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Brazil plans to raise minimum cigarette price, source says
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's finance ministry plans to raise the minimum cigarette price to offset losses from tax benefits granted to companies in some sectors and small municipalities, a government source told Reuters on Monday.
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Kuwaiti hospital in Gaza's Rafah closed due to Israeli military operation
GAZA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian medical official announced on Monday the closure of the Kuwaiti hospital, one of the two hospitals still functioning in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, due to the Israeli military operation in the city.
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UK's Sunak proposes tax cuts for pensioners in new election pledge
(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday proposed tax cuts for millions of pensioners in his latest campaign pledge, highlighting the importance of older voters in the upcoming July election.
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Russia captures two settlements in Ukraine, defence ministry says
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian forces captured two villages in Ukraine, the defence ministry said on Monday.
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at University of Toronto hold solidarity rally
TORONTO, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who have been camped out at the University of Toronto, Canada, for 25 days held a solidarity rally on Monday.
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4 killed, 1 injured in residential building collapse in east China's Anhui
HEFEI, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Four people were killed and another is receiving intensive medical treatment after a residential building partially collapsed on Monday afternoon in the city of Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, according to local authorities.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Belgium on Tuesday, sign security pact
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit Belgium on Tuesday and sign a security pact with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, the Belgian government said.
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Football
Soccer-Ronaldo breaks Saudi League's single-season scoring record
(Reuters) - Al Nasr's Cristiano Ronaldo capped his first full Saudi Pro League season in style as he broke the record for the most goals scored in one campaign on Monday.
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Football
Soccer-De Roon ruled out of Dutch squad for Euro 2024
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Midfielder Marten de Roon has been ruled out of the European Championship after being injured playing for Atalanta in the Italian Cup final, the Dutch football association said in statement on Monday.
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Cyprus scraps 1.3 bln dollar project for Gaza aid hub
NICOSIA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Cyprus' government said on Monday it has scrapped a 1.3 billion dollar (1.2 billion euro) project for the development of Larnaca Port and a marina, citing a breach of contract by the developer.
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Germany records higher damages from extreme weather events in 2023
BERLIN, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Damages caused by natural hazards such as storms and hail in Germany grew to 5.7 billion euros (6.2 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, up 1.7 billion euros on the previous year, the German Insurance Association (GDV) said on Monday.
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Football
Soccer-Liverpool's Dutch players look forward to arrival of new manager
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Liverpool's Dutch contingent are looking forward to the arrival of compatriot Arne Slot at the club as manager next season with club captain Virgil van Dijk committed to staying at Anfield.
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Drone downed in Russia’s Moscow region, governor says
(Reuters) - Russian air defence units downed a drone outside Moscow on Monday, Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov said.
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Dairy farmers protest in Brussels for fair income
BRUSSELS, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Around 150 European dairy farmers took to the streets of Brussels on Monday calling for measures from the European Union (EU) to ensure their fair income.
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Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian newspapers report
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis used a highly derogatory term towards the LGBT community as he reiterated in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops that gay people should not be allowed to become priests, Italian media reported on Monday.
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Football
Soccer - Martial confirms departure from Man Utd
(Reuters) - Manchester United forward Anthony Martial will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June, the Frenchman said on Monday.
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Tennis
Tennis - Shelton beats local hope Gaston for maiden French Open win
(Reuters) - American Ben Shelton won his first match at the French Open on Monday as he overcame Frenchman Hugo Gaston 3-6 6-3 6-4 6-4, not only surviving two interruptions from the Paris rain but also the wrath of the local fans.
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U.S. actor killed in Los Angeles shooting
LOS ANGELES, May 27 (Xinhua) -- U.S. actor Johnny Wactor, best known for his role in the television series "General Hospital," has been killed in a shooting in downtown Los Angeles, California, while interrupting thieves, local media reported on Monday.
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U.S. dollar ticks down
NEW YORK, May 27 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar weakened in late trading on Monday.
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South Africa's Eastern Cape seeks military support amid protests
CAPE TOWN, May 27 (Xinhua) -- The authorities in South Africa's Eastern Cape are seeking military assistance during protests by taxi operators in Mthatha, a town in the southern province of the country, local officials said on Monday.