Chile mining royalty bill progresses after committee approves
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – A Chilean congressional committee approved on Wednesday a controversial mining royalty bill, putting it a step closer to final approval as part …
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Australia approves extradition request for former U.S. Marines pilot over China military training
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia has approved a request to extradite former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan to the United States where he faces charges of …
U.S. FDA approves TG Therapeutics’ multiple sclerosis drug; shares surge
By Sriparna Roy and Khushi Mandowara (Reuters) – TG Therapeutics Inc said on Wednesday that the U.S. health regulator had approved its monoclonal antibody for …
Board of Russia’s AvtoVAZ approves $585 million in 2023 investment programme – RIA agency
(Reuters) – The board of directors of Russian top carmaker AvtoVAZ approved the firm’s 2023 investment programme for just under 40 billion roubles ($585 million), …
Biden approves U.S. emergency relief for New York after blizzard
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden authorized federal support for New York state on Monday after a severe winter storm left at least 27 …
Portugal approves windfall tax on energy firms, food retailers
By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s parliament on Tuesday approved a 33% tax on the windfall profits that energy companies and food retailers may …
IMF board approves $203 million disbursement to Democratic Republic of Congo
DAKAR (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund’s executive board has concluded a third programme review allowing for an immediate disbursement of about $203 million to …
IMF executive board approves $3 billion Egypt extended arrangement
CAIRO (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board has approved a 46-month $3 billion financial support package for Egypt, saying it will catalyse additional …
U.S. FDA approves Ferring Pharma’s first gene therapy for bladder cancer
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Swiss drugmaker Ferring Pharmaceuticals’ first gene therapy for treating adult patients with a type of …
Ohio Board Of Education Approves Resolution Requiring Schools To Honor Biological Sex Rather Than Gender Identity
Ohio Board Of Education Approves Resolution Requiring Schools To Honor Biological Sex Rather Than Gender Identity Reagan Reese on December 14, 2022 The Ohio Board …
Jackson council quietly approves settlement in lawsuit by private girls high school
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council quietly approved a settlement agreement with Oris Bais Yaakov that will award the private religious school a …
EU Commission approves Italy’s 2023 draft budget despite reservations
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Italy’s draft 2023 budget draft, drawn up by its new government, is overall in line with policies agreed by EU governments, the European …
Texas School Board Approves Policy That Allows Educators To Carry Guns
Texas School Board Approves Policy That Allows Educators To Carry Guns Reagan Reese on December 13, 2022 A Texas school board passed a policy Monday …
U.S. State Department approves potential sale of Chinook helicopters to South Korea – Pentagon
(Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Chinook helicopters and related equipment to South Korea in a deal valued at …
World Bank approves Sri Lanka’s concessional funding request
COLOMBO (Reuters) – The World Bank has approved crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s request to access concessional financing from the International Development Association so as to help …
Connecticut School District Approves Transgender Book For Second Graders Amid Backlash From Parents
Connecticut School District Approves Transgender Book For Second Graders Amid Backlash From Parents Reagan Reese on December 1, 2022 A Connecticut school district approved a …
Gov. Murphy approves $25 million to preserve New Jersey’s colonial history, but not all of it
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week appeared to be out-of-step with his own party’s progressive message of erasing colonial American history …
Real Life Terminators: San Francisco Approves Use Of Killer Robots
Laurel Duggan on November 30, 2022 San Francisco supervisors voted Tuesday to allow police to use potentially lethal remote-controlled robots in some life-threatening emergencies, according …
India’s central bank approves 12 ‘vostro’ accounts for rupee trade – official
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s central bank has given approval to banks to open 12 special “vostro accounts” for trade in rupees with trading partners, …
Colombian Congress approves royalties budget for 2023-2024
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s Congress on Wednesday approved a budget for investing billions of dollars in royalties from hydrocarbons and mineral exploitation. The 31.3 trillion …
China approves 20 M&A deals, including INEOS stake buy in Shanghai SECCO Petrochem
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s market regulator on Wednesday approved 20 merger and acquisition transactions without conditions, including INEOS Co.’s acquisition of Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical’s stake, according …
IMF approves 530 million euro liquidity line for North Macedonia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday its executive board has approved a two-year, 530 million-euro precautionary and liquidity line arrangement for …
Factbox-Italy’s government approves 2023 budget, key points
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s new right-wing government signed off on its first budget in the early hours of Tuesday, a package focusing on curbing sky-high …
Factbox-Italy’s government approves 2023 budget, key points
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s new right-wing government signed off on its first budget in the early hours of Tuesday, a package focusing on curbing sky-high …
Factbox-Italy’s government approves 2023 budget, key points
