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McCarthy says Republicans will pull out of Jan. 6 committee unless Pelosi reverses decision
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday threatened to pull Republicans out of the committee probing the Jan. 6 Capitol attack unless House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ...
Jul 21, 2021
Greek police, protesters clash in protest against COVID vaccines
ATHENS (Reuters) - Police fired tear gas and water canon to disperse crowds protesting against coronavirus vaccinations in Athens on Wednesday. About 1,500 people took part in the protest outside parl...
Jul 21, 2021
Tennis-Osaka to play at U.S. Open, ‘Big Three’ lead men’s field
(Reuters) - Naomi Osaka will defend her title at the U.S. Open, organisers said on Wednesday, after she withdrew from this year's French Open and Wimbledon on mental health grounds. Japan's Osaka stun...
Jul 21, 2021
U.S., Germany deal on Nord Stream 2 pipeline draws ire of lawmakers in both countries
By Andrea Shalal and Andreas Rinke WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Germany will unveil a deal on Wednesday that maps out consequences for Russia if it uses the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline ...
Jul 21, 2021
Social audio app Clubhouse is no longer invite-only
By Elizabeth Culliford (Reuters) - Live audio app Clubhouse has removed its invite system so that anyone can join the platform, it said on Wednesday. The social app, which saw explosive early growth d...
Jul 21, 2021
Chile registers Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Chile has registered the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for use, Russia's Direct Investment Fund said on Wednesday. Chile has become the 69th country to authorise the vaccine, a...
Jul 21, 2021
South Africa aims for 35 million people vaccinated against COVID-19 by Christmas
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa aims to have given at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to 35 million of its 60 million population by Christmas, a senior health official said on Wednesday. "We ...
Jul 21, 2021
Pelosi blocks Republicans Jordan, Banks from Capitol attack panel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday said she would not allow Republican Representatives Jim Jordan and Jim Banks on the special committee probing the deadly Jan. 6 attack on ...
Jul 21, 2021
Americas is facing pandemic of the unvaccinated, PAHO says
By Julia Symmes Cobb BOGOTA (Reuters) - The Americas is facing a pandemic of the unvaccinated, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on Wednesday, as it warned countries with low inoculatio...
Jul 21, 2021
Global venture capital investments hit record high
By Gaurav Dogra and Patturaja Murugaboopathy (Reuters) - Global venture capital investments are at record levels this year, boosted by a surge in equities, higher liquidity and an increased interest i...
Jul 21, 2021
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