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American Bar Association adopts resolution against Trump's law firm crackdown
By Karen Sloan and Mike Scarcella Aug 11 (Reuters) - The American Bar Association’s policymaking body on Monday adopted a resolution opposing government efforts to punish “lawyers, law firms, or other organizations for representing or having represented any particular client or cause disfavored b...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
Zelenskiy: Russia is not getting ready for peace, it is moving troops for new offensives
KYIV, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that there were no signs that Russia was preparing to put an end to its hostilities in Ukraine."On the contrary, they are moving their troops and forces in such a way as to launch new offensive operations," he sa...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
BREAKINGVIEWS-Chip export taxes flunk fiscal and security tests
By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters Breakingviews) - When your signature legislative achievement raises the national debt by $3.4 trillion, skimming $3 billion from vital exports to your top geopolitical rival is a meager fix. In April, the United States banned exports to China of even c...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
US designates Baloch Liberation Army a foreign terrorist organization
WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The United States is designating separatist militant group the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) as a foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. Department of State said on Monday.The BLA, also known as the Majeed Brigade, is fighting for an independent Balochistan, a southwe...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke to step down, plans new startup
Aug 11 (Reuters) - GitHub Chief Executive Thomas Dohmke said on Monday he will leave the Microsoft-owned MSFT.O code-hosting platform to launch a new startup, capping a tenure that included a major push into artificial intelligence through the company's Copilot products.Dohmke, who moved to the ...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
Ford's new line of affordable EVs to start at about $30,000
Ford aims to compete with cost-efficient Chinese EVsAutomaker says new midsize pickup will target $30,000 priceCompany has scaled back EV goals and delayed launchesBy Nora Eckert LOUISVILLE, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Ford plans to start rolling out its new family of affordable electric vehicles in 2027,...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
Europe races to try to influence US position ahead of Trump-Putin talks
European leaders to hold virtual meeting with Trump on WednesdayHope to sway him to protect Ukrainian interests in Putin meetEurope worried Trump, Putin could dictate unfavourable termsBy Sarah Marsh and Lili Bayer BERLIN/BRUSSELS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - European leaders and Ukraine's Volodymyr Z...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
US CDC tightens safety measures after gunman kills officer in Atlanta
By Dan Levine and Deena Beasley Aug 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. CDC has tightened security following an attack Friday on its Atlanta headquarters that left a police officer and the gunman dead, including having employees work from home on Monday and removing vehicle decals showing where they work...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
Trump says Ukraine, Russia will have to swap some land for peace
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that both Ukraine and Russia would have to cede land to each other to end the war and that his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin would be aimed at taking the temperature on a poss...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
ESPN, Fox to bundle upcoming streaming services in new sports-heavy deal
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Upcoming streaming services of ESPN DIS.N and Fox FOXA.O will be bundled for $39.99 per month starting October 2, the companies said on Monday, offering sports fans a wide range of major events including the NFL and NBA at a discounted rate.The bundle is the first significant deal...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
UN chief Guterres condemns killing of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza
By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS, Aug 11 - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the killing of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza in an Israeli air strike, his spokesperson said on Monday.“The secretary-general calls for an independent and impartial investigation into these lates...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
FDA Says Working To Remove From Market Certain Oysters Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus
Aug 11 (Reuters) - FDA:FDA: WORKING WITH US IMPORTERS TO REMOVE CERTAIN FROZEN, RAW, HALF-SHELL OYSTERS FROM REPUBLIC OF KOREA POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED WITH NOROVIRUSFDA: CERTAIN OYSTERS PROCESSED BY JBR KR-15-SP, TONGYEONG-SI, REPUBLIC OF KOREA COULD BE POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED WITH NOROVIRUSReuters
Mon, Aug 11
CPP Investments Agrees To Sell Stake In Peruvian Energy Infrastructure Company
Aug 11 (Reuters) - CPP INVESTMENTS : CPP INVESTMENTS AGREES TO SELL STAKE IN PERUVIAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY TGP TO EIGCPP- AGREEMENT TO SELL 49.87% EQUITY OWNERSHIP STAKE IN TRANSPORTADORA DE GAS DEL PERU TO VEHICLES MANAGED BY EIG, TERMS NOT DISCLOSEDReuters
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