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Northern Irish loyalist paramilitaries withdraw support for 1998 peace deal: Belfast Telegraph

By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) – Northern Irish loyalist paramilitary organisations told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson they are temporarily withdrawing support for the 1998 peace agreement due to concerns over the Brexit deal, the Belfast Telegraph reported. An umbrella

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China Plays Up Ascendancy Over West as It Sets Economic Path

Leader Xi Jinping will lay out a plan to ensure the nation’s rise and his authority at an annual legislative session.

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Deliveroo confirms anticipated £8bn floatation in London, will be among first to use ‘dual shares’ structure

Food delivery start-up Deliveroo has today confirmed its £8bn ($11bn) stock market floatation in London, something which was on the cards previously. The eight-year-old company will use the “dual-class” innovation which has been introduced to the London Stock Exchange by

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DC Wizards to hold Jewish heritage night featuring Israeli singer

Kobi Aflalo to kick off NBA game against LA Clippers by singing US national anthem; event will be live-streamed, featuring fun facts about Jews during timeouts

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IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets

Bolt, an Uber competitor that is building an international on-demand network of services to transport people, food and other items in cars, scooters and bikes across Europe and Africa, has picked up some strategic funding today to continue expanding its

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Despite Security And COVID-19 Issues, Pope Francis Will Travel To Iraq

Pope Francis starts a four-day visit to Iraq on Friday. It’s the first such papal visit. The goal is to strengthen local Christian communities and build dialogue with Muslims.

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U.S. Diplomatic Training Will Remain Virtual Until At Least October

The Foreign Service Institute, which trains U.S. diplomats, went virtual during the pandemic. It’s likely to stay that way, making it easier for foreign and civil service officers to get training.

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Stranded in Paradise: N.H. Retiree Rides Out Pandemic In New Zealand

Carol Clapp, a 73-year-old widow, has been taking art classes, gardening — and she has a new sweetheart. (Image credit: Carol Clapp)

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China Taps U.S.-Trained Former Central Banker for IMF Role

Beijing is set to appoint Li Bo, a lawyer with deep U.S. experience, as its top representative to the International Monetary Fund, according to people familiar with the decision.

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‘Not quite ready yet’: Democrats won’t take up Biden immigration plan this month – POLITICO

‘Not quite ready yet’: Democrats won’t take up Biden immigration plan this month  POLITICO Senate bill will narrow income eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks  CNN Senate bill narrows income eligibility for relief checks  CBS Evening News Biden has finally agreed to slim down

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