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United ends pursuit of American Airlines after merger approach rebuffed

United ends pursuit of American Airlines after merger approach rebuffed

By Shivansh Tiwary and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - United Airlines said on Monday it had ended its pursuit of a merger with American Airlines after the rival carrier declined to engage following an initial approach.
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King Charles III Visits Washington Amid Strained UK-US Relations

King Charles III Visits Washington Amid Strained UK-US Relations

King Charles III has arrived in Washington for a four-day state visit aimed at celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary and reinforcing the 'special relationship' between the UK and the US. This visit comes at a time when trans-Atlantic ties are under strain, partly due to political disagreements between President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, particularly over military actions in Iran. The visit's security was reviewed following a shooting incident at a Washington dinner attended by President Trump. Despite these tensions, the visit is proceeding as planned, with King Charles and Queen Camilla scheduled to attend various events, including a state dinner at the White House and a speech to the US Congress.
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Democrats divided on whether removing Trump is a useful midterm message

Democrats divided on whether removing Trump is a useful midterm message

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Until this month, Democrats have displayed military-like discipline in staying on message about the economy. Then came U.S.
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Budget airlines pitch US government assistance on $2.5 billion relief plan, WSJ reports

Budget airlines pitch US government assistance on $2.5 billion relief plan, WSJ reports

April 26 (Reuters) - A group of U.S. budget airlines, including Frontier and Avelo, is seeking $2.5 billion in U.S. government assistance in exchange for warrants that could convert into equity stakes in the companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. 
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Iran says it will not accept 'maximalist' US demands as Pakistan pursues peace

Iran says it will not accept 'maximalist' US demands as Pakistan pursues peace

By Saad Sayeed, Ariba Shahid and Steve Holland ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran's demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on Saturday as Pakistan made a new push to end a war that has killed thousands and shaken global energy
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Trump's security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting

Trump's security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting

By Gram Slattery, Bo Erickson and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raises questions yet again about the protection afforded to America's political leaders at a time of
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Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to negotiate

Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to negotiate

By Steve Holland and Asif Shahzad WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war, as Tehran's foreign minister landed in Russia on Monday to seek support from President Vladimir Putin.
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White House dinner shooting prompts scrutiny of Trump security arrangements

White House dinner shooting prompts scrutiny of Trump security arrangements

By Jana Winter, Gram Slattery and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - U.S. law enforcement officials are reassessing security arrangements after a gunman opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, raising questions about how he was able to get so close to an
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Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds

Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds

King Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S., aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations
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Hezbollah MP: ceasefire 'meaningless' in light of Israeli attacks

Hezbollah MP: ceasefire 'meaningless' in light of Israeli attacks

BEIRUT, April 24 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah said a U.S.-mediated ceasefire in the war with Israel was meaningless a day after it was extended for three weeks, pointing to continued Israeli attacks in south Lebanon and saying the group had the right to respond. U.S.
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Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Bo Erickson and Jason Lange WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - A clear majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for surging gasoline prices, which is weighing on his Republican Party ahead of November's congressional midterm elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
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US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says

US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says

By David Shepardson and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is considering using the Defense Production Act as the legal basis to bail out Spirit Airlines, a source told Reuters.