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Mexican Navy tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two
A female cadet and a male Marine died from their injuries, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum tells reportersMexican Navy says 22 injured on board the ship, 19 receiving medical attentionTraining vessel's masts toppled while sailing under bridgeBy Frank McGurtyNEW YORK, May 17 (Reuters) - A Mex...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Mexican Navy tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2
17 others injured, two of them critically, New York mayor saysTraining vessel's masts toppled while sailing under bridgeNo rescue operations needed since no one fell into waterBy Frank McGurtyNEW YORK, May 17 (Reuters) - A Mexican Navy sailing ship festooned with lights and a giant flag crashed ...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Trump envoy Witkoff cites US 'red line' with Iran against uranium enrichment
Iran criticizes US stance on uranium enrichmentWitkoff optimistic about upcoming negotiations Trump has said US getting close to Iran nuclear dealWASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - Any deal between the United States and Iran must include an agreement not to enrich uranium, U.S. special envoy Steve Witko...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Brazil farmers, officials step up controls where bird flu was found on commercial farm
Millions of eggs destroyed in Brazil Several countries including China banned chicken imports from BrazilSample from a duck found on a non-commercial farm being tested for bird fluBy Debora Ely MONTENEGRO, Brazil, May 18 (Reuters) - Officials and chicken farmers in Brazil have stepped up sanitary...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Oman extends exploration and production agreement with Occidental Petroleum
CAIRO, May 18 (Reuters) - Oman's energy and minerals ministry has amended and extended an exploration and production agreement for Block 53 with U.S. company Occidental Petroleum OXY.N until 2050, Oman News Agency reported on Sunday.It said the agreement was worth an estimated 11.5 billion Omani...Reuters
Sun, May 18
China slaps anti-dumping duties on plastics from US, EU, Japan, Taiwan
By Colleen Howe BEIJING, May 18 (Reuters) - China on Sunday announced anti-dumping duties as high as 74.9% on imports of POM copolymers, a type of engineering plastic, from the United States, the European Union, Japan and Taiwan.The commerce ministry's findings conclude a probe launched in Ma...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Vietnam to consider Vinspeed proposal to build high-speed railway
HANOI, May 15 (Reuters) - The Vietnamese government will consider a proposal from Vinspeed, a company established by billionaire Vingroup VIC.HM Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, to develop a high-speed railway running the length of the country, a government document showed.Lawmakers in the Southeast Asian ...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Mexican Navy sailing ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, several injured
May 17 (Reuters) - A Mexican Navy sailing ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, shearing the top of its masts and causing multiple injuries, authorities said. Videos online showed the ship sailing underneath the bridge, connecting the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhatt...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Severe storms kill at least 25 in Kentucky and Missouri
Kentucky and Missouri declare states of emergency after deadly tornadoesTwo killed in Virginia during bout of severe thunderstormsSt. Louis tornado kills 5, injures 38, damages 5,000 propertiesFederal resources offered to affected states by Homeland Security secretary May 17 (Reuters) - An unstab...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri
Kentucky and Missouri declare states of emergency after deadly tornadoesSt. Louis tornado kills 5, injures 38, damages 5,000 propertiesFederal resources offered to affected states by Homeland Security secretary May 17 (Reuters) - At least 21 people were killed overnight in Kentucky and Missouri w...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Mexico suspends poultry imports from Brazil after bird flu case
MEXICO CITY, May 17 (Reuters) - Mexico said on Saturday it is suspending imports of poultry products from Brazil after the South American country confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a poultry farm. "With the aim of protecting the national poultry industry, Mexico is temporarily suspendin...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Guyana lawmakers pass bill making companies liable for oil spill damages
GEORGETOWN, May 17 (Reuters) - Guyana's parliament passed an oil pollution bill late on Friday that holds parties liable for damages caused by oil spills, including from vessels.The bill, which passed with a majority of votes cast in a simple voice vote, is expected to soon be signed into law by...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri
May 16 (Reuters) - At least 21 people were killed overnight in Kentucky and Missouri when severe storms that spawned tornadoes ripped across the two states, officials said on Saturday, and the death toll is expected to rise.In Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said early on Saturday at least 14 people...Reuters
Sat, May 17
At least 16 killed, dozens injured as suspected tornadoes hit Missouri and Kentucky, NBC reports
May 17 (Reuters) - At least 16 people were killed when severe weather, including possible tornadoes, swept through parts of Missouri and Kentucky from Friday into Saturday morning, NBC News reported on Saturday.Reuters
Sat, May 17
Earthquake of 6 magnitude strikes central Peru, no damage reported
LIMA, May 17 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck central Peru on Saturday but there were no immediate reports of damage in the nearest town, Puquio, in the Andean region of Ayacucho, due to its depth, the state-run Geophysical Institute of Peru said."The earthquake was felt as far as...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Phantom cows and missing millions spark financial scandal in Uruguay
Investors unable to locate cows they bought, losses reach $350 millionCattle registry system failed, lawyers allege lack of control over dataPartner in one firm now under investigation killed himself in car crashBy Lucinda ElliottARTIGAS, Uruguay, May 17 (Reuters) - Sandra Palleiro is on the hunt fo...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Tornado kills 5 in St Louis, damages 5,000 properties
May 16 (Reuters) - A tornado ripped through St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday, killing at least five people and damaging 5,000 properties as it tore off roofs, knocked down power lines and swept through a major thoroughfare during rush-hour traffic, officials said."Our city is grieving tonight,"...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Strike at New Jersey rail system idles New York-bound commuters
NJ Transit rail engineers strike after contract talks failFirst mass transit strike to hit New Jersey since 1983 Negotiations deadlock over union demands for higher wages By Karen Freifeld and Rich McKayNEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - New Jersey commuter rail engineers walked off the job on Friday afte...Reuters
Fri, May 16
US order allows Puerto Rico to shore up ailing power grid with fuel oil plants
May 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued an emergency order on Friday that will allow Puerto Rico's state-owned utility to plug chronic electricity shortfalls on the island with electricity from oil-burning power plants without running afoul of environmental laws.WHY IT MATTE...Reuters
Fri, May 16
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn barge bids mixed, soy bids steady-firmer
CHICAGO, May 16 (Reuters) - Basis bids for corn delivered by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals were narrowly mixed on Friday, underpinned by steady demand from exporters and a slow pace of farmer selling into Midwest grain terminals, while soybean barge bids were steady to slightly firmer, traders ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
