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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
Sat, Jan 17
US official says EU should consider separating Greenland tariff issue from US trade deal
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 probably try to silo this of...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Whistles and walkie-talkies: Minneapolis keeps guard over schools amid ICE arrests
Parents are guarding schools after reports of ICE activityICE presence has cut attendance and pushed some schools to cancel or move onlineDHS denies targeting schools, but families and educators report detentions nearbyBy Brad Brooks MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Peter Brown's gray mustache...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Iraq takes full control of air base after US withdrawal, defence ministry says
BAGHDAD, Jan 17 (Reuters) - U.S. forces have withdrawn from Iraq's Ain al-Asad Airbase, which housed U.S.-led forces in Western Iraq, and the Iraqi army has assumed full control, the Iraqi defence ministry said on Saturday.In 2024, Washington and Baghdad reached an understanding on plans for the...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Europe's weakness left it open to Trump tariff threats, German economist says
BERLIN, Jan 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs to punish European countries over Greenland is a sign of Europe's weakness and inability to act, the head of Germany's DIW economic research institute said on Saturday."Europe has steadily given in and let Trump ha...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Iraq takes full control of air base after US withdrawal, defence ministry says
BAGHDAD, Jan 17 (Reuters) - U.S. forces have withdrawn from Iraq's Ain al-asad Airbase, which housed U.S.-led forces in Western Iraq, and the Iraqi army has assumed full control, the Iraqi defence ministry said on Saturday.In 2024, Washington and Baghdad reached an understanding on plans for the...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Leaders receive US invite for 'Board of Peace' to go beyond Gaza conflict
Trump names himself 'Board of Peace' chair under October planWhite House to announce more board members in coming weeksGaza has had fragile ceasefire since OctoberIsrael objects to composition of 'Gaza Executive Board'By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Leaders fr...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Whistles and walkie-talkies: Minneapolis keeps guard over schools amid ICE arrests
Parents are guarding schools after reports of ICE activityICE presence has cut attendance and pushed some schools to cancel or move onlineDHS denies targeting schools, but families and educators report detentions nearbyBy Brad Brooks MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Peter Brown's gray mustache...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Israel says US Gaza executive board composition against its policy
TEL AVIV, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy.It said Foreign Minister Gideon Saar w...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
US urges Syrian troops to stop offensive between Aleppo and Tabqa in northern Syria
CAIRO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Central Command on Saturday urged Syrian government forces to cease offensive actions between Aleppo and Tabqa in northern Syria, as Syrian troops clashed with Kurdish forces after a dispute over a withdrawal deal.Reuters
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