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Biden says he has concerns about bipartisan infrastructure plan

United States · 2:11 AM UTC

U.S. President Joe Biden held separate talks on Monday with two key Democratic senators about a bipartisan infrastructure plan and told them he was encouraged by the proposal but still had questions about how to pay for the bill, the White House said.

ChinaCriticism of Apple Daily raid is attempt to ‘beautify’ security threats-HK leader
Asia PacificAustralia's New South Wales extends mask mandate for Sydney as virus cluster grows
BusinessBitcoin steadies in Asia trading after Monday's plunge
SportsRaiders’ Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
The Great RebootU.S. employers wrestle with COVID vaccine requirements in regulatory "hairball"
TechnologyExclusive: Quanergy nears China-backed SPAC deal to go public

Quanergy Systems Inc, a supplier of self-driving car technology, is nearing a deal to go public through a merger with Chinese blank-check acquisition firm CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp (CCAC.N), people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

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Asia Pacific · 12:46 AM UTCU.S., S.Korea consider ending controversial North Korea coordinating group

The United States and South Korea have agreed to consider scrapping a working group established to coordinate North Korea policy, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, after it became seen as a way for Washington to block inter-Korean projects.

Asia PacificAlcohol plans draw criticism from parched Tokyo residents
Asia PacificNew Zealand PM Ardern backs weightlifter’s selection for Olympics
Asia PacificSouth Korean band SEVENTEEN show more mature sound in new EP
Asia PacificUber Eats Japan charged for suspected breach of immigration law -Kyodo

Business

BusinessU.S. Supreme Court tosses class action ruling against Goldman Sachs
BusinessInvestors eye a high mark in U.S. profit growth as inflation fears deepen
BusinessRegulators tell Biden US financial system in good shape-White House
BusinessAnalysis: Fed’s “big tent” framework may fray under inflation surge

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessEXCLUSIVE Farm Belt lawmakers push for biofuel investment and tax credits in new bills
Sustainable BusinessWhat’s the plan? Corporate polluters lag on setting climate goals
Sustainable BusinessTraders beef up U.S. renewable fuel teams as demand soars
Sustainable BusinessShortage of people, materials can slow energy transition - Enel CEO

U.S.

U.S.Trump Organization sues New York City for ending golf course contract
U.S.U.S. Justice Department backs bill to end disparities in crack cocaine sentences
U.S.U.S. Postal Service slow down proposal should be rejected, state AGs say
U.S.U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs insurers on Obamacare reimbursements

Sports

SportsBrazier suffers shock defeat as U.S. Olympic trials prove wicked test
SportsRaiders’ Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
SportsU.S. Supreme Court backs college athletes in NCAA compensation fight
SportsFairytale for Denmark as rout of Russia puts them in last 16

Technology

TechnologyBitcoin steadies in Asia trading after Monday's plunge
TechnologyTesla to hold AI Day in "about a month" for hiring - Musk
TechnologyLordstown Motors evaluates strategic partners in funding search
TechnologyExclusive: Quanergy nears China-backed SPAC deal to go public

Quanergy Systems Inc, a supplier of self-driving car technology, is nearing a deal to go public through a merger with Chinese blank-check acquisition firm CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp (CCAC.N), people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Europe

EuropeU.S. slaps sanctions on Belarus over human rights abuses, erosion of democracy
EuropeIn “spirit of dialogue”, Spain to pardon jailed Catalan separatists
EuropeSwedish PM Lofven ousted by parliament in no-confidence vote
EuropeGerman firm's air taxi aims to be operational for Paris 2024 Olympics

Americas

AmericasPeruvian judge in Keiko Fujimori corruption case rejects call to return her to prison
AmericasGuatemalan "high risk court" judges say they are being persecuted, harassed
AmericasColombia's COVID-19 deaths pass 100,000 in unrelenting third wave
AmericasMigrant children report overcrowding, spoiled food, depression in U.S. shelters

Migrant children sent to emergency shelters within the United States described crowded living conditions, spoiled food, lack of clean clothes and struggles with depression, according to 17 testimonials filed in a court case on Monday.

Africa

AfricaEthiopians vote as opposition alleges some irregularities
AfricaS.Africa's Ramaphosa accuses Big Pharma of 'selfish, unjust' vaccine policy
AfricaWHO setting up hub to make COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa
AfricaTalks underway with investors to make COVID vaccines in Africa -Kagame

UK

UKLet the vaccinated travel, UK air industry demands
UKMorrisons leaps after rejecting $7.6 bln private equity bid
UKBritain begins negotiations to join trans-Pacific trade deal
UKDonaldson seeks to become new leader of Northern Ireland's DUP

Lifestyle

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LifestyleSouth Korean band SEVENTEEN show more mature sound in new EP
LifestyleGeorge Clooney and friends open school to train film crews

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