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'Pure insanity': Justice Dept. rebuffed Trump bid to overturn election

United States · 7:13 PM UTC

Former President Donald Trump pressed the Justice Department during his waning weeks in office to join his failed effort to overturn his election defeat based on his false claims of voting fraud, but its leaders refused, with one decrying the "pure insanity" of the claims, documents released on Tuesday showed.

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EuropeFrench Muslims pay heavy price in COVID pandemic
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Business · 4:43 PM UTCU.S, EU agree truce in 17-year Airbus-Boeing conflict

The United States and the European Union have agreed a truce in their near 17-year conflict over aircraft subsidies, suspending for five years one set of Trump-era tariffs which had soured relations between them.

BusinessU.S. IPOs hit annual record in less than six months
BusinessU.S. retail sales take step back as spending pivots to services, trend remains strong
BusinessWall Street ends down as jittery investors await Fed report
BusinessFed walks tightrope between big jobs gap and rising inflation

U.S.

U.S.U.S. lays out plan to confront white supremacist violence
U.S.Democrats to Biden: No climate provisions, no vote for infrastructure deal
U.S.Schumer hopes for July vote for bipartisan infrastructure bill
U.S.Explainer: California reopens, mostly, on Tuesday
U.S.U.S. Senator Rubio plans legislation to address Russia cyberattacks -letter

Americas

AmericasStashing cash, Peru’s urban elite panics as a socialist looks set to clinch presidency
AmericasMembers of Vale Sudbury nickel miners' union reject new offer
AmericasU.S. seeks $25.5 million fine from Air Canada over delayed refunds
AmericasCanadian man accused of murdering Muslim family members to face terror charges

Middle East

Middle EastFront-runner for Iran presidency is hardline judge sanctioned by U.S.
Middle EastFactbox: Judge, banker, negotiator among candidates for Iran’s presidency
Middle EastKhamenei set to tighten grip in Iran vote as frustrations grow
Middle EastIsrael scraps indoor mask order as COVID-19 infections wane

Technology

TechnologyTop senator fears Big Tech at home as Alexa, Nest dominate
TechnologyCloud service demand helps Oracle beat profit, revenue expectations
TechnologyBiden to name Big Tech critic Khan as U.S. FTC chair -sources
TechnologyCanada launches long-awaited auction of 5G spectrum

UK

UK'Corrupt' British police hid failings of murder investigation - report
UKUK and Australia agree ‘comprehensive and ambitious’ free trade deal
UKIreland expects UK Brexit position to shift following G7 pressure
UKHow UK PM Johnson decided to delay COVID reopening

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificChina urges NATO to stop exaggerating ‘China threat theory’
Asia Pacific‘Justice never sleeps’: Families of Philippine drug war victims welcome ICC probe
Asia PacificMyanmar militia group halts attacks on troops; Suu Kyi ‘confident’ in court
Asia PacificUp to 80% of Tokyo Olympics media expected to be vaccinated, say organisers

Africa

AfricaCongo caps public gatherings as third COVID-19 wave builds
AfricaAt least 15 killed in Somalia suicide bombing claimed by militants
AfricaIvory Coast hopes to end a decade of rancour with Gbagbo's return
AfricaUganda court grants bail to 18 supporters of opposition leader Wine

Energy

EnergyMajor traders see oil staying above $70/bbl, $100 not impossible
EnergyInterest in Shell’s Permian assets seen as a bellwether for shale demand
EnergyChina says radiation levels normal around Taishan reactor
Energy‘The People vs Arctic Oil’: Climate activists target Norway at human rights court

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessInvestors sue U.S. regulator over Trump-era AGM resolution rules
Sustainable BusinessU.S. solar installations soared in first quarter, supply squeeze weighs
Sustainable Business‘The People vs Arctic Oil’: Climate activists target Norway at human rights court
Sustainable BusinessBritain’s biggest investor drops AIG, others from some funds over climate

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