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Top U.S. Senate Republican, White House, aim for tax bill by year-end

By Doina Chiacu and Pete Schroeder
WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) The top U.S. Senate Republican and the White House budget director said on Sunday they hoped for action on a Republican tax reform package by the end of the year, while keeping their options open on how to pay for sweeping tax cuts.
President Donald Trump's plan promises up to
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Ankara ready to meet with Syrian govt

19 Mar 2024 | 12:04 PM

Ankara, Mar 19 (UNI) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara is ready to meet with the Syrian government.

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EU preparing to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia, Belarus

19 Mar 2024 | 11:48 AM

Brussels, Mar 19 (UNI) The European Union is planning to levy tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus, with the European Commission intending to charge 95 euros ($103.24) per tonne on cereals from these countries, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the plans.

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Airlines operating to SL reach pre-pandemic figures

19 Mar 2024 | 11:37 AM

Colombo, Mar 19 (UNI) The number of airlines operating in Sri Lanka reached pre-pandemic figures, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said on Tuesday.

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At least 87 people kidnapped in Nigeria

At least 87 people kidnapped in Nigeria

19 Mar 2024 | 11:20 AM

Abuja, Mar 19 (UNI) At least 87 people, including women and children, were kidnapped in Kaduna State in northwestern Nigeria, Nigerian media reported.

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Dry weather in SL to last until April

19 Mar 2024 | 11:16 AM

Colombo, Mar 19 (UNI) Dry weather conditions in Sri Lanka caused by the El Nino phenomenon will continue until April, Meteorology Department Director General Athula Karunanayake said on Tuesday.

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