By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – Canada and Germany have already pledged over $2 billion to a new administered account set up by the International Monetary Fund to help war-torn Ukraine, …
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Philadelphia Rite Aid Manager Forced into Backroom at Gunpoint in Safe Robbery
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A store manager at the Rite Aid on Dauphin Street in Philadelphia was held up at gunpoint and forced into a back room of the store to …
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Financial News
Germany plans 5 billion-euro aid package for energy-intensive firms
by Reutersby ReutersBERLIN – The German government is planning to support energy-intensive companies with a 5 billion-euro aid package, a German Economy Ministry spokesperson said on Friday. Details would be released later …
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‘I Don’t Understand’: Parents Of Slain US Veteran Call Out Biden For Reportedly Giving Aid To The Palestinian Authority
‘I Don’t Understand’: Parents Of Slain US Veteran Call Out Biden For Reportedly Giving Aid To The Palestinian Authority Jennie Taer on May 18, 2022 The parents of a U.S. …
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EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) riverine agents conduct two rescues saving four lives and an off-duty agent assist in vehicle accident. An off-duty Rio Grande City Border …
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70-Year-Old Who Robbed Evesham Rite Aid Identified and Charged, Involved in Other Robberies
EVESHAM, NJ – The Evesham Police Department arrested 70-year-old Michael Swift of Burlington City today for a robbery he committed in November. According to police, on November 15, at 4:58 …
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BERLIN -The finance ministers of the Group of Seven economic powers want to put together a 15 billion euro ($15.8 billion) aid package for Ukraine at their meeting in Bonn …
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After delay, U.S. Senate edges toward passing $40 billion Ukraine war aid
by Reutersby ReutersBy Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to advance $40 billion more aid for Ukraine in its war against Russia, setting the stage for a vote …
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N.Korea gets offers of aid to fight COVID as it lacks vaccines
by Reutersby ReutersBy Josh Smith and Hyonhee Shin SEOUL – North Korea is facing its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak with no known vaccine programme, sparking new calls for the government to accept …
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McConnell says Senate needs to pass new Ukraine aid “today”
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that the Senate needs to pass a new aid package for Ukraine today, after the House of Representatives this …
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Biden asks Congress to pass Ukraine aid, then COVID funding
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he was willing to accept Congress passing separate bills to aid Ukraine and to provide funding for the nation’s COVID-19 response. …
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Pelosi urges U.S. Congress to approve $33 billion in aid for Ukraine by end of May
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday told CBS that Congress needs to pass by the end of the month a bill that would give Ukraine …
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Financial News
China central bank to launch relending facility to aid transport, logistics
by Reutersby ReutersBEIJING – China’s central bank said on Friday it launch a 100 billion yuan ($15 billion) relending facility to support the transport, logistics and storage sectors which have been hit …
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By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS – Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air on Wednesday lost its court challenge against 36.66 million euros ($38.60 million) of rescue aid Romanian carrier TAROM received during …
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Quickest way to aid Ukraine is clean funding bill, top U.S. Senate Republican says
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that the best way for Washington to speed aid to Ukraine was to pass a funding bill devoid of …
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White House says request for supplemental Ukraine aid likely to be longer-term package
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – New aid for Ukraine requested by President Joe Biden is likely to be part of a longer-term package that will require approval from Congress, the White House said …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Athens Owner of Hearing Aid Practice Charged with Health Care Fraud
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An Athens-based businessman has been charged with health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr., …
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Jacksonville Man Pleaded Guilty to Student Aid Fraud and Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Offense
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWILMINGTON, N.C. – A Jacksonville man pleaded guilty yesterday to using identities of family members, drug addicts and homeless people to steal over a quarter of a million dollars in …
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Financial News
Japan’s draft relief measures include higher fuel aid, extra budget
by Reutersby ReutersBy Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO -Japan’s government will raise the cap for gasoline subsidies and replenish state reserves by compiling an extra budget to cushion the economic blow from rising raw …
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Biden, citing “critical window,” announces $800 million more military aid for Ukraine
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he had authorized another $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, citing a “critical window” in the conflict as Russia sets …
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Analysis-Biden plan to aid Europe with LNG poses risk to US climate goals
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nichola Groom and Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden’s plan to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to Europe to cut the region’s dependence on Russian fuel …
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IMF says board approved new trust to aid low-income, vulnerable middle-income countries
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund said its executive board on Wednesday approved the creation of a new facility to help low-income and vulnerable middle-income countries deal with longer-term challenges …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Shepherd restaurant owner sentenced for COVID relief fraud; forfeited vintage vehicles bought with business loan aid
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBILLINGS — A Shepherd man who owns the Feedlot Steakhouse in Shepherd was sentenced today to three years of probation, ordered to pay restitution and forfeited vintage vehicles he admitted …
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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy and Biden discuss defensive aid and sanctions
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed additional defensive and financial aid for Kyiv as well as sanctions and alleged Russian war crimes, the Ukrainian …
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Chile announces $3.7 billion recovery plan to aid struggling economy
by Reutersby ReutersSANTIAGO – Chile’s President Gabriel Boric announced on Thursday a $3.7 billion economic recovery plan that includes a hike in the minimum wage, subsidies and financing for sectors of the …