World Court backs Colombia in maritime border dispute with Nicaragua

(This July 13 story has been refiled to change the pronoun used to quote the judge, to she, from he, in paragraph 3) AMSTERDAM/BOGOTA (Reuters) – The World Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit by Nicaragua seeking to define and expand its deep sea economic rights beyond those previously established in a long-running maritime border…

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Pennsylvania next on Republican 2024 US Senate campaign wish-list

By David Morgan and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top U.S. Senate Republicans are moving to try to line up high-quality candidates for next year’s elections after untested candidates with fringe views cost them seats in 2022, with Pennsylvania next on their wish list. Senator Steve Daines, who chairs the Senate Republican campaign arm, already…

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Euro zone almost eliminates trade deficit in May

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The euro zone almost eliminated its trade deficit in May, non-adjusted data showed on Friday, as exports of chemicals and machinery picked up and the value of imported energy products, notably from Russia, declined. The European Union statistics office Eurostat said the seasonally unadjusted trade balance of the 20 countries sharing the…

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Australia picks first female central bank head to shepherd through reform

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia has appointed the first female head of its central bank, passing over the current governor to elevate his deputy to the high-profile job amid a public backlash over steeply rising interest rates. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday announced Michele Bullock would head…

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The meds they bought were toxic. Now Gambian parents seek justice

By Edward McAllister DAKAR (Reuters) – Families of 20 Gambian children who died after consuming cough syrups made in India will take their government to court this month for allegedly mishandling drug imports – a rare step in one of Africa’s poorest countries, where few have the means to challenge authorities. The parents’ allegations and…

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