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Trump says 'just heard about' Russian accusation Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said had "just heard about" Russia's accusation that Ukraine tried to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia, which Kyiv has denied. Trump also said he had a "very good talk" with Putin earlier i...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
CEO of Prince Harry and Meghan's charitable arm to step down
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Archewell, the charitable organisation founded by Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, said on Monday he will leave his role and return to London after five years in Los Angeles.James Holt, who has worked with the Duke and Duchess of Susse...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US, Venezuelan officials still mum on Trump's mention of action against drug boat facility
By Erin Banco and Idrees Ali NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Officials in Washington and Caracas remained silent on Monday about President Donald Trump's vague comments on a radio show last week about an apparent U.S. operation against a "big facility" in Venezuela, leavin...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Verisk pulls plug on $2.4 billion AccuLynx deal after FTC review delay
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Data analytics firm Verisk VRSK.O said on Monday it had pulled the plug on its planned $2.35 billion acquisition of roofing software maker AccuLynx, pinning the termination on a regulatory review delay.Verisk said the decision follows a notification from the U.S. Federal Trade Com...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US pledges $2 billion in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance
US, UN to sign memorandums of understanding with 17 countriesYemen, Afghanistan will not receive U.S. funding under mechanismAssistance for Gaza to be handled under a separate trackFunding comes after major aid cuts by Trump administrationBy Olivia Le Poidevin and Daphne Psaledakis GENEVA/WASHING...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Expedia Group, Hasbro, Palisade Bio
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Expedia Group, Hasbro and Palisade Bio on Monday. HIGHLIGHTSExpedia Group Inc EXPE.O: Argus Research raises target price to $340 from $300Hasbro Inc HAS.O: Jeff...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. could deny migrants access to asylum on the grounds they present a public health risk under a newly finalized regulation drafted during the COVID-19 pandemic in President Donald Trump's first term.The regulation, effective on Wednesday, al...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Putin told Trump that Russia will review peace talks stance after drone attack on residence
MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Russia would review its position in peace negotiations after what Moscow said was a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian presidential residence, the Kremlin said. Ukraine has dismissed Russia's acc...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US allots at least $147 million per state for rural health in 2026
By Andrea Shalal and Sriparna RoyDec 29 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will award each U.S. state between $147 million and $281 million in 2026 under a new rural health transformation program aimed at improving access to care and service quality, a senior White House aide said on Monday.The i...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Russia seeks 'false justification' for further attacks, Ukraine says
KYIV, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine's foreign minister urged world leaders on Monday to condemn Russian "manipulations" about an alleged Ukrainian attack on Vladimir Putin's residence, saying Moscow was seeking "false justification" for further strikes on its neighbour. "Usu...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Putin told Trump that Russia's position will change after Ukrainian drone attack on residence
MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Russia would review its position in peace negotiations after what Moscow said was a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian presidential residence, the Kremlin said. Ukraine has dismissed the Russ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
U.S. could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. could deny migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border access to asylum under a newly finalized regulation drafted during the COVID-19 pandemic in President Donald Trump's first term.The regulation, which goes into effect on Wednesday, allows U.S. ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
French film icon Bardot to be buried on January 7 in Saint-Tropez, BFM TV reports
PARIS, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The funeral of French film icon Brigitte Bardot, who died on Sunday aged 91, will be held in the French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez on January 7, BFM TV reported on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Syria secures Assad-era mass grave revealed by Reuters and opens criminal investigation
Mass grave site, located at old desert arms depot, is under guard by Syrian military forcesDesert military installation, vacated during Assad cover-up, has been reactivatedInvestigation is probing Assad-era suspects inside and outside SyriaBy Feras DalateyDec 29 (Reuters) - Syria’s government has or...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Washington pipe bomb suspect has confessed, prosecutors say
Suspect allegedly told FBI 2020 election had been "tampered with"Prosecutors seeking to detain suspect Brian ColeCole facing explosives chargesBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the January 6, 2021, U.S....Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying
Putin's residence in Novgorod attacked by Ukraine, Lavrov saysUkraine's Zelenskiy says the accusation is a lie Russia will retaliate, Lavrov saysRussia reviewing its negotiating position, Lavrov says By Guy Faulconbridge and Maxim Rodionov MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minist...Reuters
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