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More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered

More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces more embarrassment with the release of files about former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson
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Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

By Colleen Howe BEIJING, June 1 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trading on Monday after Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.
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De la Espriella takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown

De la Espriella takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown

Pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella leads Colombia’s presidential race after the first round of elections over the weekend
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Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown

Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown

Pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella leads Colombia’s presidential race after the first round of elections over the weekend
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US castigates Europe over defence spend as NATO reassures Asia

US castigates Europe over defence spend as NATO reassures Asia

By Gregor Stuart Hunter, Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) - The United States fired a fresh broadside at its NATO allies in Singapore over the weekend but Western European officials insisted the grouping remains resilient. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S.
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Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip

Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip

TAIPEI, June 1 (Reuters) - Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun said on Monday that she would be "very willing" to meet U.S. President Donald Trump when she visits the U.S. this month.
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Lula rejects U.S. terrorist designation of Brazil criminal gangs

Lula rejects U.S. terrorist designation of Brazil criminal gangs

By Gabriel Araujo and Luciana Magalhaes SAO PAULO, May 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday blasted a U.S. decision to designate two Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist organizations, calling it undue interference in the country's internal affairs.
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Colombia's presidential election pits outgoing leader's ally against pro-Trump candidates

Colombia's presidential election pits outgoing leader's ally against pro-Trump candidates

Colombians are casting ballots in the first round of the South American nation’s presidential elections
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The Latest: Trump meets with aides for a ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

The Latest: Trump meets with aides for a ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

President Donald Trump says he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward on a deal to extend a ceasefire with Iran
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Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

By Jonathan Landay, Steve Holland and Yomna Ehab WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 29 (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday it was looking for actions, not words from the United States after sources said President Donald Trump was weighing an initial U.S.-Iranian agreement to extend a ceasefire and open the Strait of
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The Latest: Trump met with aides for a ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

The Latest: Trump met with aides for a ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

President Donald Trump has held a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward on a deal to extend a ceasefire with Iran
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US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran

US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran

The U.S. military has stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports