Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Man dies after shark bite off Western Australia coast
SYDNEY, May 16 (Reuters) - A man attacked by a shark off Western Australia's coast on Saturday died of his injuries, police said, in what is the second fatal shark attack in Australia so far this year...
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MLB roundup: Astros blank Rangers as Spencer Arrighetti flirts with no-hitter
Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and Isaac Paredes provided early offensive support with a solo home run as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of a three-game series ag...
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New York's Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest commuter rail line in US
May 16 (Reuters) - About 3,500 workers at New York's Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) went on strike on Saturday after failing to reach a wage agreement, halting the busiest commuter rail system in the Un...
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Analysis-Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran
By Matt Spetalnick and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - During his first year back in office, U.S. President Donald Trump's blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on...
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Eurovision Song Contest final takes the stage amid Gaza boycott
By Francois Murphy VIENNA, May 16 (Reuters) - The Eurovision Song Contest's final takes place in Vienna on Saturday, with the organisers hoping the annual show of glitz and Europop will be a success d...
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Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces
May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, was killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces. "Tonight, ...
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Mets RHP Clay Holmes (fractured fibula) out 'a long time'
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured fibula during Friday night's game, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed following the Mets' 5-2 loss to the crosstown rival Yankees. Holmes, 4-3 with ...
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US accuses Iraqi man of helping Iran-backed militia's plans for attacks in US, Europe
By Daniel Trotta May 15 (Reuters) - An Iraqi national accused of involvement in multiple attacks against U.S. interests in Europe has been arrested and brought to the U.S. to face six terrorism-relate...
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SpaceX shareholders approve 5-for-1 stock split, Bloomberg News reports
May 15 (Reuters) - A majority of SpaceX shareholders have approved a 5-for-1 stock split recommended by the company's board, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. ...
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Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, May 16 (Reuters) - U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have always been a cornerstone of regional peace and stability and are something confirmed in U.S. law, a senior Taiwanese diploma...
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