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Taiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasion
TAIPEI, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that China was using the military drills it launched in protest against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit as a game-plan to prepare for an invasion of the self-ruled island. Joseph Wu, who offered […]
U.S. Senate approves bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs in win for Biden
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Sunday passed a sweeping $430 billion bill intended to fight climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes, a major victory for President Joe Biden that Democrats hope will aid their chances of keeping […]
Turkey says ship carrying first Ukrainian grain on track for safe arrival
First ship carrying Ukrainian grain on schedule – Turkey Turkey expects similar daily sailings – official Ukrainian president frets that Russia may interfere Russia hails export restart as ‘very positive’ ISTANBUL, Aug 2 (Reuters) – The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain to world markets since […]
Russia, Ukraine trade blame for dozens of deaths in Donetsk prison destruction
Duelling accounts suggest missile strike or explosion Death toll rises to 53, according to separatists’ spokesman Lavrov says Russia will achieve all its goals in Ukraine Western arms supplies to Ukraine dragging out conflict -Lavrov ODESA, Ukraine/KYIV, July 29 (Reuters) – Dozens of Ukrainian prisoners […]
Trump ex-adviser Bannon convicted of contempt of U.S. Congress
Conviction follows less than 3 hours of jury deliberations First contempt of Congress conviction in U.S. since 1974 Defense suggested Bannon’s prosecution was political WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) – Steve Bannon, a key associate of former President Donald Trump and an influential figure on the […]
Ukraine, Russia to sign deal to reopen grain ports, Turkey says
U.N., Turkey worked to broker Ukraine-Russia export deal Hopeful sign of progress toward easing global food crisis Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: Potential to turn battlefield tide ISTANBUL/KYIV, July 22 (Reuters) – Russia and Ukraine will sign a deal on Friday to reopen Ukrainian Black Sea ports for […]
Russia restarts major gas pipeline, expands Ukraine war goals
Nord Stream pipeline restarts with reduced capacity Moscow says southern Ukraine is also in focus now U.S. says any annexations would not go unchallenged US estimates 15,000 Russian forces killed in war so far July 21 (Reuters) – Russia is resuming supplies of gas via […]
Health warnings issued as heatwave scorches Europe
WMO issues warning on air quality in towns and cities UK declares first red heat warning for Monday, Tuesday Wildfires ablaze in France, Spain and Portugal LEIRIA, Portugal/LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) – Hundreds more people were evacuated from their homes as wildfires blistered land in […]
China’s economy brakes sharply in Q2, global risks darken outlook
China’s Q2 GDP shrinks from Q1, Y/Y growth slows sharply Widespread COVID lockdowns hammer industrial activity, demand June shows bounce in activity, but global risks darken outlook Fresh COVID flare-ups, Ukraine War, global rate hikes heap pressure Analysts expect full year GDP growth to lag […]