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World Bank most concerned in MENA about Lebanon and Tunisia
By Yousef Saba DUBAI (Reuters) - The World Bank is particularly concerned in the Middle East and North Africa region about Lebanon and Tunisia and, to a lesser extent, Egypt and Jordan, the bank's vic...
Feb 14, 2023
Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid, marks Trump’s first challenger
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said on Tuesday that she will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, putting her at odds with one-time boss Donald Trump,...
Feb 14, 2023
Russia’s Prigozhin admits links to what U.S. says was election-meddling troll farm
(Reuters) - Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, said on Tuesday that he founded and financed and the Internet Research Agency, a company Washington says is a "troll farm" w...
Feb 14, 2023
EU lawmakers approve effective 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament on Tuesday formally approved a law to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the European Union from 2035, aiming to spee...
Feb 14, 2023
Marriott’s quarterly profit surges on strong travel demand
(Reuters) -Marriott International Inc reported a 43.8% rise in its fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday as the U.S.-based hotel operator benefited from strong travel demand. Shares of the company were up ...
Feb 14, 2023
Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid in first challenge to Trump
By Steve Holland and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said on Tuesday that she will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, putting her at odd...
Feb 14, 2023
Tesla workers launch union campaign in New York
(Reuters) - Tesla Inc workers in New York said on Tuesday they will launch a campaign to form a union, setting stage for the latest labor challenge for Chief Executive Elon Musk. In a letter to Tesla ...
Feb 14, 2023
Indian digital payments firm PhonePe raises $100 million at $12 billion valuation
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian digital payments firm PhonePe said on Tuesday it has raised $100 million from Ribbit Capital, Tiger Global and TVS Capital Funds in a funding round that valued the Walmart...
Feb 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day frowned upon by many, but not all, in Gaza Strip
By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA (Reuters) - Valentine's Day is considered un-Islamic by many of the 2.3 million Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip and business was slower than usual on Tuesday at those s...
Feb 14, 2023
Salvation Army surpasses goal for Tree of Lights campaign
PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria Salvation Army is thanking the community for its continued support, as the organization has seen a significant increase of people needing food, housing and other essent...
Feb 14, 2023
Peoria, IL, USA
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