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U.S. dollar ticks up

NEW YORK, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar increased in late trading on Tuesday.

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State Dept confirms the death of a US citizen in Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States condemns an attack overnight on Kyiv, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Tuesday, confirming the death of a U.S. citizen in Ukraine.

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British lawmakers vote to decriminalize abortion

LONDON, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The Members of Parliament (MPs) voted on Tuesday to decriminalize abortion, which was considered a criminal offence in England and Wales.

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Kraft Heinz to rid all chemical dyes over next 2 years

NEW YORK, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Kraft Heinz, the food giant best known for its ketchup and boxed Mac & Cheese, said on Tuesday it would remove all chemical dyes from its products by the end of 2027.

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Argentine ex-President Kirchner handed house arrest in graft case

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -An Argentine judge on Tuesday put former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner under house arrest to serve out a six-year sentence for corruption in a case that has effectively brought down the country's most prominent politician in recent decades.

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Pistachio cream recalled in U.S. after being linked to salmonella outbreak

NEW YORK, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Tubs of pistachio cream are being recalled after nearly half a dozen people reported becoming ill with salmonella infections in the United States, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Next G7 leaders summit to take place at Evian in French Alps - Macron

KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) - France will host the next G7 summit at the Alpine spa resort town of Evian-les-Bains in 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.

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Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars

(Reuters) -Action movie star Tom Cruise and singer and actor Dolly Parton are among the luminaries selected to receive honorary Oscars this year for lifetime achievements, Hollywood's film academy said on Tuesday.

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Trump says EU not offering fair trade deal, Japan being 'tough' too

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Japan was being "tough" in trade talks and the European Union had not yet offered what he considered a fair deal, as a team led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stayed at the G7 meeting in Canada to keep working on trade issues after Trump's abrupt early departure.

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Exclusive-Historic UN building in Geneva could be abandoned as Trump cuts loom

GENEVA (Reuters) -The U.N. building that was once the headquarters of the first modern global organisation dedicated to peace and international cooperation could soon be abandoned by the United Nations due to a funding crisis triggered partly by the Trump administration.

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One killed as protests erupt in Kenya's capital

NAIROBI, June 17 (Xinhua) -- One person was reported killed in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday as protests flared for a second consecutive week, paralyzing businesses and leaving scores injured.

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Tanzanians urged to beef up efforts to combat desertification, drought

DAR ES SALAAM, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian authorities on Tuesday called on citizens and environmental stakeholders to join forces with the government in the fight against desertification and drought, emphasizing the importance of collective action for the well-being of current and future generations.

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Zimbabwe maintains policy rate to ensure economic stability

HARARE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean monetary authorities have decided to maintain the bank policy rate at 35 percent to ensure economic stability amid global trade tensions, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu said on Tuesday.

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Experts urge child-centered policies to spur Africa's inclusive education

ADDIS ABABA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Experts and policymakers have called on African countries to formulate child-centered policies to spur the inclusive participation of children in education and other vital sectors as a critical imperative in realizing a better continental future.

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EU hits Greece with record fine over farmers subsidy fraud

(Reuters) -The European Union has imposed a 392.2 million-euro ($451.9 million) fine on Greece over a major scandal involving the mismanagement of agricultural subsidies by a government agency between 2016 and 2022.

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Bolsonaro's son and allies accused in Brazil spy agency case, source says

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Former President Jair Bolsonaro's son and allies have been formally accused by Brazilian federal police after a probe into the alleged surveillance of authorities by spy agency ABIN during Bolsonaro's time in office, a police source and local media said.

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One dead in Kenyan protests over death of blogger in custody

NAIROBI (Reuters) -One person was killed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Tuesday during protests sparked by the death of a blogger in police custody that has inflamed accusations of extrajudicial killings by security forces.   

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Netflix set to launch third themed venue in Las Vegas

(Reuters) -Netflix said on Tuesday it will launch a third themed entertainment venue in 2027, this time in Las Vegas, as the company looks to broaden its brand presence and profile beyond streaming.

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Alert raised to the highest level after Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted on Tuesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash into the air.

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Pope Leo to escape Rome's summer heat with July stay at Castel Gandolfo

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -As temperatures in Rome swelter this month, reaching more than 35 degrees Celsius (95°F) under the hot Mediterranean sun, Pope Leo has decided to leave town.