Swiss respond to removal from US currency manipulation list
ZURICH, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank responded on Wednesday to the U.S. Treasury removing Switzerland from its...
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US Senate Democrats block Republican bid to aid Israel, not Ukraine
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, U.S., August 15, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Wurm/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican effort to win quick approval for a bill providing emergency aid to Israel that passed the House of Representatives last week, but that provides no assistance for Ukraine's war against Russia.Republican Senator Roger Marshall said: "Time is of the essence and it's imperative that the Senate not delay delivering this crucial aid to Israel another day," he said.Democrats objected, stressing...
EU digital chief urges TikTok, X to increase clean-up efforts
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBRUSSELS, Nov 7...
Israel rebuffs calls for ceasefire; Lebanon strike angers Hezbollah
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:Hezbollah says response will be 'firm and strong' after strike kills 3 children in LebanonBlinken says Palestinian Authority should have central role in future of GazaPalestinian telecommunications company Paltel says communications, internet service cut again across GazaGAZA/RAMALLAH, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Israel on Sunday rebuffed growing international pressure for a ceasefire and said its forces had encircled Gaza City as the top U.S. diplomat scrambled to contain a crisis that threatened to cause further escalation in neighbouring Lebanon.Gaza was under "unprecedented bombardment" from Israel on Sunday, Palestinian news agency...
Blinken visits West Bank to meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the...
UK’s new legislative agenda to build on measures to grow economy, prime minister’s office says
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, chairs a cabinet meeting in 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Kirsty...
World Bank poised to host climate loss and damage fund, despite concerns
Local resident Tarusila Boseiwaqa walks along a sea wall that no longer protects homes from the intrusion of water at higher tides, as a rainbow forms over Serua Village, Fiji, July 14, 2022. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 4 - Countries moved a step closer on Saturday to getting a fund off the ground to help poor states damaged by climate disasters, despite reservations from developing nations and the United States.The deal to create a "loss and damage" fund was hailed as a breakthrough for developing country negotiators at...
Von der Leyen hails Kyiv’s progress in EU accession efforts
KYIV, Nov 4 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday that Ukraine had made "excellent...
Eyeing China, Biden and Latam leaders tighten economic bonds
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a visit to Dutch Creek Farms in Northfield, Minnesota, U.S., November 1, 2023....
US House passes Republicans’ Israel-only aid bill, faces dead end in Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Republican plan to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel and cut funding of the Internal Revenue Service, despite Democrats' insistence it has no future in the Senate and the White House's promise of a veto.The measure passed 226 to 196, largely along party lines, a shift from typical strongly bipartisan congressional support for providing aid to Israel. Twelve Democrats voted with 214 Republicans for the bill, and two Republicans joined 194 Democrats in objecting.The bill's...