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Blinken urges Haiti to set up council that would organize elections next year

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Blinken urges Haiti to set up council that would organize elections next year
Europe|News|Political

France needs respect and unity, new French prime minister Barnier says

Newly appointed French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday pledged he would work with "all those in good faith" towards more respect and unity in a politically divided country

France needs respect and unity, new French prime minister Barnier says
Crime|News|Technology

Colombia prosecutors open investigation into Pegasus spy software purchase

Colombia's attorney general on Thursday said in a statement that it has opened an investigation into the alleged purchase and illegal use of Pegasus spy software.

Colombia prosecutors open investigation into Pegasus spy software purchase
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US charges Russian TV contributor Dimitri Simes with sanctions violations

The U.S.

US charges Russian TV contributor Dimitri Simes with sanctions violations
Election|News|Political

Teamsters to meet with VP Harris on Sept. 16, union says

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will meet with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Sept. 16 as the union considers a potential

Teamsters to meet with VP Harris on Sept. 16, union says
News|Political

The rise and fall of Canadian PM Trudeau's political fortunes

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces an uncertain future after the small party that has helped keep his Liberal minority government in power withdrew its automatic support on

The rise and fall of Canadian PM Trudeau's political fortunes
News|World

Poland backs off claim drone violated airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine

Poland backed away on Thursday from earlier claims that a drone had likely entered its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine in August, after a 10-day analysis and search for

Poland backs off claim drone violated airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine
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Michel Barnier's first challenges as France's new PM

French conservative Michel Barnier, named prime minister by President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, faces an overflowing in-tray on his desk, not least with tricky budget legislation

Michel Barnier's first challenges as France's new PM
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US bank profits jump but watchdog warns of stress

The U.S. banking industry recorded higher profits in the second quarter of 2024, but the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Thursday identified several

US bank profits jump but watchdog warns of stress
Business|Economy|News

US service sector steady in August; employment cooling

U.S. services sector activity was steady in August, but employment gains slowed, consistent with an easing labor market.

US service sector steady in August; employment cooling
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|News|Stock Markets

Cable news channel Newsmax confidentially files for US IPO

Conservative U.S. cable news channel Newsmax said on Thursday it had confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States. Expected rate cuts by the U.S.

Cable news channel Newsmax confidentially files for US IPO
News|Technology

Madrid to ban e-scooters for reckless driving and chaotic parking

Madrid will ban e-scooters rented through mobile apps after the city's three licensed operators failed to implement limits on their clients' circulation or control their parking,

Madrid to ban e-scooters for reckless driving and chaotic parking
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US second-quarter productivity revised higher

U.S. worker productivity grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter, reining in labor costs, suggesting that inflation pressures could continue to subside.

US second-quarter productivity revised higher
Americas|News|Political

After US talks, Nicaragua expels dozens of political prisoners to Guatemala

The United States secured the release of dozens of political prisoners in Nicaragua on Thursday following talks with the government of President Daniel Ortega, who

After US talks, Nicaragua expels dozens of political prisoners to Guatemala
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Lebanese justice ministry accuses former central bank chief of financial crimes

Lebanon's justice ministry formally accused former central bank governor Riad Salameh of financial crimes on Thursday, the state news agency and judicial sources said, echoing

Lebanese justice ministry accuses former central bank chief of financial crimes
Economy|News

US private payrolls post smallest increase in 3-1/2 years in August

U.S. private employers hired the fewest number of workers in 3-1/2-years in August and data for the prior month was revised lower, potentially hinting at a sharp labor market

US private payrolls post smallest increase in 3-1/2 years in August
Business|News

Former Visa CEO joins General Motors' board of directors

General Motors said on Thursday Alfred Kelly, Jr., former chairman and CEO of Visa, has joined its board of directors.

Former Visa CEO joins General Motors' board of directors
Europe|News

Reactions to France's Macron naming Michel Barnier as prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Thursday, after weeks of drawn out talks

Reactions to France's Macron naming Michel Barnier as prime minister
Europe|News

French far-right RN party takes note of Barnier's appointment as prime minister

France's far-right National Rally (RN), one of the biggest party in parliament after an inconclusive snap election in early July, said it was taking note of the appointment of Michel

French far-right RN party takes note of Barnier's appointment as prime minister
Europe|News

Netherlands hikes defence spending to face new threats

The Netherlands will increase defence spending by more than 10% next year, investing in new tanks, fighter jets, frigates and air defence systems in a push to strengthen its

Netherlands hikes defence spending to face new threats
Economy|News

Irish domestic economy contracts 0.5% in Q2

Ireland's domestic economy contracted by 0.5% in the three months to the end of June compared with the previous three months, with personal consumption and government expenditure up

Irish domestic economy contracts 0.5% in Q2
Economy|News|World

Ukraine says peace summit follow-up meeting tackles food security

Ukraine said 75 countries and international organisations have agreed a "shared vision" of measures to ensure the uninterrupted supply of Ukrainian agricultural products and help

Ukraine says peace summit follow-up meeting tackles food security
Finance|News|Stock Markets

Stocks calmed as action switches to rates, jobs

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan U.S. stocks look to have weathered the early September squall for now but interest rate speculation and ebbing bond yields now take

Stocks calmed as action switches to rates, jobs
Business|Economy|News

Toronto home sales rise in August after a drop in July, prices fall

Greater Toronto-area home sales rose in August on a month-to-month basis, data showed on Thursday, rebounding from a drop in July.

Toronto home sales rise in August after a drop in July, prices fall
Europe|News|Technology

US, Britain, EU to sign first international AI treaty

The first legally binding international AI treaty will be open for signing on Thursday by the countries that negotiated it, including European Union members, the United States and Britain,

US, Britain, EU to sign first international AI treaty

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