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Ecuador votes in close presidential race, drug violence top concern
Incumbent President Daniel Noboa faces leftist Luisa GonzalezRunoff predicted to be very closeBoth say they will tackle drug crime, struggling economyBy Alexandra Valencia and Yury Garcia QUITO/GUAYAQUIL, April 13 (Reuters) - Ecuadoreans were voting on Sunday in what is expected to be a close pre...Reuters
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Trump is in excellent health, high cholesterol controlled White House doctor says
Report finds Trump 'fully fit' to serveExam found scarring on ear from bullet wound, but no hearing lossMost detailed on information on Trump health in second termBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump remains in excellent health and his high cholester...Reuters
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Musk says Starlink now available in Somalia
April 13 (Reuters) - SpaceX's Starlink satellite system is now available in Somalia, owner Elon Musk wrote on social media platform X on Sunday, while a Somalia government official confirmed the company has been given a licence to operate in the country. "We have been in talks with this comp...Reuters
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Russian missile strike kills 32 in Ukraine's Sumy, Kyiv says
Ballistic missiles hit centre of city in Ukraine's north not far from Russian border, Kyiv officials sayMore than 80 people injured, bodies strewn about streetUkraine says Russia used cluster munitions, deliberately hit civiliansMoscow yet to comment on deadliest strike since September 2024Attac...Reuters
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US gains release of American held in Tunisia, official says
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. officials gained the release on Sunday of an American detained in Tunisia, Robert Vieira, U.S. special envoy Adam Boehler said.Vieira was detained 13 months ago while doing missionary work in Tunisia and was suspected by Tunisian authorities of espionage, Boehle...Reuters
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Russian missile strike kills 32 in Ukraine's Sumy, Kyiv says
Ballistic missiles hit centre of city in Ukraine's north not far from Russian border, Kyiv officials sayMore than 80 people injured, bodies strewn about streetUkraine says Russia used cluster munitions, deliberately hit civiliansMoscow yet to comment on deadliest strike since September 2024Attac...Reuters
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Golf-McIlroy and DeChambeau set for final-round Masters showdown
By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 13 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy will try to achieve golfing immortality when he sets out in the final round of the Masters on Sunday with a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau, seeking to complete a career Grand Slam of victories in golf's four majors...Reuters
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Tennis-Alcaraz comes from behind to claim maiden Monte Carlo title
Spaniard beats Musetti by two sets to oneMost important victory since Wimbledon last yearDefence of Roland Garros title looms MONTE CARLOS, April 13 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a sluggish start to overpower Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 on Sunday and claim his first Monte Carlo Mast...Reuters
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Aid worker missing after deadly attack on colleagues is held by Israel, ICRC says
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, April 13 (Reuters) - A Palestinian Red Crescent staff member who went missing in late March when 15 humanitarian workers were killed by Israeli fire is being detained by Israeli authorities, the rescue service and the Red Cross said on Sunday.Hisham Mhana, the spokespe...Reuters
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Soccer-Serie A top scorer Retegui helps Atalanta beat Bologna 2-0
Atalanta end three-match losing streak to go third in Serie ABologna suffer first loss in seven league matchesMateo Retegui scores his 23rd goal in the campaign BERGAMO, Italy, April 13 (Reuters) - Serie A top scorer Mateo Retegui scored a goal and assisted in another as Atalanta snapped their th...Reuters
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Bill Ackman: My Firm And Our Investors Will Do Well Regardless Of The Tariffs- X Post
April 13 (Reuters) - BILL ACKMAN: MY FIRM AND OUR INVESTORS WILL DO WELL REGARDLESS OF THE TARIFFS- X POSTBILL ACKMAN ON TARIFFS: OUR HOLDING PERIOD IS VERY LONG TERM, OFTEN MORE THAN A DECADE. DOES NOT MATTER TO PERSHING SQUARE WHETHER THERE IS PAUSE OR NOTSource https://tinyurl.com/8jrej8ueReuters
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Foreign military representatives to meet in Turkey to discuss Black Sea security, Turkish ministry says
ISTANBUL, April 13 (Reuters) - Military representatives of Turkey and foreign nations will meet in Turkey on April 15-16 to discuss Black Sea security after a possible ceasefire is agreed between Ukraine and Russia, Turkish defence ministry said on Sunday."A meeting will be held on April 15-16 a...Reuters
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Tennis-Japan book BJK Cup finals spot with win over Canada
TOKYO, April 13 (Reuters) - Japan secured a second consecutive Billie Jean King Cup finals appearance with their 2-1 win over 2023 champions Canada thanks to Ena Shibahara and Shuko Aoyama's 6-3 5-7 6-2 win over Kayla Cross and Rebecca Marino in the qualifying doubles decider on Sunday.Shibahara...Reuters
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Helicopter in fatal New York crash lacked flight recorders, NTSB says
April 13 (Reuters) - The helicopter that crashed into New York City's Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six on board including three children, lacked flight recorders, the National Transportation Safety Board said.No video or camera recorders have been recovered from the Bell 206 helicopter,...Reuters
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Charli xcx, Green Day, Travis Scott bring bold beats to Coachella
By Danielle BroadwayINDIO, California, April 13 (Reuters) - Strobe lighting, hardcore bass and screaming fans wearing "Brat" T-shirts defined English pop singer Charli xcx's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival performance on Saturday night.The Grammy-winner brought her signature clu...Reuters
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Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs
Semiconductors, flat-panel displays excluded from reciprocal tariffsTech company CEOs embracing Trump in second administrationTrump's keeps 20% fentanyl-related tariffs on all Chinese importsLatest tariff exclusions suggest growing awareness of consumer painSmartphones, laptops were largest US i...Reuters
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Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding
Hong Kong democrats vote to endorse preparations for disbandmentA final vote on disbandment for all members to take place in several months' time, party head saysDissolution of HK's Democratic Party comes amid years-long national security crackdown By James Pomfret and Jessie Pang HONG KO...Reuters
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South Korea's POSCO considers joining Hyundai Steel's $5.8 billion steel plant project in US, reports say
SEOUL, April 13 (Reuters) - South Korean steelmaker POSCO is considering joining a project by Hyundai Steel 004020.KS to build a $5.8 billion plant in Louisiana as the country's steel industry tries to respond to U.S. tariffs on the sector, news reports said on Sunday.Hyundai Steel said it did n...Reuters
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France's Macron: attack on Ukraine's Sumy shows need to impose ceasefire on Russia
PARIS, April 13 (Reuters) - Russia's missile strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy highlights the urgent need to impose a ceasefire on Russia, wrote French President Emmanuel Macron on X on Sunday."Everyone knows it is Russia alone that wants this war. Today it is clear that Russia a...Reuters
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Foreign military representatives to meet in Turkey to discuss Black Sea security, Turkish ministry says
ISTANBUL, April 13 (Reuters) - Military representatives of Turkey and foreign nations will meet in Turkey on April 15-16 to discuss Black Sea security after a possible ceasefire is agreed between Ukraine and Russia, Turkish defence Ministry said on Sunday."A meeting will be held on April 15-16 a...Reuters
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France's Macron: attack on Ukraine's Sumy shows need to impose ceasefire on Russia
PARIS, April 13 (Reuters) - Russia's missile strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy highlights the urgent need to impose a ceasefire on Russia, wrote French President Emmanuel Macron on X on Sunday."Everyone knows it is Russia alone that wants this war. Today it is clear that Russia a...Reuters
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Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress
'Everything is going very well,' Kremlin spokesman says when asked about differing US and Russian viewsTrump says talks may be going OK on Ukraine but tells Russia to 'get moving'Kremlin says contacts going on at several levelsTrump envoy Witkoff met Putin on Friday in Russia By Guy ...Reuters
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