Brazil in recession as drought, inflation and interest rates bite
By Marcela Ayres and Camila Moreira
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil’s economy contracted slightly in the three months to September, government data (More…)
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Officials in Japan warn of potential earthquake, that could be worse than Fukushima, is overdue
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The Japanese government warns of an 80% chance of a magnitude 9 Nankai Trough earthquake in 30 years, (More...)Health & Science
Germany, U.S. take new COVID restrictions as Omicron spreads across globe
By Joseph Nasr and Jeff Mason
BERLIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Germany decided on Thursday to bar the unvaccinated from all but the (More…)
Michigan teen charged with 1st-degree murder, held without bond in shooting spree
By Brendan O’Brien and Peter Szekely
(Reuters) – A Michigan teenager was ordered held without bond on Wednesday after (More…)
Russia deploys coastal missile system on island chain near Japan
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has deployed its Bastion coastal missile defense system to a remote part of the Kuril island (More…)
U.S. to restart Trump-era border program forcing asylum seekers to wait in Mexico
By Ted Hesson and Dave Graham
(Reuters) – The Biden administration will restart a controversial Trump-era border program that forces (More…)
U.S. seeks norms for outer space after ‘irresponsible’ Russia test
By Trevor Hunnicutt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday criticized an “irresponsible” Russian test that endangered the (More…)
First known U.S. Omicron case found in fully vaccinated overseas traveler
By Trevor Hunnicutt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday identified its first known case of Omicron, discovered in (More…)
U.S. economy gaining steam as manufacturing forges ahead; shortages still a constraint
By Lucia Mutikani
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. manufacturing activity picked up in November amid strong demand for goods, keeping inflation (More…)
Blinken warns of ‘high-impact’ economic steps if Russia invades Ukraine
By Humeyra Pamuk
RIGA (Reuters) – The United States is deeply concerned by evidence that Russia has made plans for (More…)
White House says DOJ will defend government’s authority to promote vaccine requirement
By Nandita Bose
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House said on Wednesday the U.S. Department of Justice “will vigorously defend” the (More…)
