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Judge under U.S. sanctions set to take over Iran presidency

Middle East · 5:55 PM UTC

Millions of Iranians voted on Friday in a contest set to hand the presidency to a hardline judge who is subject to U.S. sanctions, though anger over economic hardship and curbs on freedoms mean many will heed calls for a boycott.

United StatesU.S. bishops vote to draft Communion statement that may rebuke Biden for abortion views
United StatesWhite House sees ‘summer of joy and freedom’ as COVID-19 shots surpass 300 mln
FinanceU.S. companies rush to change their calendars for new Juneteenth holiday
BusinessDow drops 1% after hawkish Bullard remarks
EnergyUnrelenting U.S. Southwest heatwave continues as power grids hold up
United StatesColorado leads U.S. states with first look at new congressional districts
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Black U.S. workers still earn less than their white counterparts despite diversity and inclusion efforts, a report says ... The dream home must wait: expensive lumber and other materials are keeping U.S. housing scarce ... Investors want more corporate disclosure on climate change and ESG issues. Companies don't

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U.S.

U.S.White House sees ‘summer of joy and freedom’ as COVID-19 shots surpass 300 mln
U.S.U.S. bishops vote to draft Communion statement that may rebuke Biden for abortion views
U.S.Colorado leads U.S. states with first look at new congressional districts
U.S.‘There’s no water,’ says California farm manager forced to leave fields fallow

Business

BusinessEXCLUSIVE Google's adtech business set to face formal EU probe by year-end -sources
BusinessDow drops 1% after hawkish Bullard remarks
BusinessBusinesses fret as Canada extends ban on travel with U.S., Trudeau stands firm
BusinessThiel-backed psychedelics startup Atai valued at $3.19 bln in Nasdaq debut

UK

UKEmbarrassing defeat as UK PM Johnson’s party loses out at election
UKBritish Conservative lawmaker charged with sexual assault
UKUK reports 10,476 new COVID cases, 11 more deaths
UKBritain must restore trust, but approach welcome - EU's Sefcovic

Energy

EnergyEXCLUSIVE OPEC told to expect limited U.S. oil output growth, for now - sources
EnergyEarly-season Gulf of Mexico storm trims some U.S. oil production
EnergyOil gains on OPEC outlook that U.S. output growth will slow
EnergyTraders beef up U.S. renewable fuel teams as demand soars

Technology

Technology · 5:58 PM UTCEXCLUSIVE Google searches for new measure of skin tones to curb bias in products

Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google told Reuters this week it is developing an alternative to the industry standard method for classifying skin tones, which a growing chorus of technology researchers and dermatologists says is inadequate for assessing whether products are biased against people of color.

TechnologyPayPal overhauls U.S. rates as payments competition heats up
TechnologyFacebook’s ‘Neighborhoods’ faces crowded niche market, profiling concerns
TechnologyEXCLUSIVE Google's adtech business set to face formal EU probe by year-end -sources
TechnologySpain's BBVA opens Bitcoin trading service to clients in Switzerland

India

IndiaAs COVID funeral pyres burn, gloom gathers over India’s rural economy
IndiaTwitter’s India woes worsen as police summon chief over viral video
IndiaExperts urge India's richest state to gear up for third wave of COVID-19
IndiaIndia’s roadside restaurateurs count cost of pandemic

Middle East

Middle EastJudge under U.S. sanctions set to take over Iran presidency
Middle EastUnder COVID vaccine swap, Israel to send 1 million doses to Palestinians
Middle EastOman, slowest vaccinator in the Gulf, pushes campaign amid COVID-19 surge
Middle EastTurkey steps up COVID-19 vaccinations, offering hope for economy

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessMethane menace: Aerial survey spots 'super-emitter' landfills
Sustainable BusinessJapan Inc to fall far short of goal for more female managers: Reuters poll
Sustainable BusinessSumitomo shareholders reject climate change resolution
Sustainable BusinessBOJ to launch new scheme for fighting climate change, keeps policy steady

The Great Reboot

The Great RebootIndia’s roadside restaurateurs count cost of pandemic
The Great RebootStung by pandemic and JBS cyberattack, U.S. ranchers build new beef plants
The Great RebootTogether again: Elderly New Yorkers rejoice as senior centers reopen
The Great RebootLufthansa to allow check-in with digital vaccine pass

Sports

SportsNo spectators 'least risky' option for Tokyo 2020, experts say
SportsOosthuizen completes first round in share of U.S. Open lead
SportsMLB roundup: D-backs take record 23rd consecutive road loss
SportsOsaka pulls out of Wimbledon but aims for Olympics

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