Central African Republic holds referendum that could extend Touadera’s rule
BANGUI (Reuters) -Central African Republic held a constitutional referendum on Sunday which, if passed, could allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to…
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Italy minister: joining China’s Belt and Road was ‘atrocious’ decision
By Alvise Armellini ROME (Reuters) -Italy made an “improvised and atrocious” decision when it joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative…
Pope urges Russian ‘brothers’ to restore Black Sea grain deal
By Alvise Armellini VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis on Sunday called on Russia to reverse its decision to abandon the…
Colombian President Petro’s son arrested in money laundering probe
(This July 29 story has been refiled to add dropped paragraphs on the detention of Nicolas Petro’s ex-wife) BOGOTA (Reuters)…
Hopes of ‘Goldilocks’ economy, rate peak buoy US stocks
By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) -A resilient U.S. economy and expectations of a nearing peak in the Federal Reserve’s…
Northern China prepares for Doksuri floods, Beijing residents told to stay indoors
BEIJING (Reuters) -Northern China on Sunday braced for potential floods from the Doksuri storm that caused havoc in southern areas,…
US VP Harris embraces new attack role, draws fresh Republican fire
By Jarrett Renshaw BOSTON (Reuters) – Vice President Kamala Harris has shown a punchy side during a tour of nearly…
Israeli protesters keep pressure on Netanyahu after judicial turmoil
TEL AVIV (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of flag-waving Israelis renewed their protests nationwide after sundown on Saturday, capping a week…
Novo Nordisk weight-loss drug Wegovy launched in Germany, first big EU market
By Ludwig Burger and Maggie Fick FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Novo Nordisk has launched blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy in Germany, its…
Endgame for Fed’s tightening cycle challenged by easing financial conditions
(This July 28 story has been refiled to remove the garbling in paragraph 2) By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) –…