Category Archives: (Sandbox Syndication Account) World News (Master Feed)
Australia Indigenous referendum opposition led by older, rural voters -poll
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian constitutional referendum on Indigenous recognition is on track to be defeated amid strong opposition from older voters and those living outside citie...
Oct 03, 2023
US aid to Ukraine may hinge partly on who takes over as House speaker
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster on Tuesday could signal a shift in the U.S. House of Representatives on aid to Ukraine, with some of his possible successors...
Oct 03, 2023
Moldova could buy Russian gas if conditions are right -officials
By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) - Moldova has not used Russian gas since late last year, but it is keeping open the option of buying supply from Gazprom if conditions are right, the head of the ...
Oct 03, 2023
Australia state swings from bush fires to flash flooding in 24 hours
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Less than 24 hours since residents in parts of Australia's Victoria state fled bush fires, state authorities are now warning of flooding as heavy rain douses flames and lifts rivers...
Oct 03, 2023
North Korea criticizes new US strategy on weapons of mass destruction
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea criticized a new U.S. strategy on countering weapons of mass destruction for describing the reclusive state as among those it considers a "persistent threat...
Oct 03, 2023
Mexico, conservation group boost efforts to save tiny vaquita porpoise
By Carolina Pulice MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican government announced a new agreement with conservation group Sea Shepherd on Tuesday aimed at boosting protection of the endangered vaquita porpo...
Oct 03, 2023
Canada grizzly bear attack victims were on permitted hike, carrying bear spray
(Reuters) - The two people killed by a grizzly bear in Alberta's Banff National Park last week were on a permitted hiking and camping trip and there was no active bear warning at the time incident, Ca...
Oct 03, 2023
Brazil’s government seeks Congress vote on bill taxing offshore, closed-end funds this week
BRASILIA (Reuters) - The Brazilian government wants Congress to pass a bill this week that would tax offshore and closed-end funds, and change an instrument companies use for shareholder payments, a g...
Oct 03, 2023
Pope set for another row with conservatives at bishops’ summit
By Alvise Armellini VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Wednesday opens a global summit of bishops on potentially momentous issues for the Roman Catholic Church, including the role of women and i...
Oct 03, 2023
Switzerland, US donate $8 million to Brazil’s fund to fight Amazon deforestation
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Switzerland and the United States have donated $8.4 million to Brazil's Amazon Fund to help stop deforestation and preserve the world's largest tropical rainforest, the Brazilian ...
Oct 03, 2023
