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Britain, Philippines committed to rules-based order, UK's Lammy says
MANILA, March 8 (Reuters) - British foreign minister David Lammy said on Saturday that Britain and the Philippines were committed to a rules-based international order. Lammy, who is in the Philippines for an official visit, also said both countries have stood together in supporting Ukraine and advoc...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Britain, Philippines committed to rules-based order, UK's Lammy says
MANILA, March 8 (Reuters) - British foreign minister David Lammy said on Saturday that Britain and the Philippines were committed to a rules-based international order. Lammy, who is in the Philippines for an official visit, also said both countries have stood together in supporting Ukraine and advoc...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Tennis-Top seed Zverev stunned by Griekspoor at Indian Wells
By Rory CarrollINDIAN WELLS, California, March 7 (Reuters) - Tallon Griekspoor upset top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) in a marathon second round clash at Indian Wells on Friday. The Dutchman collapsed on the court after converting his sixth match point to end an absorbing three hour, seve...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Tennis-Svitolina delivers 'little wins' for Ukraine with Indian Wells victory
By Rory Carroll INDIAN WELLS, California, March 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Elina Svitolina thanked the Indian Wells crowd for their support of her tennis and her country after beating American Ashlyn Krueger 6-1 7-6(8) 6-3 in the second round on Friday. Svitolina was cheered on by the fans despite p...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
At least 11 injured in shooting at pub in Toronto, CTV News says
March 7 (Reuters) - At least 11 people were injured in a shooting at a pub in Toronto, and the suspect remained at large, CTV News reported on Friday.No description was released of the suspect in the incident near the Canadian city's Scarborough Town Centre, the report said, citing the police.To...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case should be dismissed, outside lawyer advises
Clement warns against making Adams seem beholden to TrumpTrump administration wants Adams' help on immigrationAdams' lawyers, Justice Department unavailable to commentBy Jonathan Stempel and Luc Cohen NEW YORK, March 7 (Reuters) - A lawyer asked to offer independent arguments on whether t...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
US in exploratory talks with Congo over mineral deal, FT reports
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - The United States is in exploratory talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo over a deal that would give Washington access to critical minerals in the African country, the Financial Times reported on Friday.Congo approached the U.S. last month, proposing a deal tha...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
US cancels $400 million in grants, contracts to Columbia University over antisemitism allegations
US says cuts come from $5 billion in grants to ColumbiaTrump administration declines to specify contracts, grants it has canceledCivil rights groups say announcement is unprecedented, unconstitutionalBy Jonathan Allen NEW YORK, March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration ...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Trump Justice Department fires more career officials
Trump administration fires senior Justice Department officialsLiz Oyer, pardon attorney, and Bobak Talebian, head of Information Policy, dismissedDismissals part of broader trend of removing career officials WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Friday fir...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
US top diplomat Rubio tells Ukraine that Trump wants to end war 'as soon as possible'
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Friday and told him President Donald Trump was determined to end the Russia-Ukraine war as soon as possible, the State Department said.KEY QUOTE"T...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Trump appoints anchors Laura Ingraham, Maria Bartiromo to Kennedy Center board
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was appointing Fox News host Laura Ingraham and Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo to the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.In February, weeks after taking office, Trump fire...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
US top diplomat Rubio tells Ukraine Trump wants to end war 'as soon as possible'
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Friday and told him President Donald Trump was determined to end the Russia-Ukraine war as soon as possible, the State Department said."The Secretary underscored Presi...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
US Labor Department reinstates workers targeted in Trump job cuts, union says
By Nate Raymond March 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Labor has reinstated about 120 employees who were facing termination as part of the Trump administration's mass firings of recently hired workers, a union said on Friday.The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest fed...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Trump selects Michel Issa to be US ambassador to Lebanon
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he had selected Michel Issa to be the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon. "Michel is an outstanding businessman, a financial expert, and a leader with a remarkable career in Banking, Entrepreneurship, and International Trade,"...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
South Carolina carries out first firing squad execution in US in 15 years
Sigmon executed by firing squad in South CarolinaExecution method chosen due to fear of electric chair, lethal injectionSupreme Court denied Sigmon's petition to halt his killingBy Aleksandra Michalska and Jonathan AllenCOLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 7 (Reuters) - South Carolina executed a con...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Families say Trump administration violates court order on youth gender treatments
Plaintiffs say US memo still threatens fundingComes a day after court blocked enforcement of Trump orderFamilies want judge to order agencies to withdraw memo By Brendan Pierson March 7 (Reuters) - Families of transgender teens and LGBT advocacy groups on Friday said that U.S. health agencies ha...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Supply chain software firm Logility receives unsolicited bid for $15 per share
March 7 (Reuters) - AI-powered software maker Logility Supply Chain Solutions LGTY.O said on Friday it had received an unsolicited proposal to acquire all of its outstanding shares for $15 a piece.The Atlanta, Georgia-based company had entered a definitive agreement earlier in January to be acquired...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Brazil's Petrobras to pay $283 million to settle U.S. court dispute with EIG
SAO PAULO, March 7 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras PETR4.SA said on Friday its board approved an agreement to settle a U.S. court dispute with EIG Energy Fund XIV, including a $283 million payment by the Brazilian company.In a securities filing, Petrobras said the amount of the c...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
