India’s Modi unlikely to travel to South Africa for BRICS summit, sources say
New Delhi (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be a virtual participant at a summit of
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Oil prices rise 1% as US inventory data show robust demand
Singapore (Reuters) – Oil prices surged by almost 1% on Wednesday, trading near their highest since April, as crude and
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Brazil’s BRF formalizes halal JV as ties with Saudi Arabia strengthen
Sao Paulo (Reuters) – Brazilian food processor BRF SA (BRFS3.SA) has formalized the creation of a joint venture with the Halal Products
Read MoreTurkish staff member at Sweden’s consulate in western Turkey shot, seriously wounded
Istanbul (Reuters) – A Turkish staff member at Sweden’s honorary consulate in the western city of Izmir was shot and
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Exclusive: U.S. quietly inspects Israeli crossings for its Palestinian dual-nationals
Jerusalem (Reuters) – U.S. observers are in Israel this week to discreetly assess conditions at its border crossings for Palestinian-Americans
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China complains to US about ‘dangerous’ weapons aid to Taiwan
Beijing (Reuters) – China said on Tuesday it has complained to the United States about a weapons aid package to Taiwan, urging
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Kremlin seeks more info about talks in Saudi, Ukraine says Moscow unwelcome
Moscow (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Monday it needed to learn more about the purpose of talks planned in
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Greece and Cyprus welcome EU bid to re-engage with Turkey, but urge caution
Nicosia (Reuters) – Greece and Cyprus on Monday welcomed moves by Turkey to boost relations with the European Union, but
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Nordic governments seek to de-escalate tension as more Korans are burned
Copenhagen/Stockholm (Reuters) – More Koran burnings took place in Sweden and Denmark on Monday as the governments of the two
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US announces Taiwan weapons package worth up to $345 million
Washington (Reuters) – The United States unveiled a Taiwan weapons aid package worth up to $345 million on Friday, a
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