Daniel Trotta April 16 (Reuters) - Los Angeles police said on Thursday they have arrested David Burke, a 21yearold musician known professionally as D4vd, on suspicion of murdering 14yearold Celeste...
Thomson Reuters Apr 16, 2026
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