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EXCLUSIVE Pacific undersea cable project sinks after U.S. warns against Chinese bid

Asia Pacific · 3:05 AM UTC

A World Bank-led project declined to award a contract to lay sensitive undersea communications cables after Pacific island governments heeded U.S. warnings that participation of a Chinese company posed a security threat, two sources told Reuters.

Middle EastJudge under U.S. sanctions set for presidency as Iranians vote
FinanceChinese scientists ensnared in U.S. visa fraud legal battle
TechnologyEXCLUSIVE Chinese apps could face subpoenas or bans under Biden order -sources
United StatesColorado leads U.S. states with first look at new congressional districts
United KingdomUK PM Johnson suffers embarrassing by-election defeat
SportsNo spectators at Tokyo 2020 'least risky' option, experts warn
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Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific · 10:31 AM UTCTwo Apple Daily executives charged with collusion with foreign country

Hong Kong police charged the chief editor and chief executive of pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily on Friday with collusion with a foreign country, a national security case that has sent chills through the city's media.

Asia PacificAhead of crucial AGM, Toshiba board chairman vows to be 'agent of positive change'
Asia PacificJapan Inc to fall far short of goal for more female managers: Reuters poll
Asia PacificSingapore sees first day rush for Sinovac vaccine
Asia PacificBOJ to launch new scheme for fighting climate change, keeps policy steady

Technology

Technology · 9:53 AM 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.

TechnologyFacebook’s ‘Neighborhoods’ faces crowded niche market, profiling concerns
TechnologySpain's BBVA opens Bitcoin trading service to clients in Switzerland
TechnologyU.S. FCC votes to advance proposed ban on Huawei, ZTE gear
TechnologyAdevinta, eBay clear final hurdle in $13 bln advertising tie-up

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

UK

UKUK PM Johnson suffers embarrassing by-election defeat
UKBritain reports steep rise in weekly Delta variant cases
UKUK retail sales dip as consumers, freed from lockdown, dine out
UKTesco "very keen" for resolution to UK-EU sausage spat

Middle East

Middle EastEXCLUSIVE U.S. suspects 4,000 cases of fraud in Iraqi refugee program -documents
Middle EastJudge under U.S. sanctions set for presidency as Iranians vote
Middle EastIran says nuclear talks closer to deal, Russia says much work remains
Middle EastLebanon's banks stuck in reverse: jobs go, lending dives

U.S.

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
U.S.Biden signs ‘Juneteenth’ bill, asks U.S. to reflect on slavery’s ‘terrible toll’
U.S.U.S. Justice Dept. calls state laws restricting trans rights unconstitutional

Business

BusinessAnalysis: As Fed wakes sleeping dollar, jolted bears may bolster gains
BusinessDanish 'meme stock' Orphazyme plunges after drug setback
BusinessAdevinta, eBay clear final hurdle in $13 bln advertising tie-up
BusinessAs Fed fallout fades, stocks left hanging near highs

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessJapan Inc to fall far short of goal for more female managers: Reuters poll
Sustainable BusinessSumitomo shareholders reject climate change resolution
Sustainable BusinessEXCLUSIVE Google searches for new measure of skin tones to curb bias in products
Sustainable BusinessChina launches probe into coal prices, will crack down on speculation

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

Energy

EnergyOil falls amid dollar strength; demand picture still bullish
EnergyAnalysis: Biden may hinder oil and gas drilling even after court loss
EnergyLightsource bp to invest $566 mln in Spanish solar projects
EnergyGermany's 50Hertz says power reform a top priority for next government

Sports

SportsNo spectators at Tokyo 2020 'least risky' option, experts warn
SportsMLB roundup: D-backs take record 23rd consecutive road loss
SportsUEFA has contingency plan for London-scheduled Euro 2020 final
SportsCo-leader Oosthuizen back in familiar spot at U.S. Open

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