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WORLD VIEW: Rus Buying Arms from N. Korea, Boris Bows Out, Meghan Speaks to Youth, More

Today’s Headlines US: Russia to buy rockets, artillery shells from North Korea WASHINGTON (AP) — The Russian Ministry of Defense is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for its ongoing fight in Ukraine,…Read More Johnson leaves Downing Street to offer resignation to queen LONDON (AP) — Prime […]

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Mexico Abandons Hope to Rescue Miners as Authorities Plan to Recover Bodies

MEXICO CITY, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Mexican authorities on Monday outlined an 11-month plan to search for and recover the bodies of 10 coal miners trapped underground a month ago, a quiet admission that they are giving up on ambitions of rescuing the men alive. The shift to a recovery comes after a tunnel wall […]

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Cuban Scientists Race to Save One of the World´s Rarest Crocodiles

By Nelson Gonzalez   CIENAGA DE ZAPATA, Cuba, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Shirtless and waist-deep in the dark waters of Cuba’s palm-speckled Zapata Swamp, researcher Etiam Perez releases a baby crocodile confiscated from illegal hunters back into the wild. It is a small victory, he says, in a bigger battle. Cuban crocs, an endemic species […]

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Lawsuit Plagued Credit Suisse Selling Offshore Business

ZURICH, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Credit Suisse Group (CSGN.S) is selling its global trust business, an offshore arm for wealthy clients, as it embarks on an overhaul of its business following a series of scandals. The sale was announced as the Swiss bank defended itself against a billion-dollar-plus damages claim involving its trust arm in […]

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G7 Company Emissions Falling Short of Global Climate Goal

By Juliette Portala Summary G7 corporates missing Paris Climate Agreement 1.5°C goal European companies on a 2.4°C warming trajectory in 2022 Germany, Italy and the Netherlands showing most progress Sept 6 (Reuters) – Companies in the Group of Seven (G7) economies are failing to meet Paris Climate Agreement objectives, non-profit disclosure platform CDP and global […]

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UK: 60 years of Trinidad and Tobago Independence Celebrated in Telford

People from Trinidad and Tobago have come together in Telford to celebrate the 60th anniversary of independence. The gathering at Hadley Community Centre on Saturday included a lengthy address by the Caribbean nation’s high commissioner. It was a great chance to come together, particularly after the pandemic, attendees said. The republic was formed on 31 […]

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Liz Truss Wins UK Prime Minister Poll, World Reaction

The Hill Liz Truss will be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom (U.K.) after winning the race on Monday to lead the Conservative Party. Truss will take over the role from Boris Johnson, who announced his resignation in July as his relationship with Conservative lawmakers soured over his handling of a number of […]

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Nevis’ Non-Established Workers Benefit From Retirement Package  

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 05, 2022) — As of September 01, 2022, non-established (NE) workers in the Public Service on Nevis have been benefitting from a Non-Established Retirement package. Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis made the announcement at his recent monthly press conference noting that the relief package is good news for the non-established […]

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REUTERS WORLD NEWS: Europe’s Gas Prices Skyrocket, Killer Manhunnt in Canada, Major Typhoon Alert for Korea, Japan, More

The Reuters Daily Briefing Monday, September 5, 2022 by Linda Noakes Hello Here’s what you need to know. Europe’s gas price rockets higher after Russia halts Nord Stream flows, Canada hunts suspects in a stabbing spree that killed 10, and South Korea braces for a ‘very strong’ typhoon Today’s biggest stories Volunteers dance during the […]

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