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QUOTES-European leaders comment on teleconference with Trump on Ukraine
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Donald Trump joined a teleconference with European leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday, two days before the U.S. leader is due to hold a summit in Alaska with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine.Following are some...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Marsh launches auto liability insurance facility for US freight brokers
By Ashish TiwariAug 13 - (The Insurer) - Insurance broker Marsh on Wednesday launched BrokerSafe, an insurance facility aimed at providing U.S. freight brokers more stable and affordable auto liability coverage.Freight brokers, who connect cargo owners with trucking firms, face significant contingen...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Trump floats meeting with Putin and Zelenskiy if initial Putin talks go well
WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that if his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin goes well, he would like to have a quick second meeting with Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and himself."If the first one goes okay, we'll h...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Germany to use NATO mechanism to pay for US arms for Ukraine, NATO says
BRUSSELS, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Germany plans to fund a $500 million package of military equipment and munitions for Ukraine sourced from the United States, NATO said in a statement on Wednesday.NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte commended Germany for the decision, adding: "This delivery will help U...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Trump says he is willing to meet Democratic leadership ahead of September funding deadline
WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to meet with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries ahead of the funding deadline at the end of September."I will, I guess, but it's almost a ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Trump says he might raise court documents hack with Putin
WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he could bring up a report suggesting Russia is at least partly responsible for a recent hack of the computer system that manages federal court documents when he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin."I guess I could. ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Walmart Says Associates Will Get 10% Off All Food Categories In Addition To General Merchandise And Fashion, Memo Shows
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Walmart Inc WMT.N:WALMART SAYS ASSOCIATES WILL GET 10% OFF ALL FOOD CATEGORIES IN ADDITION TO GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND FASHION - MEMO SEEN BY REUTERSWALMART SAYS ASSOCIATE DISCOUNT NOW COVERS 95% OF REGULARLY PRICED ITEMS ACROSS THE STORE - MEMO SEEN BY REUTERSReuters
Wed, Aug 13
Peace in Ukraine requires ceasefire, pressure on Russia, Italy says
ROME, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday a unity of views emerged from calls with allies that peace in Ukraine requires a ceasefire and continued pressure on Russia, including via sanctions, a statement said.European leaders including Ukrainian President Volod...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Brazil unveils aid package for exporters hit by U.S. tariffs
BRASILIA, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Brazil's government unveiled on Wednesday a long-awaited aid package for companies hurt by steep tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on many goods from that country.The South American nation will extend a program that returns part of the exported value to ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
QUOTES-European leaders comment on teleconference with Trump on Ukraine
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Donald Trump joined a teleconference with European leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday, two days before the U.S. leader is due to hold a summit in Alaska with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine.Following are some...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Walmart extends employee discount to nearly all groceries, WSJ reports
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Walmart WMT.N has expanded its 10% employee discount to nearly all of its grocery items as the retail giant looks to retain workers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing a letter to the company's staff from its chief people officer.Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
US sells $65 bln 17-week bills at high rate of 4.05%
NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury's auction on Wednesday of $65 billion in 17-week or 119-day bills yielded a high rate of 4.05%, awarding 41.13% of bids at that rate, according to Treasury data.The bill auction saw a bid-to-cover ratio, a measure of demand, of 3.5.Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
REFILE-US VP Vance says Trump's mission is to bring peace to Europe again
FAIRFORD, England, Aug 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance, addressing American soldiers at a military base in England on Wednesday, said President Donald Trump told him a short while ago that his mission was to bring peace to Europe again."I just talked to him right before I came on the...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
QUOTES-European leaders comment on teleconference with Trump on Ukraine
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Donald Trump joined a teleconference with European leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday, two days before the U.S. leader is due to hold a summit in Alaska with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine.Following are some...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Polish president told Trump call that tough steps needed against Russia, adviser says
WARSAW, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Poland's President Karol Nawrocki told U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders during a call on Ukraine on Wednesday that only tough action could stop Russia, his foreign policy adviser said."Only through concrete, tough action can the Russian Federation b...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Tennis-Venus Williams receives US Open wildcard
NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Two-time U.S. Open singles champion Venus Williams has received a wildcard entry into this year's tournament, organisers said on Wednesday, as the 45-year-old American continues her age-defying return to the court.Williams became the oldest player to win a WTA single...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
