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EU plans emergency action to halt energy price rise – International – World
Ursula von der Leyen, center, sits between Slovenian President Borut Pahor, left and Slovenia Prime Minister Robert Golob at the Bled Strategic Forum in Bled, Slovenia, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. AP
Energy ministers from EU member states will hold urgent talks in Brussels on September 9.
Disruptions have followed high gas prices in the nuclear and…
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Why U.S. retail giant Lithia aims to expand into Europe
David Whiston, an analyst with Morningstar in Chicago who covers public auto retailers, called Lithia an opportunistic buyer in a fragmented space with "tons of options" in the U.S. and in English-speaking foreign markets.
"If they see something, they can go after it," Whiston said, noting Lithia has flexibility with its credit lines.
So even…
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There will be ‘riots in the street’ if Trump is prosecuted, Graham says
Comment on this storyCommentSen. Lindsey O. Graham said Sunday that there would be “riots in the street” if former president Donald Trump is prosecuted for taking classified government documents to his private Mar-a-Lago residence after leaving the White House.Graham (R-S.C.) twice made a “riots in the street” remark during an appearance on Fox…
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Wizz Air named worst airline for UK-departing flight delays
The budget airline Wizz Air was the worst performer for UK flight delays among its peers last year, according to analysis that has raised fresh concerns about government plans to slash customer compensation schemes.The Hungarian carrier – which operates short-haul flights from 10 UK airports including Belfast International, Cardiff, Edinburgh,…
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International News: China dismisses Taiwan complaints on drone harassment
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Posted: Monday, August 29, 2022. 10:59 am CST. By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today, China’s Foreign Ministry dismissed Taiwan’s concerns over repeated harassment by Chinese drones near Taiwanese-controlled islands, Reuters reports.
Earlier this month, China conducted military drills immediately following the visit of…
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France In Talks With Algeria Over Gas Imports
The French energy ministry has confirmed reports that talks are under way between gas giant Engie and Algeria's Sonatrach to potentially increase gas imports to France.Reports on Sunday suggested a 50% boost being discussed.The development comes soon after President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Algiers.Gas makes up a fifth of France's energy…
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Russian troops in a new combat unit meant to turn the tide in Ukraine keep getting drunk
Russia has suffered staggering losses in Ukraine and is looking to bolster its ranks.
But one new combat unit in training is reportedly harassing locals and spending much of its time drunk.
Locals have been complaining about the new unit on…
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Russia says Ukraine attempts futile offensive in Mykolaiv and Herson regions – RIA
View of damage after the shelling of a private residential complex, in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, August 29, 2022 in this picture obtained from social media. SES Ukraine/via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterMOSCOW, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Russian defence ministry said on Monday that Ukraine's troops have attempted…
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Turkish opposition seeks probe into bribery allegations
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish opposition parties on Monday filed legal complaints to press Turkish prosecutors into investigating corruption allegations made by a fugitive mafia boss against people close to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party. In a series of tweets over the weekend, Sedat Peker — a crime…
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Barrie reeling after six young adults killed in single-vehicle collision
Flags at Barrie City Hall have been lowered to half-mast after six young adults from the community were killed in a single-vehicle collision.
Barrie police discovered the crash scene Sunday at 2 a.m. near McKay Road and Veteran’s Drive, which is between County Road 27 and Highway 400. That stretch of road is currently an…
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