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UN General Assembly set to back Palestinian bid for membership

Thursday, May 9 by SRN News

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations General Assembly on Friday is set to back a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by recognizing it as qualified to join and sending the application back to the... Read More.

Shunned for centuries, Vodou grows powerful as Haitians seek solace from unrelenting gang violence

Thursday, May 9 by SRN News

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The Vodou faithful sing, their voices rising above the gunfire erupting miles away as frantic drumbeats drown out their troubles. They pause to swig rum out of small brown bottles, twirling in unison as they sing in Haitian Creole: “We don’t... Read More.

How far has Spain moved past Catalonia’s secession crisis? Voters will decide in regional election

Thursday, May 9 by SRN News

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Carles Puigdemont, Catalonia’s fugitive former leader, stares confidently out the backseat window of a car, the sun illuminating his gaze in a campaign poster for Sunday’s critical elections in the northeastern Spanish region. The image plays on another one imagined from... Read More.

Air Vanuatu files for bankruptcy protection after canceling all international flights

Thursday, May 9 by SRN News

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Air Vanuatu filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday a day after the South Pacific state-owned carrier cancelled all international flights, stranding thousands of travelers. The airline on Wednesday cancelled more than 20 flights to and from the Australian cities of Sydney... Read More.

Rio Tinto had considered a bid for BHP-target Anglo American, AFR says

Thursday, May 9 by SRN News

(Reuters) -Mining giant Rio Tinto had considered an offer for British miner Anglo American, which is now BHP Group’s $39 billion takeover target, the Australian Financial Review reported on Friday. Rio “management had not ruled out making a play for part or all of the... Read More.

PR executive reportedly departs China’s Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash

Thursday, May 9 by SRN News

HONG KONG (AP) — A top Baidu public relations executive has reportedly departed the Chinese technology company after she drew public outcry over her comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork. Baidu’s head of communications Qu Jing had implied in a series... Read More.

Lithuania holds a presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine

Thursday, May 9 by SRN News

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania is holding a presidential election on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears across all of Europe about Moscow’s intentions, but particularly in the strategically important Baltic region. The popular incumbent,... Read More.

Erick Fedde works 6 scoreless innings, Pham keeps hitting as White Sox beat Guardians 3-2

Thursday, May 9 by SRN News

CHICAGO (AP) — Erick Fedde worked six scoreless innings, Tommy Pham had two hits and an RBI and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Thursday night. Chicago won its second straight and for the fourth time in six... Read More.

Philippines says U.S., China eyeing mining opportunities, especially in nickel

Thursday, May 9 by SRN News

MANILA (Reuters) – Numerous countries including the United States and China have expressed interest in collaborating with the Philippines for mining opportunities particularly in nickel, its environment minister said on Friday. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga in a speech said the Philippines should... Read More.

Russia’s Putin proposes Mishustin as prime minister

Thursday, May 9 by SRN News

(Reuters) – Russia’s President Vladimir Putin proposed that Mikhail Mishustin, the former prime minister, continues chairing the Russian government in Putin’s new presidential term, the speaker of the country’s lower house of parliament said on Friday. (Reporting by... Read More.

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UN General Assembly set to back Palestinian bid for membership

Shunned for centuries, Vodou grows powerful as Haitians seek solace from unrelenting gang violence

How far has Spain moved past Catalonia’s secession crisis? Voters will decide in regional election

Air Vanuatu files for bankruptcy protection after canceling all international flights

Rio Tinto had considered a bid for BHP-target Anglo American, AFR says

PR executive reportedly departs China’s Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash

Lithuania holds a presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine

Erick Fedde works 6 scoreless innings, Pham keeps hitting as White Sox beat Guardians 3-2

Philippines says U.S., China eyeing mining opportunities, especially in nickel

Russia’s Putin proposes Mishustin as prime minister

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