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Cuba says FBI to help investigate speedboat incursion by Cuban exiles
Cooperation announced same day Cuba acknowledges talks with USFive Cuban exiles killed, five captured in Feb. 25 gun battle at seaFBI team to work with Cuba's Interior Ministry, Cuban president saysBy Daniel Trotta HAVANA, March 13 (Reuters) - The FBI will send a team to Cuba to investigate a...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Trump asks Brazil to take in foreigners captured in the US, Folha reports
SAO PAULO, March 13 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has proposed that Brazil take in foreigners detained in the United States as part of talks on cooperation against organized crime, newspaper Folha de S.Paulo reported on Friday, citing a senior U.S. official.The proposal follows the model of U...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
China appreciates 'positive signals' shown by new Dutch government, foreign minister says
BEIJING, March 13 (Reuters) - China appreciates the "positive signals" shown by the new Dutch government regarding ties with China, and is willing to deepen communication and mutual trust, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone call with his Dutch counterpart on Friday.Rela...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Amazon Introduces ‘Prime Video Ultra’ As New $4.99 Ad‑Free Plan
March 13 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc AMZN.O:AMAZON: PRIME VIDEO’S AD FREE SUBSCRIPTION BECOMES PRIME VIDEO ULTRA FOR $4.99 A MONTHAMAZON: THERE IS NO CHANGE IN COST TO THE AMAZON PRIME MEMBERSHIPAMAZON - NEW SUBSCRIPTION WILL INCLUDE UP TO FIVE CONCURRENT STREAMS, UP TO 100 DOWNLOADS, AND EXCLUSIVE A...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
US veteran flees ahead of US trial over failed 2020 Maduro ouster plot
Jordan Goudreau charged with violating US arms export control lawsProsecutors seek forfeiture of Goudreau's $2 million bailGoudreau claimed responsibility for failed 2020 Venezuela incursionBy Luc Cohen NEW YORK, March 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. military veteran awaiting trial on U.S. charges conc...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
CORRECTED-US veteran flees ahead of US trial over failed 2020 Maduro ouster plot
NEW YORK, March 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. military veteran awaiting trial on U.S. charges concerning a failed May 2020 armed incursion to oust now-jailed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has absconded and is a fugitive, federal prosecutors said on Friday. Marissel Descalzo, a lawyer for the defendant...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Trump says US does not need Ukraine's help with drone defense
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States does not need help with drone defense when asked whether Ukraine was helping providing such assistance, speaking in an interview on Fox News Radio's "The Brian Kilmeade Show" that aired on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Trump says Putin may be helping Iran a bit
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin may be helping Iran a "little bit" in an interview with Fox News Radio that aired on Friday."I think he might be helping him (Iran) a little bit, yeah, I guess. And he probably th...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
ANALYSIS-New Target CEO slashes prices. Previous cuts offered short-lived sales boost.
Target's new CEO cuts prices to boost sales amid competitionFiddelke's growth strategy includes $6 billion budget, AI focusTarget's turnaround efforts face challenges, gradual results expectedBy Savyata Mishra March 13 (Reuters) - In his first big move since taking over as Target'...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Adobe, KLA, Ulta Beauty
March 13 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Adobe, KLA and Ulta Beauty on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS Adobe Inc ADBE.O: D.A. Davidson cuts target price to $300 from $500Cigna CI.N: Bernstein raises targe...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Deputy head of Russian space centre detained on suspicion of bribery, TASS reports
MOSCOW, March 13 (Reuters) - The deputy head of Russia's Star City, a space training centre near Moscow, has been detained along with six associates on suspicion of bribery, state news agency TASS reported on Friday.It cited the state Investigative Committee as saying a criminal case had been op...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Cerebras Systems, Amazon strike deal to offer Cerebras AI chips on Amazon's cloud
By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, March 13 (Reuters) - Amazon.com AMZN.O and Cerebras Systems on Friday said they have reached a deal to combine the two companies' computing chips in a new service aimed at speeding up chatbots, coding tools and other artificial intelligence services. Valued...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Russia should face more pressure to end Ukraine war, Norway says
BARDUFOSS, Norway, March 13 (Reuters) - More pressure should be applied on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, and sanctions on Russian energy should not be eased, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told a press conference in Norway on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Jessie Buckley's Oscar charge the latest big-screen success story for Ireland
Buckley leads Irish surge alongside Mescal, Ronan and MurphyIrish talent pipeline strengthened through training investmentProduction boom boosts opportunities for rising actors and crewsBy Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, March 13 (Reuters) - Jessie Buckley's seemingly unstoppable charge to become Irel...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Greenland's Siumut party withdraws from governing coalition
COPENHAGEN, March 13 (Reuters) - Greenland's Siumut party has withdrawn from the coalition government, the prime minister said on Friday, weakening efforts to present a united front against U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign to take control of the Arctic island.The departure follows Sium...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Turkey says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran, asks Tehran to clarify
Explosion occurs near Incirlik Air Base, no casualties reportedTurkey has not sought NATO consultation over missiles; asks Iran for explanationIran denies launching projectile against TurkeyNATO bolsters missile defences, deploys US Patriot system in regionNATO radar base also located in regionBy Tu...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Lebanon's offer for direct talks with Israel falls on deaf ears, sources say
Lebanese president says no answer to negotiations offerIsrael says cannot talk to Lebanon 'while rockets flying'US tells Lebanon window for action closed, Lebanese official saysBy Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, March 13 (Reuters) - Israel has rebuffed a historic offer of direct talks from Lebanon, ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
Trump asks Brazil to take in foreigners captured in the US, Folha reports
SAO PAULO, March 13 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has proposed that Brazil take in foreigners detained in the United States as part of talks on cooperation against organized crime, newspaper Folha de S.Paulo reported on Friday, citing a senior U.S. official.Reuters
Fri, Mar 13
