Protests in Paraguay as losing candidates call for recount
(This May 1 story has been refiled to say ‘call’ in the headline) ASUNCION (Reuters) – Supporters of a right-wing…
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Senate panel explores ethics standards for US Supreme Court as questions swirl
By Andrew Chung and John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Democratic-led Senate panel on Tuesday explored the possibility of pursuing legislation…
Increased green tax-credit costs are a sign of success, White House’s Podesta says
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top White House official said on Tuesday that he was not concerned that…
Exclusive-Biden, Harris planning 1st 2024 fundraisers as soon as next week
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are gearing up for their first…
US Senate Republicans, Democrats squabble over debt ceiling as deadline nears
By David Morgan, Richard Cowan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday called on President…
New U.S. military aid to Ukraine to include air-launched rockets -sources
By Mike Stone and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States plans to announce as soon as Wednesday a…
Mexican President Lopez Obrador to meet with Biden adviser Tuesday
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will meet with White House Homeland Security adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall…
Group of EU states seeks to reduce dependency on China for pharmaceuticals
By Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A group of 19 European Union member states are pushing for measures to reduce…
As counteroffensive looms, Ukraine vows not to give up Bakhmut
By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine’s military vowed on Tuesday not to give up the pulverised eastern city of Bakhmut…
Biden supports Manchin’s permitting bill, adviser Podesta says
By Valerie Volcovici, Timothy Gardner and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House will support Senator Joe Manchin’s bill introduced…