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Biden defends Saudi trip, says he will not avoid human rights
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would not avoid talking about human rights when he visits Saudi Arabia on the second leg of his Middle East trip and said his position...
Jul 14, 2022
U.S., Kenya launch trade and investment partnership – USTR
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Kenya have launched a strategic trade and investment partnership through which they will pursue commitments aimed at boosting economic growth, supporting A...
Jul 14, 2022
Biden immigration enforcement memo prioritizes family unity, replaces Trump guidance
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. immigration enforcement directive issued on Thursday calls on federal officers to ask immigrants about their parental status during arrests, part of a broad...
Jul 14, 2022
Fed’s Waller supports 75 bps July rate hike, could go bigger
(Reuters) - Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday he supports another 75-basis-point interest rate increase at the central bank's next meeting later this month, but would lean t...
Jul 14, 2022
Russia’s central bank resisting calls to take over running of Western banks’ local arms -sources
MILAN/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's central bank is resisting domestic calls to take over the running of foreign lenders' local businesses, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, ...
Jul 14, 2022
Thai key rate likely to rise at Aug meeting – central bank official
By Orathai Sriring and Satawasin Staporncharnchai BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's central bank is highly likely to raise its key policy rate at its August meeting, a senior director said on Thursday, a...
Jul 14, 2022
Zara founder Ortega in talks to buy $500-million New York skyscraper
MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish billionaire and Zara founder Amancio Ortega is in talks to buy a 64-floor skyscraper in New York's Financial District, his private firm Pontegadea said on Thursday. It confi...
Jul 14, 2022
U.S. online sales during Amazon’s Prime Day jump to $12 billion- report
(Reuters) - U.S. online sales during Amazon.com Inc's Prime Day shopping event jumped 8.5% from last year to nearly $12 billion, as inflation-hit Americans pounced on discounted essentials and electro...
Jul 14, 2022
Gun shooting survivor Gabby Giffords shares her story in new film
By Alicia Powell NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Congresswomen and gun shooting survivor Gabby Giffords is sharing her story of recovery and determination in a new documentary released this week. "Gabby G...
Jul 14, 2022
Brazil’s Itau eyes offering crypto services to retail clients
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's largest private lender Itau Unibanco Holding SA is considering offering services for retail clients to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, in the future, an executive said on...
Jul 14, 2022
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