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Argentina says signals detected, likely from missing submarine
[ad_1] MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina/BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Hopes that 44 crew members of a missing Argentine navy submarine may be alive rose when the defense ministry said the vessel likely tried to communicate via…
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Cuban businesswomen seek Rubio meeting as U.S. policy bites
[ad_1] HAVANA (Reuters) – An association of Cuban businesswomen has asked to meet with Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida to explain the impact on the country’s nascent private sector of rolling back a detente…
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Gerry Adams to step down as Sinn Fein leader after 34 years
[ad_1] DUBLIN (Reuters) – Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams, a key figure in the political life of Ireland for almost 50 years, said on Saturday he will step down as party leader and complete a generational…
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After Macron meeting, Hariri says will clarify position in Lebanon
[ad_1] PARIS (Reuters) – Saad al-Hariri, who resigned as Lebanon’s prime minister this month while in Saudi Arabia, said on Saturday he would clarify his position when he returns to Beirut next week. Hariri’s resignation…
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Governments keep global climate deal on track despite U.S. pullout
[ad_1] BONN, Germany (Reuters) – Almost 200 nations kept a 2015 global agreement to tackle climate change on track on Saturday after marathon talks overshadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out. Fijian…
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U.S. nuclear general says would resist 'illegal' Trump strike order: CBS
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. nuclear commander was quoted as saying on Saturday that he would resist President Donald Trump if he ordered an “illegal” launch of nuclear weapons. U.S. Air Force General…
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'No fireworks' at NAFTA talks, but few signs of progress: source
[ad_1] MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Negotiators at high stakes talks to update NAFTA have so far kept their tempers but are not making much progress on tough U.S. demands that could sink the 1994 trade…
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Exclusive: Qualcomm set to win conditional Japanese antitrust okay for NXP deal – source
[ad_1] BRUSSELS (Reuters) – U.S. smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm is set to win “imminent” Japanese antitrust clearance for its $38-billion bid for NXP Semiconductors and gain Europe’s approval by the end of the year with slight…
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Goffin stuns Federer to reach London final
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – As if clocking up a first victory over Rafael Nadal was not enough, David Goffin continued breaking new ground by stunning Roger Federer at the ATP Finals on Saturday to claim…
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Saudi Arabia recalls ambassador to Germany over Gabriel comments
[ad_1] CAIRO (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has summoned its ambassador in Germany home for consultations over comments by German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel about the political crisis in Lebanon. FILE PHOTO: German Foreign Minister Sigmar…
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AC/DC founder Malcolm Young dead at 64
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Malcolm Young, who founded the Australian rock band AC/DC along with his brother Angus, has died at age 64 after suffering from dementia for several years, the band said on its Facebook…
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Keystone pipeline spill pushes oil higher, fuels TransCanada opponents
[ad_1] CALGARY, Alberta/LINCOLN, Neb. (Reuters) – A major oil spill on the Keystone pipeline in South Dakota helped push U.S. crude prices higher on Friday, while fueling opposition to another pipeline project by owner TransCanada…
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Screening del cancro con un semplice test delle urine
[ad_1] ROMA – Un test delle urine che identificherà quindici forme tumorali in una fase iniziale, sarà disponibile nel giro di pochi anni a venire. Lo ha rivelato oggi Bob Pinedo, un oncologo olandese, sul…
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Pensioni: Governo mette sul tavolo pacchetto di misure
[ad_1] ROMA – “Abbiamo deciso di arricchire il pacchetto di provvedimenti che vi avevamo proposto la settimana scorsa con altre misure di un certo peso e, in particolare, l’estensione dell’esenzione per le 15 categorie anche…
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U.S. destroyer slightly damaged in collision with tug off Japan: U.S. Navy
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. guided-missile destroyer, USS Benfold,, sustained slight damage when a Japanese tug drifted into it during a towing exercise off central Japan on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said. “No one…
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Turkey's Erdogan rebuffs NATO apology over 'enemy poster'
[ad_1] ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday batted back an apology from the NATO military alliance after his name appeared on an “enemy poster” at a drill, saying such disrespectful behavior could…
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British rider Hegarty dies at Macau Grand Prix
[ad_1] (Reuters) – British rider Daniel Hegarty has died following an accident during the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix on Saturday. The 31-year-old Topgun Racing Honda rider crashed on lap six of the race after hitting…
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UK govt to consider tax on throwaway plastic
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s finance department said on Saturday it expected finance minister Philip Hammond’s budget statement next week to include a consultation on taxing and charging environmentally damaging single-use plastics. FILE PHOTO –…
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"Con la morte di Riina tirano un sospiro di sollievo tanti potenti"
[ad_1] ROMA – “Con la morte di Totò Riina si chiude una fase storica della mafia, la stagione dello stragismo politico-mafioso di cui Riina fu protagonista ed artefice, stagione cui fece seguito quella della trattativa…
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Roma, arrestati funzionari corrotti Dogana
[ad_1] ROMA – Facevano parte di un sodalizio criminale operante tra gli scali di Fiumicino e la Capitale. I Cc della compagnia Aeroporti di Roma, con l’ausilio del Servizio Antifrode dell’Agenzia delle Dogane “Roma 2”,…
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Isis: terroristi pubblicano foto Papa Francesco decapitato
[ad_1] ROMA – Un gruppo vicino ai terroristi dell’Isis, Wafa Media Foundation, ha minacciato oggi “gli adoratori della Croce”, pubblicando una fotografia che mostra papa Francesco decapitato. A riportarlo oggi Site, il sito statunitense che…
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Lebanon's Hariri arrives in Paris for talks with Macron
[ad_1] PARIS (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Saad al-Hariri arrived in Paris on Saturday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, a statement from Hariri’s press office said. A poster depicting Saad al-Hariri, who announced his resignation…
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Golf: Koepka blitzes Phoenix to extend Dunlop lead
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – Defending champion Brooks Koepka will take a four-stroke lead into the final day of the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament after firing a sizzling seven-under-par 64 in the third round on Saturday. FILE…
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Despite Amazon, brick stores are not dead yet
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Just in time for the Black Friday kick-off to holiday season shopping, stock market investors have been handed tools to bet on the decline of brick-and-mortar retail. The front facade…
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White House seeks $44 billion hurricane aid, far short of requests
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Friday said it had asked Congress for $44 billion in supplemental disaster assistance to help those hurt by recent hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida and…
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Trump adds five conservatives to list of possible Supreme Court picks
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a move certain to please conservatives, President Donald Trump on Friday added five names to his list of candidates for a prospective U.S. Supreme Court vacancy as he presses ahead…
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China Citic, Baidu launch direct bank in fintech push
[ad_1] BEIJING (Reuters) – China Citic Bank Corp (601998.SS) and search engine giant Baidu Inc (BIDU.O) launched on Saturday a direct banking joint venture, dubbed AiBank, to capitalize on China’s rapidly growing fintech sector. FILE…
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China says will work with North Korea to boost ties as envoy visits
[ad_1] BEIJING/SEOUL (Reuters) – Traditional friendship between China and North Korea represents “valuable wealth” for their people, China said after its special envoy met a high-ranking North Korean official, but there was no mention of…
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Strong earthquake rattles Tibet but only minor damage reported
[ad_1] BEIJING (Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck a remote part of Tibet on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.…
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Trump halts decision to allow elephant trophy imports after uproar
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said in a tweet on Friday he is putting a decision to allow imports of elephant trophies on hold until he can “review all conservation facts.” FILE…
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