Responding to criticism of the US debt ceiling, Mr Biden adjusts telephone discussions with the Speaker of the House | Reuters
The US administration and Congressional Republicans traded accusations on Wednesday over the federal debt ceiling. No talks took place that day, and a White House official said President Biden had directed his administration team to schedule a phone call with House Speaker McCarthy (pictured, a Republican) for Monday morning ET. FILE PHOTO: Washington, DC May […]
WSJ Russia reporter detained, ‘shameless act’ = World Bank president | Reuters
World Bank President Malpass said on Thursday that Russia’s detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovic was a “shameless act” and that he called it essential, including for the safety of the journalist, who had been accused of infringe on the freedom of the press. World Bank President Malpass attends the Reuters Next event […]
Putin’s arrest is considered a declaration of war against Russia = former president | Reuters
On March 23, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued an arrest warrant for Putin holding him responsible for war crimes in Ukraine, which he said would be a declaration of war. Representative photo in Moscow (2023 REUTERS) MOSCOW (Reuters) – Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday […]
French Prime Minister Forced to Adopt Pension Reform Bill, Upheaval in Chamber, Frequent Protests | Reuters
slide show ( 2 images ) PARIS (Reuters) – French Prime Minister Borne on Thursday was forced to adopt a constitutional provision without a vote to reform the pension system, raising the retirement age by two years to 64. In the parliamentary chamber, there were cries of “Resign!” The government has argued that raising the […]
Securing compensation from Russia, concerns of some allies thwarted = Ukrainian Official | Reuters
Ukraine’s Deputy Justice Minister Iryna Mudra told Reuters on March 16 that she feared some allies could set a legal precedent for their efforts to secure reparations from Russia for their military aggression, citing obstacles to progress. Photo of a building damaged by the Russian attack. FILE PHOTO: Donetsk, Ukraine February 2023. REUTERS/Alex Babenko KYIV […]
The Georgia Senate rejects a “Foreign Agent” bill Accepting protest demonstrations | Reuters
On March 10, the Georgia parliament rejected a bill on “foreign agents” that sparked three days of violent protests. REUTERS / Georgia Senate TBILisi (Reuters) – Georgia’s parliament on Wednesday rejected a bill on “foreign agents” that sparked three days of violent protests. Earlier, the ruling Georgia Dream party announced it would withdraw the bill. […]
Mexican drug cartel apologizes, hands over five ‘criminals’ for kidnapping Americans | Reuters
A drug cartel involved in the kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico last week has handed over five of them as apologies. A security officer stands guard in Matamoros, June 2023. REUTERS/DANIEL BECERRIL [メキシコ（マタモロス） ９日 ロイター] – Drug cartels linked to the kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico last week issued five of the alleged […]
Angle: India’s crackdown on illegal child marriage, new tragedy of poverty | Reuters
Radhanagar, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – 15-year-old Pink Das Sarkar lives in Radhanagar, a village in the Nagaon district of Assam in northeastern India. But she is already pregnant. Despite this, her 26-year-old husband, the breadwinner of the family, was arrested on February 2 on suspicion of child marriage, and she is at a loss […]
Norwegian police temporarily detain Greta during a protest demonstration | Reuters
The Swedish environmental activist, Greta Thunberg, was detained twice by the police during a protest in favor of indigenous human rights in the capital of Norway, Oslo on the 1st. FILE PHOTO: Oslo, 2023. REUTERS/Alf Simensen/NTB/via REUTERS OSLO (Reuters) – Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police on Wednesday during a protest […]
Microsoft to provide ‘Call of Duty’ to Nvidia | Reuters
If the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which handles the popular game “Call of Duty”, is approved, Microsoft will add one of Activision’s games such as Call of Duty to Nvidia’s game distribution platform “G Force Now” It has been agreed with NVIDIA to provide parts, and has sign a 10 year license agreement. A picture […]
