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US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would force President Joe Biden to send weapons to Israel, seeking to rebuke the Democrat for delaying bomb shipments as ...
Brazil flooding forces plan for 'tent cities' to house the displaced
By Lisandra Paraguassu PORTO ALEGRE (Reuters) - Brazil's southernmost state is planning at least four "tent cities" to accommodate some 8,000 people currently in improvised shelters due to the historic floods that have devastated the region.
Texas governor pardons Uber driver convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester
By Steve Gorman (Reuters) - An Uber driver convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting a man taking part in a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020 was granted a full pardon on Thursday by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
US exploring limited easing of sanctions on Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department is exploring a limited easing of U.S. sanctions on Israeli mining magnate Dan Gertler to facilitate his exit from the Democratic Republic of Congo, a U.S. official said on ...
Buyout firm Roark explores sale of Primrose Schools, sources say
By Abigail Summerville NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private equity firm Roark Capital is exploring a sale of Primrose Schools that could value the U.S. education franchise at nearly $2 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said on ...
New York's summer average electrical prices expected to drop 3%
(Reuters) - The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) on Thursday said that the average electricity prices for full-service residential customers are expected to be lower than last year contingent on location, demand, and market ...
Jail sentence ordered on robbery offences; Cape Breton court report for May 16, 2024
A North Sydney woman has received a jail sentence on charges including two counts of robbery. Crystal Dawn Yurczyszyn, 36, was also be sentenced on charges of theft and breaching a court order. She was charged in connection with an attack on two ...
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IN PHOTOS: Meals on 2 Wheels celebration in Sydney
SYDNEY, N.S. - New Dawn officially launched its new Meals on 2 Wheels program Wednesday with an all-ages bike parade and community picnic at the Eltuek Arts Centre in Sydney. Meals on 2 Wheels allows volunteers who don't have a car to deliver meals ...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Two street closures scheduled for next week as part of Charlotte Street redevelopment project in Sydney
SYDNEY, N.S.- Two street closures are scheduled to take place next week as part of the ongoing Charlotte Street redevelopment project in downtown Sydney. Townsend Street will be closed to traffic for one day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Israel accuses South Africa of making false claims at ICJ genocide case
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's foreign ministry said South Africa was 'presenting biased and false claims' that 'rely on unreliable Hamas sources' in response to a case brought to the U.N.'s top court accusing Israel of genocide on Thursday.
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