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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
AmericasBusinesses, U.S. legislators fume as Canada extends travel ban, Trudeau stands firm
BusinessEXCLUSIVE Fed’s Kashkari opposed to rate hikes at least through 2023
United StatesBiden, Harris urge vaccinations as U.S. looks to miss July 4 target
FinanceU.S. companies rush to change their calendars for new Juneteenth holiday
EnergyHeatwave bakes U.S. Southwest for fifth day as power grids hold up
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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.Trump, House Democrats working to resolve dispute on Deutsche Bank subpoenas
U.S.California launches digital COVID-19 vaccine pass but won't require it
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 Fed’s Kashkari opposed to rate hikes at least through 2023
BusinessInvestors brace for annual Russell index rebalancing with pandemic imprint
BusinessEXCLUSIVE Google's adtech business set to face formal EU probe by year-end -sources
BusinessBusinesses, U.S. legislators fume as Canada extends travel ban, Trudeau stands firm

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 rivalry 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 EastPalestinians cancel deal for near-expired COVID vaccines from Israel
Middle EastPolls close in Iran election, voting extended in some stations -state TV
Middle EastFed-fueled dollar rises as bears make for exits

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 BusinessIvory Coast says chocolate traders failing to pay farmers living wage premium

Sports

SportsNo spectators 'least risky' option for Tokyo 2020, experts say
SportsBland grabs U.S. Open lead, DeChambeau makes move
SportsMLB roundup: D-backs take record 23rd consecutive road loss
SportsReturning U.S. Olympians rely on experience for another shot at glory

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