Israel takes away VIP pass over Palestinian world court move

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel suspended on Sunday a pass that eased the Palestinian foreign minister’s travel in and around the occupied West Bank, as part of its response to Palestinian efforts to involve the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the conflict. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing security cabinet on Friday announced a series of steps, …

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U.S. House Republican probed over Jan. 6 attack may now investigate FBI

By Sarah N. Lynch and Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A prominent Republican whose phone was seized as part of the Justice Department’s probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election said on Sunday he may seek to participate on a new House of Representatives panel that will investigate those same federal investigators. Congressman …

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German Economy Minister: can’t rule out deliveries of Leopard tanks to Ukraine

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany cannot rule out the delivery of Leopard tanks, heavier fighting vehicles than the Marders, to support Ukrainian militry forces in the future, the country’s economy minister told German broadcaster ARD. “Of course it can’t be ruled out,” Robert Habeck said. His comments come two days after Germany said it wants to …

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Farm Bureau, Deere & Co sign MOU ensuring farmers’ “right to repair” equipment

By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO (Reuters) -The American Farm Bureau Federation and machinery manufacturer Deere & Co signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday that ensures farmers have the right to repair their own farm equipment or go to an independent technician. As the agriculture sector accelerates its adoption of technology, the reliance on high-tech machinery …

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Escuelas públicas de Seattle demandan a tecnológicas por los daños que causan las redes sociales

8 ene (Reuters) – El distrito escolar público de Seattle presentó una demanda contra las grandes tecnológicas alegando que las empresas eran responsables del deterioro de la crisis de salud mental entre los estudiantes y afectaban directamente a la capacidad de las escuelas para llevar a cabo su misión educativa. La demanda, presentada el viernes …

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Canadiense First Quantum podría recortar empleos en Panamá en medio disputa con Gobierno

Por Valentine Hilaire CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, 8 ene (Reuters) – La minera canadiense First Quantum podría suspender una “cantidad significativa” de empleos en Panamá si el gobierno del país centroamericano la obliga a detener sus operaciones, como parte de las medidas de una disputa contractual vigente, dijo la empresa en una carta. “Si tenemos que …

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China says talks to include Paxlovid in its health insurance drug list fail

BEIJING (Reuters) -China will not include Pfizer Inc’s Paxlovid in an update to its list of medicines covered by basic medical insurance schemes as the U.S. firm quoted a high price for the COVID-19 drug, China’s Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) said on Sunday. The COVID-19 antiviral drug is currently covered by the country’s broad healthcare …

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Canada’s First Quantum could suspend Panama jobs due to gov’t order to halt operations

By Valentine Hilaire PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -Canada-based miner First Quantum would suspend a “significant amount” of jobs at its operations in Panama if the Central American government forces it to halt operations during a contract dispute, the company said in a letter. “If we have to reduce operations to care and maintenance mode, the company …

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