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Brazil sees aid measures from floods hitting its budget by at least $2.6 billion

Friday, May 17 by SRN News

By Bernardo Caram BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil estimates aid measures taken by authorities after deadly floods in its southernmost state will cost at least 13.4 billion reais ($2.6 billion) from its budget, according to finance ministry data compiled by Reuters. Heavy rains,... Read More.

US works to ensure Venezuela election credible but faces obstacles, official says

Friday, May 17 by SRN News

By Matt Spetalnick and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S sees it as a “very open question” whether Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro can win re-election if he holds a free vote in July, and Washington is trying to ensure the... Read More.

The Slovak assassination attempt photo that nearly got away

Friday, May 17 by SRN News

(Reuters) – It’s every amateur photographer’s nightmare: you spy a once-in-a-lifetime picture, and you forget to change your camera settings. But it can happen to a seasoned professional, too. Reuters stringer Radovan Stoklasa was one of the few people left in a... Read More.

Croatia gets third government led by pro-EU PM Plenkovic

Friday, May 17 by SRN News

SARAJEVO (Reuters) – The Croatian parliament on Friday approved a government dominated by the conservative pro-European HDZ party, led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, marking his third term in the job following a parliamentary election last month. The long-ruling HDZ... Read More.

An unusual autumn freeze grips parts of South America, giving Chile its coldest May in 74 years

Friday, May 17 by SRN News

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chileans are bundling up for their coldest autumn in more than 70 years mere days after sunning in T-shirts — a dramatic change of wardrobe brought on this week by a sudden cold front gripping portions of South America unaccustomed... Read More.

One Palestinian killed, eight wounded in Israeli strike on West Bank refugee camp

Friday, May 17 by SRN News

By Ali Sawafta RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) -At least one person was killed and eight wounded on Friday in an Israeli air strike on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry and Israeli military said. The Palestinian health ministry said... Read More.

Canada asks chemical plants to check pollution after leaks hit Indigenous community

Friday, May 17 by SRN News

By Saadeq Ahmed TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada on Friday ordered some petrochemical plants in Ontario to take strict measures to control pollution from cancer-causing chemical benzene after release from a facility forced a First Nation community to declare a state of... Read More.

North Korea’s Kim seeks to shore up nuclear force, oversees missile test, KCNA says

Friday, May 17 by SRN News

By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered accelerated production to strengthen the country’s nuclear force more rapidly, on the same day he oversaw a test of tactical ballistic missiles with new guidance system, state media KCNA said on Saturday. While... Read More.

US officials held indirect talks with Iran on avoiding regional escalation, Axios reports

Friday, May 17 by SRN News

(Reuters) – Two top Biden administration officials held indirect talks with Iranian counterparts this week in an effort to avoid escalating regional attacks, Axios reported on Friday. The talks, involving President Joe Biden’s Middle East adviser Brett McGurk and acting U.S.... Read More.

EU bans 4 more Russian media outlets from broadcasting in the bloc, citing disinformation

Friday, May 17 by SRN News

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Friday banned four more Russian media outlets from broadcasting in the 27-nation bloc for what it calls the spread of propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine and disinformation as the EU heads into parliamentary elections in three... Read More.

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Brazil sees aid measures from floods hitting its budget by at least $2.6 billion

US works to ensure Venezuela election credible but faces obstacles, official says

The Slovak assassination attempt photo that nearly got away

Croatia gets third government led by pro-EU PM Plenkovic

An unusual autumn freeze grips parts of South America, giving Chile its coldest May in 74 years

One Palestinian killed, eight wounded in Israeli strike on West Bank refugee camp

Canada asks chemical plants to check pollution after leaks hit Indigenous community

North Korea’s Kim seeks to shore up nuclear force, oversees missile test, KCNA says

US officials held indirect talks with Iran on avoiding regional escalation, Axios reports

EU bans 4 more Russian media outlets from broadcasting in the bloc, citing disinformation

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