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s new right-wing government signed off on its first budget in the early hours of Tuesday, a package focusing on curbing sky-high …
Climate summit approves deal to fund “loss and damage”
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) – A plenary session of the COP27 climate summit approved a deal on Sunday covering funding arrangements for loss and damage …
China approves eight fixed-asset investment projects worth $1.27 billion in Oct
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s state planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), in October approved eight fixed-asset investment projects worth 9 billion yuan ($1.27 …
NJ Governor fears mass shootings at large venues, approves new legislation
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is among the safest states in America and is the 5th most gun-unfriendly state in the country, but New Jersey …
U.S. FDA approves AstraZeneca’s lung cancer drugs
(Reuters) – Drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Friday its lung cancer drugs Imfinzi and Imjudo have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
Brazil moves closer to China corn exports as Beijing approves traders
By Dominique Patton and Ana Mano BEIJING/SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Chinese customs updated its list of approved Brazilian corn exporters on Wednesday, a move a Brazilian …
Saudi Arabia approves dual listing of Pizza Hut, KFC franchisee
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s market regulator said on Monday it had approved a concurrent and dual listing of Americana Group, the Middle East and …
Japan cabinet approves spending package to ease inflation pain
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government on Friday unveiled a new stimulus package with spending worth 39.0 trillion yen ($265 billion) that it said would boost …
Portugal’s parliament approves budget bill on first reading
LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s parliament easily approved the majority Socialist government’s 2023 budget bill on its first reading on Thursday, paving the way for planned …
French court approves Credit Suisse 238 million euro settlement agreement in tax case
PARIS (Reuters) – A French court approved an agreement between Credit Suisse Group and the French financial prosecution office to settle a tax fraud and …
U.S. approves Delta, United bids to delay restart of Havana flights
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) on Tuesday said it would allow Delta Air Lines and United Airlines to temporarily delay …
Google approves Trump’s Truth Social for Play Store
By Helen Coster (Reuters) -Alphabet Inc’s Google has approved former U.S. President Donald Trump’s social media app Truth Social for distribution in the Google Play …
Mexico’s most populous state approves same-sex marriage
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The congress of Mexico’s most populous state, State of Mexico, on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to legally recognize same-sex marriage, becoming the …
U.S. judge approves sales process for shares in Citgo Petroleum’s parent
HOUSTON (Reuters) – An auction schedule to sell shares in Citgo Petroleum’s parent company, which could force a breakup of the Venezuela-owned U.S. oil refiner, …
IMF board approves review of Argentina’s $44 billion loan program
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the second review for Argentina’s $44 billion extended fund facility program, the …
State Dept approves first requests for Havana Syndrome compensation – spokesperson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has approved the first tranche of requests for payments for staff affected by mysterious ailments known as Havana …
World Bank approves Egypt $400 million to improve and decarbonize logistics and transportation sectors
CAIRO (Reuters) -The World Bank has agreed to provide Egypt with $400 million to develop the logistics and transportation sectors and support the shift towards …
U.S. approves temporary shipping waiver for Puerto Rico after hurricane
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -The Biden administration on Wednesday approved a waiver of U.S. shipping rules to address Puerto Rico’s immediate energy and other essential …
U.S. approves 50 states’ EV charging plans
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) said on Tuesday it has approved the electric vehicle charging station plans for all 50 …
China securities regulator approves first batch of market makers for STAR market
(This Sep. 17 story has been refiled to show that market makers were approved for STAR Market in headline) SHANGHAI (Reuters) – (This Sep. 17 …
U.S. FDA approves bluebird bio’s gene therapy for a rare neurological disorder
-The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bluebird bio’s gene therapy for the treatment of a rare neurological disorder, the company said late …
Colombia’s congress approves $93.3 billion budget for 2023
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s congress on Tuesday approved a record budget of 405.6 trillion pesos ($93.3 billion) for next year, including a spending increase meant …
Putin approves new foreign policy doctrine based on ‘Russian World’
LONDON (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin on Monday approved a new foreign policy doctrine based around the concept of a “Russian World”, a notion that …
Indonesia parliament approves membership of China-backed regional trade deal
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s parliament on Tuesday passed a law cementing the country’s membership of the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), making it the …
IMF board approves $18.5 billion flexible credit line for Chile
(Reuters) – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)approved a flexible credit line of around $18.5 billion for Chile to “augment buffers and …
U.S. Treasury approves up to $750 million small business capital funds for four states
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said on Friday it approved four additional state plans for the State Small Business Credit Initiative worth $750 …