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Democrats' two-step infrastructure plan draws Republican ire

United States · 1:53 AM UTC

Hours after President Joe Biden declared "We have a deal" to renew the infrastructure of the United States, the Senate's top Republican lashed out at plans to follow the $1.2 trillion bipartisan bill with another measure funding what Democrats call "human infrastructure."

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AmericasHundreds more unmarked graves found at erstwhile Canadian residential school
United StatesFlorida officials say scores missing after oceanfront building collapse
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Asia Pacific · 2:12 AM UTCHong Kong's police chief, security secretary to be promoted-report

Hong Kong's Secretary of Security John Lee and police chief Chris Tang, key figures behind the city's authoritarian turn over the past year, are expected to be promoted "very soon," the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Friday.

Asia PacificSenators call on Biden to impose sanctions over Hong Kong paper closure
Asia PacificJapan insurers struggle to pinpoint climate change cost estimates
Asia PacificNew Zealand plans stronger hate speech laws in response to Christchurch attack
Asia PacificPhilippine 'river warriors' fight tide of trash for cleaner future

U.S.

U.S.Pence 'proud' of his Jan 6 actions despite criticism from Trump
U.S.Illinois man is first charged for attacking journalists during Capitol riot
U.S.Biden touts vaccines in North Carolina as U.S. injections slow
U.S.U.S. agency clears way to rename Las Vegas airport

UK

UKRussia warns Britain it will bomb ships next time
UKUK's COVID-19 test-and-trace system still missing targets-watchdog
UKUK consumer sentiment holds at post-COVID high
UKUK car output halved as chips shortage bites

Technology

TechnologyBitcoin to become legal tender in El Salvador on Sept 7
TechnologyMicrosoft challenges Apple's business model with new Windows 11 operating system
TechnologyPanasonic sold its entire stake in Tesla last fiscal year
TechnologyChina's Bitmain suspends sales of cryptomining machines after Beijing's mining ban

Europe

EuropeLuxembourg gay PM blasts 'stigmatizing' new Hungarian law
EuropeEU parliament passes resolution demanding right to safe abortion
EuropeLawyer saw no sign that software mogul McAfee would kill himself
EuropeEU leaders to commit to finishing banking union ... one day

Business

BusinessPivotal Toshiba shareholder vote on future of board chairman underway
BusinessBitcoin to become legal tender in El Salvador on Sept 7
BusinessDemocrats' two-step infrastructure plan draws Republican ire
BusinessAsian shares up as U.S. infrastructure bill lifts S&P to a record

Energy

EnergyOil keeps climbing on tight supply outlook, eyes on OPEC+
EnergyTexas power grid faces summer having changed little from February freeze
EnergyREUTERS EVENTS Reducing oil use to meet climate targets is tougher than cutting supply
EnergyOil settles up near 3-year highs on signs of demand growth

Americas

AmericasHundreds more unmarked graves found at erstwhile Canadian residential school
AmericasColombia union leader vows bigger antigovernment protests if demands not met
AmericasMexico rejected tainted pork at U.S. border before barring Smithfield plant
AmericasPeru political fog thickens as election count official quits

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

Sports

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SportsDjokovic on a double mission as glory looms
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SportsAll roads lead to Wimbledon for Federer

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