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EU: carefully analysing U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of Trump global tariffs
BRUSSELS, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The European Union is carefully analysing the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and will continue to advocate for low tariffs, an EU spokesperson said on Friday."We take note of the ruling by the U.S. Supr...Reuters
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Paramount says US antitrust waiting period on Warner Bros bid has expired
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Paramount PSKY.O said on Friday the U.S. antitrust waiting period for its $108.4 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O expired on February 19, marking a milestone on the road to a potential deal to acquire the owner of HBO Max. The company said this "means the...Reuters
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Olympics-Freestyle-American Hess uses 'loser' label from Trump as motivation
Hess advances to freestyle halfpipe finals Trump had rounded on Hess for critical commentsSkier says he loves US, took motivation from furore Makes 'loser' sign after nailing first runBy Lisa Richwine LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 20 (Reuters) - American freestyle skier Hunter Hess nailed his first...Reuters
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Trump administration rule could pause work permits for asylum applicants for 'many years'
By Ted HessonWASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Work permits for asylum applicants could be paused for 'many years' under a proposed rule published by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday, in what would be one of the most sweeping changes to asylum-seeker employment authori...Reuters
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Tehran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes
US military planning on Iran reaches advanced stage, officials sayAraqchi expects counterproposal ready in days for Iranian reviewTrump says considering limited military strikesBy Steve Holland, Bo Erickson and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister said on Friday...Reuters
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DHL monitoring US tariff developments after court ruling, company says
DUESSELDORF, Germany, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Logistics group DHL DHLn.DE said on Friday it is closely monitoring legal developments regarding U.S. tariffs to ensure customers are positioned to exercise their full rights under the law, after the Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs under a law mean...Reuters
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Olympics-U.S. skier Vonn says she is recovering after latest surgery went well
MILAN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. ski great Lindsey Vonn said her latest operation, lasting six hours, was a success and she is recovering despite the pain.It was the 41-year-old's first surgery in the U.S. after she had four operations at an Italian hospital following her crash in a race at the Mi...Reuters
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs
Trump invoked law meant for emergencies to impose tariffsLower courts ruled Trump acted unlawfully in doing soConstitution gives Congress the authority to issue tariffsBy Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump's sweeping...Reuters
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Olympics-IOC chief Coventry says unaware of Infantino's presence at Board of Peace meeting, will look into matter
By Karolos Grohmann MILAN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said on Friday she was unaware of world soccer body (FIFA) chief Gianni Infantino's presence at the first meeting of The Board of Peace along with U.S. President Donald Trump, and said she ...Reuters
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Brazil's Lula says Maduro should be tried in Venezuela, not abroad
Maduro captured earlier this year and taken to New YorkLula has said likely to meet Trump in Washington next monthSays wants to negotiate issues including organized crimeLula's relations with Trump have improved since last year By Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian Pre...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Captain Crosby not in Canada's semi-final line-up after injury
By Amy TenneryMILAN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Canada's captain Sidney Crosby is out for his team's semi-final against Finland on Friday, after leaving Wednesday's quarter-final game against Czech Republic injured.Connor McDavid will serve as captain while Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon will s...Reuters
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Soccer-Crystal Palace fined over provocative fan banner
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Crystal Palace were fined 50,000 pounds ($67,360) by the FA on Friday for a banner displayed by supporters depicting Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding what appeared to be a gun to the head of midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.The incident occurred during their 1-1 Pr...Reuters
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Airbus capable of developing a fighter jet alone, CEO says, as FCAS spat deepens
Airbus and Dassault co-developing next-gen fighterProject on the rocks due to companies' rivalryAirbus CEO says company ready for any scenarioBy Tim Hepher and Gianluca Lo Nostro PARIS, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The head of Airbus AIR.PA said he hopes Europe can continue to co-develop a new fighter ...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-US strikes on Iran could target individual leaders, officials say
US military planning highly advanced ahead of Trump decisionIsraeli strikes in June were 'instructive,' US official saysUS officials expect Iran to fight back, raising risksBy Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. military planning on Iran has reached an advanced...Reuters
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs
Trump invoked law meant for emergencies to impose tariffsLower courts ruled Trump acted unlawfully in doing soConstitution gives Congress the authority to issue tariffsBy Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump's sweeping...Reuters
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OpenAI developing AI devices including smart speaker, The Information reports
Feb 20 (Reuters) - OpenAI has more than 200 people working on a family of AI-powered devices that will include a smart speaker and possibly smart glasses and a smart lamp, the Information reported on Friday, citing a person with knowledge of the plans.The smart speaker, the first device OpenAI will ...Reuters
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REFILE-Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering a limited military strike on Iran but gave no other details.Asked if he was considering a limited strike to pressure Iran into a deal on its nuclear program, he told reporters at the White House, “I guess I...Reuters
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Trump administration rule could pause work permits for asylum applicants for 'many years'
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Work permits for asylum applicants could be paused for 'many years' under a proposed rule published by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday, which would be one of the most sweeping changes to asylum-seeker employment authorization in decad...Reuters
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EXPLAINER-What charge might King Charles' brother face after his arrest?
LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office this week, over allegations that he sent confidential British government documents to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.Thames Valley Police, whose detec...Reuters
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