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Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a draft charter. United States President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and each member state shall serve a term of no more than t...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
US kills al Qaeda affiliate leader tied to December attack in Syria, Centcom says
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - U.S. military forces on Friday killed an al Qaeda affiliate leader linked to an Islamic State attack on Americans in Syria last month, U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Saturday.Bilal Hasan al-Jasim had "direct ties" to an ISIS gunman who killed and i...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Basketball-NBA chief wants to tap into soccer fan culture for new European competition
NBA aims to replicate soccer fan fervour in new European leaguePotential franchise fees range from $500 million to $1 billionNBA Europe could enhance UK's basketball development and player productionBy Christian RadnedgeLONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The passion and tribalism of European soccer fans...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
EU warns of downward spiral after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - European Union leaders on Saturday warned of a "dangerous downward spiral" over U.S. President Donald Trump's vow to implement increasing tariffs on European allies until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland."Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relation...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Paracetamol/Tylenol in pregnancy is safe, says European research prompted by Trump autism claims
Trump has linked paracetamol/Tylenol to autismPainkiller deemed safe for pregnant women by European researchersSibling comparison studies show no link to autism or ADHDBy Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Taking paracetamol, known as Tylenol in the U.S., during pregnancy is safe, a group ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
China, Russia benefit from Trump's Greenland tariff threat, EU's Kallas says
AMSTERDAM, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Tariffs imposed by the US on European allies undermine prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic and play into the hands of China and Russia, the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Saturday."China and Russia must be having a field day. They are the one...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Olympics-Vance to lead US delegation to Milano Cortina Winter Games
Jan 17 (Reuters) - United States Vice President JD Vance will lead the American presidential delegation to the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday.Vance will be joined by his wife, Usha Vance, the second lady of the United States, for ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
EU calls emergency envoys meeting for Sunday after Trump vows tariffs linked to Greenland
BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Ambassadors from the European Union's 27 countries will convene on Sunday for an emergency meeting after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed a wave of increasing tariffs on European allies until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland.Cyprus, which holds the six-...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
US kills al-Qaeda affiliate leader tied to December attack in Syria, Centcom says
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - U.S. military forces on Friday killed an al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to an Islamic State attack on Americans in Syria last month, U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Saturday.Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Soccer-Arsenal frustrated by feisty Forest but move seven points clear at top
NOTTINGHAM, England, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Arsenal missed a slew of chances in a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday but went seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table after Manchester City's 2-0 loss to Manchester United. Mikel Arteta's side had a golden opportunity to in...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Trump administration touts push to lower car prices, de-emphasize EVs
Trump officials promote rollback of EV regulations to lower car pricesAverage new car prices hit record high, driven by SUV and pickup demandCritics argue rollback benefits oil industry, increases fuel costs for AmericansBy David Shepardson DETROIT, Jan 17 - The Trump administration's top aut...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Britain's Starmer says US tariff threat 'completely wrong'
Jan 17 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the U.S. was "completely wrong" to threaten new tariffs on European countries over their opposition to President Trump's intention to buy Greenland."Applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective sec...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
EU warns of downward spiral after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - European Union leaders on Saturday warned of a "dangerous downward spiral" over U.S. President Donald Trump's vow to implement increasing tariffs on European allies until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland."Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relation...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Justice Department asks federal judge to deny special master for Epstein files
NEW YORK, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department has asked a New York federal judge to deny a request by two lawmakers seeking an appointment of a special master to monitor the public release of records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The Justice Departm...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
US official says EU should consider separating Greenland tariff issue from US trade deal
By David Shepardson DETROIT, Jan 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Saturday it is up to Europe to decide whether it wants to raise new tariff threats from President Donald Trump against some European countries over Greenland."If I were the Europeans I would proba...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
NASA rolls giant SLS rocket to launchpad for second Artemis moon mission
Artemis II mission to send astronauts around the moonLaunch hinges on successful "wet dress" rehearsalCrew-12 mission timing may affect Artemis II launch dateBy Joey RouletteWASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - NASA rolled its massive Space Launch System rocket toward its launchpad in Florida on S...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
German auto lobby warns 'enormous' cost of Trump's threatened Greenland tariffs
BERLIN, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Punitive tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday would cost Germany and Europe dearly, the president of the German auto industry association VDA said, calling for a smart response coordinated by Brussels."The costs of these additional tariffs woul...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Duelling rallies planned in Minneapolis as ICE keeps area on edge
By Brad Brooks MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Even as tensions remain high after the killing of Renee Good by a federal agent, Minneapolis braced on Saturday for a rally organized by an online activist who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.A counter-protest organized b...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Macron says Trump tariff threat over Greenland unacceptable
PARIS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the threat of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland was unacceptable and that if they were confirmed Europe would respond in a coordinated manner."No intimidation nor threat will influence us, ...Reuters
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