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BRICS leaders denounce protectionism, tariff ‘blackmail’
Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc railed against economic protectionism and "tariff blackmail" during a virtual meeting Monday…
Argentina’s Milei to join far-right rally in Madrid
Argentine President Javier Milei will attend a far-right rally in Madrid this weekend, the organisers announced on Monday,…
Brazil’s Lula calls for tighter trade ties for BRICS as tariffs bite
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday that more trade and financial…
‘Find out why it’s called the Department of WAR’
President Trump is backpedalling after threatening Chicago amid his crackdown on crime, saying the city will learn "why…
UN nuclear watchdog says hopes for inspections deal with Iran soon
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said Monday that he was hopeful of reaching a deal with…
Excessive debt ‘life-threatening’ for France, PM tells parliament
France's excessive debt pile is "life-threatening" for the country, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Monday as he defended…
GOP to go ‘nuclear’ this week to push through backlog of Trump’s nominees
Frustrated Republicans are expected to begin as early as Monday a process to change Senate rules to allow…
At least 14 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption
At least 14 people have been killed and dozens injured during violent protests against the government’s social media…
ICC postpones hearing for Philippines’ Duterte for health assessment
THE HAGUE (Reuters) -International Criminal Court judges on Monday postponed hearings to determine the definitive charges against former…
Forty-five soldiers held in Colombia, defense minister says
(Reuters) -Forty-five Colombian soldiers are being held in a drug trafficking area in the country's west, the defense…
IAEA chief notes progress in Iran talks over nuclear site inspections
Talks on resuming International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites have made progress, but its…
Teen arrested after 2 police shot dead near Turkey’s Izmir
Two officers were killed and two others wounded in a shooting attack on a police station near the…
Millions hit as London Underground train workers strike
Rush-hour commuters faced chaos Monday as staff on the London Underground train network staged a five-day strike, shutting…
Former PM Thaksin returns to Thailand ahead of court ruling that could lead to imprisonment
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Bangkok on Monday after his surprise departure…
Norway votes in a closely fought election with the future of a wealth tax in focus
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegians headed to the polls Monday in the main day of voting for a…