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'We have a deal:' Biden OK's $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan

United States ยท 7:10 PM UTC

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday embraced a $1.2 trillion bipartisan Senate deal to renew the nation's roads, bridges and highways and help stimulate the economy -- a major breakthrough on one of his key domestic policy goals.

AmericasCanadian indigenous group finds 751 unmarked graves at former residential school
United StatesFlorida officials say dozens unaccounted for in beachfront building collapse
United KingdomRussia warns Britain it will bomb ships next time
United StatesU.S. government prepares to issue landmark report on UFOs
WorldLawyer saw no sign that software mogul McAfee would kill himself
United StatesPelosi announces creation of new committee to probe Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
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U.S.

U.S.Biden administration extends residential eviction ban until end of July
U.S.Giuliani's law license suspended over false Trump election claims
U.S.A plurality of Americans would strike down Mississippi abortion ban
U.S.Election Day should be a 'day off' U.S. President Joe Biden says

Business

BusinessU.S. labor market healing; businesses boost spending as profits rebound
BusinessNasdaq, S&P 500 scale new peak as jobs recovery gains traction
BusinessU.S. says ban on Chinese firm's solar products will not slow clean energy progress
BusinessBerkshire Hathaway appears to buy back more stock

Energy

EnergyTexas power grid faces summer having changed little from February freeze
EnergyOil settles up near 3-year highs on signs of demand growth
EnergySaudi's April oil exports more than double yr/yr to $13.8 billion
EnergyIndian refining giant Reliance unveils $10-bln green energy plan

Americas

AmericasCanadian indigenous group finds 751 unmarked graves at former residential school
AmericasMexico to talk to Walmart about allowing older workers back to stores
AmericasBrazil environment minister quits; faces illegal logging probe
AmericasNicaragua's Ortega shrugs off global pressure in rare speech

Europe

EuropeEU parliament passes resolution demanding right to safe abortion
EuropeLawyer saw no sign that software mogul McAfee would kill himself
EuropeFranco-German call for Russia summit meets EU resistance
EuropeEU leaders to commit to finishing banking union ... one day

UK

UK ยท 4:20 PM UTCRussia warns Britain it will bomb ships next time

Russia warned Britain on Thursday that it would bomb British naval vessels in the Black Sea if there were any further provocative actions by the British navy off the coast of Russia-annexed Crimea.

UKBoE sees inflation breaking 3% but keeps the stimulus taps open
UKUK to add Malta, Balearic Islands to travel 'green list'
UKUK reports 16,703 new COVID cases, highest since February
UKGibraltar votes in referendum on easing strict abortion law

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessREUTERS EVENTS Cost cuts for green hydrogen key to wider adoption
Sustainable BusinessREUTERS EVENTS Power CEOs defend role for natgas in shift to climate-friendly grid
Sustainable BusinessBacking grows for new IMF COVID and climate fund
Sustainable BusinessTop U.S. oil industry lobby sets greenhouse gas disclosure template

Technology

TechnologyMicrosoft challenges Apple's business model with new Windows 11 operating system
TechnologyU.S. panel votes yes on 'break 'em up' antitrust bill
TechnologyU.S. infrastructure deal would fund electric buses, charging stations
TechnologyBezos' 2021 Space Odyssey a risk too far for insurers

India

IndiaIndia's Modi discusses Kashmir elections in first talks since autonomy revoked
IndiaTwitter India chief wins relief from court in police probe case-sources
IndiaIndia's airline fleet to contract, fall below 700 on weak demand -CAPA
IndiaIndia reports 54,069 new COVID-19 cases

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