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Brazil finance minister says he trusts central bank officials ahead of rate decision

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday that he trusts central bank officials when asked about the prospect of an interest rate hike at the upcoming monetary

Brazil finance minister says he trusts central bank officials ahead of rate decision
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Mexican lower house approves controversial judicial reform

In a marathon session, Mexico's lower house of Congress approved on Wednesday morning a controversial judicial reform, a crucial step towards cementing a key ambition of

Mexican lower house approves controversial judicial reform
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US expected to send senior Pentagon official to China military forum

The United States is set to send Michael Chase, the deputy assistant secretary of defence for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, to China's top

US expected to send senior Pentagon official to China military forum
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Cocaine trade in the rugged Micay Canyon threatens Colombia's peace efforts

In the rugged Micay Canyon of southwestern Colombia, rebel groups have beefed up their presence over the past two years despite efforts by Colombian President Gustavo Petro to negotiate peace deals with these irregular armies under a strategy known as total peace

Cocaine trade in the rugged Micay Canyon threatens Colombia's peace efforts
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French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina set off for Paris as closely watched case drags on

Two French rugby players are heading back to France nearly two months after their arrest in the South American nation on charges of aggravated sexual assault

French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina set off for Paris as closely watched case drags on
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Human rights group implicates Venezuelan security forces in killings during post-election protests

A global human rights watchdog has implicated Venezuelan security forces and pro-government armed groups in killings that occurred during the protests that followed the country’s disputed July presidential election

Human rights group implicates Venezuelan security forces in killings during post-election protests
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Doug Emhoff says he's 'gutted' after the hostage killings in Gaza

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, says he is “gutted” after the killings of American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other Israeli hostages taken by Hamas

Doug Emhoff says he's 'gutted' after the hostage killings in Gaza
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4 Las Vegas teens plead guilty in classmate's deadly beating as part of plea deal

Four Las Vegas teenagers have pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal beating of their high school classmate

4 Las Vegas teens plead guilty in classmate's deadly beating as part of plea deal
Americas|Crime

Grand jury indicts Texas woman in attempted drowning of 3-year-old Muslim girl

A Texas woman has been formally indicted by a grand jury in the attempted drowning of a 3-year-old Palestinian American Muslim girl in a May incident that

Grand jury indicts Texas woman in attempted drowning of 3-year-old Muslim girl
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Shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie renews attention on crime in city as mayor seeks reelection

The broad daylight shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall during an attempted robbery in an upscale shopping district has once again put San Francisco’s safety in the national spotlight weeks before voters choose a new mayor

Shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie renews attention on crime in city as mayor seeks reelection
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US safety commissioners call for investigation into Shein, Temu

Two leaders of the U.S.

US safety commissioners call for investigation into Shein, Temu
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Kamala Harris to propose up to $50,000 tax deduction for new small businesses

Vice President Kamala Harris will propose a tax deduction of up to $50,000 for new small businesses on Wednesday, a tenfold increase over existing relief and her

Kamala Harris to propose up to $50,000 tax deduction for new small businesses
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Mexican lower house passes controversial judicial reform in marathon session

In a marathon session, Mexico's lower house of Congress on Wednesday morning approved a controversial judicial reform, a crucial step toward cementing a key ambition of outgoing

Mexican lower house passes controversial judicial reform in marathon session
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UN details Nicaragua government's intensifying violent crackdown on rights

A report from the United Nations released on Tuesday detailed alleged crimes committed by the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, including

UN details Nicaragua government's intensifying violent crackdown on rights
Americas|Business|Technology

Chinese electric carmaker BYD denies pause on Mexico plant plans

China's electric automaker BYD said on Tuesday that it has not postponed "any decision" regarding its planned factory in Mexico, denying a report from earlier in the day.

Chinese electric carmaker BYD denies pause on Mexico plant plans
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Brazil, US condemn arrest warrant for Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez

Brazil's top foreign policy adviser on Tuesday slammed Venezuela's arrest warrant for opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as "very concerning" and

Brazil, US condemn arrest warrant for Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez
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Exclusive: John McCain’s son decries Trump appearance at Arlington as a ‘violation’ that turned cemetery into campaign backdrop

Exclusive: John McCain’s son decries Trump appearance at Arlington as a ‘violation’ that turned cemetery into campaign backdrop

Exclusive: John McCain’s son decries Trump appearance at Arlington as a ‘violation’ that turned cemetery into campaign backdrop
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Brazil Senate rules out Galipolo's confirmation before next cenbank meeting

A Senate committee hearing to confirm President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's pick to head Brazil's central bank will not happen before the monetary authority's next interest rate-

Brazil Senate rules out Galipolo's confirmation before next cenbank meeting
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Brazil's Q2 economic surge fuels bets on imminent interest rate hike

Brazil's economy surprised to the upside in the second quarter, increasing bets on an imminent interest rate hike to curb inflationary pressures as the central

Brazil's Q2 economic surge fuels bets on imminent interest rate hike
Americas|Business|Travel

America’s massive hotel strike just got even bigger

America’s massive hotel strike just got even bigger

America’s massive hotel strike just got even bigger
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Shortages and delays hit morale of Kenyan officers in Haiti

Pay issues and shortages of equipment and manpower have sapped morale among Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti and hampered their ability to

Shortages and delays hit morale of Kenyan officers in Haiti
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Canada turning away more foreigners, approving fewer visas in border crackdown

Canada is closing its doors to more visitors and temporary residents by approving fewer visas and turning away more people who reach its borders with

Canada turning away more foreigners, approving fewer visas in border crackdown
Americas|Election|News|Opinion|Political

Hispanic voters give Harris edge on healthcare, climate, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Kamala Harris has neutralized Donald Trump's edge on the economy among Hispanic voters, and her 13 percentage point lead within that group

Hispanic voters give Harris edge on healthcare, climate, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
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Venezuela opposition presidential candidate Gonzalez wanted for arrest for ‘crimes associated with terrorism’

Venezuela opposition presidential candidate Gonzalez wanted for arrest for ‘crimes associated with terrorism’

Venezuela opposition presidential candidate Gonzalez wanted for arrest for ‘crimes associated with terrorism’
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Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader Gonzalez, AG says

Venezuela's attorney general's office said on Monday a court has issued an arrest warrant for opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, accusing him of

Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader Gonzalez, AG says

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