Protesters in wheelchairs make dramatic displays in new call for benefits increase
LA PAZ, Bolivia (Reuters) -- The ongoing and defiant protest led by Bolivians in wheelchairs took on new dimensions Tuesday…
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Facebook CEO urges Brazilians to decry WhatsApp block
(REUTERS) Facebook Inc's Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg called on Brazilians to demand his company's WhatsApp messaging service never be blocked…
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Canadian city evacuated as huge blaze engulfs homes
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) -- Most of the 100,000 residents of the Canadian city of Fort McMurray were ordered to leave town…
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Google to buy minivans for self-driving tests from Fiat Chrysler
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) -- Alphabet Inc's Google unit has agreed to buy 100 plug-in hybrid minivans from…
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Wildfire in Alberta’s energy heartland forces thousands to flee
(REUTERS) Alberta is racing to evacuate thousands of people as an uncontrolled wildfire burns near Fort McMurray, in the heart…
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Man hijacks Washington bus, kills pedestrian
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (Reuters) -- A man hijacked a Washington D.C. bus on Tuesday (May 3) and drove it…
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Mexico City businesses say smog alert cost $300 mn
by Jennifer GONZALEZ COVARRUBIAS MEXICO City (AFP) -- Mexico City businesses warned Tuesday that traffic restrictions have cost them more…
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Duterte’s election campaign fizzing among thirsty Filipino voters
(Reuters) Filipinos have scoffed and slurped to show their backing for Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte ahead of next week's…
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SEAL death shows growing risks US troops face in Iraq, Syria
by Thomas WATKINS WASHINGTON , United States (AFP) -- The killing of a Navy SEAL by Islamic State fighters highlights…
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Ted Cruz: ‘We are suspending our campaign’
(Reuters) Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, announced on Tuesday (May 3) in Indianapolis, after losing the Indiana primary to his…
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